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18 Best Salad Recipes

18 Best Salad Recipes that are quick and easy on Cafe Delites! All made in 15 minutes or less without compromising on flavour!

The salads in this round up have been made time and time again around the world by so many readers over the last two years since starting Cafe Delites. 18 best salad recipes chosen by you! Collecting all of your favourites in one place along with your comments and feedback — not only on this site but all over our social media channels like Facebook and Instagram!

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18 Best Salad Recipes | https://cafedelites.com

We’re starting with our TOP 5 BEST CHICKEN AVOCADO SALADS!

1. Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad

“This salad dressing/marinade recipe is flat-out delicious! My husband is raving about it, too. I’ll be making it in quantity so I can have it on hand all of the time. Thank you!….” — Gay

Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad that is full of Mediterranean flavours with a dressing that doubles as a marinade! | https://cafedelites.com

2. Honey Mustard Chicken, Avocado + Bacon Salad

“Another great Karina recipe! We loved this salad. An explosion of great flavors. YUMMY! Keep those salad recipes coming, Karina! : )……..” — Annette E

Honey Mustard Chicken, Avocado + Bacon Salad, with a crazy good Honey Mustard dressing withOUT mayonnaise or yogurt! And only 5 ingredients! | https://cafedelites.com

3. Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Avocado Salad

“I’ve tried your recipe yesterday… and it was the BEST f***ing salad I’ve ever eaten! Just WOW! So easy to prepare with a just a few different ingredients, really awesome. Even my boyfriend who doesn’t like salad very much liked this one. ?
Thank you very much. ? Best regards………” — Sonja

Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Avocado Salad is another meal in a salad! Using authentic chimichurri as a dressing that doubles as a marinade! | https://cafedelites.com

4. Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

“OMG!!! Made this recipe for dinner this evening, and it was TO DIE FOR!!! I read the blog where it said that this will be your FAVORITE Caprese chicken salad, and I was like, okay…whatever…I like all of the ingredients, so I’m sure it will be fine…THEN… I tasted this gem…WOW!! You weren’t kidding when you said it would be my favorite chicken caprese salad!! DELICIOUS! Thank you so much for this delectable recipe!! Can’t wait to try others!!……..” — Michelle

5. Grilled Chilli Lime Chicken Fajita Salad

“Karina, this was HANDS DOWN the best salad I ever made. So much flavour!!! I added some red onion with the peppers, just because. Though I’m sure it’d be as flavourful without.
I’ve just discovered your blog, it’s quickly becoming one of my faves. I’ll be trying a lot of your recipes in the upcoming weeks. Thank you!……” — Diarra

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6. Salmon and Avocado Caesar Salad

“This was so yummy! I never would have put this together, the egg is such a great touch……” — Becca 

Crispy pan fried Salmon meets Caesar salad for a twist on the traditional! Easy to make with creamy avocado slices, crunchy croutons, the tang of shaved parmesan cheese, a perfect runny poached egg on top and a lightened up Caesar dressing!| http://cafedleites.com

 

7. Balsamic Chickpea Avocado Feta Salad

“I tried this recipe last night and it was DELICIOUS! I did add red onions though. I am looking forward to trying your other recipes. Thank you for sharing!…….” — Danira

A simple Balsamic Chickpea Avocado Feta Salad full of Summery vibrant colours and flavours. Ready in under 5 minutes as a side or main! | https://cafedelites.com

8. Skinny Lemon Garlic Shrimp Caesar Salad

“You have the most delicious salads….makes salad days great! Pinned. Thanks for sharing!…….” — Mary

Grilled and Skinny Lemon Garlic Shrimp Caesar Salad with a lightened up creamy Caesar dressing is a complete meal in a salad and a family favourite! | https://cafedelites.com

9. Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken Salad

“I made this the other night.. It was delicious! I cut the chicken up and mixed it all together. Did buy my Flatbread. Yummy!…….” — Karen

Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken Salad with an incredible dressing that doubles as a marinade! Complete with Tzatziki and homemade flatbreads, it's a winner! | https://cafedelites.com

10. Thai Chicken Meatball Salad

“What a flavour bomb! I’m a new follower and so glad I found your site. This was a hit with my family, thank you Karina!…….” — Tanya (Facebook) 

A Thai Chicken Meatball Salad full of Thai-inspired flavours, healthy, filling and low in fat, perfect for lunch or dinner. | https://cafedelites.com

11. Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad

“You’ve outdone yourself with this recipe, dear Karina. For one, my husband is super picky with food, and he could not fault this, and even went for thirds ! Thank you for turning me into a skilled cook with your excellent recipes. My friends even think I’m going to cooking school, and I have you to thank!…….” Alice (Facebook) 

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad is a must make for any occasion in minutes! Filled with Italian seasoned grilled chicken, garlic and parmesan cheese! | https://cafedelites.com

12. BLT Balsamic Chicken Avocado & Feta Salad

“I just made this salad last night for dinner. It was sooo good. I love the flavor of the dressing. I will definitely make this again and again!……..” — Shae

BLT Balsamic Chicken Avocado Feta Salad is a delicious twist to a BLT in a bowl, with a balsamic dressing that doubles as a marinade! You won't even miss the bread in this mega loaded salad. | https://cafedelites.com

13. Skinny Chicken and Avocado Caesar Salad

“I made this salad last week and it was fantastic! This salad is going to be made a number of times this summer. Tonight I’m making the Cilantro Lime Chicken salad. Thank You…….” — Stephanie

Skinny Chicken and Avocado Caesar Salad | https://cafedelites.com

14. Chipotle Lime Carnitas Salad

“This was amazing!!! I love cooking meals that are fine restaurant caliber. This was a hit……..” — Todd

Chipotle Lime Carnitas Salad | Crispy Carnitas in a salad drizzled with an incredible Chipotle Lime Dressing and a low carb Cilantro Lime Rice! | https://cafedelites.com

 

15. Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Taco Salad

“I have never tried tequila on chicken, and being that this was my first try, I loved it! Especially when mixed in through the avocado. you are amazing! I am looking forward to trying more of your recipes. Your blog and photography is so inviting, thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. New reader and fan from NZ…….” — Sharon (Facebook)

Tequila Lime Chicken Taco Salad with an Avocado Crema spiked with honey, lime and booze. Complete with tortilla strips, have a chicken taco in a salad! | https://cafedelites.com

16.Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad

“I just made this. It was delicious!!! My husband loved it!!!…….” — Laura

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17. Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad + Mango Avocado Salsa

“I made this wonderful salad for dinner post-workout. It was so flavorful, and refreshing. I loved the aroma and how colorful everything was. The grilled pepper adds such a hearty kick, and the cumin in the marinade is reminiscent of chimichurri sauce. It was very filling, too. I would totally make this again. I would suggest crunchy tortilla strips as a garnish, but not necessary. Overall this was slammin. I am planning to make some more of these salads in your article. How fun!………” — Charise

Easy Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad With A Mango Salsa! | https://cafedelites.com

18. Southwestern Chicken Salad

“I thought your Honey Mustard Chicken Salad was the queen of the Nile but OMGeeeeeee…..this puts that one to shame.
Not a huge fan of chicken thighs but figured I’d give it a try anyways. Wanted to make exactly and give a fair review. So glad I did. EXCELLENT! I don’t think the breast would be aso juicy or flavorful if I substituted them.
I LOVE your recipes. Only complaint I have is I didn’t find you sooner………” — Patricia

A Chili Lime Southwestern Chicken Salad with a low fat and CREAMY Cilantro Chili Lime Dressing that doubles as a marinade! | https://cafedelites.com

AND A BONUS DESSERT SALAD to complete this most epic 18 Best Salad Recipes round up!

Strawberry Coconut Cheesecake Salad

“I made this over memorial day weekend and loved that you didn’t add heavy cream or cool whip. This is exactly a recipe I’ve been searching for. like a cheesecake in a bowl with fresh strawberries but without all the work. I loved the coconut element.  Overall great recipe! My mom even loved this, which is saying a lot for someone who normally hates coconut…….” — Emily (Facebook)

Strawberry Coconut Cheesecake Salad is similar to a parfait with no layering necessary! Just ripe and juicy strawberries and with a creamy cheesecake cream! | https://cafedelites.com

A quick note: Thank YOU! Without you, there would be no Cafe Delites. Every morning, I sit and read through all of your comments, and although I may not get a chance to reply to them all (and sometimes I get distracted and forget with my post chemo brain, I’m sorry!), please know that you mean so much to me. I pinch myself daily that this is my job and I get to do something I love so much, interact with some incredible people, and share what I love to do with YOU. BUT! I especially love when you come back to tell me about a recipe….wherever you choose to keep in touch! Please keep your comments coming! I appreciate every.single.one.

Karina X

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  1. Hillary Donahue says

    January 31, 2020 at 12:33 am

    Hi Karina!

    My roommate and I are considering doing a 30 day salad challenge: 30 days of salads; before and after; etc., and we might make a video. Would it be okay for us to use your recipes? Obviously we will reference you and put a link to your articles/website/recipes in the video descriptions.

    Also, any ideas for breakfast???

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  2. Pam says

    December 17, 2019 at 3:01 pm

    I love your site!! All your salads look amazing!! I was looking for a particular way to make a salad and found your site. May I ask you if you might know how to make a salad by pushing all ingredients down into a circular dish, like a ramakin, and press it all down tight then turn it out onto a plate and you are left with the form of the ramakin. Does this make any sense? Once you turn it out onto a plate it stand alone until you start to pick at it and eat it. I had this once in a high end restaurant and it had the dressing somehow amongst the greens that you pushed down into the ramakin. HELP!!

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  3. Keslet Cineas says

    April 22, 2019 at 3:34 am

    My wife and I are about to try these salads, we love your recipe’s.

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  4. Micheal Ronel says

    June 18, 2018 at 7:59 am

    Good to see this salad idea. So happy to get the idea from you. Can’t wait to try.

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    • Karina says

      June 18, 2018 at 10:38 am

      AW! That is great to hear! Enjoy your salad!!

      Reply
  5. Sue says

    May 17, 2018 at 4:37 am

    I love your recipes and your food always looks delicious. Always. The pictures are so mouth watering. Your ingredients are everything that I love. You do a fantastic job all around. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      May 18, 2018 at 2:39 am

      AWE!! That is so sweet and kind of you! Thank you so much for seeing the detail and time I take on my recipes. I really appreciate it! I am so glad to have you following along with me! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  6. Liath says

    May 15, 2018 at 6:59 am

    I love salads and I love avocado. Unfortunately my boyfriend can’t stand it! I would be eternally grateful for more avocado free salad recipes, or suggestions for substitutions.
    Going to try the Greek salad later this week!

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    • Karina says

      May 15, 2018 at 2:35 pm

      You are always welcome to omit the avocado in any recipe that I make and make any of them your own. Thanks so much for following along with me!

      Reply
  7. Margaret says

    April 16, 2018 at 1:16 am

    Hi Karina. Absolutely LOVE your web site with the most amazing recipes. Living here in Spain we have an abundance of fresh salad vegetables available from our local market. (They grow and sell by the season (unlike in the U.K. when you can buy anything from the supermarket at any time of the year). Salads are a way of life for us; there is so much inspiration from you. Thanks so very much.
    Margaret

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  8. Joy says

    February 04, 2018 at 1:46 pm

    Oh my goodness… I’ve loved salads for as long as I can remember and rarely get salad at a restaurant because I’ve been disappointed too many times while wishing I were eating my own. But I just sat and read every single recipe – all 18 of them plus the strawberry cheesecake one – and they all look and sound amazing! Cannot wait to try them – though I can’t yet decide which one will be first. I love that they are whole meals – not sides. I’ve just discovered you, and I’ll assure you I’ll be back time and time again…

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    • Tymeron Smith says

      February 05, 2018 at 6:58 pm

      Oh you are SO sweet! I love salad too! I hope you are able to find the one you absolutely love! Thanks so much for following along with me!

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  9. Jacinta Crenshaw says

    December 27, 2017 at 9:05 am

    I love love..this Web site….

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  10. Sheryl Chrisman says

    November 30, 2017 at 11:10 am

    Do you have a cook book with all your salad recipes, they look delicious!

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    • Karina says

      December 02, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      Hi Sheryl! Not at the moment but hopefully soon!

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  11. Hanifa says

    November 29, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    Wow just loved this site each and every one was a winner
    ,,,,

    Reply
  12. cindy kersley says

    March 21, 2017 at 11:17 am

    hi l love this site
    l would like to make the honey mustard chicken bacon avocado salad but l can not find any where the written ingredients could you help me out please
    lm a bit of a dinosaur with computers ect
    thankyou very much

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  13. shar says

    January 11, 2017 at 9:58 am

    I just discovered your website. I am big into salads. Thank you for creating some very delicious salads. I look forward to trying other comfort food recipes, this winter. Shar

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  14. Mary says

    August 15, 2016 at 2:31 am

    FANTASTIC post! Love your salads so much…makes life pleasurable! Pinned. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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