Tap into the secrets of great salads, from sassy dressings to crispy, crunchy greens that awaken your taste buds.

Salad Recipes For Dummies is packed with 150+ recipes for delicious salads for every lifestyle. Discover different ways to craft a salad, from zesty dressings to unique greens and grains. Explore the necessary tools to serve creative salads, from knife skills to a composed design. Get ready to globetrot, whipping up creamy salads from Eastern European to vibrant herb-focused Mediterranean main dishes and curried legumes inspired from India. Go from boring to bold with over 20 dressings. Skip the salad kits at the store and learn how to craft your own! Step beyond romaine and ranch with ideas for different base options (kale, watercress, or Swiss chard anyone?) eye-popping toppings, DIY salad kits, fruit salads, seasonal salads, and beyond. Leave the oven off and feel nourished with recipes like Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad, Cucumber Tomato and Goat Cheese, Italian Tortellini and Bean, German Potato Salad, Thai Bun Noodle Salad, Crunchy Taco Salad, and Thai Steak Salad. Hungry yet?

• Learn what top chefs know about crafting and preparing an amazing salad


• Make 150+ easy recipes for leafy salads, pasta salads, dressings, and more


• Prep ahead for healthy premade meal options-and skip the fast-food line


• Save time and money by creating your own salad kits and dressings

Home chefs looking to elevate their salads will love the incredible ideas found in Salad Recipes For Dummies.

Wendy Jo Peterson is a registered dietitian with more than 20 years of professional experience. She is the author of Meal Prep Cookbook For Dummies and Bread Making For Dummies, and coauthor of Air Fryer Cookbook For Dummies, Instant Pot Cookbook For Dummies, and Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Breaking Down the Parts of a Salad 5

Chapter 1: Salad Basics 7

Chapter 2: Tools and Techniques 15

Chapter 3: Going Shopping 23

Part 2: Making a Plan 29

Chapter 4: Boosting Nutrition with Salads 31

Chapter 5: Making Salad-Inclusive Meal Plans 35

Part 3: Jump-Starting Your Salad Journey 43

Chapter 6: Dressings 45

Chapter 7: The Classics 63

Chapter 8: Weeknight Side Salads 79

Chapter 9: Going Global 95

Chapter 10: Going Bold with Bowls 119

Chapter 11: Plant-Forward Protein Salads 133

Chapter 12: Crowd Pleasers 149

Part 4: Getting Creative with Salads 163

Chapter 13: Pantry Stars 165

Chapter 14: Starchy Salads 173

Chapter 15: Fruity Concoctions 187

Chapter 16: Sweet Salads 205

Part 5: The Part of Tens 215

Chapter 17: Ten (or So) Tips for Building Salads in a Jar 217

Chapter 18: Ten Homemade Salad Kits 223

Chapter 19: Ten Fun Ways to Add Crunch to a Salad 229

Chapter 20: Ten Common Types of Produce and How to Keep Them Fresh 233

Part 6: Appendixes 239

Appendix A: Metric Conversion Guide 241

Appendix B: Food Storage Guide 245

Appendix C: Food Safety Guide 249

Index 253