Spring is such a spectacular time of the year. Nature gets all show off-y after winter and gifts us with all kinds of fabulous produce that is just waiting to be eaten. Not only that, citrus is still bountiful and delicious and begging to be devoured. This all sounds like the perfect kind of formula to feast on spring salads all season long, don't you think? That's a rhetorical question because the only acceptable answer is: Yes! To that end, we've gathered some phenomenal spring salad recipes that we peeped on the web.
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When nature provides us gifts in the form of healthy produce to eat, we graciously accept and want to encourage you to do the same. There's something for everyone in this roundup. Yup, there's even a pasta salad because yum! Some salads don't even have lettuce in them and that's OK because a salad can come in so many varieties of wonderful. Check them out, try them out, tweak the recipes as you see fit and most of all enjoy!
Treat yourself to a citrus beet salad.
Beets and citrus go so well together. If you've never tried a beet and citrus jugo combo, you must! It's delightful, just like this citrus beet salad. Don't let the simplicity of this salad fool you, the flavors are complex. Get the recipe here.
Or what about a citrus beet salad with fresh mozzarella?
This version of a citrus beet salad adds fresh mozzarella to the mix and we're so not mad about it. It's also got basil and red onions that take it to the next level. Get the recipe here.
Give this grapefruit chicory salad a try.
Chicory, which is caffeine-free, is often mixed with coffee because the flavor pairs so well. Added to a salad it has a kind of woody or nutty flavor. In this salad it gets paired with grapefruit and avocado. Get the recipe here.
A spinach strawberry walnut salad that is sublime.
If you haven't been putting strawberries in your salads, you've really been missing out—and it needs to stop now. Honestly, spinach goes well with just about any berry, but it really works with strawberries. Get the recipe here.
Shrimp lovers will love this no-fuss grilled Cajun shrimp and avocado salad.
Do you love shrimp? Do you love avocado? If so, say hello to this union of both! It's a match made in heaven. It's a solid substitute for a shrimp cocktail and really simple to put together. Get the recipe here.
A greens and grapefruit salad that’s full of flavor.
This salad works so well at the end of winter and beginning so spring when the first kale pairs with seasonal grapefruit and a sweet lemon dressing to give a fresh taste. Using pink grapefruit also gives it a vibrant burst of color. Get the recipe here.
Try saying peach, prosciutto, Parmesan salad three times fast.
That's a whole lotta Ps in one recipe and they all come together fabulously. And can we talk about how great peaches in a salad can be? Sometimes we forget just how well some fruits work in salads. Get the recipe here.
You could also try this filling paleo spring salad.
If you're doing the whole paleo thing, this salad has your name on it. Check out that egg! The yolk mixing with all the other ingredients is like WOW! There's also a ton of green goodness throughout this salad. Get the recipe here.
Cobb salads are a great dinner option!
Cobb salads are one of the most filling salads out there. They have so much protein in them and keep you full longer than most salads, in our opinion. This one is no exception. Get the recipe here.
This black bean mango avocado salad is incredible.
This is the kind of salad that you will go back to time and time again because you're going to crave it over and over again. The mango adds so much sweetness and wonderful texture. Get the recipe here.
Say hello to this scrumptious cilantro lime shrimp and avocado salad.
If Cajun spices aren't your thing, but shrimp are, you're gonna wanna try this salad. It's full of shrimpity-shrimp, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and lime! Don't like cilantro? Leave it out. Get the recipe here.
How about a pasta salad with green beans?
This pasta salad is good at home, of course, but it's also a great option to take on a picnic because it travels well and tastes great. The recipe even encourages you to make it with leftovers. Get the recipe here.
