Healthy Salads Archives

Roasted and Pickled Beets

A sweet and sour salad perfect for summer evenings. This dish is even better the next day!

Quick and Tart Cabbage Side Salad

This vinegar-based slaw is an easy way to start a meal. Very refreshing in the summer! Pairs great with fish, dishes with avocado, and Central and South American dishes. Try apple cider vinegar or white vinegar for variations in flavor. Can be served immediately or marinated in the refrigerator overnight for a more pickled taste.

Simple French Herb Salad Mix

A crisp batch of French salad herb mix — great with dressings, savory toppings, meats, and cheeses.

Bell Pepper-Cabbage Salad

Enjoy this crunchy variation of coleslaw with green pepper and celery in a tangy-sweet cider vinegar dressing made with a sugar substitute.

Tropical Island Fruit Salad

A bright, beautiful, and delicious fruit salad. This goes well with jerk chicken or another island meal.

Momma Legs Ambrosia

This is a great summer or special occasion fruit salad. I don’t like the marshmallows or cream in fruit salad so this one rocks for me and reminds me of my momma. Sprinkle a little sugar on top if desired.

Ruby’s Spicy Red Salad

This is a crunchy vegi salad inspired by Trishie’s Chinese-Style Salad Dressing.

Tangy Banana Salad

In this simple and quick salad. the sweetness of bananas is complemented by the tang of yogurt and a hint of mustard.

Fresh Green Bean Salad

This is a crisp, fresh-vegetable salad with a simple oil-and-vinegar dressing.

Couscous Fruit Salad

This fruity salad is an ideal complement to pork.

Not Just for Brunch Fruit Salad

I’ve used this recipe for many years varying the fruits that I include. I often add apples, bananas, and/or blueberries. Though there are specific measurements in the recipe, there is no need to carefully measure each ingredient – just approximate the quantities of your favorite fruits to have a beautiful and delicious salad. I have frequently served this Christmas morning.

Jicama Mango Salad with Cilantro and Lime

A crisp and refreshing jicama salad, this salad goes really well with any Mexican or Asian dish.

Pretty Pomegranate Salad

Colorful springtime salad.

Easy Corn and Green Onion Salad

This quick and easy recipe is a great side dish to add to any meal. Great for meals that have a heavy/ big main dish but you want to serve a little something extra on the side. Can be made up to 1 day in advance! Add Old Bay® for a little extra spice (great if being served along side seafood).

Nancy’s Fruit Salad

This fruit salad is simple, colorful, refreshing, and a little tangy (due to the mandarin oranges), great to bring to potlucks and picnics. I served it at Easter supper this year to counteract all that candy. Shredded coconut can be sprinkled on top for a sweeter salad.