15 New Salad Recipes You’ll Want To Make for Lunch
Elevate your lunch routine by making one of these flavorful salads! These new salad recipes are packed with flavor and are absolutely stunning, with vibrant produce and leafy greens to nourish you. You’ll be counting down the minutes until your lunch break when you prep these dishes. Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian dish like our Raspberry-Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts or something with extra protein like our Rotisserie Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Salad, there are plenty of refreshing options that you’ll love.
Chickpea Chopped Salad with Pita Chips
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Packed with crunchy pita chips, creamy feta and briny olives, this chickpea, cucumber and tomato salad is fresh and delicious. Enjoy it as a side dish or add grilled or roasted chicken or salmon to make it a main dish.
Raspberry-Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts
Photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
This salad includes juicy raspberries, creamy avocado and crunchy walnuts, which create a delightful mix of colors and flavor. The bright, citrusy dressing sets this salad apart and complements the richness of the avocado and the walnuts.
Fregola Salad with Olive Relish & Chickpeas
Ray Kachatorian
This recipe, adapted from SUPER ITALIAN by Giada De Laurentiis, is a flavorful spin on pasta salad, featuring a citrusy olive relish, fregola and chickpeas for a boost of protein.
Anti-Inflammatory Strawberry Caprese Salad
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This caprese salad is a fruity twist on the classic Italian dish, with juicy, ripe strawberries standing in for tomatoes. The sweet-tart flavor of strawberries pairs beautifully with fresh mozzarella, basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Roasted Carrot Salad
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
Sweet roasted carrots are the star of this salad, with some reserved for blending into a creamy, vibrant dressing. The carrot-based dressing, brightened with orange juice, whole-grain mustard and rice vinegar, adds a cohesive flavor to the salad.
Rotisserie Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
This rotisserie chicken and roasted sweet potato salad is the perfect anti-inflammatory dish. Tossed with fresh greens, apples and a tangy-sweet dressing, this salad is a wholesome meal that’s perfect for busy days.
Roasted Cabbage Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Ali Redmond
This roasted cabbage salad combines the sweetness of roasted cabbage with the bright, zesty flavors of lime, orange and cumin.
Salmon Salad with Crispy White Beans
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This anti-inflammatory salad is a delicious meal that delivers big on flavor. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, while the beans provide a nice texture and are a great source of fiber. A quick soy-sesame-ginger dressing completes the dish.
Cacio e Pepe Kale Salad
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This easy kale salad draws flavor inspiration from the classic Italian pasta dish. The signature flavors of sharp Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper transform kale into a delicious, anti-inflammatory salad.
Anti-Inflammatory Farro & White Bean Salad
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This colorful salad layers together farro, bell pepper, beets and arugula, all of which offer fiber and antioxidants that can help lower inflammation in your body. White beans add some plant-based protein to help you stay satisfied throughout the afternoon.
Make-Ahead Cabbage Salad
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay
This make-ahead cabbage salad is the perfect dish that only gets better with time. As it sits, the flavors meld together, with the crisp cabbage and tender, nutty farro soaking up the tangy dressing.
Crunchy Chopped Salad
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
This chickpea-cabbage salad features carrots and cucumbers, giving it a quartet of ingredients that all begin with the letter “C”! This chopped salad is loaded with fiber and prebiotic chickpeas, promoting a healthy gut.
Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn Evans
This hearty salad is flavor-packed, blending earthy beets, tangy balsamic vinegar and creamy goat cheese. Oranges lend a citrusy brightness, while arugula adds a peppery kick.
No-Cook White Bean & Spinach Caprese Salad
This easy salad features the classic caprese combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil and tangy balsamic vinegar, but adds tender white beans and fresh baby spinach to the mix.
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay
This roasted butternut squash salad, with its caramelized butternut squash, tender kale and a zingy dressing, makes the perfect dish. Whether paired with roasted chicken or seared steak or enjoyed on its own, it brings a balance of sweet and savory to the table.
