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31 Unique Salad Recipes

Last Updated on July 5, 2019 By Donna1 36 Comments

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31 unique salads

I don’t know about you, but I am definitely a bit of a salad junky. In fact, if someone invites me over for dinner and asks me to bring something, it’s pretty much always going to be a salad (and some wine, of course). They are just so versatile, and can change so much from one season to the next.

As a result I am always on the lookout for unique salad recipes, as I like to mix it up from the usual blend of tomatoes, cucumber and lettuce (hubby’s favorite). So I turned to my lovely foodie blogger friends and asked them to send me their most unique salad recipes. I have bundled them all up for you here in this bumper round-up of Unique Salad Recipes. I am super confident that you will find something that entices you ๐Ÿ™‚

Fruity Salads:

(FYI I may have gone overboard on the fruity salad recipes, but I REALLY love fruit in my salads)

Ok so lets start off this round-up of unique salad recipes with this Zesty Heirloom Tomato and Nectarine Salad from Whole Food Bellies (that’s me). This has been my favorite salad for the past few weeks, and I just know you will love the bright summer flavors going on here.

31 days of unique salad recipes

Pomegranate, mint, Israeli couscous, and Halloumi take this salad to the next level. So much flavor and so filling it can be enjoyed as a main meal in itself.

Halloumi and Cous Cous Pomegranate Salad Recipe

This Shaved Apple and Radish Salad from The View from Great Island definitely screams warm sunny days. It just looks and sounds so fresh and tempting. I love the variations Susan provides so you can really make it your own.

31 Unique Salad Recipes for Summer

This Citrus Salad with Orange Dijon Vinaigrette from What a Girl Eats is just too pretty!! I would love to serve this up at a dinner party – it just looks so fancy ๐Ÿ™‚

31 Unique Salad Recipes

This Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette is seriously over the top delicious. Loaded with thinly sliced avocado, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, perfectly cooked chicken and passionfruit you are going to find a lot of amazing flavors going on in here. Oh, and did I mention the candied pecans to top it all off?

Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

Ummmm yum!! I don’t really need to say more than that about this Pickled Ginger-Citrus Salad with Creamy Wasabi Dressing and Spicy Fried Rice from Cooking on the Weekends. All kinds of amazing going on right there.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

Vermillion Roots shared this Mandarin Rainbow Salad with Avocado Tahini Salad, and I am in love – yum! And the colors are just outstanding.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

Another fruity salad from Whole Food Bellies (that’s me again). This Summer Antioxidant Salad is jam-packed full of summer fruit and nuts and seeds. It is super fresh and vibrant.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

The colors and flavor combinations in this Fruit & Nut Spinach Salad from Spend with Pennies are just amazing!!

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

Ok ok, I wasn’t going to include any more fruity salads, but then this Stone Fruit Salad with Yogurt, Honey and Mint from Will Cook For Friends popped up, and I just couldn’t say no. So pretty.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

Salads with Grains and Legumes:

I am a sucker for corn in my salad, so this Charred Asparagus, Popped Corn and Quinoa Salad from Kelley and Cricket has my name all over it!

31 Unique Salad Recipes

Take your next summer BBQ to another level with this delicious Quick and Easy Quinoa Salad from Whole Food Bellies, which is just packed with beautiful colorful summer veggies and a surprising burst of flavor.

Quick and Easy Quinoa Salad

So pretty, fresh and delicious. This Golden Beet and Lentil Salad with Strawberries from The Rhubarbarians is a mix of sweet, savory, salty and tangy – all a yes in my books!

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

You know I love quinoa, so I just had to include this Super Food Quinoa Salad from Pretty Wee Things. I love the simplicity of this salad, and it really would make the perfect make-ahead lunches for the week.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

I think I have shared this Raw Vegetable with Farro and Pecans Salad from Pinch and Swirl on my Facebook page a few times. I really love it, so so yummy!  Farro is such an underrated grain – definitely worth checking out if you have never tried it.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

While we are on the subject of Farro, lets throw another Farro based salad into the mix. This Spring Farro Salad with Asparagus and Shiitake from Crumb Blog sounds absolutely delicious.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

How pretty is this? I am absolutely loving the colors in this Blood Orange Quinoa Salad from Emilie Eats. Yes I know I snuck another fruity salad in, but this one has quinoa ๐Ÿ™‚

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

Don’t you just love these overflowing bowls of Orange Lentil Greek Salad from Two Purple Figs? Just how I like my salad – in abundance ๐Ÿ™‚

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

And for another quinoa bowl, this Mission Macro Bowl from A Life Well Consumed sounds fantastic! Tip: make up a big batch of quinoa at the start of the week, and you can just throw it into your salads as needed.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

Twists on Traditional Salads:

Florentina from Ciao Florentina always has the prettiest food, and this Cucumber Tomato Salad is no different. A beautiful twist on the traditional cucumber and tomato salad – this is definitely something I would be proud to share at my dinner table.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

Mon Petit Four is another blog that is super pretty. Her Concombre a La Menthe is so simple and yet so stunning. I love it!

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

This! This is a salad I could eat just about everyday. Roasted Broccoli and Guacamole Salad from Nourish Everyday has everything I love – loaded with veggies and a bit of crunch. Yum

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

Thai flavors in a salad are just amazing. Raw Spiraled Thai Salad from Strength and Sunshine is right up my alley – so fresh!

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

I love Robyn’s recipes, and the simplicity of this Shaved Asparagus Salad is just perfect. I love eating seasonally, and this just sounds divine. From Simply Fresh Dinners.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

From the Farm and Sea:

I am in LOVE with this Watercress Salad with Basil Clementine Dressing from Green Healthy Cooking. Not only is it super pretty, but the list of ingredients just makes me want to whip one up right now!!

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

This salad from Whitty Paleo is definitely a meal onto itself! Spicy Cajun Chicken and Plantains with a Sweet Paprika Dressing – I am having cravings over here.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

Ummm yes please! Chicken and Melon Salad with Coconut Sambol from The Flavor Bender ticks all the boxes in the salad department.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

This Mixed Greens with Pork, Sliced Pears and Spicy Pecan Salad from Home and Plate is just gorgeous! I love the crunchy element going on here with the spicy pecans.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

You know I love Salmon, and this Salmon Waldorf Salad recipe from Nutritioulicious sounds just amazing. The perfect meal.

31 Unique Salad Recipes

I have to say, I have never been a mackerel fan, but this Smoked Mackerel Salad with Mango from Brian at Krumpli has me wanting to try it again (plus every recipe I have tried from him has been amazing, so I trust it will be good). Seriously, how great does this look?? Now to find some mackerel….

31 Unique Salad Recipes

Salad in a roll is definitely ok by me. These Shrimp Spring Rolls with Strawberry Almond Sauce from Healthy Nibbles and Bits look just delightful.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

Cheesy Salads:

I just love cheese in my salad, and this Grilled Pear Salad Bowl from The BBQ Bastard just has me drooling over here. I mean yum!!

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

Greens, Persimmon, and Ricotta Salad with Orange Dressing is definitely a salad I want to be trying as soon as persimmons are back in season! From My Food Story.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

And to finish it off we have this great looking Wedge. I LOVE wedge salads, like really love them, and this Eccentric Wedge Salad from Platings and Pairings will definitely be finding a place on my table.

31 Days of Unique Salad Recipes

I don’t know about you, but I am definitely craving some salad right about now!! Did you find any unique salad recipes that tickle your fancy? I would love to hear which one (or ones?) sounds good to you, so be sure to leave a comment below   ๐Ÿ˜€



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Comments

  1. Calorine says

    December 7, 2019 at 1:51 am

    Hi Donna, Kids loved it. very good and easy recipe, i tried it last night

    Reply
  2. Emery says

    March 19, 2019 at 10:25 pm

    This is a great article! Thank you for posting this! So many great ideas here… I’m looking forward to trying many of them… especially the Pickled Ginger-Citrus and the Salmon Waldorf… ahhmm… yummy!

    Reply
  3. Tommy K says

    March 7, 2018 at 9:54 pm

    Holy wow these salads are sensational and I love the fruity medley. That grilled pear one looks bonza and the bumper side of it as a bloke is that I can still blaze up the barb. You little beauty.

    Reply
    • Donna1 says

      March 8, 2018 at 8:44 am

      Ha, love your enthusiasm Tommy ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Valentina says

    June 6, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    This makes me want to make and eat a salad every day for a month! So many pretty & delicious choices. (Thanks for including my Pickled Ginger-Citrus Salad with Creamy Wasabi Dressing and Spicy Fried Rice .) ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  5. Sara says

    May 20, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    Yum! I had a salad at Christmas dinner that a family member brought that I have been thinking about since ( and it’s nearly June…) beets and goat cheese on arugula I think.. and I don’t even know what kind of dressing! Was something light but I have been searching the web since. Love all these beautiful salads shared on here!

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    • Donna1 says

      May 21, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      Ah I hate when you have an amazing dish that you can’t stop thinking about and then you can’t find the recipe for it! It sounds pretty delicious though, there is just something about beets and goats cheese that is drool-worthy! Hope you find some delicious recipes here to get your yummy salad fix ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Christine says

    April 28, 2017 at 9:29 am

    This post makes me so happy. All the fresh and nutritious ingredients, and so many salad ideas for the coming warmer months, yay!

    Reply
    • Donna1 says

      April 30, 2017 at 9:57 pm

      Oh I know right!!! How nice is it to be able to sit in the sun and enjoy ALL the salads. We had our first bbq this weekend with three different salads that friends brought over, and it was just so lovely to be enjoying all the fresh ingredients.

      Reply
  7. Robyn says

    April 27, 2017 at 7:49 pm

    Wow, Donna, this is just showing up on my radar now, lol. Thanks o much for including me in this delicious round-up! I can’t wait to get started on these! Grilled pears make me weak in the knees, lol. Sharing!

    Reply
    • Donna1 says

      April 27, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      You are very welcome ๐Ÿ™‚ So glad the warmer weather is here and I can start enjoying salads again!

      Reply
  8. Sasha @ Eat Love Eat says

    April 18, 2017 at 3:43 am

    There are some gorgeous salads on this list! I especially love the look of your heirloom tomato and nectarine salad – that looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Donna1 says

      April 22, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks Sasha! We are totally addicted to that salad come stone fruit season ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. Monica | Nourish & Fete says

    April 14, 2017 at 11:34 am

    What a great round-up! I’ve been thinking I need to eat more salads for lunch, so I’m super glad to have found this!

    Reply
  10. kenia says

    July 6, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    These all look delicious. I cant wait to try them. Thank you for sharing!

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    • Donna1 says

      July 7, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      Very welcome ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  11. GiGi Eats says

    July 6, 2016 at 11:10 am

    Nothing hits home more than a HEARTY and DELICIOUS salad! LOVE to top mine with a hunk of grilled salmon or deliciously marinated chicken!

    Reply
    • Donna1 says

      July 7, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      Very true ๐Ÿ™‚ I love grilled salmon on mine too!

      Reply
  12. Ciera Chang says

    July 5, 2016 at 11:29 am

    All of these salads looks absolutely delicious! My mouth is watering!!

    xoxo, CiCi
    http://www.worldwidestylista.com

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    • Donna1 says

      July 5, 2016 at 1:31 pm

      Oh thank you CiCi ๐Ÿ™‚ I have been totally craving salad ever since putting the round up together ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. Teresa says

    July 5, 2016 at 10:41 am

    I am obsessed with salad, but I always find that my recipes are boring! This blog post ensures I will never make a boring salad again. Love it!

    Reply
    • Donna1 says

      July 5, 2016 at 1:32 pm

      Oh I can totally get into that rut as well sometimes (hence the reason for the post ๐Ÿ™‚ ) So glad I could give you some inspiration for more exciting salads!

      Reply
  14. Krista Dial says

    July 4, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Yum yum…these all look and sound so delicious! I’m pinning to save for future reference. I’ve gotten on a salad kick over the last year, so I’m always looking for new recipes to add to my arsenal. Looking forward to future posts! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Donna1 says

      July 4, 2016 at 8:42 am

      Oh thank you Krista! I am totally the same – this past year I have made more salads than the last 5 combined ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  15. Lottie L'Amour says

    July 3, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    Oh yum, these salads look amazing! I love salads with fruit in too, and I’m going to be making a few of these to take with me to work!

    Lottie xx
    http://lottielamour.co.uk

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    • Donna1 says

      July 4, 2016 at 8:41 am

      Oh yay ๐Ÿ™‚ I hope you love the salads you try out. I am totally obsessed with fruit in salad these days – especially since summer fruit is just so amazing

      Reply
  16. theCuriousPixie (@theCuriousPixie) says

    July 3, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    I’m a veggie, so eat a lot of salads! I’m off to make the asparagus and charred corn one, looks wonderful!

    http://www.thecuriouspixie.co.uk

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    • Donna1 says

      July 4, 2016 at 8:40 am

      I know, it looks amazing right! I am making this one myself this week ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  17. Colleen Cadiz says

    July 2, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    Wow! This post is stellar! My daughter & I both share a salad for lunch on weekdays, and this list is exactly what I’ve been needing! Just in time for Cali warm weather! Though considering how gorgeous these salads are, I might just stare at them all day instead of indulging in them! Ha.

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    • Donna1 says

      July 4, 2016 at 8:40 am

      Haha thanks Colleen! Oh Cali warm weather is ridiculous, right! I have been having salad pretty much everyday as I don’t want to heat the kitchen up anymore ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  18. Anvita says

    July 2, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    These are all so good. However my fav so far is the Thai spiralized salad. Love asian flavors in salads.

    Reply
    • Donna1 says

      July 4, 2016 at 8:39 am

      Oh me too, thai flavors are such so fresh!

      Reply
  19. cynthia | what a girl eats says

    July 2, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    Thank you so much for including me in this terrific round-up of salads! xo

    Reply
    • Donna1 says

      July 4, 2016 at 8:38 am

      Very welcome Cynthia ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  20. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    July 1, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    This is such a fantastic group of salads! Honored to have my salmon waldorf salad included. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Donna1 says

      July 2, 2016 at 8:49 am

      Oh thank you Jessica! I have been craving salad so much since writing up this post ๐Ÿ™‚ Love your salmon waldorf – looks so delicious!

      Reply

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