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Who says salads need to be all about greens? While we love us a huge bowl of arugula dressed in lemon, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parmesan, there’s a whole rainbow of creative and colorful salad recipes out there. Here are 15 of our favorite recipes. Happy summer salad-ing!
Cuban Avocado, Watercress, and Pineapple Salad
Whoever decided to put all of these ingredients together is kind of a genius. (via Food 52)
Turkish Bulgur Salad
We love the look of these little salad bites – packed with yummy grains and herbs. (via Give Recipe)
Beet Carpaccio with Avocado & Chia Dressing
Beet carpaccio? Such an awesome concept. (via May I Have That Recipe?)
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella
We’ve got a serious weakness for panzanella – who doesn’t love adding bread to their salad? (via Jelly Toast Blog)
Thai Style Coleslaw with Lime and Peanuts
This Thai take on coleslaw is a great way to mix up your summer barbecue repertoire. (via Livia Sweets)
Lentils and Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese
This combination of lentils, red peppers, and goat cheese would also make an amazing crostini topping. (via Sweetie’s Home)
Citrus Salad with Pink Peppercorns
Gorgeous citrus hues and punch-packing peppercorns make this unusual salad a quick summer staple. (via Loffelchen Voll Zucker)
Radishes, Pear and Goat Cheese Salad
The cashews in this recipe definitely take your standard green salad to 11. (via Le Gourmand Belge)
Spring Sprouts Salad with Coconut
Radishes always win in our book but we would have never thought to combine them with coconut, sprouts, and citrus. (via Kiran Tarun)
Chickpea Carrot Salad
This is a good one to save for a healthier Thanksgiving side as well! (via Prstohvat Soli)
Fennel, Blood Orange & Hazelnut Salad
We’re going to call it – toasted hazelnuts on any salad are an easy win. (via May I Have That Recipe?)
Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Salad
Get your buffalo chicken fix and stock up on healthy points? Love it. (via Prevention RD)
Shaved Broccoli Salad
Turn broccoli into a leafier green by shaving it and tossing with all sorts of goodies. (via Taste Love and Nourish)