Here is a selection of easy salads that can be made quickly. Choose from egg, cheese, or meat salads with simple, fresh ingredients and minimal preparation.
Antipasto Salad Recipe
A simple recipe that is a breeze to make with meat, cheese, olives and crunchy vegetables . . . a great make ahead meal that tastes better the longer it marinates. A variety of marinated salads are available here.
Cheese Salad Recipes
These easy salads are made with flavorful cheeses including Swiss, cheddar, haloumi, havarti, and blue cheese and can be served in a variety of ways. See the simple serving suggestions for easy meal preparation.
Chefs Salad Recipe
This classic salad is one of the quickest and most flexible salads around and can be changed according to your own tastes with minimal preparation time . . .
Cottage Cheese Salad
Artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes combine with creamy cottage cheese to create a delicious cheese salad in minutes . . . makes a great tasting sandwich wrap or pasta topping (see menu planner for quick meal ideas) . . .
Cranberry Smoked Turkey Salad
A simple salad combining smoked turkey, cranberries, yogurt and fresh parsley . . . a great way to use leftover turkey . . .
Creamy Mustard Ham Salad
A quick salad filled with flavor from ham, eggs, leeks, spicy mustard and creamy mayonnaise. This recipe also makes a perfect ham salad sandwich filling too . . .
Creole Egg Salad Recipe
A flavorful salad recipe with simple ingredients including hard boiled eggs, red onions, green peppers, celery, mayonnaise tossed in a spicy creole seasoning . . .
Easy Pepper Jack Cheese Salad
Pepper jack cheese is combined with pimiento filled olives, juicy tomatoes, scallions, and more to create a dish that is easy to make and filled with flavor . . . see the easy pasta serving idea . . .
Ham Salad Recipe
This quick recipe is a combination of ham, Swiss cheese, sweet red peppers, and more dressed in a simple French dressing . . . easy and delicious . . .
Ham Salad Sandwich Recipe
A four ingredient recipe that couldn't be easier. Minimal preparation and great taste make a delicious ham salad recipe . . . try the lettuce wrap idea in the menu planner. More 4-ingredient recipes are available here.
Mustard Dill Ham Salad
Ham, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill create this delicious ham salad. See the easy lunch and dinner meal ideas . . .
Parmesan Ham Salad
A great combination of ham and parmesan cheese tossed with asparagus, almonds, and a Caesar dressing . . .
Raspberry Goat Cheese Salad with Walnuts
This easy salad is simple to make and flavor-packed with creamy goat cheese, walnuts, and raspberry in a light vinegar dressing . . .
Roast Beef Salad
A meaty salad with roast beef, vegetables, and a creamy horseradish dressing . . a great use for leftover roast beef . . . makes a great wrap style sandwich idea too . . .
Simple Broccoli Ham Salad
This easy salad includes broccoli, scallions, hard boiled eggs and a creamy dill dressing. It's not only a delicious and flavorful ham salad recipe but it's also the perfect ham salad sandwich filling too . . .
Smoked Mozzarella Cheese Salad
A quick, rich, and flavorful salad combining smoked mozzarella, fresh basil, juicy tomatoes, olives with a simple Italian dressing. Use this smoky cheese salad for tacos, a rich pasta topping or even an omelet filling (see menu planner) . . .
Swiss Cheese Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing
An easy salad made with a great combination of Swiss Cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and crunchy jicama with a creamy dill dressing . . see the stuffed mushroom idea in the menu planner . . .
Turkey Salad Recipe
Smooth and creamy with a mustard tang and crunchy vegetables, this turkey recipe is a great summer salad but can be paired with a warm bowl of soup for a cool weather meal too . . .
Wilted Spinach and Turkey Salad
Baby spinach, mushrooms and turkey dressed in a warm oil and vinegar dressing create this simple turkey salad . . add extra layers of flavor with the easy additional ingredient options . . .