Salads don’t always get the love they deserve. Sometimes they’re just… there. But spring salads? TOTALLY different story. They’re fresh, colorful, and full of those bright, zippy flavors that actually make you excited to eat your greens. (Trust us, you’re going to want EVERY BITE. 😊)
After a long winter of soups, casseroles, and “please just eat the broccoli” moments, spring feels like a reset. It’s when we crave meals that are lighter, faster, and full of things that don’t come from a can.
And as a nurse and a mom, I need salads that are easy enough to throw together after work and hearty enough to actually count as dinner. (Because no one has time for a sad little side salad that leaves you raiding the pantry 20 minutes later.)
This list is full of salads that are fresh, filling, and absolutely gorgeous on the plate—but still super simple to make. Whether you’re looking for a salad to bring to Easter brunch, something light for a girls’ lunch, or just a dinner that doesn’t involve turning on the oven, we’ve got you covered.
Oh, and if your kid happens to eat a grape tomato or two along the way? That’s a spring miracle.
Let’s be honest—not all salads are created equal. Some leave you wishing you just ordered the fries. But these? These are the salads that make you feel like you’ve got your life together.
They’re bright, colorful, packed with texture, and most importantly—they actually taste good. Like clean-plate-club, go-back-for-seconds good.
We pulled together 16 of our favorite spring salads that check all the boxes: quick to prep, easy to customize, and full of in-season ingredients that make everything feel fresh again.
We’re talking tender greens, juicy strawberries, herby dressings, and just the right amount of crunch. Whether you’re serving a crowd, looking for something light for dinner, or just trying to use up that giant tub of arugula (again), there’s a salad here with your name on it.
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Bright Spring Salad
"This spring salad recipe with asparagus, peas, radishes, and feta is a delicious spring side dish! Tossed in a bright basil dressing, it’s simple and fresh."
"Unlike typical spring salads, which only have a few sliced berries tossed in, this salad features strawberry on every level; we even blend it into the dressing."
"Some salads are tossed, while others, like this one, are composed Feel free to improvise here: A few spinach leaves, watercress, a handful of raw sweet garden peas or fava beans, or thinly sliced raw artichoke can be nice additions For a true celebration of spring, make sure to gather an assortment of complementary leaves, herbs and vegetables, and arrange them artfully."
"This refreshing Spring Mix Salad with citrus-herb vinaigrette is a vibrant, simple salad with fresh veggies and creamy avocado and feta. This is the perfect salad for a gathering or as a healthy lunch for the week."
Creamy Dill Dressing Recipe (with Easy Spring Salad)
"This Dill Dressing is a dreamy, creamy sauce perfect for your favorite salads, veggies, and more! It doubles as a dressing and a dip and has so much flavor."
"If the birds are building their nests and the blossoms have burst open on the trees, it’s a safe bet that this colorful, veggie-loaded spring Cobb salad…"
"A good spring salad recipe is all about the greens! A fresh spring mix is topped with a few vegetables, tart cherries and herb-coated goat cheese. It is so simple but so good."
"This Spring Mix Salad will become your go salad for any dinner party, or any night of the week. Light yet bold, it’s simple to prepare, flavor-packed, and"
"Easy spring salad full of seasonal ingredients-asparagus, radishes, peas, fresh herbs & enhanced w/ roasted chickpeas, feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, & hard boiled eggs all topped w/ a bright and tangy lemon salad dressing."
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