27 Salads Without Lettuce You Have to Try

From savory flavors to sweet desserts, this collection of salads without lettuce gives you 27 reasons to think of salads differently. You'll find a huge variety of flavors and textures to enjoy, such as strawberry cheesecake fluff salad, Mediterranean rice salad, chicken bacon ranch pasta salad, and so many more. Try them all!

Berry-Licious Cheesecake Fruit Salad

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These cheesecake fruit salad recipe is loaded with four different berries in a sweet cream cheese sauce. It's the perfect party side.
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Easy Oreo Fluff Recipe

Oreo fluff in a bowl on a table. — Easy Oreo Fluff Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Want to know how to make Oreo fluff? Learn it all here! Oreo fluff dip with cream cheese recipe is rich, sweet, and so easy to make!
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Cocktail Seafood Salad

A crystal glass dish filled seafood cocktail. — Cocktail Seafood Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Seafood Salad is a fresh and cold seafood appetizer that just screams summer! It has three different kinds of fish and plenty of veggies and spices.
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Easy Cold Asparagus Salad

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This cold asparagus salad is a must for asparagus lovers! It's easy to make and a summer salad everyone will love.
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Hot Girl Summer Salad (Bell Pepper Salad)

Close-up of a colorful no lettuce salad featuring green, yellow, orange, and red bell peppers mixed with onions. — Hot Girl Summer Salad (Bell Pepper Salad). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Hot Girl Summer Salad with crunchy bell peppers, cucumbers, pepperoncini peppers, and a tangy homemade dressing makes a great combination.
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Broccoli Crunch Salad

A bowl of broccoli and potato salad with creamy dressing, exemplifying salads without lettuce. — Broccoli Crunch Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Broccoli Crunch Salad is full of crispy broccoli florets, sweet pears, raisins, onion, crunchy nuts, cheese, and bacon! It's an explosion of flavors and texture.
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Mediterranean Tortellini Caprese Salad (Costco Copycat)

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This 10-ingredient Costco copycat recipe for Mediterranean Tortellini Caprese Salad is made with only 10 minutes of active prep time!
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Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad

A bowl of strawberry fluff salad garnished with fresh strawberry slices and a mint leaf. — Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Strawberry cheesecake fluff salad is rich, creamy, and full of strawberries. It's a great dessert, especially during the summer months.
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Best Greek Pasta Salad

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This Greek pasta salad is super easy to make, a delicious medley of flavors and textures, and is great to make as a side dish or even a light lunch or dinner.
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Mediterranean Rice Salad

Hearty, wholesome, and super healthy, this super easy rice salad recipe is going to become your next favorite side dish to pair with any grilled or baked meat.
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Easy Grape Salad Recipe

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This easy grape salad with cream cheese is full of summery flavor and comes together fast. It only takes minutes to make this tasty treat!
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Orange Fluff Salad

Orange Fluff Salad tastes like a creamsicle in a bowl! It has a dreamy, creamy orange-vanilla flavor that is super addicting!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is both rich and refreshing. It combines a bold ranch dressing with juicy chicken and vibrant veggies over rotini pasta.
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Easy Tortellini Pesto Salad

Close-up of a wooden spoon holding a lettuce-less pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, drizzled with pesto sauce. — Easy Tortellini Pesto Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This pesto tortellini pasta salad is loaded with cheese tortellini, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and more and makes a great side or main dish.
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Classic Pasta Salad

Classis Pasta Salad is the perfect blend of vegetables and Italian seasoning to make a fresh tasting side dish.
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Grandma's Coleslaw

A bowl of coleslaw with red grapes, shredded carrots, and sliced almonds, prepared using an old-fashioned recipe, on a light blue background. — Grandma's Coleslaw. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's Coleslaw is fresh and flavorful. This perfectly creamy side dish is perfect for your next bbq or potluck.
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Creole Smoked Potato Salad

A plate of diced apple salad with creamy dressing on a white square plate, served on a light-colored table as part of smoked dinners. — Creole Smoked Potato Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked potato salad takes traditional potato salad to an entirely new place. This creole potato salad combines tasty flavors and smoke!
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Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad With Goat Cheese

A fresh spinach salad with strawberry slices, red onions, feta cheese, walnuts, and a creamy dressing being poured over. — Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad With Goat Cheese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Strawberry spinach goat cheese salad is full of sweet and tangy flavors, nuts, and the perfect chardonnay vinaigrette.
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Jalapeno Coleslaw

A vibrant bowl of mixed vegetable salad with corn, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro, served with a lime wedge on a rustic blue table. — Jalapeno Coleslaw. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Jalapeno Coleslaw recipe is the best. It's a simple side dish for summer and a great dish to take to potlucks and family gatherings.
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July 4 Fruit Salad

A glass bowl filled with a fruit salad consisting of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and diced marshmallows, garnished with a mint leaf. — July 4 Fruit Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This healthy patriotic fruit salad is full of sweet berries, marshmallows, and yogurt for the creamy base instead of whipped topping. Perfect July 4 fruit salad!
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Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

A plate of fruit salad with apples, grapes, orange slices and chocolate chips. — Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad. Photo credit Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's old fashioned fruit salad with mayonnaise is easily my favorite holiday fruit salad. This creamy fruit salad recipe comes together quickly with just some fresh fruit, chocolate chips for added sweetness, and a 2-ingredient dressing.
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Cranberry Apple Coleslaw

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This Cranberry Apple Coleslaw is refreshingly crunchy, sweet, AND tart all in one. It's a great accompaniment to any protein or for a potluck dinner!
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Cranberry Pretzel Salad

A slice of layered cranberry salad with a pretzel crust, cream cheese filling, and cranberry topping. — Cranberry Pretzel Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Cranberry Pretzel Salad has wonderfully balanced flavors and textures. It has a crispy pretzel crust and luscious filling, and is finished with Jello.
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How To Make Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe

This healthy tuna salad recipe is easy to make and so good. This chunky vegetable tuna salad is the most delicious veggie tuna salad ever!
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Old Fashioned Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar

A bowlful of salad. — Cucumber Onion Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Old-fashioned cucumbers and onions in vinegar make the perfect summertime cucumber and onion salad. So easy to make and refreshing to eat.
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Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad

You are going to love this creamy and flavorful Shrimp Pasta Salad. It's full of crunchy veggies, savory feta, and juicy shrimp. It's the perfect BBQ side dish!
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Creamy Cucumber Salad

A spoonful of creamy cucumber onion salad. — Creamy Cucumber Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen. Divas.

This Cucumber Sour Cream Salad is my take on the viral cucumber salads on TikTok. This recipe is made with a rich and creamy dressing, onions, and fresh dill.
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