Healthy salads are kind of an oxymoron- after all, aren’t salads by definition healthy?
I guess besides “candy salads,” all salads are pretty good for you, but that doesn’t mean we can list a bunch of salads for you to try that are just even more healthy (is that even possible?) These healthy salads are the perfect lunch or dinner ideas for you to try.
They are yummy, healthy (have we mentioned that yet?), and pretty easy to prepare. I think that once you start making them you just won’t be able to stop eating them- you’ll be making them again and again.
Bulgarian Shopska Salad
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This classic Bulgarian salad is the taste of summer! Roughly chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers mingle with parsley, grated salty cheese, and green onion to create the ultimate Balkan shopska salad.
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Lupini Bean Salad
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You’ll love this easy and flavorful lupini bean salad recipe! It’s packed with colorful veggies and nutritious lupin beans, this high-protein salad is incredibly satisfying.
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Best Chicken Caesar Salad
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Love chicken Caesar salad? This is a lightened-up version of the all-time favorite Chicken Caesar Salad with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, cooked chicken, and a homemade creamy dressing that you can make in just fifteen minutes.
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Chickpea Avocado Salad
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There is so much color and fresh, simple ingredients in this easy Arugula, Chickpea, and Avocado Salad with feta. It only takes about 15 minutes to prep, and it is full of flavor! Juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, fresh herbs, and more make this so fresh and delicious! It will be a new favorite way to get your veggies in!
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Delicata Squash Apple Salad
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This Delicata squash and apple salad is beautiful and bursting with fall flavor. Served with a simple homemade vinaigrette dressing, this easy meal is fresh and delicious.
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Broccoli Lentil Salad With Lemon Tahini Dressing
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This salad is a hearty and flavorful salad featuring lentils, finely chopped broccoli, buttery Castelvetrano olives, sunflower seeds, and feta, all tossed in a zesty tahini dressing.
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Kimchi Cucumber Salad
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Flavorful, crunchy, and fresh, this Kimchi Cucumber Salad recipe is a perfect addition to rice bowls, a spicy side to your Asian-themed meal, or a wonderful vegan salad. It’s easy to make and loaded with flavor!
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Rainbow Vegan Soba Noodle Salad With Peanut Dressing
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This tasty vegan soba noodle salad with spicy Thai-inspired peanut sauce dressing is a wonderful and healthy way to eat the rainbow! Infinitely adaptable, this recipe is customizable to use whatever veggies you have on hand.
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Mango Avocado Salad
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This beautiful chopped mango avocado salad recipe is healthy, incredibly satisfying, and ready in 15 minutes. You might not usually be a fan of fruit and veggies mixed together in a salad but I think you should give this a try- you might surprise yourself.
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Kala Chana Chaat Recipe (Black Chickpea Salad)
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This Kala Chana Salad, a popular Indian Chana Chaat made with Boiled Black Chickpea, is a healthy salad full of onion, tomato, spices, and lemon juice. It’s a really yummy protein-packed salad.
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Horiatiki (Classic Greek Salad) Recipe
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If you’re looking for a classic and delicious salad that’s packed with flavor and fresh vegetables, a Classic Greek salad, also known as Horiatiki salad, is perfect. It’s made with cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and a light vinaigrette. It’s a classic for a reason.
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Arugula Salad with Parmesan
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This easy and delicious peppery rocket salad recipe is made with a homemade honey-sweetened lemon balsamic vinaigrette topped with pine nuts and freshly shaved parmesan cheese. It’s the perfect salad that takes less than 10 minutes to make!
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Quinoa Salad With Avocado Green Goddess Dressing and Feta
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Want a yummy salad that is really filling? Quinoa, a versatile and nutrient-rich grain, takes center stage in this delectable Quinoa Salad with Avocado Green Goddess Dressing, making it a more filling salad than a regular lettuce salad.
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Lupini Bean and Caper Salad
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A beautiful, vibrant, nutritious Lupini Bean and Caper Salad combines fresh ingredients with a Mediterranean touch. This high-protein salad combines organic lupini beans, pickled capers, and crisp salad vegetables; together, they provide a satisfying blend of textures and flavors. It’s colorful and healthy!
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Spinach and Berry Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing
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This Spinach and Berry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a delicious recipe made with fresh ingredients and topped with creamy honey dijon dressing. It’s made with fresh berries and spinach tossed in a creamy with poppy seed, honey, and Dijon mustard dressing; this salad offers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
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St. Louis Pasta House Company Salad Recipe Copycat
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You don’t need to go out to a restaurant to enjoy a restaurant-quality salad. When it comes to a great salad, it’s hard to beat a classic Pasta House Salad Recipe! This is an easy recipe updated version of the Pasta House Salad Recipe! If you have ever visited or lived in St. Louis Missouri, you already know how good this is.
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Italian Salad
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This delicious Italian Salad with homemade salad dressing is a perfect salad that is filling and healthy. It’s full of veggies but also tons of fillings like mozzarella and salami that makes it a full meal.
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Simple Spring Salad Recipe With Fennel
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This simple spring salad recipe with fennel is vibrant and crisp, with fresh, colorful seasonal veggies, sheep feta, and a tangy dressing that will make you want to eat more. This salad burst with fresh flavor and colors. r.
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Vietnamese Mango Salad With Mint, Red Onion, and Chili
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This punchy, sweet-and-sour Vietnamese mango salad mixes ripe yellow mango, mint and other herbs, quick-pickled red onion, and a limey-umami chili dressing to make an easy, refreshing mango salad that’s the perfect side dish for many Asian meals!
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Boiled Peanut Salad Recipe
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Boiled peanut salad chaat is a savory and tangy dish that combines boiled peanuts with crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and spices. This Indian-style salad is nutritious, filling, and easy to prepare.
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Greek Pronghorn (Antelope) Steak Salad
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This Greek steak salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, zesty red onion, and perfectly cooked antelope steak for a hearty twist on the classic Greek salad. The simple dressing highlights the fresh ingredients, creating a balanced blend of bright, zesty flavors and savory richness in every bite.
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Salmon Kale Quinoa Salad
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Looking for a delicious and nutritious quinoa bowl salad? This Salmon Kale Quinoa Salad is a nutrient-rich, flavorful dish with kale, fluffy quinoa, and perfectly seared salmon. Tossed with fresh veggies and drizzled with a tangy lemon Dijon dressing, it’s a light yet satisfying meal that’s healthy and delicious!
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Kimchi Salad
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This kimchi salad is an easy and unique recipe. It may sound like an odd combination, but the fish, mixed vegetables, and the homemade dressing make this salad delicious. It just takes some chopping of the vegetables, a mix with the tuna, kimchi, and tangy dressing, and your salad is ready in 10 minutes!
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Apple Cucumber Salad
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This Apple Cucumber Salad is the ultimate refreshing salad. The crisp, juicy red apples are combined with cool, hydrating cucumbers in this light and tasty salad.
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Arugula and Spinach Salad
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This arugula and spinach salad is bursting with bright flavors! It’s made with fresh greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, and crunchy pecans. The salad is tossed in a honey dijon vinaigrette that adds the perfect amount of sweetness and tang. It’s easy to make and will complement any meal!
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
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This Strawberry Spinach Salad is so easy to make for lunch or dinner! This salad is loaded with strawberries, bacon, crumbled cheese, pecans, and a simple Dijon dressing that makes it yummy and sweet!
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