If your life looks anything like mine, you know spring brings a special kind of chaos. The school year’s winding down, the kids are bouncing off the walls from more sunshine (and let’s be honest, more popsicles), and I’m suddenly expected to keep up with all the things—sports sign-ups, garden planting, and somehow feeding everyone something nutritious.

Enter: spring salad recipes.

Now hear me out—salad doesn’t have to be boring, sad, or just “mom food” you eat standing over the sink while your toddler yells at you for peeling their banana wrong. (Been there.)

Spring is the perfect time to refresh our plates with light, flavorful, and actually satisfying meals. We’re talking fresh seasonal ingredients like asparagus, snap peas, radishes, berries, herbs—aka all the stuff that makes your meal look like a Pinterest board but still taste amazing. And the best part? These salads are fast, family-friendly, and totally flexible. Toss in leftovers, build your own bowl, or let your little ones help “decorate” with toppings. Trust me, it’s the kind of healthy eating with fresh seasonal ingredients that actually feels good—no guilt or gagging required.

Fresh and Easy Spring Salad Recipes

1. Mixed Greens Salad with Yuzu Dressing

A zesty twist on a classic! This colorful mixed greens salad gets a refreshing upgrade with a tangy yuzu vinaigrette. It's light, crisp, and Carolynn-approved over here.

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Mixed Greens Salad with Yuzu Dressing

This mixed greens salad is bursting with color and flavor thanks to the yuzu vinaigrette salad dressing. It's a fresh side salad that everyone in the family will love.

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2. Wild Greens and Edible Flowers Salad

This one is straight out of a springtime storybook. Use freshly picked wild greens and edible flowers to make a show-stopping salad that tastes as magical as it looks.

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Salad with Wild Greens and Edible Flowers

Gather some wild greens and edible flowers as they bloom in the spring and make a beautiful salad out of them. The fresh flavors and colors will light up your mood.

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3. Chicken Spring Salad with Lemon Dressing

Need a filling spring dinner idea? This hearty salad features golden chicken, feta, and crisp spring vegetables drizzled with a bright lemon dressing.

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Spring Salad with Chicken and Lemon Dressing | Style and Grace

Recipe for a vibrant main course salad full of fresh spring vegetables, feta cheese and chunks of golden chicken, drizzled with a delicious lemon dressing.

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4. Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad

The ultimate earth-to-table experience! This warm-toned salad is perfect for a cozy spring evening. Roasted beets and carrots make it naturally sweet and so satisfying.

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Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad

This roasted beet and carrot salad is a beautiful salad that can be enjoyed as a healthy lunch or side dish to your main meal. The bright and colorful veggies make it the perfect spring meal.

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5. Prosciutto and Melon Salad

Sweet meets savory with cantaloupe, Italian prosciutto, and a balsamic drizzle. I served this last spring for a patio lunch and not a bite was left.

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Prosciutto and melon salad

A sweet salad that's made with cantaloupe, a balsamic reduction, and Italian prosciutto. It's a warm spring salad that's perfect for any meal.

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6. Asparagus Caprese Salad

Spring’s MVP—fresh asparagus—joins tomatoes and mozzarella in this seasonal take on a Caprese. Think of it as the ultimate upgrade.

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Asparagus Caprese Salad | Lisa’s Healthy Kitchen

Tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh veggies creates a beautiful salad that's packed with flavor and healthy ingredients for everyone to enjoy.

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7. Butter Lettuce Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

Butter lettuce is so underrated! This salad is creamy, tangy, and a great way to sneak greens onto your kiddo’s plate (without complaints).

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Butter Lettuce Salad with Green Goddess Dressing – Home Cooking Collective

Bright, fresh, and flavorful, this butter lettuce salad is topped with a delicious green goddess dressing to make a light meal that's nothing short of delicious.

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8. Spring Asparagus Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

The texture in this one is chef’s kiss. Crisp asparagus paired with salty prosciutto for a crunch that feels fancy without any fuss.

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Spring Asparagus Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

The perfect spring harvest salad, this delicious dish includes asparagus and crispy prosciutto. It's a meal that's loaded with flavor and fresh ingredients.

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9. Radish and Cucumber Salad

Cool, crunchy, and coated in a dill-forward vinaigrette. This one is a must for potlucks or outdoor BBQs.

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Radish Cucumber Salad

This Radish Cucumber Salad is filled with sliced cucumbers, radishes, and red onion all coated in a tangy sauce that’s full of fresh dill flavor. It’s a great summer side dish.

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10. Snap Pea & Arugula Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing

Snap peas and arugula are the underrated spring duo we didn’t know we needed. The lemon dill dressing ties it all together perfectly.

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Snap Pea & Arugula Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing

With a lemon dill dressing, this snap pea and arugula salad is one delicious meal that you can eat all season long.

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11. Healthy Chicken Salad

A classic done right. Protein-packed and filled with crunchy veggies, this is the ideal prep-ahead spring lunch for busy mom days.

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Healthy Chicken Salad | Get Inspired Everyday!

Healthy and easy to make, this chicken salad is one that'll be the perfect meal for spring. It'll be a delicious dinner or lunch the family can enjoy on those warm summer days.

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12. Blueberry, Grape & Avocado Salad

Fruit in salads? Always a yes from me. This combo with a balsamic glaze is bright, bold, and so dang good.

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Best Blueberry Salad With Black Grapes and Avocado | Ooh La La It’s Vegan

Loaded with fresh blueberries, grapes, avocado and a balsamic vinegar dressing, this is one amazing meal everyone in the family will want to enjoy on a weekly basis.

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13. Spring Roll Salad

Think of this as your deconstructed favorite takeout. Toss together colorful veggies, a zingy dressing, and rice noodles if you want to bulk it up.

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Spring Roll Salad

A beautiful collection of veggies, this spring roll salad is sure to be a hit no matter what the occasion is.

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14. Tuna Lettuce Salad

Quick, easy, and light! I love throwing this one together for lunch while Camden naps. A little crunch, a little protein, a whole lot of yum.

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Tuna Salad With Lettuce

A healthy tuna salad with lettuce is one way to change up the game. It's perfect for a light spring meal and is easy to put together.

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15. Lemon Arugula Salad with Parmesan

Peppery arugula meets salty parmesan in this fresh-as-can-be dish. The lemon adds a bright pop that’ll have you making this one on repeat.

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Lemon Arugula Salad Recipe with Parmesan Cheese

Get ready to make your taste buds happy with this lemon arugula salad. It adds parmesan cheese for even more flavor.

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Top 5 Ingredients to Keep on Hand for Quick Spring Salads

One of the best things about healthy spring salads? You don’t need a mile-long grocery list. Keep a few staples in the fridge and pantry, and you can throw together a fresh, satisfying meal in minutes—even when the baby skipped their nap and your big kid’s asking what a quadratic equation is (it’s fine, we Google things now).

Here are my go-to ingredients to always have on hand:

1. Mixed greens or butter lettuce – They’re the base for almost any salad and keep well when stored properly.
2. Lemon juice + olive oil – Hello, instant dressing. Add a pinch of salt and you’re golden.
3. Rotisserie chicken or hard-boiled eggs – Quick protein without the mess.
4. Cucumbers, carrots, or snap peas – Crunchy, kid-friendly, and easy to prep.
5. Feta or parmesan – Just a sprinkle makes it feel extra.

Bonus: Keep a jar of nuts or seeds nearby for added texture, and you’ll never call salad boring again.

Real-Life, Real-Delicious (Approx. 150 words)

Here’s the thing about spring salad recipes: they’re flexible, flavorful, and forgiving. Whether you’re in full “hot mess express” mode or actually have time to sit and savor a meal, these salads can meet you wherever you’re at.

Healthy doesn’t have to mean bland. And eating well as a busy mom doesn’t have to feel like another task on your never-ending list. You deserve meals that fuel your body and bring joy to your table.

So whether you’re batch-prepping for the week, throwing together a last-minute lunch, or planning a light Easter brunch menu—you’ve got fresh, simple options that work with your life, not against it.

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? Looking for more recipe inspo? Check out:

• Healthy Snacks for Moms – perfect snacks for any time of year!
• Lite Snickers Caramel Apple Salad – a sweet and healthier twist on a classic!
• Healthy New Year’s Eve Appetizers – perfect for spring parties too.

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