https://www.loveandlemons.com/category/recipe-index-root/meal/salad/ Healthy, whole food, vegan and vegetarian recipes Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:35:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.loveandlemons.com/ramen-noodle-salad/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/ramen-noodle-salad/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:35:37 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=94005
Who else grew up eating ramen noodle salad at potlucks and cookouts? This recipe is my updated take on the nostalgic summer side dish. It stars crisp veggies, juicy orange segments, a sweet and tangy vinaigrette, and the best part: a crunchy mix of toasted ramen noodles, nuts, and sesame seeds. I’ve made this ramen noodle salad recipe for a few BBQs already this summer, and it’s always been the first side dish to disappear. I hope you try it for a gathering soon—I promise it’ll be a hit! Ramen Noodle Salad Ingredients Here’s what you’ll need to make this […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/ramen-noodle-salad/feed/ 1 https://www.loveandlemons.com/pesto-pasta-salad/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/pesto-pasta-salad/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:06:41 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=58543
This pesto pasta salad recipe is super summery and fresh! Vibrant basil pesto (preferably homemade) coats curly noodles, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy pine nuts, and creamy mozzarella cheese. Lemon juice peps it up, and whole basil leaves and arugula intensify the herbaceous flavor. Like most pasta salads, this pesto pasta salad is a great dish to make ahead for potlucks and picnics. But we enjoy it so much that I also like to serve it as a weeknight dinner! On a hot summer night, it’s a refreshing alternative to traditional pesto pasta. Plus, made with pesto AND basil leaves, it […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/pesto-pasta-salad/feed/ 13 https://www.loveandlemons.com/antipasto-salad/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/antipasto-salad/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:05:58 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=93908
This antipasto salad recipe is exactly what I crave on a hot summer day. Filled with a delicious mix of greens, cheeses, and tangy, briny marinated veggies, it’s refreshing, flavorful, and oh-so simple to toss together. You don’t have to do any actual cooking here. Just whisk up the zesty homemade dressing, rinse off some chickpeas, and do a little chopping. This vibrant antipasto salad will be ready in 30 minutes or less! Antipasto Salad Ingredients Here’s what you’ll need to make this antipasto salad recipe: Arugula and radicchio – These bitter greens make up the base of the salad. […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/antipasto-salad/feed/ 2 https://www.loveandlemons.com/broccoli-salad/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/broccoli-salad/#comments Thu, 23 May 2024 12:33:24 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=36861
This broccoli salad recipe is one of my favorite side dishes. A creamy, tangy homemade dressing coats crisp broccoli florets, chewy dried cranberries, sharp red onion, and smoky roasted almonds and sunflower seeds. It’s my lighter spin on classic Midwest broccoli salad, and though you won’t find any cheese or bacon here, it’s every bit as delicious. Even salad skeptics love it. This broccoli salad recipe is easy to make, and even better, make ahead. A few hours or a day in the fridge gives the broccoli a chance to soften and soak up the dressing’s punchy flavor. Pack it […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/broccoli-salad/feed/ 459 https://www.loveandlemons.com/cowboy-caviar-recipe/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/cowboy-caviar-recipe/#comments Tue, 21 May 2024 13:22:28 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=50610
This cowboy caviar recipe is a perfect make-ahead dip for potlucks and parties! Easy to mix up in minutes, it’s a delicious combination of black-eyed peas, black beans, and fresh veggies in a zesty vinaigrette. I especially love it in summer—scooped up with crisp tortilla chips, the tangy, juicy dip is so refreshing on a hot day. Cowboy Caviar Ingredients Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy cowboy caviar recipe: Black beans and black-eyed peas – They make up the base of this hearty dip. Corn – If fresh corn is in season, slice the kernels straight off the […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/cowboy-caviar-recipe/feed/ 121 https://www.loveandlemons.com/coleslaw-recipe/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/coleslaw-recipe/#comments Sun, 19 May 2024 13:20:16 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=48538
This easy coleslaw recipe is great for just about any occasion—a weeknight dinner, a summer BBQ, or a fun picnic lunch. Shredded cabbage and carrots create its colorful base, and a homemade coleslaw dressing ties the whole thing together. Crunchy, creamy, tangy, and lightly sweet, it’s one of my favorite quick side dishes. I’ve made it for countless cookouts over the last 6 years, and this creamy coleslaw recipe is always a hit! Coleslaw Recipe Ingredients You only need a few basic ingredients to make this homemade coleslaw recipe! Green and red cabbage – They create the slaw’s crunchy base. […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/coleslaw-recipe/feed/ 168 https://www.loveandlemons.com/strawberry-recipes/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/strawberry-recipes/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 12:26:48 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=93417
In late spring and early summer, I have strawberry recipes on repeat. As soon as these sweet, ruby red berries appear at the farmers market, I start tossing them into salads, blending them into drinks, eating them for breakfast, and of course making strawberry desserts. (No summer is complete without classic strawberry shortcake, if you ask me.) Below, I’m sharing 15 fresh strawberry recipes that belong on your table this summer. They’re the ones I come back to every year—desserts like that strawberry shortcake, my go-to strawberry salad, homemade strawberry lemonade, and more. Try one or try them all to make […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/strawberry-recipes/feed/ 0 https://www.loveandlemons.com/egg-salad/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/egg-salad/#comments Sun, 31 Mar 2024 14:11:41 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=46861
This egg salad recipe is creamy, flavorful, and bright. A perfect quick lunch, it’s easy to make with simple ingredients like mayonnaise, mustard, and fresh herbs. Try it on an egg salad sandwich (my favorite), or spoon it over crackers or greens! I especially love this recipe for lunch during the spring. Lately, I’ve been making it weekly. But I haven’t always been an egg salad fan—for the longest time, I thought I didn’t like it. This recipe changed my mind. Hands down the best egg salad I’ve tried, it has plenty of texture thanks to chopped (not mashed) hard boiled eggs […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/egg-salad/feed/ 269 https://www.loveandlemons.com/blue-cheese-dressing/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/blue-cheese-dressing/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:35:34 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=90752
Meet my go-to blue cheese dressing recipe! Easy to make with 9 simple ingredients, it’s creamy, tangy, and flecked with tender crumbles of blue cheese. I’ve been getting requests for a blue cheese dressing recipe ever since I shared these buffalo cauliflower wings a few years ago. After testing and tweaking this one with various ratios of mayo, buttermilk, and sour cream, I’m happy to report that it works perfectly as a dip for wings or veggies. With a little more buttermilk (or regular milk) stirred in, it becomes a flavorful, pourable salad dressing too. I’ve never been a fan […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/blue-cheese-dressing/feed/ 15 https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegan-meal-prep-ideas/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegan-meal-prep-ideas/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:40:39 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=89430
If you want to eat more plants in 2026, these vegan meal prep ideas are for you! They include our best grab-and-go breakfasts, packable lunches, and make-ahead dinners—all healthy, delicious, and entirely plant-based. After weeks of holiday treats, I always start January in the mood for fresh, feel-good food. The easiest way to ensure I actually eat the nourishing meals I’m craving is by meal prepping. That way, when we’re running late for school drop off or I get bogged down with work, I’m not tempted to skip a meal or order takeout. I have a healthy option ready to go! […]

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