1Tabbouleh
C.W. Newell
This salad may be green, but it doesn’t contain a lick of lettuce! Instead, the Middle Eastern dish gets color from parsley, mint, green onion, cucumber, and tomato.
Get the Tabbouleh recipe.
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2Mango Salad
C.W. Newell
Fruit salad still counts as a salad, right? Despite mainly consisting of mango, this salad has a savory, or rather spicy, twist, thanks to a sprinkle of chili-lime seasoning.
Get the Mango Salad recipe.
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3Asparagus Salad
C.W. Newell
Here’s a spring salad to add to your rotation! While it has no lettuce, the salad still has plenty of crunch, thanks to asparagus, walnuts, and radishes. At the same time, bacon, parmesan cheese, and a lemony vinaigrette make it the perfect balance of salty and refreshing!
Get the Asparagus Salad recipe.
4Ramen Noodle Salad
Will Dickey
Don’t let the name fool you—this dish is worlds away from a steaming bowl of ramen. Instead, it’s a crisp, refreshing salad where crunchy ramen noodles steal the spotlight. Tossed with juicy mandarin oranges, sliced green onions, and a zesty dressing, it’s full of flavor and texture in every bite.
Get the Ramen Noodle Salad recipe.
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5Radish Salad
Will Dickey
Colorful, crunchy radishes bring a burst of peppery flavor to this vibrant spring salad. Paired with thinly sliced cucumbers and a generous handful of fresh herbs, it’s a refreshing, lettuce-free option that’s as easy to make as it is to love.
Get the Radish Salad recipe.
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6Couscous Salad
Caitlin Bensel
This Mediterranean-inspired salad is nothing like any wilted bowl of lettuce. It’s a couscous dish tossed with colorful cherry tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, toasted walnuts, and fresh dill. It’s the perfect way to taste the rainbow!
Get the Couscous Salad recipe.
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7Egg Salad
Caitlin Bensel
Chock-full of chopped boiled eggs, red onion, pickles, chives, and lots of dill, this creamy no-lettuce salad is full of flavor. Eat it by the spoonful or as a side dish at any potluck.
Get the Egg Salad recipe.
8Corn Salad
Caitlin Bensel
When fresh corn is in season, this salad is at the top of our list! It has mix-ins like tomato, avocado, and cheese, plus a creamy, tangy dressing with a hint of spice from smoky chipotle.
Get the Corn Salad recipe.
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9Avocado Salad
Caitlin Bensel
This show-stopping summer salad puts creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers front and center. But it’s the zesty salsa verde dressing that really sets it apart.
Get the Avocado Salad recipe.
10Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Antonis Achilleos
Not a lettuce lover? Not a problem with this scrumptious Mediterranean pasta salad. It’s full of giardiniera, fresh basil, and crunchy chickpeas, and coated in a delicious Spanish-style romesco sauce.
Get Ree’s Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe.
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11Caprese Pasta Salad
Caitlin Bensel
Fans of classic caprese salad will love this hearty twist that’s perfect for cookouts! It’s still fresh and summery thanks to cherry tomatoes and basil, but it also includes creamy mozzarella, noodles, and a simple white balsamic vinegar dressing.
Get the Caprese Pasta Salad recipe.
12Chickpea Salad
Caitlin Bensel
This salad is jam-packed with color and flavor thanks to crisp, green cucumbers, fresh herbs, avocado, and juicy tomatoes. Plus, the chickpeas add a bit of heartiness to fill you up at lunchtime.
Get the Chickpea Salad recipe.
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13Green Bean Salad
Caitlin Bensel
Inspired by Mediterranean flavors, this crisp green bean salad is loaded with fun mix-ins, like roasted, salted almonds, creamy goat cheese, and briny olives.
Get the Green Bean Salad recipe.
14Cornbread Salad
Caitlin Bensel
This big cowboy-approved salad has layers of cornbread, beans, veggies, and a creamy chipotle ranch dressing. It’s over-the-top and fun!
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15Cucumber Salad
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Cucumber and watermelon are a surprisingly refreshing combination that will have your family or guests coming back for seconds. It’s perfect for a warm summer day.
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17Caprese Salad
The Pioneer Woman
You can do so much with a good Caprese salad—serve it as an appetizer for your summer cookout, a side dish with beef, or a tasty afternoon snack. It’s even better with the balsamic glaze.
Get Ree’s Caprese Salad recipe.
18Broccoli Salad
Caitlin Bensel
Fresh broccoli is the star of this creamy veggie salad, but it’s the mix-ins that make it extra exciting. Add dried cranberries, sharp cheddar cheese, and smoked almonds for a flavor-packed dish.
Get the Broccoli Salad recipe.
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19Carrot Salad 
Will Dickey
Skip the lettuce in favor of crunchy carrots instead. The natural sweetness from the carrots complements the apples and raisins that are mixed in.
Get the Carrot Salad recipe.
20Green Goddess Potato Salad
Ralph Smith
This recipe takes the green goddess dressing you know and love and uses it for potato salad instead of leafy greens. It’s an herby, creamy, and colorful twist your family will love!
Get Ree’s Green Goddess Potato Salad recipe.
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