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

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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

15

Shaved Brussels Sprout Einkorn Salad

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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

Salad Recipes For Healthy Eating (18)

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

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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

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How Sweet It Is

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39

Butternut Squash Butter Lettuce Salad With Spicy Avocado Dressing

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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

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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

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A Beautiful Mess

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48

Creamy Romaine Wedge Salad

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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

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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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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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What is the healthy salad formula? ›

The healthy salad I share with nutrition clients makes it simple: Greens + Veggies + Protein + One High-Calorie “Extra” + Simple Dressing. Here, I break it down in more detail. You'll get the most nutritional bang for your buck if you choose dark, leafy greens like kale or spinach as your base.

How do I make sure my salad is healthy? ›

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 is the best salad to eat for weight loss? ›

10 Salad Recipes for Losing Weight (High in Protein)
  • Ranch Kale Salad with BBQ Tofu. ...
  • Salmon Quinoa Salad. ...
  • The Ultimate Chopped Mediterranean Salad. ...
  • Broccoli Edamame Protein Salad. ...
  • Berry Chicken Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette. ...
  • Vegetarian Chopped Salad with Boiled Eggs. ...
  • Rainbow Quinoa Salad Jars.
Jun 10, 2023

What is the healthiest lettuce to eat? ›

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.

What salad is good to eat everyday? ›

Best: Spinach or Kale Salad

They have the most nutrients. Case in point: Kale and spinach have over 10 times more immune-boosting vitamins A and C than iceberg lettuce.

What are the healthiest vegetables to put in a salad? ›

Some of the most nutritious greens include spinach, kale, romaine, watercress, and arugula (see "Salad greens by the numbers"). They are rich in a combination of vitamins A, C, and K; several B vitamins (including folate); and potassium.

What makes a nutritious salad? ›

Greens. Choose dark, leafy greens like romaine, spinach, or arugula. You can also add fresh herbs like basil, thyme, oregano, or mint for zesty flavor and extra nutrients!

What can I add to salad to make it better? ›

I like to incorporate fresh herbs into my salads. Basil, parsley and dill add nice pops of flavor. I add fresh fruit, toasted spiced pecans, goat cheese, roasted golden beets, pickled onions and chick peas.

Is it OK to eat as much salad as you want? ›

The short answer is that it depends on your gut and regular eating habits. According to Food Fix founder Heather Bauer, RD, CND, eating more salad than you're used to can cause slight digestive side effects due to the high fiber content.

How to make salad at home taste like restaurant? ›

Do This to Make Restaurant-Quality Salads at Home
  1. Use the freshest ingredients. Pre-bagged salads may make life easier, but they taste kind of blah. ...
  2. Choose the right lettuce. ...
  3. Add some crunch. ...
  4. Add color. ...
  5. Include protein. ...
  6. Give it some bulk. ...
  7. Mix sweet with savory. ...
  8. Add herbs.
Jun 27, 2023

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.
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What are the three 3 keys to a quality salad? ›

The three keys to ensuring a quality salad are:
  • The freshness of ingredients.
  • Having all the ingredients blend together in harmony.
  • Making sure the salad is appealing to the eye.

What protein can I put in salad? ›

Be it steak, chicken, fish, eggs, cheese, beans, or lentils, there are plenty of ways to add protein to a salad.

Is it good to eat a salad everyday? ›

"Eating salads on a daily basis as part of an overall healthy lifestyle may support gradual weight loss over time," says Karnatz. "This is because leafy greens are low in calories and high in volume and fiber, which will keep you satisfied for longer," she adds.

Are salads healthy to eat every day? ›

There is concern that the body does not easily absorb raw fruits and vegetables. Generally speaking, this has proved false. People who eat salad regularly are much more likely to fulfill their recommended intake of nutrients. Eating a salad every day is healthy because you get vital nutrients, fiber, and good fats.

Are store bought salads healthy? ›

Different microorganisms can contaminate those leafy greens inside packaged salads, including pathogenic E. coli, norovirus, Salmonella, Listeria, and Cyclospora. But the most common microorganism identified in these unfortunate scenarios is E. coli O157:H7, which can potentially cause life-threatening diseases.

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.

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