There are so many different ways to make egg salad — kind of like potato salad — and honestly, I’ve made countless versions over the years. Some days I want it tangy and loaded with pickles and mustard, other days I go for creamy with avocado, dill, or Everything Bagel seasoning. There’s really no wrong way to make it.

A good salad bar is loaded with texture, protein, crunch, healthy fats, and flavor, so it actually feels satisfying and filling. The best part? You can prep everything ahead of time, keep it in containers in the fridge, and throw the containers out on the kitchen table or island and let everyone create their own masterpiece.

Loaded with crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and purple onion tossed in a light vinaigrette, it’s the kind of salad that somehow tastes even better after it sits and the flavors meld together.

Loaded with pasta, crunchy veggies, bacon, cheese, and a creamy ranch-style dressing with a healthier twist, this pasta salad is perfect for cookouts, grad parties, family gatherings, potlucks, holidays, meal prep, or easy lunches all week long. It makes great leftovers, too!

Tender, juicy shredded chicken slow-cooked in salsa and seasoning — it’s naturally low-carb, gluten-free, and incredibly versatile.

Perfect for meal prep, this protein-packed chicken salad stores beautifully in the fridge and makes an easy grab-and-go lunch or snack. Serve it with fresh veggies, pita chips, or crackers as a dip, pile it onto toasted bread with sliced avocado, spoon it over lettuce, spread it on a rice cake… honestly, the options are endless.