Fancy green salad recipes

While most meals are improved by the addition of a fresh, crisp green salad, these 30 salad recipes prove that it can be so much more than just a healthy side dish.

This Asparagus and Arugula Pasta Salad recipe uses some of my favorite spring ingredients, it’s quick and easy to make, and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

This salad is perfect for winter because it combines crisp, refreshing flavors with hearty ingredients like apples and feta, providing a satisfying contrast to the heavier winter dishes typically enjoyed during the season. Additionally, the maple vinaigrette adds warmth and sweetness.

A delicious, nutrient dense Mixed Green Salad full of flavors from simple ingredients with an optional homemade dressing. via @sailor_bailey

Ina Garten’s winter salad recipe makes for the perfect side for a dinner party.

A delicious salad loaded with gorgonzola, chewy dried cranberries, crunchy pistachios, all tossed in a delicious two minute white balsamic vinaigrette.

This simple, quintessential summer salad is a reminder that seasonal ingredients at their very best don’t need much fussing (or much cooking at all, in this case). Here, peppery arugula and earthy goat cheese get brightened with juicy summer peaches, but the recipe can be tweaked to suit all seasons: If you can’t find ripe peaches, you can use cherries, strawberries, plums, raspberries or even cherry tomatoes in their place.

If there's a season, there's a salad! Indulge in these easy fall and winter salad recipes featuring hearty produce like butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, and more.

Looking for a few more veggies in your life? Ina's got you covered! From classics like Panzanella (bread salad, yes, please) and Bibb Salad with Basil Green Goddess Dressing to new favorites like Israeli Vegetable Salad and Charlie Bird Farro Salad perfect for get-togethers, she makes a mean bowl of veggies.

Add a pop of color to your meals with these green salad recipes! From mixed greens to arugula to mint and basil, there are plenty of tasty salads to serve up.