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    10 Exciting New Salad Recipes You Need To Add To Your Menu!

    Published: May 8, 2024 by Amy Sandidge · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Tired of the same old salad routine? It's time to spice things up with this selection of ten innovative salad recipes. From the comforting warmth of pearl barley salad to tender couscous, roasted carrot salad each dish offers a nice departure from the ordinary. Say goodbye to boring salads and hello to salads full of flavor.

    Warm Roasted Carrot Salad With Arugula

    Warm carrot salad with dried figs in a white serving dish.
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    Savor the comforting flavors of this warm roasted carrot salad, featuring caramelized carrots, plump dried figs, and maple-glazed walnuts atop a bed of crisp spring greens. Tossed in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette, this salad is an amazing medley of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any occasion. Get the recipe: Link text

    Pearl Barley Salad With Feta and Kale

    Pearl barley salad with vegetables and feta on a black plate.
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    Treat yourself to the flavors of the Mediterranean with this pearl barley salad, featuring robust kale, creamy feta cheese, briny Kalamata olives, zesty red onions, and crisp cucumbers. With its bright and fresh ingredients, this salad is a refreshing and flavorful option for lunch or dinner. Get the recipe: Link text

    Poached Pear Salad With Spinach

    Poached pear salad on white plates with goat cheese and nuts.
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    Experience culinary refinement with this delicious poached pear salad, where pears meet fresh spinach, tangy goat cheese, and caramelized candied walnuts. With each bite, savor the perfect balance of sweetness and earthiness, truly elevating your salad experience. Get the recipe: Link text

    Couscous Kale Salad With Burrata

    Warm Couscous salad with roasted butternut and burrata.
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    Experience the delicious combination of flavors and textures in this warm couscous kale salad, featuring creamy burrata, caramelized roasted butternut squash, and vibrant kale, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. Whether enjoyed as a light dinner or a side dish, this salad is a delightful addition to any meal. Get the recipe: Link text

    Ancient Grain and Vegetable Salad

    Ancient grain salad with vegetables and feta cheese.
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    Enjoy the hearty goodness of our ancient grain (emmer) vegetable salad, featuring a bright mix of crisp radishes, bell peppers, corn, and cucumbers, perfectly paired with creamy feta cheese. This salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Get the recipe: Link text

    Simple Strawberry Basil Salad

    Fresh strawberry salad with basil and fresh mozzarella in a white serving bowl.
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    Enjoy the crisp and refreshing taste of this amazing strawberry basil salad, featuring sweet strawberries, fragrant basil, and smooth fresh mozzarella, finished with a light white balsamic vinegar. Get the recipe: Link text

    Crispy Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad

    Shaved brussel sprouts salad with shaved parmesan on a white plate.
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    Enjoy the crispness of this shaved Brussels sprout salad, boasting fresh apple chunks, sweet dried fruit, and shavings of Parmesan cheese, all drizzled with a pure maple syrup vinaigrette. This salad is a burst of flavors and textures that is perfect for any occasion. Get the recipe: Link text

    Crunchy Cabbage and Apple Salad

    Crunchy cabbage salad in a white serving bowl with a woman holding a fork.
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    Are you ready to enjoy the goodness of our cabbage and apple salad, filled with nuts, tender farro, dried fruit, red onion, and tangy goat cheese. With its satisfying crunch and flavorful ingredients, this salad is a delicious option for a satisfying meal. Get the recipe: Link text

    Easy Tuscan Tortellini Salad With Vegetables

    Tuscan Tortellini salad in a gray bowl.
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    Enjoy a taste of Italy with this Tuscan tortellini salad, packed with an assortment of vegetables and dressed in a zesty vinaigrette. This salad is a blend of hearty tortellini and fresh produce, perfect for a satisfying meal. Get the recipe: Link text

    Fresh Snap Pea Salad With Arugula

    Pea salad with arugula and cucumbers and labneh.
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    Are you ready to experience this spring salad. It has the fresh taste of pea salad, with tender snap peas and peppery arugula complemented by creamy labneh. With its bright flavors and creamy texture, this salad is sure to delight your taste buds. To learn more: Link text

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