Spring Into Flavor: 10 Fresh & Fun Spring Salads You Need to Try!

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Spring is here, and so is salad season—no sad lettuce allowed! We’re talking Mango Avocado Salad bursting with tropical vibes, Butternut Squash Feta Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette bringing the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and Spinach Mandarin Orange Salad for a citrusy, nutty crunch. Feeling fancy? The Antipasto Farro Salad is a hearty, flavor-packed dream, while Spring Roll Bowls let you skip the wrappers and dive straight into the goodness. And for a little crispy magic, the Air Fryer Lamb Salad is a game-changer. Whether you’re craving fresh, fruity, or a little indulgent, these spring salads are here to brighten your plate!

Mango Avocado Salad

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A vibrant mango avocado salad with cilantro, red bell pepper, and jalapeño, garnished with lime, served in a large bowl.
Image Credit: Craving Something Healthy

Mango Avocado Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed delight, tossed in a dreamy coconut, lime, and curry dressing. With ripe avocados and sweet mango, it’s fresh, fast, and ridiculously easy—especially with store-bought mango slices!

To learn more: Mango Avocado Salad

Butter Bean Salad

A vibrant bowl of white beans topped with chopped tomatoes, red onions, herbs, and crumbled feta cheese.
Image Credit: Green Heart Love

Butter Bean Salad is a fresh, Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s as easy as it is delicious! With cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and vegan feta, it’s the perfect summer side—just add a zippy vinaigrette and enjoy!

To learn more: Butter Bean Salad

Butternut Squash Feta Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

A vibrant salad with spinach, apples, roasted butternut squash, bacon, feta, and pumpkin seeds in a wooden bowl.
Image Credit: Poppy Trail Table

Butternut Squash Feta Salad is a vibrant, texture-packed delight, featuring roasted veggies, crispy prosciutto, crunchy nuts, and fresh greens—all tied together with a luscious Maple Dijon Vinaigrette. A total showstopper!

To learn more: Butternut Squash Feta Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

Spring Roll Bowls

Colorful shrimp bowl with rice noodles, mixed greens, carrots, and herbs, drizzled with a creamy sauce, served in a white bowl.
Image Credit: Fox and Briar

Spring Roll Bowls deliver all the fresh, crunchy goodness of classic spring rolls—minus the rolling! With crisp veggies, rice noodles, juicy shrimp, and a crave-worthy peanut sauce, it’s a fast, flavor-packed win.

To learn more: Spring Roll Bowls

Spinach Mandarin Orange Salad

A bowl of fresh spinach salad topped with mandarin orange slices and sunflower seeds, surrounded by whole mandarins on a grey surface.
Image Credit: Champagne Tastes

Vegan Spinach Mandarin Orange Salad is a bright and refreshing spring side, featuring juicy citrus, crunchy almond slivers, and a zippy Dijon vinaigrette. Simple, fresh, and totally delicious!

To learn more: Spinach Mandarin Orange Salad

Antipasto Farro Salad

A colorful salad featuring artichokes, greens, peppers, and grains, garnished with herbs and served in a white bowl.
Image Credit: Xoxo Bella

Antipasto Farro Salad is a Mediterranean flavor bomb, combining nutty farro with crispy prosciutto, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, briny olives, and tangy artichokes. Every bite is a delicious adventure!

To learn more: Antipasto Farro Salad

Air Fryer Lamb Salad

A bowl filled with shredded red cabbage, sliced tomatoes, onions, lettuce, tender meat, and a small dish of creamy dressing in the center.
Image Credit: Recipe This

Air Fryer Lamb Salad is the perfect way to give leftover lamb shoulder a flavorful makeover! Crispy, juicy lamb meets fresh Mediterranean ingredients for a quick and delicious meal.

To learn more: Air Fryer Lamb Salad

Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad

A colorful salad featuring shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, salami, and red onion, garnished with Parmesan.
Image Credit: Ambitious Kitchen

Italian Chopped Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed mix of shredded Brussels sprouts, chickpeas, crisp veggies, salami, olives, pepperoncini, and irresistible cheeses. Every bite is a perfect balance of crunch and zest!

To learn more: Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad

Mandarin Orange Salad

A vibrant salad featuring mixed greens, mandarin slices, almonds, dried cranberries, and apple slices, served with a creamy dressing.
Image Credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Mandarin Orange Salad is a bright and refreshing mix of juicy oranges, crisp apples, tart cranberries, and tangy feta, all topped with crunchy candied almonds and a zesty citrus dressing. Pure sunshine in a bowl!

To learn more: Mandarin Orange Salad

Tomato Burrata Salad

A bowl of vibrant cherry tomatoes topped with two balls of creamy burrata, garnished with fresh basil and herbs.
Image Credit: Xoxo Bella

Tomato Burrata Salad is proof that simple ingredients make magic—sweet, marinated cherry tomatoes meet luscious, creamy burrata for a dish so good, you’ll want to scoop up every bite with bread!

To learn more: Tomato Burrata 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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