Top 20+ spring salads that are anything but boring

These recipes make the most of the best fruits and veggies of the season.

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

Move over, cheesy casseroles and hearty soups—spring is in the air. Eating lighter is officially in season, and so is an abundance of fresh produce. That means crisp, colorful, never-boring spring salads are back on the table. These 20 salads are loaded with tender lettuces, spinach, strawberries, asparagus, and so much more. Whether you’re looking for a bright lunch, a light dinner, or the perfect side dish, they’re exactly what your taste buds are craving as the season shifts.

01 of 20

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"This quick and easy salad with a delicious blend of fruit and greens and a blueberry-balsamic dressing is so healthy!" —Web Spinner

02 of 20

Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"This asparagus, cucumber, and tomato salad with a sesame soy vinaigrette showcases fresh spring asparagus. The presentation is lovely." —Pat Bernitt

03 of 20

Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"This sweet, tangy salad has lots of plate appeal with its colorful ingredients. Make the dressing in advance if you choose." —Cincy Emily

04 of 20

Radish Salad with Peas

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"Radishes are crisp and peppery, and when combined with a sweet, citrus-flavored dressing, everybody will be coming back for more of this refreshing salad. We enjoy it as a luncheon salad with crackers and garnished with hard-boiled egg wedges, but it's also the perfect sidekick for a spring/summer cookout or picnic." —lutzflcat

05 of 20

Dandelion Salad

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"This dandelion salad is a delicious way to use young dandelions growing in your yard. Top with your favorite dressing. I prefer hot bacon dressing!" —ERLENSEE_GERMANY

06 of 20

Easy Arugula Salad

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"This simple arugula salad is so easy even I can make it — and I'm a beginning cook! It looks very presentable for guests and takes only minutes to make." —KELLID26

07 of 20

Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"This spring salad with fresh strawberries and spinach is tossed with a sweet poppy seed dressing." —Mona

08 of 20

Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"My mom began making this sweet salad a few years ago and, as soon as I tried it, I just had to get the recipe. This is my version, but can be varied in many different ways because it's all about the dressing! So simple, yet so delicious that you are sure to get requests for the recipe whenever you make it." —Monica

09 of 20

Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"This farro salad with asparagus and other flavorful ingredients is a light and delicious way to get your whole grains. It's a perfect dish for picnics, baby or bridal showers, or just because!" —Duncan

10 of 20

Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"Perfect for spring, this spinach salad is topped with crisp bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh radishes and tossed in a honey vinaigrette." —Kaleb

11 of 20

Spinach and Mushroom Salad

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"This spinach and mushroom salad recipe includes a warm and slightly tangy bacon dressing. It's one of my family's favorite ways to enjoy a spinach salad." —MONIQUET

12 of 20

Rhubarb Spinach Salad

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"This is a sweet, tangy salad with slightly wilted spinach. It comes together super fast and easy, with great results! I used a cranberry sugar vinegar that I made, but you could try red wine vinegar, too." —Chef Matt

13 of 20

Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"This asparagus, snow pea, and radish salad recipe came from a close family friend. We have it every Easter and it's always a hit! Thanks, Sharon!" —NutritionSuz

14 of 20

Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"In this fresh and delicious springtime ham and spinach salad recipe, you'll enjoy the mouthwatering ham left over from Easter brunch." —2DIDI

15 of 20

Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"This is a great spring salad with fresh radishes, hard-boiled eggs, and garden kress combined with a light lemon dressing." —Lena

16 of 20

Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"Lemon juice combines with mild rice vinegar in a dressing that's both sprightly and slightly sweet to dress young, tender lettuces." —SandyG

17 of 20

Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"When you combine tender sugar snap peas with fresh blueberries, a fruity dressing, and a bit of crunch from the almonds, you're in for a treat. This will make 6 side salads or 4 main course salads." —lutzflcat

18 of 20

Fava Bean Salad

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"You can prepare this flavorful fava bean salad made with tomatoes, onion, and cucumber tossed with fresh parsley, lemon juice and olive oil in minutes. Makes a great, simple, side dish for traditional Middle Eastern meals." —SAFAD

19 of 20

Spinach and Orzo Salad

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"A light, easy-to-make salad that's pleasing to the palate." —Christine R

20 of 20

Easy Pea Salad

Spring Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing, Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad, Radish Salad with Peas, Dandelion Salad, Easy Arugula Salad, Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad, Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese, Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan, Kaleb's Spring Spinach Salad, Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Rhubarb Spinach Salad, Asparagus, Snow Pea, and Radish Salad, Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad, Spring Radish Salad with Egg and Garden Cress, Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad, Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Easy Pea Salad

"This is a really simple side dish featuring peas and cheese. I double the recipe and take it to many family gatherings." —Tresa Raymer

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