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21 Delicious Green Salad Recipes for Every Occasion

JANUARY 27, 2023
21 Delicious Green Salad Recipes for Every Occasion
Green salads are the unsung heroes of the culinary world; often overlooked but always appreciated. Whether you need a side dish for a summer barbecue or a light lunch option to get you through the afternoon, a good green salad can do the job. With so many different types of greens, toppings and dressings, it can be daunting to try and find the right combination. We’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up our favorite recipes for green salads that are sure to please everyone! From creamy and savory to refreshing citrus and fruits, these 21 delicious green salad recipes will have you covered for every occasion.
Sunkissed Kitchen

The BEST Crisp 'n Fresh Italian Green Salad

A simple green salad, with a light dressing mixed right into the bowl. Perfect for a side dish to a heavier main, like enchiladas or pizza, or as a simple meal as a break from holiday indulgence.
2
10
5 min
TOTAL TIME
214
CALORIES
$2.36
PER SERVING
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The BEST Crisp 'n Fresh Italian Green Salad
The Cowgirl Gourmet in Santa Fe

The Ultimate Green Salad

This salad will ruin you for every salad that comes after. It's utter simplicity and massive flavor allow the greens to shine with the right amount of sherry vinegar and mustards to create a perfectly balanced vinaigrette. This vinaigrette would be equally stellar on roasted vegetables and grilled m...
1
3
7
15 min
TOTAL TIME
370
CALORIES
$1.33
PER SERVING
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The Ultimate Green Salad
Food Network

Simple Green Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Tired of boring salads? Spice up your greens with this delicious, simple green salad recipe! Packed with fresh vegetables and tossed in a tangy champagne vinaigrette, this salad is sure to be a crowd pleaser. An easy, healthy and flavorful side dish that will make your next meal a hit!
4
10
20
20 min
TOTAL TIME
331
CALORIES
$1.72
PER SERVING
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Simple Green Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
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Eat Within Your Means

Super Green Spring Salad

This salad just screams SPRING! Delicate ribbons of asparagus, zucchini and cucumber, tossed with mint, avocado, and bright green peas in an simple dressing. So healthy, so good.
2
2
10 min
TOTAL TIME
139
CALORIES
$1.73
PER SERVING
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Super Green Spring Salad
Lemons and Anchovies

Mixed Green Salad with Nectarine-Blueberry Vinaigrette

Edible flowers make this salad a feast for the eyes as well as your taste buds.
12
616
CALORIES
$4.16
PER SERVING
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Mixed Green Salad with Nectarine-Blueberry Vinaigrette
Connoisseurus Veg

Japanese Green Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing

Fresh greens and juicy orange slices are tossed on a creamy carrot ginger dressing to create this healthy and refreshing Japanese-inspired salad.
1
83
5
20 min
TOTAL TIME
132
CALORIES
$1.33
PER SERVING
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Japanese Green Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing
Vegan Gastronomy

Mixed Green Salad with Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower, Avocado, & Cucumber Ranch Dressing

All of the tangy, spicy, bold flavors transformed into a mouthwatering easy mixed green salad!
1
6,130
45
25 min
TOTAL TIME
332
CALORIES
$3.11
PER SERVING
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Mixed Green Salad with Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower, Avocado, & Cucumber Ranch Dressing
My Food Diary

Mixed Green Salad with Cranberry Dressing RecipeMixed Green Salad with Cranberry Dressing

This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch. It’s topped with nutritious vegetables and nuts, along with a sprinkle of dried cranberries for sweetness.
1
12
1
15 min
TOTAL TIME
153
CALORIES
$1.19
PER SERVING
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Mixed Green Salad with Cranberry Dressing RecipeMixed Green Salad with Cranberry Dressing
Veggie Primer

Easy Green Salad with Orange Ginger Dressing

Just a few minutes of chopping and blending deliver a healthy plant-based vegan gluten-free meal!
9
13
20 min
TOTAL TIME
522
CALORIES
$3.54
PER SERVING
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Easy Green Salad with Orange Ginger Dressing
Masala Herb

Everyday Green Salad Recipe

The everyday green salad is, as the name suggests, a common side dish which you can serve with most main course meals. It doesn't matter if you enjoy it with western or eastern food, the salad can be adjusted to your liking, it's quiet and easy to prepare and because it's fresh, you won't miss out o...
4
427
32
707
CALORIES
$1.91
PER SERVING
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Everyday Green Salad Recipe
Two Peas & Their Pod

Easy Green Salad

An Easy Green Salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Parmesan, croutons, and a quick balsamic vinaigrette. This simple salad recipe is the perfect side dish to pair with any main meal.
308
49
15 min
TOTAL TIME
117
CALORIES
$0.93
PER SERVING
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Easy Green Salad
Minimalist Baker

Simple Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

When a meal needs something extra, consider this your go-to side. Fresh greens and vegetables dressed in a simple lemon vinaigrette pair with just about any meal. Ready in just 10 minutes.
4
999
36
10 min
TOTAL TIME
198
CALORIES
$1.60
PER SERVING
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Simple Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
David Lebovitz

Green Salad with Peas, Green Beans, and Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Adapted from Just Cook It! by Justin Chapple The original recipe called for 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder and onion powder. I went with fresh garlic and a shallot. Using dried garlic and onion will give it that "classic" flavor that many are probably familiar with, so that's an option if you want t...
610
312
CALORIES
$2.74
PER SERVING
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Green Salad with Peas, Green Beans, and Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Pati Jinich

Everyday Green Salad

Everyday Green Salad recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 2, Episode 10 “Lip-Smacking Mexican Meal”
5
97
6
11 min
TOTAL TIME
346
CALORIES
$1.34
PER SERVING
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Everyday Green Salad
Kids Eat by Shanai

Simple Green Salad

Enjoy this easy and delicious green salad that comes together in minutes with fresh ingredients. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner side dish.
5 min
TOTAL TIME
243
CALORIES
$2.02
PER SERVING
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Simple Green Salad
Martha Stewart

Green and White Salad

The "green" and "white" in this simple salad are the respective colors of endive, frisee, celery, tarragon and chives -- a mustard vinaigrette pulls it all together.
8
20 min
TOTAL TIME
129
CALORIES
$0.16
PER SERVING
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Green and White Salad
The Spicy Apron

Tossed Green Salad Recipes for a Crowd

Enjoy a healthy, delicious and easy tossed green salad recipe perfect for entertaining a crowd of all ages.
478
30 min
TOTAL TIME
152
CALORIES
$1.47
PER SERVING
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Tossed Green Salad Recipes for a Crowd
Thai Food About.com

Thai Green Salad

A Thai green salad makes a wonderfully cooling side dish alongside spicy curries, as well as everyday meals. It's easy to put together, too.
37
15 min
TOTAL TIME
311
CALORIES
$2.58
PER SERVING
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Thai Green Salad
Martha Stewart

Spring Green Salad

Enjoy this salad -- with or without our Soy-Glazed Flank Steak.
7
5
20 min
TOTAL TIME
74
CALORIES
$2.16
PER SERVING
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Spring Green Salad
EatsLeeds

Everything green salad

This salad is basically the first day of spring, in a bowl: blossoms on the floor, the first time you step out of the office in the daylight, toes in the ocean, running through the park at dusk and all the inspirational shit we feel when the lambs start to dance.
20 min
TOTAL TIME
483
CALORIES
$4.58
PER SERVING
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Everything green salad
Cooking LSL

Bulgarian Green Salad

Bulgarian Green Salad Recipe - light and delicious, made with lettuce, cucumbers, radishes, green onions and hard boiled eggs.
2
511
15 min
TOTAL TIME
168
CALORIES
$1.63
PER SERVING
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Bulgarian Green Salad
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