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12 Popular TikTok Salads You *Have* To Try

Good to the last leafy green.

by Ashley Ziegler

TikTok is full of mouthwatering recipes, and viewers are obsessed with these these popular salads that are anything but ordinary.

Inspired by What Kylie Jenner eats in a day, @thesaladlab created this delightful sesame chicken mix. It includes lettuce, toasted almonds, cabbage, chicken, cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and a yummy homemade dressing. @thesaladlab
@Diningwithdusen makes this Chinese chicken salad recipe look effortless (and delicious). It calls for mandarin oranges, pasta, chicken, wonton strips, and a dressing made with ginger, honey, and garlic. Make enough for your inevitable second helping. @diningwithdusen
You’ll need cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, vegan tzatziki, vegan feta, and a handful of other ingredients to recreate this salad from @plantyou. Rather than eat it out of a bowl, she opts to serve hers on naan to give it a little extra heartiness. @plantyou
The Green Goddess Salad by @bakedbymelissa went super viral because it’s easy to make, full of nutrients, and tastes great with tortilla chips. Stick with her original recipe or try other variations like this recipe that mixes it with black beans for tostadas. @bakedbymelissa
This avocado corn salad by @wellnessbykay is full of hearty ingredients that will keep you satiated and full. She has the full recipe on her blog — it’s made with couscous, avocado, corn, mozzarella, and tomatoes with a white balsamic vinaigrette dressing. @wellnessbykay
This salad was inspired by Jennifer Aniston’s diet, and it went super viral. It’s the food version of “The Rachel” haircut. @The_bottomlesspit mixed up ingredients like chickpeas, cucumbers, mint, red onion, pistachios, and quinoa with a homemade dressing.@the_bottomlesspit
For a salad that will fill you up, try @katcancook’s kale chopped salad with lemon tahini dressing. It’s full of hearty veggies, includes a red pepper for a little sweetness, and has some toasted walnuts for extra crunch. Store it in the fridge for up to a week. @katcancook
How delicious does this spring salad by @dashofmandi look? You can get the full recipe on her blog, which includes all of the steps for mixing this beauty up — including everything you need to know to make your own fried goat cheese at home. @dashofmandi
Another viral salad to try is Bella Hadid’s “#1 salad” with cucumbers, red peppers, parmesan cheese, and avocado. She topped it with a balsamic glaze (which is “non-negotiable”) and a little bit of lemon juice. To make it more filling, add some grilled chicken. @babybella777
For a light and refreshing summer salad, try this recipe from @violet.cooks. You’ll mix some homemade dressing together with kale, peaches, strawberries, shallots, toasted almonds, grilled chicken, and goat cheese. This salad is sweet and savory at its best. @violet.cooks
For something a little different, check out this Mexican street corn salad from @oscarins_kitchen. You’ll need some corn, red peppers, red onions, a jalapeño, cotija cheese, tajin spice, and a handful of other ingredients to recreate it. It’ll be worth the work. @oscarins_kitchen
If you’re a fan of sweets, try this spinach and strawberry salad by @themodernnonna. It’s a yummy mix of strawberries, cucumbers, chives, walnuts, and spinach and it’s topped with a honey dijon and balsamic vinegar dressing. Check out the full recipe on her blog. @themodernnonna