It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of creating salad recipes. Fresh vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet and salad is by far one of my favourite ways of including vegetables in my diet. Some people aren’t a fan of salad and honestly, I just don’t understand that! Salads don’t have to be boring, they can be filled with different textures and flavours and can be so, so delicious when paired with the right dressing. I want everyone to love salads as much as I do, which is why I’ve rounded up the best Healthy Vegetable Salad Recipes from around the internet for you! Whether you’re looking for Summer salads or heartier salads for the cooler months, there’s something for you here.
I’ve included so many salads in this list for you like cucumber salad, chopped vegetable salad, roasted sweet potato and goat cheese salad, my ridiculously delicious Roasted Carrot Salad and more! Eat them as they are or add your favorite protein like pork chops, marinated chicken or salmon.
Homemade Salad Dressing Ideas
I find making my own simple homemade dressing so much better than store bought. When you make your own salad dressings, you can include healthier ingredients and avoid added sugars and less then ideal oils. I have so many salad dressings on my website, I highly recommend you try my dijon lemon vinaigrette, maple dijon vinaigrette, wholegrain mustard dressing, Greek yogurt dressing or my easy avocado oil dressing. Homemade salad dressings contain healthy fats, which help to promote the absorption of fat soluble vitamins from the vegetables you are dressing. Some of my favourite ingredients to use in salad dressings are:
Oils
- extra virgin olive oil
- avocado oil
- flaxseed oil
- sesame oil
Acid
- lemon juice
- red wine vinegar
- balsamic vinegar
- apple cider vinegar
- white wine vinegar
- lime juice
Flavourings
- honey
- pure maple syrup
- dijon mustard
- wholegrain mustard
- fresh herbs
- sea salt & black pepper
Best Salad Ingredients
Vegetables are excellent sources of dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and complex carbohydrates. They’re essential to healthy eating and living. To give you some inspiration for your next veggie salad, I’ve listed off some great salad ingredients for you below.
Healthy Veggies
- cherry tomatoes and other fresh tomatoes
- yellow squash
- red onion
- potatoes
- sweet potatoes (kumara)
- pumpkin
- leafy greens like kale, baby spinach, butter lettuce or mixed lettuce leaves
- green bell pepper, yellow bell peppers and red bell pepper
- cucumber (English cucumber or Lebanese cucumber are great!)
- cauliflower florets – either roasted or steamed
- Brussels sprouts
- sweet corn
- green beans
- red cabbage
- corn kernels
Salad Toppers
- feta cheese or goat cheese
- capers
- black olives or green olives
- sunflower seeds
- pumpkin seeds
- honey candied walnuts
- crispy chickpeas
Healthy Vegetable Salad Recipes
Tuna Corn Salad
A fresh and vibrant salad that has burst of flavour and crunch in every mouthful. This tuna corn salad is perfect served on its own or alongside corn chips or on a wrap or sandwich.
Grilled Chicken, Charred Corn and Broccoli Salad
This fresh and nutritious salad is filled with flavours of the mediterranean. With a zesty sumac dressing, juicy and tender marinated chicken and crunchy corn and broccoli, this salad is a crowd pleaser.
Moroccan Chickpea Salad
A delicious salad made from tender chickpeas, crunchy fresh cucumber and capsicum, nutty pistachios, sweet cranberries and fresh herbs all tossed through a lemon dijon dressing and topped with crumbled feta.
Festive Kale Pomegranate Salad
A beautiful festive salad, this kale and pomegranate salad has massaged kale, tender roasted sweet potato, sweet pomegranate arils, salty feta and crunchy pepitas and walnuts, finished off beautifully with a pomegranate molasses dressing.
Fresh and Delicious Quinoa and Lentil Salad
A healthy, fresh and vibrant salad, this Quinoa lentil salad is perfect to meal prep for a healthy lunch.
Chickpea, Feta and Cucumber Salad
Fresh, crunchy and filled with flavour, this delicious salad has everything you need for it to be a complete meal. With whole grains (quinoa), veggies, healthy fats and plenty of protein (19 grams per serve), this salad is feels light while still filling you up.
Easy Creamy Chickpea Salad
This creamy chickpea salad is the perfect salad to meal prep (no soggy vegetables here) and tastes so good. Loaded with healthy ingredients, this salad will have you feeling so good!
Roasted Cauliflower and Kale Salad
A hearty and wholesome salad, this roasted cauliflower and kale salad is perfect for a nutritious lunch or a side dish for a gathering.
Winter Quinoa Salad
A delicious mix of roasted winter vegetables, fluffy quinoa, kale and toasted nuts, all dressed in a dijon dressing. This salad is not only delicious but healthy too!
Salmon Soba Noodle Salad
A fresh, vibrant and nutritious salad, this Salmon Soba Noodle Salad is perfect for a light meal or prep ahead lunch.
Roasted Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Salad
Tender roasted sweet potato with creamy goat cheese, fresh greens, toasted pine nuts and sweet pomegranate, the perfect show stopper salad!
Beetroot Salad with Goat’s Cheese & Candied Walnuts
An uncomplicated beetroot salad recipe, topped with honey candied walnuts, goats chèvre and honey balsamic dressing.
Roasted Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
Roasted kale and sweet potato salad is filled with flavour and texture. With softened kale and red onion, crunchy kale chips, tender sweet potatoes drizzled in a honey mustard dressing.
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
This colourful roasted butternut squash salad is the perfect addition to the holiday table and great to meal prep for delicious lunches.
Chopped Kale Salad with Ginger Citrus Dressing
This chopped kale salad has hearty kale, crispy cabbage, crunchy toasted sunflower seeds, sweet cranberries & a ginger citrus dressing!
Roasted Sweet Potato and Avocado Salad
This roasted sweet potato avocado salad is simple and fuss free and so delicious! Perfect as a healthy lunch or tasty side dish.
The Best Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing
Tender massaged kale salad with toasted flaked almonds, semi-dried tomatoes and red onion topped with a creamy, tahini dressing.
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Kale, Apple and Cranberry Salad with Maple Dressing
This delicious kale salad has crispy apples, tender kale, toasted pecans and sweet cranberries with a maple dressing – the perfect fall salad!
Roasted Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad
This roasted pumpkin and beetroot salad is a wholesome and delicious salad, topped with apple cider vinegar dressing and goats cheese.
Asian Coleslaw with Ginger Dressing
This Asian style coleslaw is a quick, healthy and delicious salad. Serve with your favourite protein or on a burger with crispy chicken.
Marinated Vegetable Salad
Marinated Vegetable Salad is a seriously delicious make-ahead salad option that will have everyone coming back for more. Filled with crunchy, healthy veggies, it’s ready in under 20 minutes!
Recipe: The Life Jolie
Shirazi Salad
This Iranian Shirazi salad is a quick to make side dish full of fresh and vibrant flavors. Dressed with olive oil & lime, it pairs well with many dishes!
Recipe: Feel Good Foodie
Carrot Ribbon Salad with Arugula
Carrot Ribbon Salad is made with arugula, sweet carrots, goat cheese and sliced almonds. It’s extra delicious with an orange ginger dressing!
Recipe: Life Around the Table
Chopped Broccoli Crunch Salad
This Broccoli Crunch Salad is the perfect healthy summer salad that is completely mayo-free. It’s made with whole foods plant-based ingredients that are nutrient-dense and allergen friendly.
Recipe: The All Natural Vegan
Crisp and Cool Asian Cucumber Salad
Cool and crisp cucumber half-moon slices soak up a simple, sweet-sour Japanese dressing in this vibrant, refreshing, quick cucumber salad recipe.
Recipe: The Modern Proper
Sweet Pepper Cucumber Crunch Salad
This healthy take on the viral cucumber salad is packed full of veggies and complete with the perfect healthy dressing. It only takes 10 minutes to make, and you can pick up everything at your local grocery store.
Recipe: The All Natural Vegan
Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Fennel and Apple Salad
This shaved brussels sprouts, fennel & apple salad is the perfect salad for Fall and is topped with a maple Dijon dressing!
Recipe: Choosing Chia
Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad
Cucumber Radish Salad is a bright, vibrant, refreshing salad that is sure to satisfy both your taste buds and your tummy. This salad is naturally gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly, and can easily be made dairy-free with a simple substitution.
Recipe: Kale Junkie
Greek Asparagus Salad
This delicious asparagus salad has become our new favourite spring salad. It’s not only simple to whip up but it makes for a delicious side dish all spring and summer long.
Recipe: Olive & Mango
Grilled Vegetable Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
Chopped Grilled Veggie Salad made with charred grilled vegetables, greens, & homemade lemon basil vinaigrette. Healthy & easy to prep!
Recipe: Plays Well With Butter
10-Minute Shaved Zucchini Salad with Lemon & Parmesan
An easy Shaved Zucchini Salad with delicate raw zucchini ribbons, lemon, basil, garlic, pistachios, & parmesan cheese. Ready in 10 minutes!
Recipe: Plays Well With Butter
20-Minute Spinach Blueberry Salad
This healthy spinach blueberry salad recipe is made with goat cheese, walnuts, avocado, mint, and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Simple and delicious!
Recipe: Walder Wellness
Shaved Fennel Salad with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette
Shaved fennel salad with lemon caper vinaigrette is an easy, super-flavorful side dish that pairs especially well with fish and chicken.
Recipe: Umami Girl
Vibrant Roasted Cauliflower Salad (Middle Eastern-Inspired)
Into making veggies delicious and exciting? This roasted cauliflower salad does just that! Flavors and textures abound with smoky + zesty spices and sweet notes.
Recipe: Minimalist Baker
Shaved Snap Pea Salad with Goat Cheese and Dates
A festival of colors, this shaved snap pea salad recipe is as springy as salads get. Sweet peas are tossed with pistachios, dates, goat cheese and fresh mint.
Recipe: The Modern Proper
Radicchio Salad with Crème Fraîche Vinaigrette
Once radicchio is grilled and dressed with a crème fraîche vinaigrette, it’s really amazing. This wintertime salad is full of crispy charred edges and a tangy creamy dressing.
Recipe: The Modern Proper
Roasted Broccolini Salad
Broccolini salad is a versatile, flavor-packed salad to enjoy year-round. With roasted broccolini, blue cheese, and a 3-ingredient dressing.
Recipe: My Quiet Kitchen
Asparagus Potato Salad with Peas
Potato salad reimagined with refreshing spring ingredients like asparagus, peas, radishes and lemon dill vinaigrette! Easy to make in 30 mins.
Recipe: Crowded Kitchen
Corn Avocado Arugula Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
We love this easy, summery corn avocado arugula salad with artichokes, castelvetrano olives and a basil parsley lemon vinaigrette!
Recipe: Crowded Kitchen
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