8 Fun Ways to Do Salad on a Stick

1328413 wedge salad on a stick
Photo by Lindsey.

Bringing a salad to a picnic or backyard barbeque always sounds like a great idea until it gets messy during transportation and the dressing makes the whole thing soggy. Here's a solution that completely rethinks how you serve salad: Skewer your favorite salad ingredients for a picnic-friendly finger food. Get the toothpicks ready because these easy salad-on-a-stick recipes are mess-free and perfectly customizable for a grab-and-go summer snack.

01 of 09

Chicken Caesar Salad on a Stick

Chicken Caesar Salad on a Stick
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"This chicken Caesar-on-a-stick appetizer is a fun twist on a classic salad," according to recipe creator Lindsey. Thread croutons, romaine lettuce, chicken, and Parmesan cheese onto a toothpick with Caesar dressing for dipping and drizzling.

02 of 09

Pasta Salad on a Stick

Pasta Salad Sticks
Pasta salad on a stick.

This pasta salad on a stick recipe is an easy take on the iconic picnic food. Reviewers recommend marinating the pasta, or the entire skewer, in Italian or Greek dressing overnight for extra flavor.

03 of 09

Wedge Salad on a Stick

1328413 wedge salad on a stick
Photo by Lindsey.

"These were the hit of the pot-luck! Folks gobbled them up," according to reviewer Saveur. This easy appetizer recipe is ready in only 10 minutes, and reviewers say you can swap out the dressing for anything, such as ranch.

04 of 09

Watermelon Salad on a Stick

Watermelon Salad on a Stick
Lindsey

Swap out a traditional fruit salad for this easy watermelon salad on a stick. Thread watermelon, feta, and fresh mint onto a toothpick. Reviewers say this light snack works well with mozzarella or white cheddar cheese too.

05 of 09

Greek Salad on a Stick

Greek Salad on a Stick
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"Bright, healthy, and bite-sized," says creator Lindsey. Reviewers say it tastes like a Greek salad even without dressing, but some recommend drizzling with Greek dressing or balsamic vinegar.

06 of 09

Summer Salad on a Stick

Summer Salad on a Stick
Photo by Lindsey.

This easy summer salad on a stick recipe only has three ingredients — honeydew, salami, and arugula. It may sound like a strange combination, but reviewer Kathy WMtA says it's "surprisingly tasty, [I] made for a summer potluck and heard many compliments."

07 of 09

Caprese on a Stick

cherry tomato, basil, and mozzarella balls on a toothpicks
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It seems almost impossible that a caprese salad could get easier to make, but this recipe can be assembled in minutes. Reviewers suggest buying marinated mozzarella balls and adding balsamic vinegar for a bolder flavor.

08 of 09

Beet Salad on a Stick

Beet Salad on a Stick on a white plate
Lindsey

"Simple and delicious. It is easy but looks beautiful and is a fun way to serve a salad," according to reviewer marg. Coat goat cheese in walnuts and thread cheese, a beet wedge, and spinach on a toothpick and drizzle with honey.

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