17 March Salads to Make
March brings a lively mix of fresh fruits and vegetables that light up your plate with bold flavors and crisp textures. Celebrate March with these 17 early spring salads that prove healthy eating can be fun, flavorful, and budget-friendly.
March is rolling in with a burst of fresh, colorful produce that brings a smile to any salad lover’s face. This month, you get fruits and vegetables that not only taste amazing but come at a friendly price. Fresh picks from local farms pack your bowl with vitamins and nutrients that keep you feeling on top of your game.
When produce is at its peak, it adds a bright twist to every salad. Think crisp asparagus, tangy berries, leafy spinach, juicy mandarins, and more. The flavors jump out in every bite, giving you a refreshing boost as the days slowly warm up.
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March Salads to Make
- Roasted Asparagus Caesar Salad Recipe
- Berry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Salad Dressing Recipe
- Montreal Steak and Pear Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe
- Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
- Spinach, Egg and Bacon Salad with Red Wine Vinegar Dressing Recipe
- Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Salad Dressing Recipe
- Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Spinach and Chickpeas Recipe
- Berry Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
- Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl with Chickpeas and Spinach Recipe
- Spring Asparagus and Radishes Recipe
- Asparagus and Bacon Orzo Salad Recipe
- Chickpea Avocado Salad with Lemon Dressing Recipe
- Quinoa and Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing Recipe
- Hawaii Inspired Pasta Salad Recipe Recipe
- Ambrosia Salad without Coconut Recipe
- Hawaiian Coleslaw with Pineapple Recipe
- Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe
What’s in-season in March?
March brings a fun mix of produce that’s bursting with flavor. This month, you’ll find fresh greens like spinach, arugula, and kale ready to brighten your salads. Tender asparagus makes its debut along with radishes that add a bit of crunch and zing. Citrus fruits such as mandarins and lemons show up to boost flavor, and in some areas, early berries or even a few hints of broccoli and cauliflower become available. The best part? These picks tend to be really fresh and budget-friendly, giving you a salad full of nutrients without breaking the bank.
March Salads to Make
Every spring salad featured here mixes a variety of textures and flavors that keep your meals fun and filling. Choosing seasonal produce means you’re using the tastiest fruits and vegetables while giving your body a hearty dose of vitamins and minerals. These bowls of goodness brighten up your plate and add a splash of freshness to your day.
Give every one of these Spring Salad recipes a try and enjoy a kitchen adventure that celebrates March’s bountiful harvest.
Roasted Asparagus Caesar Salad Recipe
This Roasted Asparagus Caesar Salad recipe made with a light Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing is the perfect healthy salad!
Berry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Salad Dressing Recipe
Boost your immune system this summer with this healthy and incredibly simple spinach salad topped with raspberries, blueberries, almonds, and a delightful balsamic vinegar dressing.
Montreal Steak and Pear Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe
A high protein salad with a simple, homemade honey mustard dressing that takes just minutes to make using pantry staples you likely already have on hand! Your fork is waiting.
Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
Need an easy-to-make nutritious meal? This Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad is perfect – filled with asian flavors and protein-packed chicken to keep you full.
Spinach, Egg and Bacon Salad with Red Wine Vinegar Dressing Recipe
Crisp baby spinach leaves, creamy hard-boiled eggs, savory bacon crumbles, and tangy red onion come together in perfect harmony, topped with a drizzle of homemade red wine vinegar dressing. It’s a satisfying salad that’s as easy to make as it is delicious to eat!
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Salad Dressing Recipe
This Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Salad Dressing is not just delicious but also super easy to make. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a wholesome, flavorful meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Spinach and Chickpeas Recipe
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Spinach and Chickpeas is a hearty and nutritious option that’s easy to make and perfect for any meal. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad is sure to satisfy your cravings and keep you feeling great. Enjoy!
Berry Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
Berry Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette is a delightful mix of fresh baby spinach and arugula, sweet raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy honey-roasted pecans. All of this is tossed together and drizzled with a homemade creamy balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is a beautiful balance of sweet, tangy, creamy, and crunchy in every bite.
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl with Chickpeas and Spinach Recipe
This quinoa bowl is a flavorful blend of tender grains, savory olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, balanced with hearty chickpeas and fresh spinach. It's a wholesome and versatile recipe perfect as a main course or a side dish.
Spring Asparagus and Radishes Recipe
This delicious recipe features a variety of vibrant greens, tender asparagus, and crisp radishes, all tossed in a light and flavorful dressing and topped with pistachios and shaved parmesan cheese. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, this salad is sure to impress!
Asparagus and Bacon Orzo Salad Recipe
A vibrant Spring salad with green asparagus spears, roasted to perfection and mingling with savory bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and crumbly feta cheese, all tossed together with tender orzo pasta and a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing. It's a flavor explosion in every forkful, hitting all the right notes of salty, tangy, and fresh.
Chickpea Avocado Salad with Lemon Dressing Recipe
This Chickpea Avocado Salad is a fresh and nutritious dish, perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe includes canned chickpeas, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and feta cheese.
Quinoa and Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing Recipe
This roasted cauliflower salad is packed with hearty vegetables, vibrant greens, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing. It's a satisfying and versatile dish, perfect as a main or side for any meal.
Hawaii Inspired Pasta Salad Recipe Recipe
This Hawaiian Pasta Salad is a refreshing alternative to a Hawaiian Pizza that is perfect to take to a cookout, or for a simple dinner at home with some grilled barbecued chicken.
Ambrosia Salad without Coconut Recipe
Enjoy a tropical twist with this Ambrosia Salad without Coconut – a creamy, fruity delight perfect for any occasion. No coconut, all flavor!
Hawaiian Coleslaw with Pineapple Recipe
This Pineapple Coleslaw because it's so full of flavor - it's the perfect side dish for cookouts, backyard BBQs or pulled chicken and pulled pork sandwiches. It's a tropical twist on a favorite summer cookout side dish, it's sweetened with pineapple and gets an extra bit of tang from apple cider vinegar. Your fork is waiting!
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe
This Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with cranberries is an easy to make Christmas salad with shredded fresh Brussels sprouts, toasted pecans, cranberries and a zippy vinaigrette. It’s also naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, so that everyone at the table can enjoy it.
