Best Sheet Pan Salad Recipes

SHEET-PAN ROASTED SALMON NIçOISE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees and place a rack near the top of the oven. Place the potatoes on a sheet pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Arrange the potatoes so the cut sides are facing down and roast for 20 minutes.
• While the potatoes roast, fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add the eggs and cook over medium heat for exactly 6 minutes. Remove the eggs, and when they are cool enough to handle, peel and quarter them.
• Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, the garlic, anchovy (if using), 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in 4 tablespoons of olive oil and set aside.
• Add the haricots verts, tomatoes and olives to the sheet pan with the potatoes, along with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using tongs, toss well, then move the vegetables to the sides to create space in the center of the sheet pan. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them, skin-side down, in the center of the sheet pan.
• Brush fillets with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast on the top rack in the oven for 10 minutes. Turn the broiler to high and broil for 2 to 3 minutes to lightly brown the salmon. (If you don't have a broiler, roast salmon for an additional 2 to 3 minutes instead.) The salmon should flake easily and be just cooked in the center.
• Add the greens to the large bowl with the dressing, and toss gently. Place greens on a large platter, leaving a narrow border at the platter's edges. Place the salmon fillets in the middle of the platter, then arrange the roasted vegetables and eggs around them. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

SHEET PAN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the squash, cauliflower, shallots and chickpeas on a half-sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with the zaatar and salt, then toss to coat well. Roast, turning once, until the veggies are tender and just starting to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
• While the veggies cook, make the dressing. Whisk together the tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. While whisking, slowly drizzle in 1 tablespoon of the hot water at a time, until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt.
• Remove the roasted veggies from the oven. Top with the arugula, pomegranate seeds, pistachios and goat cheese, then drizzle with the tahini dressing.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN NIçOISE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Place potatoes in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. Meanwhile, mix dressing and mustard until blended.
• Cover rimmed baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Add beans and 1 Tbsp. of the dressing mixture to potatoes; mix lightly. Spoon onto half of the prepared baking sheet. Place chicken on other half of baking sheet. Remove 2 Tbsp. of the remaining dressing mixture; brush onto chicken.
• Bake 20 min. or until chicken is done (165°F) and vegetables are tender. Transfer chicken to cutting board; cut into thin slices.
• Place lettuce in 4 serving bowls; top with chicken, cooked vegetables and remaining ingredients. Serve with remaining dressing mixture.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line half of a rimmed baking sheet with foil, folding up the edges to make a tray. Whisk the anchovies, lemon zest and juice, 1 grated garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; let sit for a few minutes. Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, 1/4 cup parmesan and 2 tablespoons water. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing in a separate bowl for the chicken. Stir the chives into the remaining dressing.
• Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil with the remaining garlic clove; toss with the bread pieces in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Spread the bread on the unlined half of the baking sheet. Arrange the chicken on the other half; season with salt and pepper and brush with the reserved 2 tablespoons dressing. Bake until the bread is crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove the croutons to a plate.
• Preheat the broiler. Arrange the romaine cut-side up on the open spot on the baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil until the lettuce is charred in spots and the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Let the chicken rest 8 to 10 minutes, then slice.
• Divide the lettuce, chicken and croutons among plates. Top with the dressing, the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan and more chives.

SHEET-PAN ROASTED SQUASH AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 400°F. Toss squash, black pepper, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1 tsp. salt on an 18x13" rimmed baking sheet and arrange in an even layer. Roast until squash is beginning to brown on one side, 10-15 minutes. Turn squash, then arrange bread and feta over. Roast until bread is lightly toasted and feta is soft and warmed through, 8-10 minutes.
• Whisk vinegar, honey, thyme, and remaining 6 Tbsp. oil and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl until well combined. Add radicchio and hot squash mixture and toss to combine.
• Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with Aleppo pepper (if using).

SHEET PAN HERB & GARLIC CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and place in the oven while it preheats.
• Toss the green beans and potatoes in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of the Italian Herb & Garlic Dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread on one side of the preheated baking sheet, leaving room for the chicken. Toss the chicken in the same bowl with 2 tablespoons of the remaining dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay the chicken breasts on the baking sheet. Roast until the potatoes and green beans are tender and browned and the chicken is cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes while you assemble the salad.
• Combine the red peppers, onions, green beans and potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and toss. Add the arugula and toss again. Divide the salad among 4 plates and sprinkle the goat cheese over top. Slice the chicken against the grain and divide among the plates.

SHEET PAN BLT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange bacon in a single layer on a sheet pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, about 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove from the oven and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Chop when cool enough to handle.
• Add bread cubes and cherry tomatoes to the bacon drippings in the sheet pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss until evenly coated.
• Return to the oven and bake until bread is toasted and tomatoes have started to burst, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven. Add arugula and toss to coat.
• Combine avocado, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth. Drizzle avocado mayo evenly over salad, then sprinkle chopped bacon over top. Serve immediately.

SHEET PAN ARCTIC CHAR NIçOISE SALAD

Steps:

• Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 425˚ F. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Toss the potatoes in a separate bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the potatoes to the hot baking sheet, cut-side down, reserving the bowl. Bake until browned on the bottom, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the eggs to the boiling water; cook 9 minutes. Remove and transfer to the ice water; set aside.
• Add the green beans and olives to the reserved bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. After the potatoes have browned, toss and move to one side of the pan. Add the green beans and olives to the other side. Brush the char with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the fillets on top of the vegetables and bake until the fish is just cooked through and easily flakes with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Whisk together the mustard, olive brine, vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small bowl. Combine the salad greens and herbs in a large bowl; toss with three-quarters of the dressing.
• Divide the salad among bowls. Top with the fish, tomatoes, potatoes, green beans and olives. Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs and add to the salads. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.

SHEET-PAN ROASTED SQUASH AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 400°F. Toss squash, black pepper, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1 tsp. salt on an 18x13" rimmed baking sheet and arrange in an even layer. Roast until squash is beginning to brown on one side, 10-15 minutes. Turn squash, then arrange bread and feta over. Roast until bread is lightly toasted and feta is soft and warmed through, 8-10 minutes.
• Whisk vinegar, honey, thyme, and remaining 6 Tbsp. oil and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl until well combined. Add radicchio and hot squash mixture and toss to combine.
• Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with Aleppo pepper (if using).