31 Bright Salad Ideas for Spring

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31 Bright Salad Ideas for Spring2/31 Strawberry Arugula Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The combination of peppery arugula, sweet strawberries and robust feta cheese may sound unusual, but one bite will win you over.—Carala Horne, Meridian, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 106 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 3/31 Apricot Fluff 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME

It’s sublime with peaches and peach gelatin, too

Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad that I could take to a cookout later that evening. She shared this recipe with me and it’s become a must-have at every barbecue I attend. It’s sublime with peaches and peach gelatin, too. —Melissa Meinke, Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 225 calories, 3g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 4/31 Cucumber Salad with

Cucumbers are my very favorite garden vegetable, so I use this recipe often

Miracle Whip 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kansas Cucumber Salad Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cucumbers are my very favorite garden vegetable, so I use this recipe often. I got it from a friend years ago. I’ve heard this refreshing dish keeps very well in the refrigerator, but it goes so fast around our house, I’ve never found out for myself. —Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 122 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 201mg sodium, 12g

carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein

carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 5/31 Strawberry-Blue Cheese Steak Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At lunch one day, a friend told me about a steak salad she’d had at a party. It sounded so fantastic I had to try it for myself. My family would eat it nonstop if we could. Can’t seem to get enough of that tangy dressing! —Alma Winberry, Great Falls, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 289 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium,

12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein

12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1/2 fruit. 6/31 Spring Pea & Radish Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Winters can be very long here in New Hampshire. I always look forward to the first veggies of spring and making some lighter dishes like this fresh salad. —Jolene Martinelli, Derry, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 50 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 11g

carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein

carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 7/31 Grape Salad 169 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Grape Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone raves when I bring this refreshing, creamy grape salad to potlucks. For a special finishing touch, sprinkle it with brown sugar and pecans. —Marge Elling, Jenison, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 131 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 8/31 Shrimp Avocado Salad 5

Serve it as a cool and satisfying lunch or a light, quick and easy dinner

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The delicious taste and smooth texture of avocados and the crisp shrimp salad create a heavenly combination. Serve it as a cool and satisfying lunch or a light, quick and easy dinner. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup avocado mixture: 252 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 9/31 Chef Salad 1 Review Test

Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE

Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE For Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For much of the year, I can use my garden’s produce when I make this cool salad. In spring, the salad mix and radishes come from my crop. In summer, I use the tomatoes, cabbage and carrots. What a good feeling! —Evelyn Gubernath, Bucyrus, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 171 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 227mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1 fat. 10/31

Sometimes I use Yukon Gold potatoes to make it even prettier

Red Potato Salad Dijon 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Potato Salad Dijon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother made the best warm potato salad, and now it’s a tradition at all of our tables. Sometimes I use Yukon Gold potatoes to make it even prettier. —Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 139 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 11/31

It’s beautiful in a trifle bowl

Cornbread Salad 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southern Cornbread Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To feed a crowd, especially when I want to make a good impression, I make this eye-popping cornbread salad. It’s beautiful in a trifle bowl. I love it in summer, when we can make it with our own garden produce. —Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 367 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein. 12/31 Chicken &

Onion Caesar Salad Test Kitchen Approved Chicken & Onion Caesar

Onion Caesar Salad Test Kitchen Approved Chicken & Onion Caesar Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Caesar with grilled chicken is a healthier alternative to heavy meat and potatoes dishes. After grilling the kabobs, we serve them family style. —Melissa Adams, Tooele, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 441 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein. 13/31 Citrus-Tarragon Asparagus Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Citrus-Tarragon Asparagus Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

The guests were begging to get my recipe

Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this colorful salad when I was invited to a friend’s Easter egg hunt and potluck picnic. The guests were begging to get my recipe. Let the flavors infuse overnight for the best taste. —Cheryl Magnuson, Apple Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 148 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 14/31 Grilled Vegetable Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Vegetable Salad with

My Italian-style grilled veggies have a wonderful sweet and sour dressing

Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Italian-style grilled veggies have a wonderful sweet and sour dressing. Best of all, I pick the fresh veggies and herbs from my garden. —Laura Mast, Defiance, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 219 calories, 19g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 15/31 Asparagus Nicoise Salad 1 Review Asparagus Nicoise Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From

Here’s to a colorful, make-ahead salad! —

the Recipe Creator: I’ve used my Nicoise as an appetizer or a main-dish salad, and it’s a winner every time I put it on the table. Here’s to a colorful, make-ahead salad! —Jan Meyer, St. Paul, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without olives): 233 calories, 8g fat (0 saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 16/31 Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad 99 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30

min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table. If strawberries aren’t available, substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. —Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 110 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 17/31 Kale Slaw Spring Salad 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From

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