Say Hello to Spring with These Refreshing Salads

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Spring has sprung, and so has your appetite for fresh, vibrant salads! Kick things off with a zesty Salmon Nicoise Salad, packed with protein and French flair. Then, brighten up your plate with a Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes or the equally dreamy Mozzarella Tomato Basil Salad—because cheese and tomatoes are a match made in salad heaven. For a little crunch with a punch, the Kimchi Slaw brings bold, tangy goodness, while the Cold Asparagus Salad keeps things crisp and refreshing. Need something heartier? The Easy Chicken Cranberry Mandarin Salad balances sweet, savory, and citrusy flavors like a pro. And let’s not forget the Lemon Basil Orzo Salad, because pasta deserves a seat at the salad table, too. Grab a fork—spring has never tasted this fresh!

Salmon Nicoise Salad

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A vibrant salad featuring greens, sliced olives, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, red onions, salmon, and capers in a white bowl.
Image Credit: The Forked Spoon

Salmon Niçoise Salad is a classy-yet-effortless favorite, perfect for springtime dining. Gather some friends, pour some wine, and let this fresh, satisfying dish do all the impressing!

To learn more: Salmon Nicoise Salad

Kimchi Slaw

A bowl of colorful coleslaw featuring shredded cabbage, carrots, and purple cabbage, garnished with fresh cilantro.
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Kimchi Slaw is where classic coleslaw meets bold Korean flair—crunchy, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy. It’s all the kimchi flavor you love, packed into a quick and easy slaw!

To learn more: Kimchi Slaw

Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

A colorful mix of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil, drizzled with olive oil in a white dish.
Image Credit: Grits and Gouda

Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes is my no-fuss, flavor-packed go-to—just four ingredients and five minutes to perfection! With juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh summer staples, and a splash of balsamic vinaigrette, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

To learn more: Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

First Harvest Easy Spring Mix Salad Recipe

A glass bowl filled with a vibrant mix of fresh leafy greens resting on a wooden surface outdoors.
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Spring Mix Salad is proof that patience pays off—less than four weeks into our veggie garden, and we’re already reaping the rewards! Fresh, homegrown greens never tasted so good.

To learn more: First Harvest Easy Spring Mix Salad Recipe

Mozzarella Tomato Basil Salad

A vibrant plate of Caprese salad featuring fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Image Credit: Grits and Gouda

Mozzarella Tomato Basil Salad is the ultimate summer bite—just four ingredients, ten minutes, and a whole lot of fresh, delicious flavor. Whether as a salad or an appetizer, it’s a no-brainer for hot days!

To learn more: Mozzarella Tomato Basil Salad

Vegan Chickpea Egg Salad

Open-faced sandwich topped with creamy yellow spread, fresh lettuce, and slices of ripe tomato, surrounded by herbs on a wooden board.
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Vegan Chickpea Egg Salad has been a household favorite for ages, and now it’s your turn to fall in love! Creamy, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, it’s the ultimate plant-based twist on a classic.

To learn more: Vegan Chickpea Egg Salad

Simple Strawberry Spring Mix Salad

A vibrant salad featuring fresh greens, sliced strawberries, and almond slivers, served in a white bowl on a marble surface.
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Simple Strawberry Spring Mix Salad is fresh, fruity, and fabulously easy to toss together. With just a few ingredients, you get a vibrant, nutritious dish that tastes like spring in every bite!

To learn more: Simple Strawberry Spring Mix Salad

Lemon Basil Orzo Salad

A vibrant blue bowl filled with a fresh green pasta salad, featuring cherry tomatoes, avocado, and herbs, alongside lemon and dressing.
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Lemon Basil Orzo Salad is my ultimate summer staple—bright, zesty, and packed with fresh flavor! It’s the kind of dish that keeps you coming back for just one more bite (or three).

To learn more: Lemon Basil Orzo Salad

Cold Asparagus Salad

A vibrant salad featuring asparagus, cherry tomatoes, green onions, and sliced boiled eggs, garnished with black pepper.
Image Credit: Mommy Evolution

Cold Asparagus Salad takes your salad game to the next level with crisp-tender asparagus, crunchy bacon, and perfectly cooked eggs. It’s fresh, flavorful, and anything but boring!

To learn more: Cold Asparagus Salad

Warm Spinach Salad

A silver pan filled with fresh spinach, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and seasonings, alongside a small dish of grated cheese.
Image Credit: Craving Something Healthy

Warm Spinach Salad is the cozy-yet-fresh dish that makes eating greens feel like a treat! With baby spinach, hard-boiled eggs, mushrooms, caramelized onions, and crispy bacon, all tossed in a warm maple mustard vinaigrette, it’s pure comfort in salad form.

To learn more: Warm Spinach Salad

Easy Chicken Cranberry Mandarin Salad

A fresh salad in a white bowl, featuring lettuce, chicken, celery, mandarin slices, and dried cranberries.
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Chicken Cranberry Mandarin Salad is a sweet, tangy, and totally effortless meal—perfect for lunch, dinner, or whenever hunger strikes! With rotisserie chicken doing the heavy lifting, eating healthy has never been so simple (or delicious).

To learn more: Easy Chicken Cranberry Mandarin Salad

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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