Best Salad For A Crowd (2024)

Whether you’re hosting a party, potluck, or family gathering this delicious, colorful Salad For A Crowd is loaded with flavor and texture and has something for everyone. It comes together in just 15 minutes and makes the best fresh, healthy side dish!

Make my Fruit Salad for A Crowd or Spaghetti Salad next time you are entertaining! They’re the #1 requested salad recipes from my family and friends.

Have you ever found yourself in the whirlwind of hosting a big get-together and wondering what on earth to make that’s both easy and healthy? I have more times than I can count. So, years ago, I came up with a solution: a fantastic “Salad For A Crowd.”

I’ve served this green salad recipe with one of my homemade salad dressings at family holiday parties, school potlucks, and neighborhood cookouts. Sometimes, people make this salad their main dish and some as a side dish. Either way, this big-batch salad is beautiful, simple to make, and always a crowd-pleaser!

Why You’ll Love This Easy Salad Recipe

• Easy to prepare: Just grab a large bowl or tray and add all the fresh ingredients.
• Versatile: You can mix and match different vegetables, fruits, nuts, and dressings to create a salad that’s unique to your taste.
• Crowd-pleaser: You can customize the ingredients to cater to different dietary needs or preferences, such as vegan or gluten-free.
• Budget-friendly: Salads are a great low-cost way to feed a crowd.

Ingredients For Salad That Feeds A Crowd

• Greens – I use a combination of romaine lettuce and spring mix.
• Grape Tomatoes – No prep needed since you can toss the entire container of cherry tomatoes into the salad.
• Cucumber – Refreshing and crunchy.
• Button Mushrooms – For texture, along with an earthy flavor.
• Yellow Pepper – Sweetness and crunch.
• Red Onion – Adds a fresh bite and a wonderful color to the salad.
• Cheese—I like to use a combination of freshly grated cheddar and mozzarella. Goat cheese or parmesan cheese are also delicious options.
• Mix-ins: If you have other veggies or fresh herbs, add them to this salad. It’s also delicious with a little crunch, like slivered almonds, sunflower seeds, or homemade croutons. Dried fruit, like dried cranberries, can add sweetness.

How To Make The Best Salad For A Crowd

1. Mix the lettuce and spring mix together in a large bowl, serving try, or metal buffet container.
2. In rows, layer on the tomatoes, cucumber, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and cheese.
3. Gently lay a damp paper towel over the salad, then cover it with plastic wrap. Place in fridge until ready to serve.
4. When you’re ready to serve, remove the wrapping, and add your favorite dressing on the side for guests to use as much as they like.

Commonly Asked Questions

Serving Suggestions

I like to serve this big salad bowl recipe with Grilled Pork Tenderloin, or Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs. It’s terrific on a buffet with Brown Sugar Mustard Baked Ham and Scalloped Potatoes at the holidays.

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