Salads Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/salads/ Easy recipes for busy families. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:08:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://balancingmotherhood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon-96x96.png Salads Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/salads/ 32 32 Burrata Peach Salad with Fresh Peaches and Basil https://balancingmotherhood.com/burrata-peach-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/burrata-peach-salad/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=70157 My easy Burrata Peach Salad is my favorite thing to make all summer long, and my family devours it every single time. It’s loaded with creamy burrata, juicy peaches, prosciutto, arugula, and fragrant basil, finished with olive oil and a balsamic glaze. This fresh summer salad looks like something from a restaurant but takes only...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/burrata-peach-salad/feed/ 0 Easy Big Mac Salad Recipe https://balancingmotherhood.com/big-mac-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/big-mac-salad/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69588 My easy Big Mac Salad has everything you love about the drive-thru, minus the guilt and the wait. I’ve been making this on repeat because my homemade special sauce is next-level, and it’s on the table in 20 minutes flat. Seasoned beef, cheddar, crisp iceberg, and that tangy sauce make this the one salad my...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/big-mac-salad/feed/ 0 Macaroni Hawaiian Salad (Creamy Macaroni Salad) https://balancingmotherhood.com/hawaiian-macaroni-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/hawaiian-macaroni-salad/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69102 My family fell in love with Macaroni Hawaiian Salad on a two-week trip to Hawaii, and I’ve been making this recipe ever since. It has that creamy, lightly sweet dressing that makes real Hawaiian mac salad so addictive — nothing like the versions at your average cookout. Make it once and you’ll be keeping a...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/hawaiian-macaroni-salad/feed/ 0 15-Minute Christmas Wreath Salad with Candied Pecans & Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette https://balancingmotherhood.com/christmas-wreath-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/christmas-wreath-salad/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=64748 My Christmas Wreath Salad is fresh, crisp, bursting with festive color, and it’s ready in just 15 minutes. Layered with pomegranate jewels, apple and pear slices, candied pecans, and creamy blue cheese, it’s topped with a delicious vinaigrette. It’s as stunning as it is delicious. And unlike some holiday salads made just to look pretty,...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/christmas-wreath-salad/feed/ 2 Mexican Street Corn Salad (Elote Corn Salad) https://balancingmotherhood.com/mexican-street-corn-salad-elote-corn-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/mexican-street-corn-salad-elote-corn-salad/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:17:42 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=62114 My recipe for Mexican Street Corn Salad has everything you love about elote in one easy, flavor-packed bowl. Grilled corn, a punchy balance of lime and chili powder, and the perfect touch of creamy dressing take it to the next level. It’s brighter, bolder, and better than other versions you’ve tried and one you’ll want...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/mexican-street-corn-salad-elote-corn-salad/feed/ 1 Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-fil-A Copycat Recipe) https://balancingmotherhood.com/kale-crunch-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/kale-crunch-salad/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=56898 Bursting with flavor and crunch, my copycat Chick-fil-A kale salad recipe turns crispy, fresh kale into an easy and delicious side with a tangy, Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Tossed with crunchy almonds and a touch of sweetness, this homemade version doesn’t just rival the original; it beats it. Chick-fil-a Kale Crunch Salad Recipe I have always...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/kale-crunch-salad/feed/ 0 Pickle Pasta Salad (Dill Pickle Pasta Salad) https://balancingmotherhood.com/pickle-pasta-salad-dill-pickle-pasta-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/pickle-pasta-salad-dill-pickle-pasta-salad/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=57613 My easy and delicious Pickle Pasta Salad recipe is in a league of its own, unlike anything you’ve ever tasted before. It’s loaded with crisp, briny pickles, a creamy dressing that’s packed with bold flavor, and just the right amount of seasoning to make every bite pop. I’ve created it with an irresistible balance of...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/cherry-fluff/feed/ 0 10 Potato Salad Recipes So Good, You’ll Want to Make Them All Year Round! https://balancingmotherhood.com/10-potato-salad-recipes-so-good-youll-want-to-make-them-all-year-round/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/10-potato-salad-recipes-so-good-youll-want-to-make-them-all-year-round/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:16:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=53827 I’ve curated the ultimate collection of potato salad recipes just for you! From creamy classics to bold, tangy twists, these recipes are sure to be the star of any gathering. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or family meals, this selection features mouthwatering flavors and easy-to-follow instructions. Elevate your side dish game with these best-in-class potato...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/10-potato-salad-recipes-so-good-youll-want-to-make-them-all-year-round/feed/ 0 Old-Fashioned Carrot and Raisin Salad Recipe https://balancingmotherhood.com/recipe-for-carrot-raisin-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/recipe-for-carrot-raisin-salad/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:41:44 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=49410 Effortlessly prepared in just 10 minutes, this recipe for Carrot Raisin Salad combines freshly grated carrots with plump raisins and sweet and juicy pineapple tidbits. It’s an easy, no-cooking required, side dish that pairs perfectly with any main course.  Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe This easy recipe for carrot raisin salad adds a new delicious twist to other...

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