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The Best Side Salad Recipes that Showcase Seasonal Ingredients

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By Emma Phelps November 10, 2021
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Ann’s Kale-Citrus Salad with Bacony Pecans
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Drawing a blank for what to serve with your main course during weeknight dinners? We've rounded up our best side salad recipes that range from delicious summer salads bursting with watermelon and tomatoes to fall salads that showcase seasonal ingredients like pumpkin and beets. A side dish doesn't have to be complicated to be delicious. We even have some simple side salad recipes that take just a few minutes to prepare. Turn your next Italian inspired date night into a feast by using one of our side salad recipes for pasta. Some of these salads could even be enjoyed on their own for a light lunch. Make dinner a hit and get your kids to enjoy their veggies with these dinner side salad recipes.

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Acorn Squash Salad with Roasted Sorghum-Tahini Vinaigrette

Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Sorghum-Tahini Vinaigrette
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Recipe: Acorn Squash Salad with Roasted Sorghum-Tahini Vinaigrette

This fresh fall salad makes use of one of the season's lesser-known squash varieties.

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Ann Taylor Pittman's Kale Citrus-Salad with Bacony Pecans

Ann’s Kale-Citrus Salad with Bacony Pecans
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Ann Taylor Pittman's Kale Citrus-Salad with Bacony Pecans

Watermelon radishes and navel oranges add bright pops of color to this salad that's a healthy side option for your Thanksgiving feast, or any other time of year.

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Autumn Salad with Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

Autumn Salad with Maple-Cider Vinaigrette
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: Autumn Salad with Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

Almost every fall flavor you can think of is packed into this salad. The savory-sweet flavor will have you asking for seconds.

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Field Pea Salad with Tomatoes and Feta

Field Pea Salad with Tomatoes and Feta
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Recipe: Field Pea Salad with Tomatoes and Feta

This field pea salad variation calls for lady peas, which remain a white or light green color even after they've been cooked. Let the peas sit in their cooking liquid for a few minutes to help them relax. This salad is the ideal packable picnic side or pool-side snack.

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Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Black beans, jalapeno, cilantro, and a honey-lime dressing channel the Southwestern flavors in this twist on potato salad.

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Grilled Sweet Pepper Salad with Ricotta and Summer Herbs

Grilled Sweet Pepper Salad With Ricotta And Summer Herbs
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Grilled Sweet Pepper Salad with Ricotta and Summer Herbs

This salad would pair well with summer kabobs. Enjoy your meal al fresco and soak up the flavors of the season.

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Grilled Peach Salad with Chipotle-Raspberry Vinaigrette

Regina Charboneau's Grilled Peach Salad with Chipotle-Raspberry Vinaigrette
Credit: Courtesy Regina Charboneau

Recipe: Grilled Peach Salad with Chipotle-Raspberry Vinaigrette

This simple six-ingredient salad shines bright with the spicy-sweet vinaigrette. Pair it with a burger at your next cookout or enjoy roast chicken on top of it.

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Spring Salad with Berries and Bacon

Spring Salad with Berries and Bacon
Credit: Johnny Autry; Food and Prop Styling: Charlotte L. Autry

Recipe: Spring Salad with Berries and Bacon

We don't think there can ever be too many strawberries or bacon bits.

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Cucumber-Chickpea Salad with Feta-Mint Vinaigrette

Cucumber-Chickpea Salad with Feta-Mint Vinaigrette
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Cucumber-Chickpea Salad with Feta-Mint Vinaigrette

A cold salad is a classic side to serve along sandwiches at a picnic or luncheon in the summer heat. Fresh mint and feta add a refreshing tang to crisp cucumbers and chickpeas.

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Three-Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Tangy Creole Dressing

Three-Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Tangy Creole Dressing
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Three-Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Tangy Creole Dressing

The dressing on this salad will convert even the pickiest salad eaters.

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Carla Hall's Warm Carrot Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

Carla Hall Carrot Salad
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Recipe: Carla Hall's Warm Carrot Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

This may seem like an Easter side dish, but we think this salad would be just as good on your Thanksgiving table.

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Collard Green Salad with Oranges and Port-Soaked Cherries

Collard Green Salad with Oranges and Port-Soaked Cherries
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Collard Green Salad with Oranges and Port-Soaked Cherries

Serve this salad alongside salmon or chicken for a delicious winter dinner that makes the most of the season's fresh citrus.

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Chopped Kale Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs

Chopped Kale Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Chopped Kale Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs

This lightened-up version of a Caesar salad is great for pizza night or pasta night.

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Arugula Salad with Bacony Croutons and Sherry Vinaigrette

Arugula Salad with Bacony Croutons and Sherry Vinaigrette
Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Arugula Salad with Bacony Croutons and Sherry Vinaigrette

This salad is indulgent, and probably the most Southern take on a green salad you'll ever try.

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Harvest Salad

Harvest Salad
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Harvest Salad

This salad really could be a meal in itself, but it's too good not to include as a side dish for your dinner party.

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Crunchy Okra-and-Corn Salad with Ranch Dressing

Crunchy Okra-and-Corn Salad with Ranch Dressing
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Crunchy Okra-and-Corn Salad with Ranch Dressing

The seared okra pods and corn add a delicious, charred flavor to this crispy summer salad.

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Caesar Salad with Garlicky Croutons

Caesar Salad with Garlicky Croutons
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Caesar Salad with Garlicky Croutons

Sometimes a Caesar salad just sounds right, but there are ways to get out of the bagged salad rut. This recipe makes Caesar salad anything but boring.

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Marinated Tomato-and-Herb Salad

Marinated Tomato-and-Herb Salad
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Marinated Tomato-and-Herb Salad

You know a tomato salad is good when you can see the tomato juice running around the plate. Fresh herbs and flaky salt are all you need, plus some good Southern tomatoes, of course.

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Grilled Baby Zucchini-and-Tomato Salad

Grilled Baby Zucchini-and-Tomato Salad
Credit: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Anna Hampton

Recipe: Grilled Baby Zucchini-and-Tomato Salad

This twist on a classic Italian Panzanella salad shows off all the delicious summer produce flavors.

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Grilled Wedge Salad with Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing

Grilled Wedge Salad with Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing
Credit: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Anna Hampton

Recipe: Grilled Wedge Salad with Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing

The high water content in iceberg lettuce makes it a refreshing grilling companion alongside burgers and hot dogs at your next cookout. 

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Field Pea Fattoush Salad

Field Pea Fattoush Salad
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

Recipe: Field Pea Fattoush Salad

This Middle Eastern dish is made with toasted pita. Mix a crisp bite of pita with tomatoes and cucumbers for the ultimate flavor combo.

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Strawberry-Spinach Salad

Strawberry-Spinach Salad
Credit: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Strawberry-Spinach Salad

Nothing quite says "spring is here" like a fresh berry salad.

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Radish, Avocado, and Citrus Salad

Radish, Avocado, and Citrus Salad with Orange-Poppy Seed Dressing
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Radish, Avocado, and Citrus Salad

This bright salad is a welcome addition to your brunch line up.

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Spring Mix Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese

Spring Mix Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Spring Mix Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese

Sliced asparagus and sugar snap peas add sweetness to this crisp salad while the radishes have a delicious bite to them. The goat cheese with herbs is a creamy finish to the palate.

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Quick Chopped Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Sausage-and-Shrimp Pizzas with Spinach-Basil Pesto
Credit: Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Quick Chopped Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

The best part of this salad is that you can swap out whatever vegetables are fresh and in-season at the time you're preparing it.

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Marinated Watermelon Tomato Salad

Marinated Watermelon Tomato Salad
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Marinated Watermelon Tomato Salad

The tomatoes and melon in this salad soak up the delicious lime-ginger-mint vinaigrette for a refreshing bite.

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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Herbs

Tomato, Cucumber, and Basil Salad
Credit: Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Salad with Herbs

Bring this salad to your next summer cookout and you'll be the talk of your friend group for the rest of the season.

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Field Pea Tomato Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Field Pea-Tomato Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
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Recipe: Field Pea Tomato Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

This is a summer salad that we could eat by itself, but we wouldn't blame you if you paired it with smoked salmon or grilled chicken.

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Roasted Broccoli Salad

Roasted Broccoli Salad
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Recipe: Roasted Broccoli Salad

This salad is just as good as the creamy broccoli salad you grew up if not better.

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Shaved Carrot, Asparagus, and Apple Salad

Shaved Carrot, Asparagus, and Apple Salad
Credit: Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke, Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Shaved Carrot, Asparagus, and Apple Salad

This salad is all the refreshing crunch that we look for in a fall mix.

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Carrot-and-Fennel Salad

Cheese Sauce over Cauliflower
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling; Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Carrot-and-Fennel Salad

Crispy bacon adds a salty finish to this salad, which makes it a great option your holiday feast.

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Field Pea, Corn, and Bacon Salad

Field Pea, Corn, and Bacon Salad
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele

Recipe: Field Pea, Corn, and Bacon Salad

Field peas and corn are drizzled in our summer sauce (an herb vinaigrette with mint, basil, and parsley), then topped with crispy bacon.

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Squash Ribbon Salad

Squash Ribbon Salad
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Recipe: Squash Ribbon Salad

An easy veggie side for any summer meal.

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Herbed Cucumber-Tomato Salad

Herbed Cucumber-and-Tomato Salad
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Recipe: Herbed Cucumber-Tomato Salad

A vinegar-based dressing and herbs take your typical cucumber and tomato mixture to the next level.

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Citrus Salad with Spiced Honey

Citrus Salad with Spiced Honey
Credit: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Citrus Salad with Spiced Honey

You'll be thankful that citrus season falls at the same time as all the family winter gatherings.

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Apple, Celery, and Romaine Salad with Pancetta and Blue Cheese

Apple, Celery, and Romaine Salad with Pancetta and Blue Cheese
Credit: Alison Gootee; Styling: Suzonne Stirling

Recipe: Apple, Celery, and Romaine Salad with Pancetta and Blue Cheese

You can prepare this salad in advance so that all you need to do when guests come over is plate the ingredients together.

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Roasted Pumpkin-and-Baby Kale Salad

Roasted Pumpkin-and-Baby Kale Salad
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Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin-and-Baby Kale Salad

Tangy Dijon mustard-apple cider vinaigrette makes a delicious topping for the sweet pumpkin and roasted kale.

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Watermelon Salad with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette

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Recipe: Watermelon Salad with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette

The salty-sweet balance in this salad is just right. Pair it with your favorite summer pasta dish or grilled kabobs.

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Charred Summer Vegetable Salad

Charred Summer Vegetable Salad
Credit: Greg Dupree; Styling: Angie Mosier

Recipe: Charred Summer Vegetable Salad

This hearty salad could be enjoyed on its own, but we think grilled chicken or shrimp would also be welcome additions.

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Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Katelyn Hardwick

Recipe: Watermelon Salad

This quick and easy salad is the side dish that you can bring to every summer gathering and no one will get tired of it.

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Turnip Green Salad

Turnip Green Salad
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Recipe: Turnip Green Salad

We're here to prove there's another way to enjoy turnip greens that doesn't include simmering them with ham hocks.

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Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
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Recipe: Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

We can't think of a better way to show off summer's hottest produce.

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Spicy Grilled Corn Salad

Spicy Grilled Corn Salad
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Recipe: Spicy Grilled Corn Salad

Serve this alongside tacos for a delicious and spicy dinner.

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Beet, Fennel, and Apple Salad

Beet, Fennel, and Apple Salad
Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: William Smith

Recipe: Beet, Fennel, and Apple Salad

This salad is a great starter for any winter meal.

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Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad

Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad
Credit: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele

Recipe: Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad

Summer really is the time for all the best side salads. This salad is bursting with flavor and only requires a few ingredients.

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Beet-and-Orange Salad with Spiced Pecans

Beet-and-Orange Salad with Spiced Pecans
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Recipe: Beet-and-Orange Salad with Spiced Pecans

Ready-to-eat peeled and steamed beets cut the cook time down to just 15 minutes for this salad.

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Roasted Beet-and-Citrus Salad with Honey-Orange Vinaigrette

Roasted Beet-and-Citrus Salad with Honey-Orange Vinaigrette
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Recipe: Roasted Beet-and-Citrus Salad with Honey-Orange Vinaigrette

This salad is a great addition to those heavier winter meals. It's pretty on a plate and a light, flavorful dish.

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Grilled Peach-and-Arugula Salad with Feta

Grilled Peach-and-Arugula Salad with Feta
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Recipe: Grilled Peach-and-Arugula Salad with Feta

No need to leave the grill when it's time to prepare this unexpected summer side dish. 

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Apple and Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans

Apple and Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans
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Recipe: Apple and Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans

You can make the candied pecans ahead of time so that assembling the salad is even easier.

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Farro Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta, and Dried Cherries

Farro Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta, and Dried Cherries Virginia Willis
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling Katelyn Hardwick

Recipe: Farro Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta, and Dried Cherries

This may be the best fall side salad we've ever had.

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Toasted Couscous and Tomato Salad

Toasted Couscous and Tomato Salad
Credit: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele

Recipe: Toasted Couscous and Tomato Salad

The saltiness of the parmesan cheese shavings mixed with the sweet, juicy tomatoes makes this an irresistible summer salad.

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Bitter Greens Salad with Lemon and Pecorino

Bitter Greens Salad with Lemon and Pecorino
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Recipe: Bitter Greens Salad with Lemon and Pecorino

This salad is versatile enough to be served alongside anything from a cheesy pasta dish to a seared steak.

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Watercress Salad

Watercress Salad Recipe
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Recipe: Watercress Salad

Watercress peaks in April through June, but we wouldn't blame you if you served this salad all year long.

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    4 of 53 Field Pea Salad with Tomatoes and Feta
    5 of 53 Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
    6 of 53 Grilled Sweet Pepper Salad with Ricotta and Summer Herbs
    7 of 53 Grilled Peach Salad with Chipotle-Raspberry Vinaigrette
    8 of 53 Spring Salad with Berries and Bacon
    9 of 53 Cucumber-Chickpea Salad with Feta-Mint Vinaigrette
    10 of 53 Three-Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Tangy Creole Dressing
    11 of 53 Carla Hall's Warm Carrot Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
    12 of 53 Collard Green Salad with Oranges and Port-Soaked Cherries
    13 of 53 Chopped Kale Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs
    14 of 53 Arugula Salad with Bacony Croutons and Sherry Vinaigrette
    15 of 53 Harvest Salad
    16 of 53 Crunchy Okra-and-Corn Salad with Ranch Dressing
    17 of 53 Caesar Salad with Garlicky Croutons
    18 of 53 Marinated Tomato-and-Herb Salad
    19 of 53 Grilled Baby Zucchini-and-Tomato Salad
    20 of 53 Grilled Wedge Salad with Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing
    21 of 53 Field Pea Fattoush Salad
    22 of 53 Strawberry-Spinach Salad
    23 of 53 Radish, Avocado, and Citrus Salad
    24 of 53 Spring Mix Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese
    25 of 53 Quick Chopped Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
    26 of 53 Marinated Watermelon Tomato Salad
    27 of 53 Heirloom Tomato Salad with Herbs
    28 of 53 Field Pea Tomato Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
    29 of 53 Roasted Broccoli Salad
    30 of 53 Shaved Carrot, Asparagus, and Apple Salad
    31 of 53 Carrot-and-Fennel Salad
    32 of 53 Field Pea, Corn, and Bacon Salad
    33 of 53 Squash Ribbon Salad
    34 of 53 Herbed Cucumber-Tomato Salad
    35 of 53 Citrus Salad with Spiced Honey
    36 of 53 Apple, Celery, and Romaine Salad with Pancetta and Blue Cheese
    37 of 53 Roasted Pumpkin-and-Baby Kale Salad
    38 of 53 Watermelon Salad with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette
    39 of 53 Charred Summer Vegetable Salad
    40 of 53 Watermelon Salad
    41 of 53 Turnip Green Salad
    42 of 53 Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
    43 of 53 Spicy Grilled Corn Salad
    44 of 53 Beet, Fennel, and Apple Salad
    45 of 53 Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad
    46 of 53 Beet-and-Orange Salad with Spiced Pecans
    47 of 53 Roasted Beet-and-Citrus Salad with Honey-Orange Vinaigrette
    48 of 53 Grilled Peach-and-Arugula Salad with Feta
    49 of 53 Apple and Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans
    50 of 53 Farro Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta, and Dried Cherries
    51 of 53 Toasted Couscous and Tomato Salad
    52 of 53 Bitter Greens Salad with Lemon and Pecorino
    53 of 53 Watercress Salad

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