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21 Amazing Spring Salads

Need some amazing spring salads to welcome the warmer weather? From light and fresh pasta salads, crisp cucumber and watermelon salads, sweet salads, savory salads, and everything in between – I’ve got you covered! These crowd-pleasing salads are perfect for parties and warm-weather spring gatherings.

21 Best Spring Salad Recipes

These spring salads are perfect for warm-weather gatherings, or even for light spring lunch ideas.

1. Cold Lemon Orzo Salad

This cold lemon orzo salad is a refreshing salad packed with fresh herbs and a tangy lemon vinaigrette.

Cold lemon orzo salad in a glass bowl with a spoon.

2. Creamy Broccoli Crunch Salad

This creamy broccoli crunch salad is the perfect crowd-pleasing side salad – everyone LOVES IT!!

A small bowl of creamy broccoli crunch salad.

3. Sweet Corn Salad

This simple sweet corn salad is the perfect BBQ side or a spring gathering. This easy and healthy dish is bursting with fresh flavors, thanks to vibrant veggies and tangy lime juice.

Simple sweet corn salad on a plate wit a fork.

4. Elote Pasta Salad

This elote pasta salad (or Mexican street corn pasta salad) is the ultimate healthy and flavorful cold pasta salad. This vibrant Mexican-style dish combines tender corn, pasta, and tomatoes, all tossed in a flavorful, creamy dressing.

Mexican street corn salad on a white plate.

5. Creamy Cucumber Salad

This creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing and easy spring salad recipe that’s perfect for any occasion! 

Creamy cucumber salad being tossed in a wooden bowl.

6. Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Feta and Mint

This watermelon cucumber salad with feta and mint is a simple, healthy, and fresh dish that combines juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, creamy feta, and fragrant mint…all drizzled with a honey-lime vinaigrette.

Watermelon salad with cucumber and mint on a white plate.

7. Blueberry Spinach Salad

This blueberry spinach salad is springtime in a bowl! Full of sweet and savory flavors, plus a little crunch…and topped with a delicious blueberry vinaigrette! 

Blueberry spinach salad in a large bowl.

8. Chicken, Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This chicken bacon ranch pasta salad is excellent for an easy family dinner or a crowd-pleasing spring side dish.

Ranch pasta salad with bacon on a plate.

9. Avocado Chicken Salad

This avocado chicken salad recipe is a great recipe when you need something quick, easy, healthy, and delicious! 

Avocado chicken salad in a bowl with a spoon.

10. Avocado, Cucumber and Tomato Salad

This avocado, cucumber, and tomato salad is an easy, refreshing spring salad that combines ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and creamy avocado for the perfect side dish! I even use it on tacos!

A bowl of avocado cucumber and tomato salad.

11. Bruschetta Salad with Chicken

This Bruschetta Salad with Chicken is going to be one of your spring and summertime go-to recipes. This salad is a fun twist on traditional bruschetta. 

Bruschetta salad with chicken on a white plate with a fork.

12. Arugula and Spinach Salad

This easy arugula and spinach salad is the perfect spring salad and ready in minutes!

Arugula ad spinach salad on a white plate.

13. Arugula Quinoa Salad with Chicken and Beets

This arugula and quinoa salad with chicken and beets is a simple and healthy recipe packed with vibrant flavors, nutrients, a little crunch, and drizzled with a citrus vinaigrette. 

Arugula and Quinoa Salad with chicken and beets in a large serving bowl.

14. Classic Ham Salad

This homemade ham salad recipe is a classic throwback dish that’s perfect for using up leftover Easter ham!

Ham salad after all ingredients are mixed.

15. Tarragon Chicken Salad

This tarragon chicken salad is a classic recipe! The chicken is coated in a light, creamy dressing and paired with sweet grapes and crunchy nuts.

Tarragon chicken salad in a yellow bowl.

16. The Real Jennifer Aniston Salad

This is the “real” salad Jen and her cast mates enjoyed every day on the set of “Friends,” according to Jen herself!

The real Jennifer Anniston salad in a white serving bowl.

17. Cold Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

There’s no salad that screams spring more than an asparagus salad! This one is light, flavorful and a perfect light lunch of dinner side dish.

Cold asparagus salad with lemon vinairgrette in a large white serving bowl.

18. Old Fashioned Pea Salad

This old-fashioned pea salad is such a versatile side dish with bold flavors of cheddar and red onion mixed with the calming flavor of peas and sour cream…and don’t forget about the bacon! 

Old fashioned pea salad in a bowl.

19. Green Goddess Salad

Another viral TikTok recipe that’s perfect for spring! It combines crunchy green veggies with a to-die-for green goddess salad dressing! 

Green goddess salad in a white bowl.

20. Orzo Salad with Pesto

This easy orzo salad with pesto is a refreshing salad that combines tender orzo pasta with flavorful pesto, mozzarella pearls, and fresh tomatoes. 

Pesto orzo salad drizzled with balsamic glaze.

21. Cherry Fluff Salad

You can never go wrong with this cherry fluff salad recipe! It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make and it’s super quick to toss together. 

Cherry fluff salad in a white bowl.

22. Blueberry Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing (BONUS!)

This blueberry salad is light, fresh, BEAUTIFUL and perfect for spring!

Blueberry salad with lemon poppyseed dressing on a large serving platter.

Did you get some great ideas?

I hope you got some great ideas for the best spring salads! Let us know in the comments which ones you’re going to try! We’d love to hear from you.

XO ~ Casey

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