50+ Best Salad Topping Ideas
Need some salad topping ideas? Whether you’re craving crunch, a boost of protein, or a classic salad bar type topping, I have a ton of ideas for you! Many of these toppings overlap categories—think nuts that are both crunchy and packed with protein—so you’re bound to find plenty of inspiration!
Crunchy Salad Toppings
Crunch is the secret ingredient that can take a salad from good to great! I HAVE to have some kind of crunch in every salad I eat. Nuts are an easy option like the walnuts in this arugula and spinach salad and the sunflower seeds in this amazing fall salad! Here are some other crunchy toppings to consider:
Healthy Salad Toppings
If you’re looking to keep things on the healthy side, these toppings are packed with nutrients and still taste great. I love the quinoa in this arugula salad, the shredded carrots and cilantro in this in this chopped Thai salad, and the mint makes this watermelon cucumber salad amazing. Perfect for when you want a salad that feels good to eat:
Salad Bar and Classic Salad Toppings
Remember the good old days of piling toppings onto your salad at the salad bar (extra croutons, bacon bits, and 1000 Island dressing for me!)? These classic toppings on a classic salad never get old and always hit the spot:
High Protein Salad Toppings
Want your salad to actually fill you up? High-protein toppings are the way to go. I love the chicken in bruschetta salad with chicken,the tuna in this tuna pesto pasta salad, and the Greek yogurt “hidden” in this elote pasta salad! Here are some tasty options to keep you full and happy:
Did you get some great ideas?
What other toppings for salads are your favorite? Let us know in the comments! We’d love to hear from you.
XO ~ Casey