Simple salads that work year-round give you fresh ideas for everyday cooking. Each recipe is easy to follow and uses ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Whether you’re cooking for family or hosting friends, these dishes will fit right in.

The Masters Egg Salad

A classic Masters Egg Salad served on a plate.
The Masters Egg Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Masters Egg Salad recipe is a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish perfect for sandwiches or as a side.
Get the Recipe: The Masters Egg Salad

Apple Cranberry Salad

A fresh apple cranberry salad with a bright red and green color.
Apple Cranberry Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Apple Cranberry Salad is a vibrant and fresh salad with crisp apples, tart cranberries, and a sweet dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for any meal or a holiday gathering.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Salad

Festive Mexican Rice Salad

A bowl of festive Mexican rice salad with fresh veggies and cilantro.
Festive Mexican Rice Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Festive Mexican Rice Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish featuring rice, beans, corn, and a zesty dressing. It’s a great side dish or main course for any gathering.
Get the Recipe: Festive Mexican Rice Salad

Mexican Coleslaw Salad

A bowl of Mexican coleslaw salad with colorful shredded cabbage.
Mexican Coleslaw Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Mexican Coleslaw Salad is a tangy and crunchy salad made with cabbage, jalapeños, and a zesty dressing. It’s a great side dish for tacos, grilled meats, or as a light meal.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Coleslaw Salad

Classic Creamy Pea Salad

A bowl of pea salad with diced cheese, bacon pieces, and creamy dressing on a woven placemat, next to a fork.
Classic Creamy Pea Salad. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Here’s a cold salad that brings together crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and tender peas in a creamy dressing that’s ready in about 15 minutes. It’s a perfect side for your next gathering because it travels well and can be made ahead of time.
Get the Recipe: Classic Creamy Pea Salad

Green Jacket Salad Recipe

A fresh green jacket salad with a variety of vegetables and a light dressing.
Green Jacket Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Green Jacket Salad Recipe features a vibrant mix of greens and fresh ingredients with a zesty dressing. It’s a nutritious and delicious salad for any meal.
Get the Recipe: Green Jacket Salad Recipe

Marry Me Tortellini Pasta Salad

A white bowl filled with creamy pasta salad, mixed with chopped spinach, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy dressing.
Marry Me Tortellini Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This creamy pasta salad brings together cheesy tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil tossed in a tangy, parmesan-rich dressing that’s made with mayonnaise and sour cream. If you want a flavorful side dish that’s both cool and comforting without any complicated steps, this recipe has you covered.
Get the Recipe: Marry Me Tortellini Pasta Salad

Masters Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe Copycat

Chicken Salad Sandwich made with a copycat recipe from The Masters.
Masters Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe Copycat. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Masters Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe is a copycat version of the famous dish, perfect for a satisfying lunch.
Get the Recipe: Masters Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe Copycat

Creamy Chicken Salad Recipe

A bowl of chicken salad with chunks of chicken and mixed veggies.
Creamy Chicken Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Chicken Salad Recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish, perfect for sandwiches or as a meal on its own. It combines tender chicken with fresh veggies and a creamy dressing.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Salad Recipe

Creamy Broccoli Salad

Close-up of a broccoli salad with diced cheddar cheese, red onions, bacon, and creamy dressing.
Creamy Broccoli Salad. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This creamy broccoli salad mixes fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese in a tangy-sweet dressing that’s ready in minutes and perfect for chilling before serving. It’s an easy side that adds crunch and flavor to any barbecue or weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Broccoli Salad

Cucumber Salad

A fresh cucumber salad with sliced cucumbers and a light dressing.
Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This refreshing Cucumber Salad is made with crisp cucumbers and a tangy dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for summer meals or a light and healthy snack.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Salad

Three Bean Salad

A bowl of mixed bean salad with chickpeas, red kidney beans, green beans, radishes, and herbs, served with two metal utensils.
Three Bean Salad. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This fresh salad brings together green beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas with crunchy radishes and a zesty homemade vinaigrette that really wakes up your taste buds. It’s quick to make, gets better after chilling, and plays well with everything from BBQ plates to lunch wraps. If you like your sides bright, healthy, and ready to impress without any extra effort, this one’s a winner.
Get the Recipe: Three Bean Salad

Scrumptious Southwest Salad

Scrumptious Southwest Salad. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This is a very easy and delicious southwest salad recipe with fresh greens, black beans, corn, and a creamy homemade southwest dressing. Gluten-free!
Get the Recipe: Scrumptious Southwest Salad

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a white T-shirt and dark jeans, stands in a kitchen with a brick backsplash and stainless steel appliances. She is smiling and resting her hands on the counter.

About the author

Hi, I’m Lucy! I’m a home cook, writer, food and wine fanatic, and recipe developer. I’ve created and tested hundreds of recipes so that I can bring you the best tried and true favorites.

Read More About Me

Follow Lucy on social media:

Posted in:

You May Also Like:

Sign up with your email address to receive a 5-day series of Southern Cooking Secrets, followed by weekly emails with recipes and tips. We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *