20 Best Green Salad Recipes for Lunch or Dinner

These tasty and creative green salad recipes are sure to impress even the pickiest of eaters.

Gone are the days of boring, bland salads.

These recipes are packed with fresh greens, colorful veggies, and all sorts of tasty toppings and dressings. 

They’re sure to tantalize your tastebuds.

Whether you’re a fan of zesty, sweet, or savory flavors, there’s definitely a green salad for you.

So even if you’re not a big fan of greens, you’ll definitely love these recipes.

They’re the perfect, tasty way to get your daily dose of nutrients and vitamins.

1.  Chopped Green Goddess Salad

This green goddess salad is a hit on TikTok!

It’s a simple cabbage salad made extra special with a creamy green goddess dressing. 

It’s a fun, tasty way to get a boost of veggies.

The cabbage is crisp and refreshing, and the cucumbers add a nice crunch. 

Plus, it’s super versatile. You can eat it on its own, with tortilla chips, or as a topping. Yum!

2. Simple Butter Lettuce Salad

Want to try something new? This butter lettuce salad is a total dream!

It has tender butter lettuce leaves, briny green olives, and salty Manchego cheese. 

Butter lettuce is a fancy, often overlooked ingredient that’s perfect for salads.

It has a sweet buttery flavor, which makes it a great match for sharp and savory ingredients.

The flavors in this green salad are crisp, refreshing, and a little bit of everything!

3. Mandarin Orange Salad

There’s so much to love about this mandarin orange salad. It’s just bursting with fresh, fruity flavor! 

The dressing is made with fresh orange and lemon juice and zest for an intense citrus flavor.

It’s also great on other fruit salads! 

Plus, the candied almonds add a wonderful crunch and sweetness to every bite.

4. Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

If you’re looking for a super quick and easy side dish, try this mixed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette!

It only takes 10 minutes to make and it’s a healthy addition to any meal. 

You want to use fresh, local greens and add toppings with different flavors and textures. That way every bite is delish. 

Throw in some crunchy nuts, cheese, and sweet dried or fresh fruit like cranberries or apples.

You can even top it with some herbs for extra flavor.

5. Simple Green Salad

This simple green salad is a must-have for any table! It’s made with fresh spring greens and a tasty maple balsamic dressing. 

This salad is great on its own and with extra toppings like goat cheese, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or other veggies.

Or try some big hunky croutons for a heartier meal. Enjoy!

6. Balsamic Bruschetta Salad

Have you been craving bruschetta? Me too! This balsamic bruschetta salad is just perfect. 

It’s easy to make, ready in under 30 minutes, and the best part? It’s a healthier twist on the classic bruschetta. 

You get all the flavors you love, like crunchy croutons, sweet tomatoes, and lots of garlic.

Plus, it won’t leave you feeling like you ate an entire baguette.

7. The Little Green Salad

This little green salad is sure to become your new go-to side dish. 

It’s super simple and made with arugula, lemon vinaigrette, Parmesan, and toasted nuts.

But you can always throw in a few extras. 

Try this salad with pasta, pesto, pizza, or bruschetta. It’s even great with chicken, fish, or steak.

8. The Best Arugula Salad

Looking for a new salad recipe? This arugula salad is simple and delicious!

It’s made with arugula, dried fruit, veggies, and fruit, making it the perfect side dish for any meal.

This salad is great for meal prep.

You can have it mixed up and ready in the fridge for a quick and tasty salad all week long. 

And don’t worry if you don’t have all the ingredients on hand.

This salad is super flexible. Just use what you have and make it your own!

9. Green Goddess Cabbage Salad with Chicken

This green goddess cabbage salad with chicken is a must-try!

It’s full of finely diced cabbage, green onions, cucumbers, avocados, chives, a creamy dressing, and, of course, chicken!

It’s a variation of the same viral recipe that was created and shared by Baked by Melissa on TikTok.

If you love the flavors of green goddess dressing, you’ll definitely enjoy this salad. 

You can serve it as a side or even use it as a dip for chips or crackers. Give it a try and see why it’s gone viral!

10. Easy Mint and Basil Green Salad

Is summer on the way? Then you need to make this mint and basil green salad! 

This salad is big on flavor with ingredients like ginger, garlic, and lime, and it’s super fresh and crunchy.

Plus, it’s super quick to prepare.

This easy salad is the perfect combination of quick, easy, fresh, healthy, and flavorful. You’ll love every single bite!

11. Easy Spinach Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Feta

This spinach salad is perfect if you like to keep your salads simple.

It’s made with chopped apples, toasted walnuts, feta cheese, and a honey and apple cider vinaigrette.

It’s a delicious and adaptable salad that pairs well with pretty much anything.

One bite and you’ll want to memorize and make it again and again.

12. Apple Spinach Salad

This apple spinach salad is classic and super easy to make. 

Just toss together spinach, apples, toasted walnuts, goat cheese, cranberries, and red onion.

Then, drizzle it with a quick apple cider vinaigrette. 

It’s great as a side salad, or you can add some grilled chicken or farro to make it a heartier meal.

It’s perfect for crisp fall days. Enjoy!

13. Mixed Green Salad with Pecans and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

This mixed green salad is full of tasty ingredients. It’s chock-full of pecans, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and red bell pepper. 

It’s tossed with a delicious honey mustard balsamic vinaigrette. Feel free to get creative and use all kinds of extra toppings.

I love baby spinach, butter lettuce, orange segments, and walnuts. 

It’s a versatile and tasty salad that you can customize to your liking. Give it a try!

14. Caesar Salad

Once you try the homemade Caesar dressing in this recipe, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought dressing again! 

This salad is made with romaine lettuce, garlic, Parmesan, and homemade croutons made from toasted baguette slices. 

Those homemade croutons are seriously addictive. This salad is sure to please just about everyone! 

15. Green Bean Caesar Salad

Give this tasty twist on the classic Caesar salad a try! Instead of lettuce, it’s made with seasonal green beans.

It’s the perfect side dish for any season and is great for meal prep, too. The blanched green beans will stay crisp all week. 

Homemade croutons are a must and are so easy to make with just a few ingredients.

Give it a go and add some flavor to your table!

16. Simple Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Looking for an easy and delicious side dish that goes with anything?

Search no further than this simple lemon vinaigrette salad! It’s ready in just 10 minutes.

First, grab your favorite greens. Then, add in some veggies like shredded carrot, chopped tomatoes, and onion or shallot.

Next, make the dressing by mixing together oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and shallots.

Serve the salad with the dressing on top and enjoy!

17. Easy Green Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing

This simple green salad recipe is the perfect side dish. And it’s made even better by a delicious lemon-Parmesan dressing. 

To make the dressing, use a Microplane to finely grate garlic and Parmesan into a small bowl.

Then, whisk in olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. 

Pour the dressing over the salad, toss, and serve. That’s it!

Feel free to add in some extra veggies, Parmesan shavings, or pine nuts for extra flavor.

18. Healthy Green Salad with Sriracha Peanut Dressing

Are you looking for a delicious, healthy, and colorful vegan salad? Look no further!

This healthy green salad with Sriracha peanut dressing is just the ticket. 

You’ll love the combination of peanut butter and sriracha.

It’s a serious match made in heaven. Plus, this salad is super easy to customize to your liking. 

You can swap out the peanut butter for cashew butter or use your favorite store-bought dressing. How easy is that? 

19. Easy Kale Salad with Fresh Lemon Dressing

Eating healthy has never been easier! This easy kale salad is packed with fresh veggies and a homemade lemon dressing. 

It’s full of flavor and crunch, and it’s fantastic for meal prep.

Plus, the homemade lemon dressing is quick to prepare and tastes so much better than store bought. 

Trust me, this salad will turn anyone into a kale lover!

20. Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas

This simple green salad is easy to make, beautiful to look at, and guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser. 

It’s packed with spring greens, Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, and goat cheese.

And everything’s tossed in a simple apple cider vinaigrette. Yum!

Pro Tip: Be sure to chop the apples just before tossing everything together. It helps prevent them from browning!