A great side salad does more than fill the plate—it balances the meal with fresh flavors, crisp textures, and a little extra color. Whether you’re serving grilled chicken, pasta, or steak, these quick and easy side salad recipes, from Mexican Street Corn Salad to classic Tomato Cucumber Salad, are simple to make and sometimes even steal the show.
1. Mexican Street Corn Salad
This grilled mexican street corn salad bursts with flavors. It's a unique twist on the classic street corn recipe and the perfect side dish for your next summer get-together!
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2. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
Healthy chicken pasta salad is packed with flavor, protein and veggies. Try this pasta salad recipe for a quick lunch or a light dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato and Onion
Our easy Mediterranean salad recipe comes together in 10 minutes with just a handful of ingredients. This chopped salad recipe works as a side dish but also makes a vegetarian meal on its own.
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4. Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe
This tomato cucumber salad is crisp, refreshing, and full of flavor–the perfect light side dish for any occasion!
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5. Quinoa Cucumber Salad
Cucumber quinoa salad recipe with a simple lemon and olive oil dressing is a wonderful salad that's perfect with any meal.
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6. Addictive Cabbage Salad
Get hooked on this irresistible cabbage salad—crunchy and packed with umami flavors, it's the perfect side for grilled meats or a snack you won’t want to share!
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7. Israeli Couscous Salad
This vibrant Israeli Couscous Salad is easy and nutritious – perfect for a light meal or a summery side dish.
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8. Creamy Broccoli Salad Recipe
This broccoli salad is naturally gluten-free and low carb. A must for a healthy lunch or potluck - Try this delicious broccoli salad ASAP!
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9. Cucumber Strawberry Salad
This cucumber strawberry salad with watermelon is the perfect summer side to serve with grilled chicken or steak. What would be more cooling than a freshly cut strawberry salad?
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10. Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Sauce
This fresh cucumber salad recipe is here to help you conquer your cravings!
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11. Tomato Potato Salad
This tomato potato salad recipe is light, nourishing, and super delicious. Bring the potato salad to your next potluck and prepare yourself for rave reviews!
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12. Summer Kale Salad
Healthy, tasty and super nutritive, if you’re looking for the perfect summer salad, this is it!
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13. Chickpea Salad Recipe
Our Chickpea Salad Recipe with Tomato and Cucumber is fresh, healthy and bursting with flavor. This chickpea salad is perfect as a side or vegetarian main!
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15. Roasted Zucchini Salad
This roasted zucchini salad is super flavorful and healthy, you’ll want to make it all summer long!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Healthy Roasted Cauliflower Salad
This roasted cauliflower salad is so flavorful and healthy, you’ll want to make over and over again!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
17. Chopped Kale Salad
A finely chopped kale salad recipe that will make you feel full and healthy for the rest of the day. Try this kale salad asap!
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