20 Salads That Taste Anything but Sad

This spicy mango, papaya, and cabbage slaw offers a hefty crunch and sweet and spicy flavor that will have your taste buds practically singing.

Don't underestimate the filling nature of the petite lentils found in this brussels sprout, lentil, and cranberry salad.

Celery is transformed from drab to delicious thanks to the bright and tangy flavors in this celery and parmesan salad.

Topped with a matcha dressing, this Japanese-inspired bento salad features creamy avocado and marinated tofu.

Take a trip south of the border with a zesty taco salad that combines hefty beef and beans with bright lime and sweet tomatoes.

Kumquats may seem surprising or intimidating, but this delicious fruit deserves a spot in this shredded brussels sprouts and kale salad.

Colorful watermelon radishes paired with citrus make this eye-catching watermelon radish, orange, and goat cheese salad a tasty success.

Like hummus before it's tossed into the blender, this marinated chickpea salad is hearty yet light and bursting with spice and flavor.

Savory fish sauce gives this tomato salad an unexpected Southeast Asian twist.

For a protein-rich salad that has an Asian twist, this baby kale sesame chicken salad packs both a flavorful and nutritional punch.

Upgrade a traditional caprese salad by adding sweet and crisp fruit into the dynamic. This watermelon caprese salad offers the perfect balance of salty and sweet.

A gooey, rich poached egg paired with crisp bacon and bitter frisée make this salad lyonnaise a classic.

If you crave the decadent taste of a hearty BLT, opt for a BLT salad, which captures the essence of the sandwich but in a new way.

Greek salad, bright with briny feta and enlivening mint, gets a major upgrade with the addition of watermelon.

For a hearty salad with a touch of fruity flavor, whip up this quinoa salad with cherries and feta.

The perfect picnic dish, this pasta salad is extrabold thanks to the addition of capers and sun-dried tomatoes.

Pine nuts and golden raisins make this kale salad with pecorino ultraflavorful.

Vibrant ginger and crisp asparagus come together in this sesame-ginger soba noodle salad.

Hefty farro paired with sweet oranges will convince you that this arugula salad deserves a spot in your rotation.

Indulge in a bright quinoa tabbouleh. The mix of Mediterranean flavors offers tart and sweet contrast.