These Strawberry Salad Recipes Taste Like Summer—And Are a Breeze to Make

Spicy Fruit Salad

Inspired by our love of​​ Tajín-dusted mangos, watermelon, and pineapple, we crank up the heat in this leafy greens and strawberry salad recipe with a refreshing coating of lime juice, chili powder, and smoky adobo sauce. A pinch of salt, a drizzle of honey, and the natural sweetness of the berries and mangoes balance the fruit salad beautifully. 

Grilled Turkey and Strawberry Salad

Don’t reserve turkey for deli sandwiches and Thanksgiving alone. Coat quick-cooking turkey breast with a lemon-pepper rub, then grill to infuse each ounce with a hint of smoky flavor. Those citrus and spice notes in the savory turkey are an ideal complement to the sweet strawberry-spinach salad recipe. To make it a complete meal on a single platter, add a layer of cooked cavatappi or gemelli to make this part-pasta salad, part-fruit salad, and fully unforgettable.

Honey Fruit Salad

Once you’ve mastered the super-simple dressing, you can customize this strawberry salad recipe with whatever fruit is in season or hanging out in your crisper drawer. Orange zest, orange juice, honey, and fresh mint perk up any combination. We’re partial to strawberries, grapes, blueberries, raspberries, apples, and blackberries, but feel free to get creative.

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

We admit that calling a strawberry pretzel salad recipe a “salad” is a bit of a stretch. But that’s what many Midwesterners call dishes with a whipped topping or gelatin base, and since the BHG Test Kitchen is based there, we come by our love of this vintage recipe honestly! Whether you call it salad or dessert is up to you, just make sure you call it part of your menu. The sweet berries, berry gelatin, and whipped topping shine atop a layer of cream cheese and foundation of a crushed pretzel crust.

Strawberry Salad with Feta, Arugula, and Pickled Red Onions

You’re just 20 minutes away from 10 cups(!) of a potluck-perfect strawberry salad recipe. On its own, the blend of peppery arugula, sweet berries, salty feta and pistachios, and tangy pickled onions make for a dreamy starter or side dish. To make it a meal, follow one BHG reader’s lead: “I added grilled chicken,” they recommend. Shrimp, white beans, salmon, or steak would also be spectacular. “Excellent salad! Will make again!”

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Chicken and Strawberry Panzanella

Chicken also stars in his semi-homemade strawberry salad recipe. Rather than roasting a fresh bird, take advantage of one of our favorite shortcuts: Rotisserie chicken. Dice the meat into bite-sized pieces, toss with chunks of crusty bread (psst...day old is actually desirable here to stand up to the dressing!), and finish with baby kale, berries, pine nuts, and an easy DIY vinaigrette.

Strawberry and Arugula Salad with Manchego Fricos

You might just forget all about croutons once you see how easy it is to sizzle up a batch of fricos—and once you taste the lacy wafers of crispy fried cheese. Italian for "little trifles," the low-carb, high-flavor garnish is made by cooking small mounds of finely shredded cheese until it starts to bubble and turn golden near the perimeter. For this simple arugula and strawberry salad recipe (seriously, that’s all you need besides the dressing and fricos!), we suggest manchego. Parmesan and cheddar also work well.

Chicken-Egg Salad

This strawberry salad recipe is the first dish we ever tried as a meal prep main dish back in 2014, and we haven’t stopped featuring it as part of our lunch menu since. With fruit (berries), vegetables (romaine, sweet peppers), and protein (chicken, hard-boiled egg) all in one Mason jar meal, all that’s left to do is shake in the dressing. Sometimes we transfer it to a bowl, or to save time and dishes, we dive straight into the jar. Either way, this make-ahead meal is a winner, especially when it’s paired with a piece of whole grain bread.

Easter Rainbow Salad

Although this looks a bit like a fancy decorated Easter egg, there’s no need to wait for a holiday or special occasion to share this showy strawberry salad recipe. The pretty striped side dish steals the show on any table, any time, and can be adapted to use any produce you have handy. Come spring, when strawberries are in their prime, we like to top the tender lettuce leaves with thinly-sliced watermelon radishes, golden beets, finely-shredded cheese, and berries (of course). Tossed with pistachios and a classic balsamic, that complimentary combination sets the tone for warmer days ahead.

Strawberry-Beef Summer Salad

Stretch 12 ounces of grilled steak into a light yet filling main dish for four in this summery strawberry salad recipe. The grilled cremini mushrooms echo the umami quality of the meat, making each serving taste much heartier than its nutrition facts might let on. Slightly peppery arugula, tart oranges, and sweet berries and kiwifruit hit all the taste buds so no one will miss the standard steak and potatoes. We wouldn’t fault you if you served this with grilled potato slices or potato salad, though!

Grilled Strawberry Salsa Fresca

Dish yourself up a sizable portion, and this fruity and fresh salsa transforms into a strawberry salad recipe! Originally designed as a condiment for grilled chicken, shrimp, or tortilla chips, this unique berry blend includes classic salsa components like tomato, cilantro, jalapeño, lime, and salt. Sweet, spicy, and a touch savory, we find ourselves going back for bite after bite. 

Crunchy Grain Cakes with Strawberry Salad

With its resemblance to a stack of pancakes and a base of whole grain rice patties, we’ve shared this strawberry salad recipe at every meal of the day, from brunch to dinner. The smoky cumin- and paprika-scented Greek yogurt and grain cakes add plenty of fiber, protein, and heartiness to make the light Dijon-dressed baby bok choy and berry salad eat like a real meal. When we’re in the mood for a little extra energy, we’ve been known to put an egg on it. (Fried or poached, please!)

Strawberry-Spinach Salad with Citrus Dressing

Give spinach-strawberry salad recipe a zesty makeover with the help of a homemade warm citrus dressing. We adore the way the toastier-than-usual temp soaks into the greens, chicken, and berries, you could absolutely hit the “easy” button and serve this same salad with bottled raspberry or poppyseed vinaigrette instead.

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