Make ahead salads

A roundup of easy salads that can be make ahead and keep well in the refrigerator for days without wilting.

by Robin I LOVE salads that keep well for days - and I adore how often these recipes get better with time! Some kind of magic happens in the fridge - that turns a great-tasting

We’ve rounded up an assortment of vibrant make-ahead salads that are perfect for weekday lunches or barbecues.

Broccoli Cranberry Salad is a fresh and vibrant side dish with its combination of earthy, tart, and sweet flavors with pops of savory goodness from seeds and nuts! Tossed in a homemade lemon yogurt dressing for a creamy and tangy finish and chilled to make it even more flavorful and refreshing. The perfect make-ahead salad that is ready for chilling in less than 5 minutes!

Classic 7 layer salad with layers of lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, peas, bacon, cheese plus a creamy dressing is the perfect make-ahead side.

The Jennifer Aniston Salad is fresh, crunchy, and packed with plant-based protein. Enjoy this light, gluten free salad as a healthy lunch or dinner.

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For each of these recipes, we’ve also included a tip for making sure they stay perfectly fresh and don’t wilt before lunchtime rolls around. Usually this is nothing more than packing the dressing on the side, so don’t worry about having to put in extra work. Here are 20 make-ahead salads to prep and eat all week long. #salad #salads #saladrecipes #saladideas #saladrecipe #mealprep #mealprepping #lunchideas

Thai crunch salad with cabbage, veggies and ramen in peanut sauce is inspired by California Pizza Kitchen. Vegan, keto, oil-free, gluten-free

My Autumn Chopped Salad mixes fall flavors and textures all into one bowl. This salad is perfect for something that’s lite in a season full of heavy dishes.