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    Home » Recipes » Salads & Sides » The Best Salad Recipes

    The Best Salad Recipes

    Published: Dec 12, 2022 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    A collage of popular salad recipes.

    Browse our collection of the very best salad recipes!

    From classic favourites including creamy potato salad to roast pumpkin salad, to showstoppers like Cyriot grain salad and roast vegetable couscous salad, to simple and healthy salads with beetroot and feta or walnut, pear, parmesan and rocket.

    These healthy and delicious salads are perfect for your next summer BBQ, family dinner, Christmas celebration or summer party!

    A collage of popular salad recipes.

    The Most Popular Salad Recipes

    Now that summer is here, there's no better time to whip up a delicious, flavour-packed salad!

    Here's my most popular salad recipes... I hope you love them as much as my family does!

    Homemade Caesar Salad

    Everyone's favourite classic salad couldn't be easier to prepare!

    The perfect combination of crunchy and creamy.

    TIP: Mix it up by adding grilled chicken or salmon on top.

    Caesar Salad Recipe
    A classic Caesar Salad recipe made with cos lettuce, crispy bacon pieces, parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons with a creamy homemade dressing.
    5 from 2 votes
    An overhead shot of Caesar Salad.

    Orzo (Risoni) Pesto Salad

    This filling pasta salad is delicious served on it's own... or with your favourite grilled meats!

    An Italian-style salad with creamy mozzarella, tomatoes, rocket and a tasty pesto dressing.

    Orzo Pesto Salad Recipe
    A fresh and flavourful classic Orzo Pesto Salad made with mini mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, rocket, pine nuts and a delicious basil and parmesan pesto.
    5 from 3 votes
    An overhead shot of risoni pasta salad.

    Curried Rice Salad

    An old fashioned favourite made with just a handful of ingredients!

    The sweetness of chopped apples, the crunch of nuts and the bursts of raisins make this such a tasty (and easy!) salad.

    Curried Rice Salad Recipe
    If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy salad recipe, look no further than this Curried Rice Salad. Easy to make, gluten-free and perfect for a light lunch or as a side salad with dinner.
    5 from 3 votes
    A spoonful of mild curried rice salad with nuts and raisins.

    Healthy Tuna Salad

    I absolutely LOVE making this salad for my weekday lunches (sadly, no one else in my family likes tuna... so this is the easiest way I can enjoy it on my own!).

    It takes just a couple of minutes to prepare and you can store any leftovers in the fridge (perfect for meal prepping).

    Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe
    A flavour-packed Healthy Tuna Salad made with mayo, celery and pickles and combined with a creamy dill and chives dressing. Just 5 minutes prep time and no chilling required.
    5 from 2 votes
    A bowl of creamy tuna salad with mayo.

    Curried Egg Salad

    This classic egg salad with a creamy curried dressing is absolutely delicious!

    Serve it on it's own, or in an egg sandwich with lettuce, spinach, rocket or avocado. YUM!

    Curried Egg Salad Recipe
    This 5 Ingredient Curried Egg Salad recipe is so easy to make... and healthy too! Ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect for a quick lunch or a simple side salad with dinner!
    5 from 1 vote

    Creamy Broccoli & Bacon Salad

    One of my favourite salads of all time! Raw broccoli mixed with a creamy dressing and LOTS of crispy bacon, crunchy nuts and sweet cranberries throughout.

    An absolute flavour-bomb!

    Creamy Broccoli Salad With Bacon Recipe
    Looking for a delicious and easy side dish? Look no further than my Creamy Broccoli Salad With Bacon. This salad is perfect for any occasion and is always a hit with everyone!
    5 from 5 votes
    An overhead shot of a broccoli salad with bacon, almonds, cranberries and a creamy dressing.

    Beetroot Salad with Feta

    My go-to salad when I'm running short on time! All you need is a tin of baby beetroot, some walnuts and soft creamy feta.

    I also like to pick fresh mint from the garden to garnish on top.

    Beetroot Salad with Feta Recipe
    Everyone's favourite beetroot salad with feta is so quick and easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a tasty and nutritious side dish that's perfect for any occasion, ready to serve in just 10 minutes.
    5 from 1 vote
    Chunks of beetroot, feta, walnuts and fresh mint on a platter.

    Chang's Crispy Noodle Salad

    Australia's favourite salad! This is the perfect accompaniment to any BBQ grilled meats or seafood.

    It's light, sweet and crunchy!

    Chang's Noodle Salad Recipe
    Chang’s crispy noodle salad – a fresh and flavourful salad with the most satisfying crunch! Crispy shredded cabbage and toasted almonds are tossed with a sweet and tangy sesame dressing with loads of crunchy fried noodles.
    5 from 1 vote
    A bowl of cabbage salad with noodles.

    Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad

    This salad makes a delicious meal all on it's own (it's also great for meal-prepping lunches for during the week), or serve it alongside your favourite meats at your next BBQ.

    Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe
    This deliciously creamy tuna pasta salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for BBQs, lunches, entertaining or a simple weeknight dinner.
    5 from 1 vote
    A bowl of creamy pasta salad with tuna.

    Roast Vegetable Couscous Salad

    An all-time favourite salad recipe that is just SO versatile!

    Mix and match with your favourite vegetables for the most delicious (and simple!) salad recipe.

    Roast Vegetable Couscous Salad Recipe
    Roast vegetables, bursting with colour and flavour, paired with couscous and a tangy dressing make this salad a deliciously tasty addition to your meal.
    5 from 6 votes
    Salad servers in a bowl of couscous salad with roast vegetables.

    Creamy Pasta Salad

    An absolute favourite with the kids! This creamy, mild-flavoured pasta salad is just like the one you can buy at the supermarket... but SO much better!

    Add this to your next BBQ salad list!

    Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe
    This creamy pasta salad with mayo is quick, easy to prepare and so delicious! With tender macaroni and crisp vegetables dressed in a tangy homemade mayo/sour cream dressing.
    4.97 from 32 votes
    A bowl of creamy pasta salad.

    Cypriot Grain Salad

    This is my favourite salad ever! It's based on the original Hellenic Republic recipe - but over the years I've made a few tweaks and changes to make the recipe even easier (while still maintaining the same delicious flavour).

    Cypriot Grain Salad Recipe
    A delicious Cypriot Grain Salad filled with nuts, seeds, currants, herbs and topped with a honey Greek yoghurt dressing and pomegranate seeds.
    5 from 17 votes
    A rectangular serving dish filled with a pomegranate and yoghurt salad.

    Walnut, Pear, Rocket & Parmesan Salad

    How simple is this!? If you're looking for a basic side salad that matches perfectly with absolutely any meat or seafood... then this is the salad for you!

    Walnut, Parmesan, Pear & Rocket Salad Recipe
    The famous Walnut, Parmesan, Pear and Rocket Salad recipe drizzled with balsamic vinegar is the perfect summer salad! Bursting with sweet, nutty and fresh flavours and ready in less than 10 minutes.
    5 from 18 votes
    Arugula, pear and walnuts on a plate.

    Roast Pumpkin Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts & Baby Spinach

    I make this salad all year round! It's just as delicious at a summer BBQ as it is served alongside meat meat in the middle of winter.

    An all-time favourite that everyone loves.

    Roast Pumpkin Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts & Baby Spinach Salad Recipe
    The FAMOUS Roast Pumpkin Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts & Baby Spinach recipe is so simple to make and is the perfect vegetarian side dish for your next BBQ, family dinner or celebration.
    5 from 14 votes
    Salad servers next to a pumpkin and spinach salad.

    Creamy Bacon, Egg & Potato Salad

    I have been making this salad FOREVER and it's always a hit!

    The crispy bacon, hard boiled eggs and chopped spring onions add a massive flavour punch - and perfectly complement the creamy mayo/sour cream dressing.

    Creamy Bacon, Egg & Potato Salad Recipe
    A classic creamy bacon, egg & potato salad recipe that is so simple to make and is the ultimate summer BBQ food. Made with just a few basic ingredients - this salad is absolutely delicious!
    5 from 4 votes
    A white plate topped with chopped potatoes, egg, bacon and spring onions.

    Serving Suggestions

    These salads are absolutely delicious served on their own... or take things up a level and serve with one of these tasty options:

    • Grilled Meats - serve with chicken, pork, lamb or beef!
    • Seafood - serve with grilled fish, prawns, scallops, oysters or salmon
    • Roast Meat - roast chicken, beef, pork or lamb all partner perfectly with salad
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