15 Really Good Salads That Will Complete Any Meal

You prepared the main dish, but what about the side? A meal is not complete without a bowl of vegetable goodness.

We compiled a list of 15 spectacular salad recipes that will complement any meal, including seafood, beef, or chicken. These are the salads that are bursting with flavor, and some of them can even be enjoyed as a stand-alone meal.

Cucumber Red Onion Salad

This cucumber red onion salad is a refreshing, perfect side dish that takes only 5 minutes to make. With its homemade Italian dressing, it's a quick and easy salad recipe that only requires 5 ingredients! Get the recipe.

Korean Style Beet Salad

A roasted beet salad is prepared by cooking the beets and then marinating them in a few flavorful ingredients. This simple beet recipe is incredibly delicious, healthy, and perfect for any time of the year. Get the recipes.

Radicchio Salad With Homemade Dressing

Are you in the mood for a refreshing and flavorful dish? If yes, then this Radicchio Salad recipe is just what you need. This side dish boasts a mix of tart, sweet, and slightly bitter flavors that blend together to create a unique and delicious salad! The crunch from the radicchio, matchstick apple slices, and carrot ribbons, coupled with the bite from pumpkin seeds, is super satisfying! Get the recipe.

Tomato Salad With Crunchy Topping

Heirloom Tomato Salad is a vibrant dish that combines the simple yet robust flavors of summer’s best produce. This recipe incorporates juicy heirloom tomatoes from the local farmers’ market, crisp red onion slices, and crispy toasted Panko breadcrumbs, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing and sprinkled with fresh basil leaves. Get the recipe.

Cabbage And Cucumber Slaw

This Healthy Napa Cabbage Salad aka Slaw is a quick 5 -ingredient side dish recipe that is great to take on a picnic or serve alongside tacos or other mains. It's simple and delicious. Get the recipe.

Tomato Avocado Zucchini Salad

Raw zucchini is spiralized and tossed with sweet grape tomatoes, fresh basil, creamy feta, diced avocados, and a simple lemon garlic vinaigrette. This tomato avocado zucchini salad is a simple 10-minute recipe with healthy, gluten-free ingredients. A delicious side dish that can be served with just about everything! Get the recipe.

Arugula Salad with Dried Figs

This this arugula salad with dried figs has alllllll of the salad components you need to make a flavorful, satisfying, and crave-worthy salad. What exactly is this simple arugula salad all about? Let me explain. A bed of arugula. A punchy vinaigrette. Sweet figs. Crunchy nuts. Salty blue cheese. OH.MY.GOD!!! Get the recipe.

Broccoli Mushroom Salad

This Broccoli And Mushroom Salad Recipe features some of my favorite ingredients. Shiitake mushrooms, fresh crunchy broccoli, Kalamata olives, and amazing red onion vinaigrette. So healthy, clean, and perfect for a light dinner, a colorful side, or meal prep. Get the recipe.

Spicy Carrot Salad

Crunchy and Spicy Carrots Salad will win people over at potlucks, picnics, and as a unique side dish in any home. Made with fresh carrots, coriander, garlic, and oil, these Korean-style marinated carrots are easy, quick and always delicious! Ready in 20 minutes. Get the recipe.

Cajun Corn Salad Recipe

Corn salads are wonderful in the summer heat and delicious with just about any meat you can grill. This Cajun corn salad is the perfect side dish for a Southern comfort meal. Get the recipe.

Brussels Sprout and Pancetta Salad with Chili-Lime Vinaigrette

A perfect summer salad featuring raw brussels sprouts, red cabbage, salty pancetta, cotija cheese, and nutty pepitas tossed with a zesty chili-lime vinaigrette! Only 15 minutes to prep! Get the recipe.

Dandelion Greens Salad With Couscous

Dandelion Greens Salad With Couscous is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be served as a side meal or hearty main dish. It's easy to make, healthy and yummy. Get the recipe.

Potato Salad With Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

This potato salad with cucumber and tomato in a garlicky yogurt sauce is all you need for summer picnics or BBQs. It's so easy to make and creamy, and delicious. Get the recipe.

Creamy Cauliflower Cucumber Salad

Vibrant, healthy, and delicious Creamy Cauliflower Salad With Cucumber And Corn is going to be on repeat this summer. So easy to make. You'll love the creamy and herby sauce. Get the recipe.

Southwestern Salad

Southwestern Salad, with garbanzos, and chipotle, lime and roasted garlic dressing has a bit of a kick from the chipotle in the dressing. Load it up with fresh veggies and you have a colorful, delicious summer salad! Get the recipe.

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