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Salads

Salads don’t have to be boring, in fact, they can be downright crave-worthy!

Frisee and passion fruit salad
Caprese Salad

Easy salad recipes, chicken salad recipes, steak salad, salad side dishes and main meal salad recipes. Homemade salad dressing and homemade croutons!

I’m totally guilty of sometimes skipping the salad section on menus. Always the same stuff:

  • Garden Salad
  • Southwest Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Cobb Salad

Boring! I’m here to tell you that salads don’t have to be boring. In fact, you might find one that you dream about. Here are my tips for better salads and a few recipes I think you’ll enjoy!

Close up of fruit salad
Fruit Salad

ONE. Don’t feel the pressure to have everything on a bed of lettuce. Lettuce doesn’t make it a salad.

Use a variety of vegetables and other goodies to make a lush salad, but one with some personality.

Many salads don’t even use greens at all. Think chicken salad, macaroni salad or egg salad!

TWO. Chop veggies into different shapes. Shave using a mandolin slicer (aff), julienne or dice. Shaved zucchini or cucumber, even asparagus, will add a whole new texture.

Steak Salad with Green Curry Dressing with cilantro, cashews, red bell pepper, carrots and red onion over romaine lettuce
Steak Salad

THREE. Think about color. When thinking of a salad either go with the rainbow or a monochromatic vision.

Make your entire salad orange and yellow. Use the same ingredient, but cut and prepared in different ways. Raw, sauteed, pickled and steamed.

FOUR. Ditch the idea that all salad toppings need to be raw. Entire salads can be cooked or just certain elements.

Cilantro Lime Dressing is an easy and delicious citrus dressing for salads, dipping sauces or even as a marinade! Spicy and sweet, it is no-cook and comes together in 5 minutes. #homemadesaladdressing www.savoryexperiments.com
Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing

FIVE. Toss in fresh herbs such as parsley or basil. I actually save all of the stems and pieces from my fresh herbs from other recipes and toss them in! Don’t let any of those fragrant and tasty pieces go to waste.

SIX. If using kale or any other rough green, massage the leaves by rubbing together to break them down into silky leafs.

Soppressata Finger Salads are an easy, no cook appetizer filled with shredded red cabbage, pepperoncinis, goat cheese and zesty Italian dressing!
Soppressata Finger Salads

SEVEN. Season properly. Ingredients should be dry, toss with salt and pepper and then your choice of dressing. It will stick better to dry greens or vegetables. Use a salad spinner (aff) for best results.

EIGHT. Use one main ingredient, but prepare it three ways. For example, prepare a carrot salad with pickled, shaved raw and grilled slices of carrot.

NINE. Make sure your salad is dry. Use a salad spinner or dab the ingredients with a paper towel.

The salad will season better and dressing will stick better to dry ingredients. You don’t want your lovely seasonings sticking to just the wet spots and not evenly distributing through the salad, do you?

Mexican Corn Salad Recipe - Traditional Mexican street corn is turned into the best salad ever. Lime, Mexican cheese with avocado, red onions and crema mexicana. It's so good, just grab a spoon!
Mexican Street Corn Salad

TEN. Salt your salad while still dry. Salt and toss before you add dressing, otherwise salt can stick to certain pieces and not evenly distribute through the salad.

ELEVEN. Toss your salad with your hands. I know, some people will cringe, but after you’ve done this a few times, you’ll start to find that a perfectly dressed salad has a feeling, something you can’t see when tossing with a spoon.

TWELVE. Finish your salad with a homemade dressing. How else would you pair your perfect salad? Here are some of my favorite homemade salad dressings:

  • Greek Yogurt Salad Dressing
  • Caesar Vinaigrette No Anchovies 
  • Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
  • Roasted Jalapeno and Onion Dressing
  • Lime Mustard Dressing
  • Sweet Miso Ginger Dressing

Lastly, here are our favorite salad recipes!

  • Kale Salad
  • Tomato Salad with Mustard Bacon Dressing
  • Balsamic Salmon Salad
  • Peach Salad
  • Shrimp Pasta Salad

Salads don’t have to be boring, in fact, they can be downright crave-worthy!

Frisee and passion fruit salad
Caprese Salad

Easy salad recipes, chicken salad recipes, steak salad, salad side dishes and main meal salad recipes. Homemade salad dressing and homemade croutons!

I’m totally guilty of sometimes skipping the salad section on menus. Always the same stuff:

  • Garden Salad
  • Southwest Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Cobb Salad

Boring! I’m here to tell you that salads don’t have to be boring. In fact, you might find one that you dream about. Here are my tips for better salads and a few recipes I think you’ll enjoy!

Close up of fruit salad
Fruit Salad

ONE. Don’t feel the pressure to have everything on a bed of lettuce. Lettuce doesn’t make it a salad.

Use a variety of vegetables and other goodies to make a lush salad, but one with some personality.

Many salads don’t even use greens at all. Think chicken salad, macaroni salad or egg salad!

TWO. Chop veggies into different shapes. Shave using a mandolin slicer (aff), julienne or dice. Shaved zucchini or cucumber, even asparagus, will add a whole new texture.

Steak Salad with Green Curry Dressing with cilantro, cashews, red bell pepper, carrots and red onion over romaine lettuce
Steak Salad

THREE. Think about color. When thinking of a salad either go with the rainbow or a monochromatic vision.

Make your entire salad orange and yellow. Use the same ingredient, but cut and prepared in different ways. Raw, sauteed, pickled and steamed.

FOUR. Ditch the idea that all salad toppings need to be raw. Entire salads can be cooked or just certain elements.

Cilantro Lime Dressing is an easy and delicious citrus dressing for salads, dipping sauces or even as a marinade! Spicy and sweet, it is no-cook and comes together in 5 minutes. #homemadesaladdressing www.savoryexperiments.com
Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing

FIVE. Toss in fresh herbs such as parsley or basil. I actually save all of the stems and pieces from my fresh herbs from other recipes and toss them in! Don’t let any of those fragrant and tasty pieces go to waste.

SIX. If using kale or any other rough green, massage the leaves by rubbing together to break them down into silky leafs.

Soppressata Finger Salads are an easy, no cook appetizer filled with shredded red cabbage, pepperoncinis, goat cheese and zesty Italian dressing!
Soppressata Finger Salads

SEVEN. Season properly. Ingredients should be dry, toss with salt and pepper and then your choice of dressing. It will stick better to dry greens or vegetables. Use a salad spinner (aff) for best results.

EIGHT. Use one main ingredient, but prepare it three ways. For example, prepare a carrot salad with pickled, shaved raw and grilled slices of carrot.

NINE. Make sure your salad is dry. Use a salad spinner or dab the ingredients with a paper towel.

The salad will season better and dressing will stick better to dry ingredients. You don’t want your lovely seasonings sticking to just the wet spots and not evenly distributing through the salad, do you?

Mexican Corn Salad Recipe - Traditional Mexican street corn is turned into the best salad ever. Lime, Mexican cheese with avocado, red onions and crema mexicana. It's so good, just grab a spoon!
Mexican Street Corn Salad

TEN. Salt your salad while still dry. Salt and toss before you add dressing, otherwise salt can stick to certain pieces and not evenly distribute through the salad.

ELEVEN. Toss your salad with your hands. I know, some people will cringe, but after you’ve done this a few times, you’ll start to find that a perfectly dressed salad has a feeling, something you can’t see when tossing with a spoon.

TWELVE. Finish your salad with a homemade dressing. How else would you pair your perfect salad? Here are some of my favorite homemade salad dressings:

  • Greek Yogurt Salad Dressing
  • Caesar Vinaigrette No Anchovies 
  • Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
  • Roasted Jalapeno and Onion Dressing
  • Lime Mustard Dressing
  • Sweet Miso Ginger Dressing

Lastly, here are our favorite salad recipes!

  • Kale Salad
  • Tomato Salad with Mustard Bacon Dressing
  • Balsamic Salmon Salad
  • Peach Salad
  • Shrimp Pasta Salad
7 Tips for More Interesting Salads- #4 will surely surprise you! #saladrecipes #saladideas www.savoryexperiments.com
Salads

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Salads

Almond Cranberry Salad

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Bacon Potato Salad- One of my favorite potato recipes, this potato salad can be served hot or cold and uses fresh veggies and BACON! This recipe uses NO MAYO! This make ahead side dish is perfect for BBQs, potlucks and holidays! www.savoryexperiments.com
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Bacon Potato Salad

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Balsamic Salmon Salad

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Beef Carpaccio

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Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe is colorful and the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and savory. This dish is sure to have your guests going back for seconds. #brusselssprouts #sidedish #sweetandsavory www.savoryexperiments.com
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Brussels Sprout Salad

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Crab and Avocado Salad is a simple and healthy salad. Buttery lump crab with creamy avocado, red onion, jalapeno and bell peppers topped with Miso Dressing.
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Crab Avocado Salad

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Salads

Truffle Chickpea Salad

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Cranberry Almond Brussel Sprout Slaw is a healthy and delicious way to eat raw brussels sprouts. Mixed with yogurt, dill, cranberry and almond, it is packed with flavor! #brusselsproutsrecipe #brusselsproutsalad www.savoryexperiments.com
Salads

Cranberry Almond Brussels Sprout Slaw

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Creamy Coleslaw with almonds and raisins is an easy coleslaw recipe that is mix and serve. Coleslaw dressing, almonds, raisins and crisp cabbage mix are the perfect BBQ dish. #creamycoleslaw @coleslawrecipe www.savoryexperiments.com
Salads

Creamy Coleslaw with Almonds and Raisins

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This Crunchy Broccoli Slaw Salad is made with a bagged broccoli slaw and a few extra ingredients for a quick, easy and tasty side salad! #broccolislaw #broccolisalad www.savoryexperiments.com
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Crunchy Broccoli Slaw

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Crispy Chipotle Salmon Salad is a simple and healthy salad filled with a fun texture and spicy chipotle peppers. Top with Cilantro Lime Dressing. #salmonsaladrecipe #saladrecipes #bakedsalmonrecipe www.savoryexperiments.com
Salads

Crispy Chipotle Salmon Salad

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Best Cobb Salad

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Cold Lobster Salad

Salads
            Frisee and passion fruit salad

Passion Fruit Caprese Salad

Salads
            Steak Salad with Green Curry Dressing with cilantro, cashews, red bell pepper, carrots and red onion over romaine lettuce

Green Curry Steak Salad

Salads
            This Crunchy Broccoli Slaw Salad is made with a bagged broccoli slaw and a few extra ingredients for a quick, easy and tasty side salad! #broccolislaw #broccolisalad www.savoryexperiments.com

Crunchy Broccoli Slaw

Salads
            Tomato Salad with Mustard Bacon Dressing is the ultimate summer side dish using lush tomatoes, avocado mozzarella basil. Make it ahead for any party or BBQ. #tomatosalad #tomatorecipes www.savoryexperiments.com

Tomato Salad with Mustard Bacon Dressing

Salads
            Creamy Coleslaw with almonds and raisins is an easy coleslaw recipe that is mix and serve. Coleslaw dressing, almonds, raisins and crisp cabbage mix are the perfect BBQ dish. #creamycoleslaw @coleslawrecipe www.savoryexperiments.com

Creamy Coleslaw with Almonds and Raisins

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            close up of three bean salad

Three Bean Salad

Salads
            pickled asparagus salad in a bowl

Pickled Asparagus Salad

Salads
            Zesty Shrimp Salad Avocados are an easy, no-cook recipe using shrimp, corn, tomatoes & bell pepper with a zesty yogurt sauce served in avocado halves. #shrimpsalad #avocadorecipes www.savoryexperiments.com

Shrimp Salad Avocados

Salads
            Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe - EASY and Healthy! Avocado pesto chicken salad is the perfect no-cook quick meal. No Mayo! www.savoryexperiments.com

Pesto Avocado Chicken Salad

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