Here are 8 of our favorite healthy spring salad recipes for you to make with seasonal produce! Low-carb, no mayo, dairy free, gluten free and detox options, we have ’em all!
These nourishing salads will surely take you through the season so you can look and feel your best!
8 Healthy Spring Salad Recipes
1. Detox Broccoli Salad (No Mayo)
This healthy broccoli spring salad recipe makes the best detox salad for an easy summer meal! It’s delicious, full of nourishing veggies and fruit. NO MAYO – we use an olive oil yogurt sauce instead. Gluten free, grain free, vegetarian salad with a vegan option, too.
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- broccoli
- yogurt (or kefir yogurt)
- blueberries
- spinach
- onion
- sunflower seeds
2. Three Herb Tomato Zucchini Salad
Three Herb Tomato Zucchini salad is the best of summer’s produce made into a healthy marinated vegetable salad! This easy zucchini salad recipe is paleo, vegan, and whole30 friendly. Quick to make and one of the best zucchini and tomato recipes I’ve ever eaten!
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- tomatoes
- zucchini
- shallot or red onion
- olive oil
- fresh herbs
3. Spring Salad Open Face Sandwiches
Open faced sandwiches made with spring vegetables are a beautiful and healthy addition to your spring or summer lunch! This healthy spring salad recipe features chargrilled gluten free sourdough topped with herbed cream cheese, garlicky baked kale, spring vegetables, with creamy spring onion dressing drizzled on top. Dairy free option.
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- gluten free sourdough bread
- spring vegetables
- cream cheese
- garlic
- fresh herbs
4. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Granola Croutons
This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Granola Croutons is one of our favorite healthy spring salad recipes! This SUPERFOOD salad is vegan with a paleo friendly option. It’s a quick side dish or entree and is a great way to use seasonal berries. Topped with granola croutons to give it a nice crunch and your choice of healthy salad dressing. Great side dish for bbq’s, pot lucks, meal prep, and more.
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- spinach
- radishes
- onion
- blueberries
- strawberries
- gluten free granola
5. Gluten Free Moroccan Salad with Chickpeas and Quinoa
Gluten free Moroccan salad recipe with chickpeas and quinoa! This zippy healthy spring salad recipe is far from boring. Layers of quinoa, spiced chickpea, dried fruit, pistachios, feta cheese, and vegetables. Great to serve as a gluten free and vegetarian main meal or side dish.Â
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- quinoa
- red onion
- tomatoes
- carrots
- feta cheese
- dates
6. Greek Cauliflower Salad
This cauliflower salad is packed with nutrition! Greek Cauliflower Salad Bowls feature cauliflower rice, grape leaves, olives, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and goat cheese. This salad bowls recipe makes a low carb salad or meatless meal that will fill you up while keeping your body strong and healthy! Lower carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and vegetarian.
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- cauliflower rice
- grape leaves
- olives
- pumpkin seeds
- goat cheese
7. Marinated Beet and Apple Salad
This Marinated Beet and Apple Salad is a simple healthy salad that’s vegan, paleo friendly, and  packed full of flavor! Rich in antioxidants, easy to make, and great for a seasonal side dish! Or enjoy with the family and boost your health.
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- beets
- apples
- banana peppers
- olive oil
- apple cider vinegar
- Worcestershire sauce or tamari Sauce
8. Cajun Smoked Salmon Zucchini Noodles Salad (Paleo)
A kickin’ Smoked Salmon Zucchini Noodles salad is the perfect no cook meal! Featuring zippy Cajun sauce tossed with chopped vegetables and zucchini noodles then topped with peppery smoked salmon. It’s paleo, low carb, real food deliciousness!
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- smoked salmon
- zucchini noodles
- fresh vegetables
- Cajun sauce
BONUS –> My favorite CHICKEN SALAD recipe is perfect to make when you want to spice things up!
