In-season ingredients are the star of these dishes.

Simple preparation and seasonal ingredients make these salad recipes perfect for the season.

Our colorful spring salads come together in a jiffy; no need to spend hours in the kitchen.

Southern Living Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing in a bowl to serve

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Plus, many of our favorite spring salads will pair beautifully with your Easter ham.

Lemon and parmesan-y breadcrumbs are the finishing touch.

All you need in 30 minutes of hands-on time.

Southern Living Sugar Snap Pea Salad on a platter to serve

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“This salad is delicious!

It is worth the time and effort to prepare,” says one reader.

For the dressing, it is so good, youll want to make extra.

Southern Living Southern Shrimp Pasta Salad in serving bowl with a serving beside

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Ripe, in-season strawberries that give bursts of freshness are balanced with creamy burrata and crispy, salty prosciutto.

“This is a showstopper for brunch,” says one reader.

Pistachios add a little crunch while avocado lends a creaminess.

Herbed Chicken-and-Rice Salad

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Serve on a bed of mixed greens.

Dill and chives add herby notes, Dijon vinaigrette provides tang, and sharp radishes add crunch.

Make the dressing ahead of time for easy assembly.

Southern Living Romaine Salad With Oranges and Radishes on serving platter

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“My mother made this for years and I have always loved it,” says one reviewer.

“Sometimes I will substitute dried cranberries for the raisins and it works beautifully too.”

Strawberry-Spinach Salad

Nothing says, “It’s spring!”

Spring Salad with Berries and Bacon

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like a strawberry salad.

This salad would be delicious topped with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin, or boiled shrimp for added protein.

To amp up the dressing, bacon (and drippings) are added to the red-wine vinaigrette.

Southern Living Crispy Prosciutto, Strawberry, and Burrata Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette on a platter to serve

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Complete with buttermilk-parmesan dressing, it’s rich and creamy.

Complete this salad with buttermilk-parmesan dressing, it’s rich and creamy.

Southern Living Avocado Chicken Salad in a bowl to serve on a bed of greens

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Tangy Potato-Green Bean Salad

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Lemony White Bean Salad with Broccoli

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Carrot Raisin Salad

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Southern Living Smashed Cucumber Salad in a bowl to serve

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Strawberry-Spinach Salad

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Southern Living Killed Lettuce one serving on a plate with a fork and napkin beside

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Shrimp Cobb Salad with Bacon Dressing

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BLT Salad with Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing and Buttery Croutons

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