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    31 Best Healthy Salad Recipes

    All of the Best Healthy Salad Recipes from my favorite healthy recipe blogs!

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    Salad season is just around the corner, if not already here, depending on where you live! Enjoy every bite of it with my list of 31 Best Healthy Salads -- a round-up post of my favorite salad recipes from my friends throughout the food blogosphere!

    Holiday lacinato kale salad with citrus agave dressing drizzling over.

    Do you ever get in a salad rut?! I know I sure do.

    Sometimes, I'll look in the fridge for a salad idea and all I can think is "ugh."

    I guess we all win and lose some sometimes, right?

    It could be that while being home for so long I've lost salad inspiration, am at a loss for what to buy in my weekly grocery trip (my main dishes seem to get the priority lately), or just don't have as many fresh ingredients around.

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    Seeking some inspiration, I asked some of my favorite food blogger friends to share with me their favorite salad recipes.

    And after going through this list, I'm confident to say that I feel ready to tackle my salad game again. 🙂 I hope you feel the same.

    All salads recipes, if I haven't already tried, I have reviewed for max deliciousness and I'm pretty confident you are going to love this list!

    We have everything from vegan and oil-free salads to steak and pasta salads, leaving you ready for your weeknight salad dinners as well as any upcoming social distancing or small family picnics or barbecues (Memorial Day or Fourth of July, anyone?).

    Metal bowl of baby salad greens with mint, roasted chickpeas and carrots, dried apricots, and slivered almonds on top. Salad tongs sit in the bowl with the salad and jar of preserved lemon vinaigrette sits next to bowl. Blue dish towel is on the white counter next to the bowl.

    So, scroll on, and let me know in the comments which salads you've tried and how you enjoyed them!

    Happy cooking, everyone. 💚

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    Just click the title for each recipe and you'll be directed to it!

    Vegan Caesar Salad

    This salad has all the richness of a Caesar salad without the egg or anchovies! You also make enough dressing to enjoy the salad for a few meals.

    Two white bowls of vegan Caesar salad next to a cup of dressing and a small bowl of nutritional yeast.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: A Plantiful Path.

    Grilled Steak Salad

    After a bath in a quick marinade, this tender steak is placed on a fresh bed of greens with asparagus, avocado, and a delicious lime dressing!

    A white bowl of grilled steak salad with avocado next to a dish of dressing

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Keto Focus.

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    Quick Tomato Salad with Avocado and Basil

    A delicious and fresh vegetable salad -- perfect for that fresh summer produce!

    This list of 29 best healthy recipes is one of the most comprehensive lists on the internet! With everything from leafy green salads to pasta salad, potato salad, steak salad, and chicken salad, you will be covered for upcoming dinner ideas, cookout plans, or barbecue dinners. Check out this list for your next favorite memorial day recipe or 4th of July recipe! #salads #healthysalad #memorialday #fourthofjuly #potatosald #pastasalad #chickensalad #steaksalad

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Cook at Home Mom.

    Easy Broccoli Salad Recipe

    A delicious and budget friendly dish almost any crowd will love.

    A white bowl of broccoli salad on a napkin and cutting board.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Thrifty Northwest Mom.

    Spinach Apple Salad

    Crunchy apples, chewy cranberries, savory walnuts, and baby spinach come together for a healthy and satisfying salad!

    A large white bowl of spinach apple salad with a fork and striped dish towel.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Erhardts Eat.

    Lime and Mango Quinoa Salad (Gluten Free)

    This quinoa salad is perfect for summer! It's bursting with fruits, vegetables, and a delicious lime dressing.

    Bowls of Mango lime quinoa salad, a small container of feta cheese, a cup of chopped mango, a lime half, and avocado cut in half.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Bucket List Tummy.

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    Fingerling Potato Salad with Green Olives

    Rich and savory and perfect for picnics and cookouts, this healthier Fingerling Potato Salad is a quick favorite!

    An up-close shot of a white bowl of fingerling potato salad.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Plating Pixels.

    Grilled Peach Salad

    Grilled peaches, blueberries, goat cheese, and blueberry dressing come together for a refreshing and healthy summer salad.

    A large tan platter of spinach salad with grilled peaches, blueberries, and goat cheese. A glass container of blueberry dressing and a white and blue towel sits behind the salad.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Erhardts Eat.

    Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

    Bright, lemony, and healthy, this Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect way to enjoy this beloved spring vegetable.

    A white platter of asparagus salad with lemon vinaigrette with a ramekin of salad and a white striped dish towel next to it.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Vintage Kitty.

    Korean Cucumber Salad | Korean Oi Muchim

    This delicious, savory, and wonderfully spicy pickle recipe is a quick and tasty way to enjoy homemade Korean food in your own kitchen.

    A brown dish of korean cucumer salad next to a flower and handles of some silverware.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Two Sleevers.

    The Ultimate Autumn Salad + Orange Maple Vinaigrette

    A delicious Thanksgiving or Christmas salad, this tender kale salad has notes of sweetness, savoriness, and a bit of briny cheese to finish it off.

    A large bowl of kale salad next to a smaller plate of salad.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Dash of Jazz.

    Mexican Quinoa Salad with Sweet & Tangy Tomato Dressing

    Get an easy and healthy light dinner on the table in no time with this Mexican Quinoa Salad with Sweet & Tangy Tomato Dressing.

    A large white platter of Mexican quinoa salad next to a ramekin of tomato vinaigrette, limes, and a white dish towel.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Vintage Kitty.

    Asian Cabbage Salad with Warm Spicy Peanut Dressing

    This Thai-inspired cabbage salad is a perfect dinner side dish or lunch salad. Top it with salmon or chicken or serve it as-is!

    An up close shot of Asian cabbage salad

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: This Farm Girl Cooks.

    Blueberry Avocado Salad

    This Blueberry Avocado Salad has everything you want in a satisfying summer salad: goat cheese, blueberries, avocado, almonds, and golden raisins.

    A large white bowl of baby spinach, blueberries, avocado, goat cheese, almonds and golden raisins next to salad tongs and a blue towel.

    Rosemary Chicken Bacon Avocado Salad

    Indulgent while also being healthy, this Rosemary Chicken Bacon Avocado Salad is the perfect dinner salad.

    A large white bowl of salad with grilled chicken, avocado, and sliced baby tomatoes on top. bowls of salt pepper, and a small cup of dressing are next to the salad.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Powered by Mom.

    Spicy Watermelon And Queso Fresco Salad

    This Spicy Watermelon and Queso Fresco Salad is bright, fresh, hydrating, and just the right amount of spicy.

    Two small glass cups of spicy watermelon salad next to two lime wedges.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Growing Up Bilingual.

    Citrus Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

    Juicy citrus, pistachios, avocado, and a drool-worthy basil vinaigrette come together for a beautiful and delicious centerpiece salad the whole family will love.

    A large white platter of orange and grapefruit slices with avocado, pistachios, and baby basil leaves.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Lemon Blossoms.

    Vegan Autumn Kale Salad with Roasted Shiitakes and Maple Mustard Dressing

    This vegan salad combines roasted garbanzo beans, sweet potatoes, shiitakes, and kale to make a filling and delicious dinner or lunch salad.

    A large bowl of salad with a cup of dressing pouring over top it.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: The Baking Fairy.

    BBQ Chicken Salad

    This BBQ Chicken Salad is a complete meal that feeds up to 8 people for only $15.95!

    A plate of barbecue chicken salad in front a large white bowl of the salad.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Easy Budget Recipes.

    Vegan Chopped Salad

    This vegan salad with a maple tahini dressing is perfect for a dinner side dish, lunch, or as a light dinner salad.

    A large tan plate of vegan chopped salad sitting on top of a yellow towel.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Wow It's Veggie.

    Grilled Corn & Chickpea Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing

    Grilled corn, tender chickpeas, and a creamy sweet garlic dressing come together for a perfect cookout or barbecue side dish salad.

    Large white bowl of Chickpea & Grilled Corn Salad with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

    Griddled Halloumi and Peach Salad with Homemade Lemon Pesto

    Peaches, halloumi cheese, zucchini, peaches, and asparagus come together for a healthy, yet indulgent summer salad.

    A large blue platter of a salad with peaches, asparagus, and grilled halloumi cheese sitting on top of a brown burlap fabric.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Kitchen Sanctuary.

    Kale Pasta Salad

    This Kale Pasta Salad is the perfect light summer pasta salad! Make it for meal prep or serve it at your next picnic or with your next grilled dinner.

    An upclose shot of kale pasta salad in a stone colored bowl

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Salt & Lavender.

    Build Your Own Healthy Nourish Bowl

    Make your own nourish bowl any day of the week for any craving that you have!

    Three white bowls of nourish bowls with all different veggies, cheeses, and different ingredients in them.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Maple and Mango.

    Thai Chicken Salad with Easy Peanut Dressing

    Easy homemade peanut dressing covers fresh veggies, and chicken for a Thai-inspired main dish salad the whole family will love.

    two large bowls of Thai chicken salad on a wooden table with a blue towel next to them.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Kitchen Sanctuary.

    Mediterranean Orzo Salad

    A large white bowl of mediterranean quinoa and garbanzo bean salad.

    Spring Green Salad Recipe with Honey Dijon Dressing

    This salad is crunchy and light and has a zing from the lemon dressing that just can't be beat.

    A large bowl of greens covered with green peas, pistachios and asparagus. Next to the bowl sits salad tongs, a blue and white towel, more salad greens, and a cup of dressing.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Hot Pan Kitchen.

    Roasted Sweet Potato & Quinoa Salad

    Spicy roasted sweet potatoes are tossed with quinoa, arugula, golden raisins, and shaved cheese for a filling vegetarian salad any crew will go crazy over.

    A large up-close shot of roasted sweet potato and quinoa salad next to a small ramekin of golden raisins.

    Healthy Greek Mason Jar Salads

    These meal-prep friendly salads boast savory olives, crunchy romaine lettuce, chicken, cucumber, and an easy homemade Greek dressing.

    3 greek salad mason jars on a blue and white striped towel. Just $1.9 per serving, 396 calories, and low carbs.

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Easy Budget Recipes.

    Crunchy Quinoa Salad

    This vegan salad is crunchy, hearty, and savory. With pistachios, roasted veggies, quinoa, and a creamy dressing, it's the kind of healthy you crave.

    1 large and 2 small bowls of healthy crunchy quinoa salad next to a small ramekin of dressing and a brown checkered towel

    Recipe and picture posted with courtesy of and permission from: Debra Klein.

    Moroccan Salad with Roasted Carrots

    Metal bowl of green salad with chickpeas, carrots, almonds, and chopped dried apricots. Salad tongs and lemon dressing next to the bowl on the white counter.

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