Salad Recipes For Healthy Eating (2024)

When it comes to salads, you don't really need a recipe. With a bed of greens -- spinach, bibb lettuce, or whatever else you fancy -- some toppings and a decent dressing, you've got yourself a salad (and a great meal). Salads are actually the best way to clean out your fridge. We love these kitchen sink salads because they're super convenient, but we don't think they always do this dish justice.

There's a lot of culinary creativity that can happen with a salad recipe. It's a place for delicate flavors to shine and fresh produce to be appreciated -- all of which happens in the 75 salad recipes below.

1

Deconstructed Vietnamese Chicken, Avocado And Lemongrass Spring Roll Salad

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Half Baked Harvest

2

Panzanella Cornbread Salad With Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette

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Naturally Ella

3

Italian Chopped Salad

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Foodie Crush

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4

Red Heirloom Spinach Salad With Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette

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The Clever Carrot

5

Fresh Pineapple, Avocado And Pea Shoot Salad

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Pineapple & Coconut

6

Tempeh Black Bean Vegan Taco Salad

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Cafe Johnsonia

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7

Roasted Beet Salad With Pea Shoots And Chèvre

Salad Recipes For Healthy Eating (7)

Adventures in Cooking

8

Moroccan Chicken Salad With Pistachio Crusted Fried Goat Cheese

Salad Recipes For Healthy Eating (8)

Half Baked Harvest

9

Goat Cheese Stuffed Fig, Melon And Prosciutto Salad

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Foodie Crush

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10

Chicken Salad With Olive Oil And Herbs

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Alexandra Cooks

11

Warm Sweet Potato Salad With Beluga Lentils And Cider Vinaigrette

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Naturally Ella

12

Thai Steak Salad

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Half Baked Harvest

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13

Japanese Sunshine Salad With Carrot And Ginger Dressing

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The Clever Carrot

14

Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad

Salad Recipes For Healthy Eating (14)

Cafe Johnsonia

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15

Shaved Brussels Sprout Einkorn Salad

Salad Recipes For Healthy Eating (15)

Naturally Ella

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16

Chopped Cashew Chicken Salad

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How Sweet It Is

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17

Citrus-Avocado Salmon Salad

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Cafe Johnsonia

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18

Root Vegetable Salad With Pearl Couscous And Lemon-Tahini Dressing

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Naturally Ella

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19

Chinese Chicken Salad

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Damn Delicious

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20

Citrus, Fennel And Avocado Salad

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Foodie Crush

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21

Warm Squash Salad

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The Clever Carrot

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22

Chile Lime Salmon Fajita Salad

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Half Baked Harvest

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23

Winter Green Salad With Orange Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

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Foodie Crush

24

Honeycrisp Salad With Crispy Sage And Maple Vinaigrette

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How Sweet It Is

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25

Seared Ahi Tuna Poke Salad

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Half Baked Harvest

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26

Strawberry And Avocado With Tuna Salad

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Foodie Crush

27

Crispy Buffalo Quinoa Bites Salad

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Half Baked Harvest

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28

Grilled Zucchini Ribbon And Kale Salad

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Bev Cooks

29

BLT Chopped Salad With Corn, Feta And Avocado

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How Sweet It Is

30

Sweet Potato And Quinoa Salad With Soft-Boiled Eggs

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Naturally Ella

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31

Chopped Asian BBQ Chicken Salad

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Half Baked Harvest

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32

Pomegranate Salad With Waffled Cheddar Apple

Salad Recipes For Healthy Eating (32)

Half Baked Harvest

33

Sushi Salad

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A Beautiful Mess

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34

Pickled Strawberry And Roasted Beet Salad

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Foodie Crush

35

Chopped Chicken Taco Salads

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How Sweet It Is

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36

Pear Roquefort Salad

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Verses from my Kitchen

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37

Carrots And Courgettes Linguini With Tomatoes

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Steamy Kitchen

38

Crunchy Buffalo Chicken Salads

Salad Recipes For Healthy Eating (38)

How Sweet It Is

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39

Butternut Squash Butter Lettuce Salad With Spicy Avocado Dressing

Salad Recipes For Healthy Eating (39)

Foodie Crush

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40

Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad

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A Spicy Perspective

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41

Shaved Carrot Salad With Pistachio And Pomegranate Vinaigrette

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Feasting at Home

42

Roasted Root Vegetables Salad With Savory Granola

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A Spicy Perspective

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43

Quinoa Fajita Salad

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A Beautiful Mess

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44

Roast Carrot, Lentil & Avocado Salad

Salad Recipes For Healthy Eating (44)

Verses from my Kitchen

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45

Raw Kale Salad With Lentils And Sweet Apricot Vinaigrette

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James Ransom

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46

Tequila Lime Flank Steak Fajita Salad

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How Sweet It Is

47

Fried Citrus Salad

Salad Recipes For Healthy Eating (47)

A Beautiful Mess

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48

Creamy Romaine Wedge Salad

Salad Recipes For Healthy Eating (48)

Feasting at Home

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49

Chicken Gyro Salad With Creamy Tzatziki

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A Spicy Perspective

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50

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Sriracha Lime Dressing

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Cookin' Canuck

51

Stacked Apple Salad

Salad Recipes For Healthy Eating (51)

Verses from my Kitchen

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52

Persimmon Fennel Pomegranate Salad

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Feasting at Home

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53

Autumn Harvest Salad

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Two Peas and their Pod

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Salad Recipes For Healthy Eating (2024)

FAQs

What is the healthiest salad you can eat? ›

10 Nutrient-Dense Salad Recipes
  • Low-Carb Asian Chopped Salad.
  • Spicy Shrimp, Avocado, and Arugula Salad.
  • Tofu and Kale Salad.
  • Pear, Grape, and Feta Salad.
  • Mediterranean Chicken Salad.
  • Blood Orange and Quinoa Kale Salad.
  • Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad.
  • Roasted Chickpea and Kale Salad.
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How to make salad I actually want to eat? ›

How to Make a Salad You'll Actually Want to Eat
  1. 1: Think Beyond Lettuce and Greens.
  2. 2: Add Heft with Grains and Nuts.
  3. 3: Add Beans or Other Proteins.
  4. 4: Make Your Own Homemade Salad Dressing.
  5. 5: Make it a Flavor Party.
Jan 18, 2024

Is a salad a good enough meal? ›

If you follow the healthy salad formula and ensure the meal has plenty of veggies, protein and healthy fat, then it can be a great breakfast, lunch and dinner option. Be cautious of eating salad that is exclusively greens or vegetables, as it may be too low in calories, healthy fats or protein to sustain you.

What is the healthiest salad dressing? ›

8 Simple and Healthy Salad Dressings
  1. Sesame ginger. This simple salad dressing doubles as an easy marinade for meat, poultry, or roasted veggies. ...
  2. Balsamic vinaigrette. ...
  3. Avocado lime. ...
  4. Lemon vinaigrette. ...
  5. Honey mustard. ...
  6. Greek yogurt ranch. ...
  7. Apple cider vinaigrette. ...
  8. Ginger turmeric.
Jul 27, 2023

What is the unhealthiest salad dressing? ›

Caesar dressing. Made up of mayonnaise, cheese, salt and oil (and all too often, anchovies), Caesar tends to be one of the least healthy options out there. Those ingredients cause it to be high in both saturated fats and sodium.

What are the 5 types of salads? ›

salad, any of a wide variety of dishes that fall into the following principal categories: green salads; vegetable salads; salads of pasta, legumes, or grains; mixed salads incorporating meat, poultry, or seafood; and fruit salads.

What should I put in my salad to lose weight? ›

Salad Ingredients With Fiber
  1. Spinach (also a great source of protein)
  2. Mixed greens or slaw mix.
  3. Red or yellow peppers.
  4. Broccoli.
  5. Cauliflower.
  6. Carrots.
  7. Avocado (keep your serving small)
  8. Lima beans.
Mar 18, 2021

What should every salad have? ›

Top 20 Healthy Salad Toppings
  • Salads are typically made by combining lettuce or mixed greens with an assortment of toppings and a dressing. ...
  • Chopped Raw Vegetables. ...
  • Nuts and Seeds. ...
  • Dried Fruit. ...
  • Whole Grains. ...
  • Beans and Legumes. ...
  • Fresh Fruit. ...
  • Baked Tortilla or Pita Chips.
Dec 17, 2018

What are the healthiest vegetables for a salad? ›

Choose from scallions, red onions or even leeks for a flavor and health boost. Radishes add zest, potassium, and vitamin C. Include white, red and even pink varieties for a splash of color. Cherry tomatoes are perfect in a salad and a good source of phytochemicals.

Can I eat as much salad as I want and still lose weight? ›

You might lose weight as a result of eating fewer unhealthy foods. One of the reasons why salad is considered a healthy choice when you're aiming to maintain your weight or shed pounds is that they are usually chock-full of fiber—which is considered to be helpful in aiding with weight loss.

What is the best time to eat salad? ›

In India, the Ayurveda belief is to consume salad after serving the entrée to enhance digestion. According to the Ayurveda belief raw food is difficult to digest and should not be mixed with cooked food. This is why raw salads are eaten about 20 minutes before serving the main meal.

How many times a week should you eat salad? ›

Eating a salad a few times a week can significantly increase your vegetable intake, providing more of the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy. Adding a salad to your meals every day is one of the simplest dietary changes you can make to improve your health.

What can I add to a healthy salad? ›

Add one or more of these protein-rich foods to your salad:
  1. lean meat: chicken or turkey breast, lean steak.
  2. lower-fat cheese: light cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, feta, goat cheese.
  3. legumes: kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, white or black beans.
  4. eggs: hard boiled.
  5. soy products: cubed tofu, edamame.

What can I put on salad instead of dressing? ›

Mad flavor without the dressing.
  1. #1: Drizzling your salad greens with a high quality oil (extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, avocado oil, or if you're feeling fancy, toasted walnut oil), and toss thoroughly. ...
  2. #2: Add you salt and pepper, then toss again. ...
  3. #3: Add a nice vinegar and toss.
Dec 12, 2019

What's the best salad dressing for your heart? ›

Simple balsamic vinaigrette. Balsamic vinegar is full of flavour and olive oil is full of unsaturated fats which, when consumed in moderation, are good for your heart health.

Which salad lettuce is the healthiest? ›

Romaine lettuce: This lettuce is high in nutritional content. A traditional salad base, romaine lettuce contains healthy amounts of the minerals magnesium, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. It also has high amounts of beta-carotene and vitamin K.

Are store bought salads healthy? ›

Bagged salads are a great way to get greens on your plate. So easy to pick up in the supermarket then pop the pre-washed leaves on any meal to make it look healthy. Unfortunately, they aren't as healthy as they appear as many contain very little nutrition due to the processing.

Which vegetables are the healthiest? ›

What are the most healthful vegetables?
  • Spinach.
  • Kale.
  • Broccoli.
  • Peas.
  • Sweet potatoes.
  • Beets.
  • Carrots.
  • Fermented vegetables.

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