After unlimited hay, fresh leafy greens are the most important part of a rabbit’s diet. A mixed salad of three or more greens gives variety and balances calcium.
Rotate the greens through the week, and introduce any new green slowly, one at a time.
Why your rabbit will love this
- Variety keeps rabbits interested
- Balances calcium across the week
- Takes five minutes
Ingredient notes
- Romaine lettuce, torn Safe
Never iceberg.
A good leafy green. Avoid iceberg.
- Cilantro Safe
A leafy herb most rabbits love.
- Flat-leaf parsley Safe
Fine in rotation with other greens.
- Basil or mint leaves Safe
Fresh basil leaves in rotation.
- Dandelion greens, pesticide-free Safe
Pesticide-free leaves and flowers.
Daily Salad for Rabbits (Fresh Greens Mix)
Romaine, cilantro, parsley, basil and dandelion greens, washed and chopped.
- 5 of 5 ingredients safety-checked, 5 marked safe
- Wheat-free
- Grain-free
- Egg-free
- Dairy-free
- Peanut-free
- No-Bake
Ingredients
Makes 2 packed cups
- SafeA good leafy green. Avoid iceberg. Safe amount: A handful daily.
- SafeA leafy herb most rabbits love. Safe amount: A handful.
- SafeFine in rotation with other greens. Safe amount: A small handful.
- SafeFresh basil leaves in rotation. Safe amount: A few sprigs.
- SafePesticide-free leaves and flowers. Safe amount: A handful.
Equipment
- Salad spinner
Instructions
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Wash all the greens in cool water and spin or pat dry.
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Tear or chop into bite-size pieces.
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Toss together and divide into morning and evening portions.
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Serve alongside unlimited fresh timothy hay.
Tips for success
- Introduce one new green at a time over a few days and watch the droppings.
- Buy herbs in bunches and keep stems in a glass of water to stay fresh.
- Pick dandelions only from areas never sprayed with chemicals.
Storage
- Fridge 3 days
Wash, spin dry and store in a towel-lined container.
How much to serve
About 1 packed cup of greens per 2 lb of body weight per day, split into two meals.
Last updated August 31, 2026.
How to make Daily Salad for Rabbits
Daily Salad for Rabbits takes about 5 minutes from start to finish and makes 2 packed cups. It is an easy recipe. You will need a salad spinner. Read through every step once before you start, and set out all the ingredients so nothing is missed.
Ingredients and why they are here
You need 5 ingredients. Each one is checked against the ingredient safety guide for rabbits.
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, torn: Never iceberg. A good leafy green. Avoid iceberg.
- 1/2 cup cilantro: A leafy herb most rabbits love.
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley: Fine in rotation with other greens.
- 1/4 cup basil or mint leaves: Fresh basil leaves in rotation.
- 1/2 cup dandelion greens, pesticide-free: Pesticide-free leaves and flowers.
Step-by-step instructions
- Wash all the greens in cool water and spin or pat dry.
- Tear or chop into bite-size pieces.
- Toss together and divide into morning and evening portions.
- Serve alongside unlimited fresh timothy hay.
Tips for success
- Introduce one new green at a time over a few days and watch the droppings.
- Buy herbs in bunches and keep stems in a glass of water to stay fresh.
- Pick dandelions only from areas never sprayed with chemicals.
How to store it
Let everything cool completely before you pack it away, since trapped steam causes sogginess and mold. Keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Wash, spin dry and store in a towel-lined container. If anything smells off or shows mold, throw it out.
How much to serve
About 1 packed cup of greens per 2 lb of body weight per day, split into two meals.
Swaps and variations
No romaine lettuce? Use green or red leaf lettuce. No basil or mint leaves? Use mint. Change one ingredient at a time so you can tell how each swap affects the texture.
Why rabbits love it
Variety keeps rabbits interested. Balances calcium across the week. Takes five minutes.
Feeding tips for rabbits
A rabbit’s gut is sensitive, so add any new food in small amounts over about a week and watch the droppings. Soft or small droppings mean you should slow down. Hay should always make up most of the diet, with fresh greens second and pellets and treats a small part. Call your vet right away if your rabbit stops eating or passing droppings.
Make it ahead
To save time, measure and prep the ingredients the day before and keep them covered in the fridge. Label containers with the recipe name and date so you always know what to use first. Most of the work in this recipe is hands-off, so it fits easily around a busy week.
What to watch for
Soft or small droppings mean you should slow down with new foods. A rabbit that stops eating or stops passing droppings for more than a few hours needs a vet urgently, because gut stasis can become serious fast. Weigh your rabbit monthly to catch weight gain from too many treats.
Safety notes
Never add onion, garlic, chocolate, grapes, raisins, xylitol or salt, and check the safety guide before trying a new ingredient with your rabbit. This recipe is general information, not veterinary advice.
Frequently asked questions
Can rabbits eat lettuce?
Dark leafy lettuces like romaine are fine. Iceberg has little nutrition and can upset digestion.
How many greens should a rabbit eat?
About 1 packed cup per 2 lb of body weight daily.
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