After successive wins, Rhinos were looking to continue their resurgence, but they were outplayed.
Rhinos had several key players back from injury and suspension, but nobody really shone in a poor team display.
Leeds trailed 16-4 at half-time and the final score was a fair reflection.
Here's how the Rhinos players rated, plus marks for Salford's 17 and referee James Child.
13. Cameron Smith (13)
Made a couple of good breaks, held up once 6 Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
14. Sub Jarrod O'Connor (24)
Solid, did nothing wrong in a stint as replacement hooker 5 Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
16. Sub Sam Walters (22)
Good to see him back, steady return from injury 5 Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
17. Sub James Donaldson (25)
Didn't hit his stride in regular impact role 4 Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
18. Salford Red Devils
Rya Brierley 7, Ken Sio 8, Deon Cross 7, Tim Lafai 7, Joe Burgess 7, Brodie Croft 9, Marc Sneyd 8, King Vuniyayawa 7, Andy Ackers 7, Jack Ormondroyd 7, Kallum Watkins 8, Harvey Livett 8, Elijah Taylor 8. Subsitutes: Danny Addy 7, Morgan Escare 5, Amir Bourouh 7, Tyler Dupree 7. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com