Having easy salad recipes that you can always rely on is an effortless way of keeping clean eating habits, and it eliminates stress whenever you are looking for a salad to bring to a cook-out. All you have to do is to keep it classic and easy, and you are guaranteed to have an empty salad bowl at the end of every meal.
Five easy salad recipes
Here are easy salad recipes that can easily be incorporated into everyday lunches or as a new addition to your book of recipes.
Potato salad
You can never go wrong with a classic potato salad, it is so versatile that most families have long-standing traditional recipes. However, here is one easy recipe you can surprise your friends and family with.
All you need is,
- Chopped golden potatoes
- Salt and pepper
- Mayonnaise
- Finely chopped red onion
- Dijon mustard
- Lemon juice
- Pickles
- Boiled eggs
- Finely chopped chives
- Paprika
Boil the potatoes for 12-15, and set them aside to cool off. In a big bowl, mix the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, then toss the rest of the ingredients in the dressing and refrigerate until it is ready to be served.
Chicken salad
A chicken salad is another versatile one. You can put together a basic mix and make sandwiches or add more fresh salad ingredients for a filling healthy meal.
Here is a basic but delicious chicken salad recipe that will easily become a staple lunch meal.
This is what you need,
- Mayonaise
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Celery
- Cooked chicken breasts
To this mixture, you can add lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber or any other salad ingredients of your choice, or use it as a sandwich which will still be healthy and keep you full.
Tomato and mozzarella pasta salad
There are different variations of pasta salads, but one you never go wrong with is a classic tomato and fresh mozzarella salad. It is perfect in the summer and as a side dish to bring to a grill party.
All you need is these few ingredients
- Fusilli pasta
- Cherry tomatoes
- Diced fresh mozzarella
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil
- White wine vinegar
- Smaill minced shallot
To make the vinaigrette, mix olive oil, white wine vinegar and a minced shallot into a small bowl, and let that sit while the pasta is boiling in salted water. Once it is cooked, drain the pasta and let it cool, then add the tomatoes, mozzarella basil, the cooked pasta and toss everything with the vinaigrette. The best thing about this salad is that it is best served right away.
Cucumber salad
This is another easy and refreshing salad that will brighten up any meal. You can whip it up in just a few minutes, and this is all you need,
- Cucumbers
- Red onion
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Red wine vinegar, White balsamic Vinegar or Cider vinegar
- Water
- Fresh dill
Once the cucumbers have been mixed into the dressing, you can let it sit in the fridge for a few minutes to let all the flavours come alive.
Watermelon and feta salad
Nothing says summer like watermelon. It is not just a refreshing snack, but it also works well in salads.
This is a salad you can make to impress your friends and family and introduce them to different flavour combinations. To make it, you can try this simple five-ingredient Jamie Oliver recipe.
- Watermelon
- Red onion
- Feta cheese
- Fresh mint leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil
Chop up your watermelon into bite sizes and transfer into a bowl, finely slice your onions and add them together with the crumbled feta and mint leaves, drizzle olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and you have a delicious summer salad.
