Dairy-Free Salad Recipes https://godairyfree.org/recipes/salad Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:56:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://godairyfree.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cropped-GoCow-32x32.png Dairy-Free Salad Recipes https://godairyfree.org/recipes/salad 32 32 232693008 Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Healthy Dairy-Free Ingredients https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pesto-pasta-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pesto-pasta-salad#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:20:55 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c38-salad/pesto-pasta-salad-vegan/ The Italians really knew what they were doing when they invented pesto. It elevates fresh basil to a near addictive level and pairs so well with pasta. The caveat: pesto usually contains cheese. Fortunately, it’s easy to make your own pesto at home, and cheese really isn’t required. Seriously! This creamy dairy-free pesto pasta salad [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pesto-pasta-salad/feed 5 161595 Healthy Waldorf Salad that’s Crisp, Creamy, and Dairy-Free https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-waldorf-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-waldorf-salad#respond Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:46:43 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=196960 This easy side is as much about texture as it is taste! Crisp apples and celery are paired with a creamy dressing, and other chewy, juicy, and/or crunchy elements can be added. This healthy dairy-free Waldorf salad hits all the right notes for flavor and consistency, but is made with more nutritious ingredients. What is [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-waldorf-salad/feed 0 196960 Easy Salmon Pesto Pasta Salad (Healthy & Quick!) https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-salmon-pesto-pasta-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-salmon-pesto-pasta-salad#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:38:10 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=198617 Pasta salad doesn’t need any cheese, especially when it’s made with salmon, fresh vegetables, and flavorful dairy-free pesto! This delicious, dairy-free salmon pesto pasta salad is perfect or potlucks and barbecues, but it also makes an easy meal. Prep it on Sunday for a healthy lunch that you can pack into school and work lunchboxes [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-salmon-pesto-pasta-salad/feed 2 198617 Dairy-Free Chicken Salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-chicken-salad-recipe https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-chicken-salad-recipe#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:35:38 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=317117 There are so many wonderful dishes that don’t need any dairy. Take chicken salad, for example. This cool, creamy, and comforting recipe is simply made with chicken, creamy mayo (yes, it’s dairy free!), basic herbs and spices, and some delicious chunky add ins. Some chefs and recipe creators do feel the need to add cheese, [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-chicken-salad-recipe/feed 0 317117 Favorite Grain Salad + White Beans (Wheat or Gluten Free) https://godairyfree.org/recipes/salad/dairy-free-grain-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/salad/dairy-free-grain-salad#comments Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:41:29 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c38-salad/wheat-berry-and-white-bean-salad-egg-free-nut-free-soy-free/ Many years ago, I spotted a naturally dairy-free grain salad recipe on the back of a wheat berries package from Bob’s Red Mill. It ended up being very easy to make, and has become very popular at potlucks and barbecues. It’s the basic side dish you bring that’s unassuming, but inevitably a couple people ask [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/salad/dairy-free-grain-salad/feed 5 164670 Watermelon Salad is a Juicy Summer Snack or Side https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-watermelon-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-watermelon-salad#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:22:50 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=310909 I don’t know about you, but I love summer fruit. It’s my second favorite thing about the season (next to the sunny weather, of course!). And this dairy-free watermelon salad recipe is a unique, nutritious, and delicious way to enjoy it. You can whip it up in minutes for a refreshing snack or side dish. [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-watermelon-salad/feed 0 310909 Barley Salad that’s Delicious served Warm or Cold https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-barley-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-barley-salad#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:02:45 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=308467 This garden-inspired, dairy-free barley salad is a great way to spring into the season. It’s made with whole grains, filled with vegetables, and dressed with a light but flavorful vinaigrette. I would describe it as a Mediterranean style dish that’s a bit like Greek salad, but with a few hearty and flavorful twists. It’s also [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-barley-salad/feed 2 308467 Sesame Orange Salad Dressing with 3 Dairy-Free Salad Recipes https://godairyfree.org/recipes/sesame-orange-salad-dressing https://godairyfree.org/recipes/sesame-orange-salad-dressing#respond Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:22:00 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s20-alisas-blog/c162-alisas-milk-free-blog/frugal-foodie-friday-scrumptious-sesame-orange-salad-dressing/ Salads are not only a wonderful way to add nutrition, they’re also a great way to experiment with flavors. They’re easy to toss together with a myriad of ingredients, and all types of dressings can be whipped up, sans dairy, in minutes. This light sesame orange salad dressing has Asian influences, and it pairs well [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/sesame-orange-salad-dressing/feed 0 166190 Cranberry Apple Salad with Creamy Maple Dressing https://godairyfree.org/recipes/cranberry-apple-salad-dairy-free-creamy-maple-dressing https://godairyfree.org/recipes/cranberry-apple-salad-dairy-free-creamy-maple-dressing#respond Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:22:30 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=306110 Holiday and winter foods can get a little heavy at times. I like to lighten things up with green salads that still offer comforting seasonal flavors. This cranberry apple salad is a baseline recipe that I created many years ago for Allergic Living magazine. It’s generously drizzled with a healthy, dairy-free creamy maple dressing and [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/cranberry-apple-salad-dairy-free-creamy-maple-dressing/feed 0 306110 Egg Salad Sandwiches that are Naturally Dairy-Free & Delicious https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-egg-salad-sandwiches https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-egg-salad-sandwiches#respond Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:54:26 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=284819 As some of you know, egg salad is often naturally dairy free! On occasion, recipes or deli versions do contain dairy. And often, the bread for making egg salad sandwiches contains milk. So today we’re celebrating our favorite dairy-free egg salad sandwiches – recipe, bread, and all! They’re perfect for back to school and busy [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-egg-salad-sandwiches/feed 0 284819 Asian Sesame Noodle Salad with Allergy-Friendly Options https://godairyfree.org/recipes/asian-sesame-noodle-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/asian-sesame-noodle-salad#respond Sat, 12 Aug 2023 13:22:06 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=304671 If you’re looking for a warm weather dish that’s naturally dairy-free, try this Asian sesame noodle salad. It’s light but flavorful, and can be tossed with whatever vegetables are in season. The recipe is also peanut-free and tree nut-free with options for gluten-free and soy-free! So almost anyone can enjoy it. Asian Sesame Noodle Salad [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/asian-sesame-noodle-salad/feed 0 304671 Healthy Cuban Potato Salad is Your Flavorful New BBQ Side https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cuban-potato-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cuban-potato-salad#respond Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:24:17 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=304588 This healthy dairy-free Cuban potato salad recipe was originally shared with us by  Cate O. back when she ran the blog FitFare. Potato salad is synonymous with summer, barbecues, and picnics. Like peanut butter and jelly, you really can’t have one without the other. In an issue of Latina Magazine, there was a feature on [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cuban-potato-salad/feed 0 304588 Healthier Tuna Salad with a Pasta Salad Option https://godairyfree.org/recipes/healthy-dairy-free-tuna-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/healthy-dairy-free-tuna-salad#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2023 02:12:00 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s1-news/c27-nutrition-headlines/the-gluten-free-and-dairy-free-diner-cookbook-and-a-sample-recipe/ Tuna salad is a lunchtime favorite that’s typically made without dairy. There’s no need for milk, cheese, or cream – in fact, they would taste out of place. But this particular recipe is my amped up version, with some added healthy ingredients, a lighter profile, and versatility. You can scoop it atop green salad, enjoy [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/healthy-dairy-free-tuna-salad/feed 0 168935 Italian Antipasto Rice Salad is the Versatile Dish You Need https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-italian-antipasto-rice-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-italian-antipasto-rice-salad#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:12:12 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=304158 Antipasto is the first course of a traditional Italian meal, which is made of bite-size portions of foods served on a platter. The eats often include cured meats, cheeses, olives, mushrooms, and pickled vegetables. This Italian antipasto rice salad incorporates these bites with rice and a quick, homemade Italian dressing. And of course, everything is [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-italian-antipasto-rice-salad/feed 0 304158 Picnic Potato Salad with No Need for Mayonnaise https://godairyfree.org/recipes/no-mayo-dairy-free-picnic-potato-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/no-mayo-dairy-free-picnic-potato-salad#comments Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:22:11 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=190663 What is a picnic potato salad?! It’s a delicious side that’s loaded with other chunky vegetables, and doused in a flavorful vinaigrette. No mayo is needed! The trick to this simple potato salad is in the preparation. Everything is tossed together while the potatoes are still warm, which allows the flavors to fully absorb. You can [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/no-mayo-dairy-free-picnic-potato-salad/feed 2 190663 Mustard Potato Salad with Onions and Bell Peppers https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-mustard-potato-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-mustard-potato-salad#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:22:40 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=200935 If you need a mayo break or would like a naturally egg-free and vegan recipe, enjoy this easy, dairy-free mustard potato salad. It’s made with a bold and tangy mustard vinaigrette for a comforting side dish that really pops. It’s great with your favorite grilled protein. Dairy-Free Mustard Potato Salad from the Potato People This [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-mustard-potato-salad/feed 1 200935 Creamy Roasted Potato Salad that’s a Real Crowd Pleaser https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-creamy-roasted-potato-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-creamy-roasted-potato-salad#comments Fri, 26 May 2023 20:32:01 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=189052 Our classic dairy-free potato salad recipe has you covered for the traditional picnic side. But one day, I used up leftover roasted potatoes in a salad, and was smitten. I decided to take that concept a step further, and created this dairy-free creamy roasted potato salad. Everyone loved it! Even my picky niece approved, and she [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-creamy-roasted-potato-salad/feed 13 189052 Tropical Fruit Salad for a Fresh Dessert or Side Dish https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-tropical-fruit-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-tropical-fruit-salad#respond Wed, 24 May 2023 23:22:20 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=303119 Yes, it’s fruit salad season! We’re heading into that time of year when fresh fruit takes center stage as a healthy dessert, afternoon refresher, or side for barbecues and picnics. And this dairy-free tropical salad is a fresh dish that everyone will love. It contains an allergy-friendly mélange of warm climate fruits and a lightly [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-tropical-fruit-salad/feed 0 303119 Cheeseburger Salad Bowls with All-American Thousand Island Dressing https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cheeseburger-salad-bowls https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cheeseburger-salad-bowls#respond Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:22:42 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=295470 Comfort food is big in our home, but we do our best to keep it healthy … and fast. After work, who feels like slaving in the kitchen? That’s why I love this recipe for dairy-free cheeseburger salad bowls. It’s adult- and kid-friendly, quick and easy to make, can be customized with the toppings that [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cheeseburger-salad-bowls/feed 0 295470 Strawberry Spinach Salad with Flavorful Almond Vinaigrette https://godairyfree.org/recipes/strawberry-spinach-salad https://godairyfree.org/recipes/strawberry-spinach-salad#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:02:05 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c38-salad/spa-salad-with-almond-vinaigrette-vegan-gluten-free-soy-free/ Usually, I’m not a fan of fruit with savory. But there is something about strawberry spinach salad that simply works. In the past, I’ve enjoyed it with a lemon poppy seed dressing, but this recipe is made with a unique and delicious almond vinaigrette. Dairy-Free Strawberry Spinach Salad made Fresh for the Season Over a [...]

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