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2 Fresh Salad Recipes Readers Love

If you’re craving something light but still packed with flavor, these olive oil dressing salads always deliver. Both are perfect for lunch or to bring to gatherings—chances are, you’ll end up sharing the recipe!

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Updated on Thu, 07 May 2026
Forest-inspired wild rice and cranberry salad: a beautiful bowl of mixed greens and toasted nuts. Save
Forest-inspired wild rice and cranberry salad: a beautiful bowl of mixed greens and toasted nuts. | wheatkettle.com
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Wild Rice & Cranberry Salad with Olive Oil

Forest-inspired wild rice and cranberry salad: a beautiful bowl of mixed greens and toasted nuts.
Forest-inspired wild rice and cranberry salad: a beautiful bowl of mixed greens and toasted nuts. | wheatkettle.com

The toasted nuts and sweet cranberries make this wild rice salad truly special. Great on a bed of baby greens for a gluten-free lunch.

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Hearty Dubai Bean Salad with Pistachios

Close-up of a refreshing Dense Bean Salad with glistening olive oil and cacao nibs topping it.
Close-up of a refreshing Dense Bean Salad with glistening olive oil and cacao nibs topping it. | wheatkettle.com

"I never thought bean salad could taste so rich and vibrant! The olive oil dressing and hint of pomegranate made it a hit at my dinner party." —Tania

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