Tired of salads that leave you hungry? These 21 hearty, meal-worthy salads would never do you like that. They’re protein-packed, fresh and full of flavor. Perfect for lunch or dinner, they’ll leave you feeling full and energized.
Cobb Salad
Too hot to cook?? Try this easy to make Cobb Salad. You can buy everything for it in the deli or deli section of your grocery store.
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Thai Larb
When you’re in the mood for something light, spicy, and deliciously savory, this Thai Larb is perfect. Easy to make and totally addictive!
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Yum Woon Sen
Yum Woon Sen, or Thai Glass Noodle Salad, is loaded with ground meat, plump shrimp, veggies, and a tangy lime juice and fish sauce dressing.
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Salpicon de Res
Salipicon de Res is a Mexican shredded beef salad made with lettuce, tomatoes, avocadoes, radishes, and often olives and pickled chili peppers. The beef is slow cooked on the stovetop in a Dutch oven or stockpot. It’s tossed with a simple Salpicon dressing made of vinegar, oil, and oregano and then piled on crunchy tostada shells.
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Grilled Greek Chicken Salad
Salads are the perfect summertime dinner because there are so many fresh and healthy vegetables available. And with this grilled chicken salad all the cooking is outside, so you don’t have to heat up the kitchen on a hot day.
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Steakhouse Pasta Salad
Leftover steak turns this easy peasy pasta salad into a dinner winner! It’s got blue cheese, tender steak, red onions, and a creamy dressing. But wait, there’s more! Don’t forget about the crunchy glazed nuts on top!
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Healthy Tuna Salad
This flavorful, healthy tuna salad recipe leaves out the traditional mayonnaise and instead uses dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil. You can make this tuna salad creamy with Greek yogurt, or keep it dairy free!
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Bacon Cheeseburger Salad
This Bacon Cheeseburger Salad is like a Big Mac in a bowl. It’s an easy and hassle-free dish, with simple ingredients that require only minimal preparation. Plus, it’s perfect for meal prepping, as it stores well in the refrigerator, making it a convenient and delicious option.
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Salmon Mango Salad
This salmon mango salad recipe features juicy, ripe mango, pan-seared salmon, tart pickled onions, and a tangy, citrusy jalapeño honey lime dressing you’re going to love!
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Southwest Chicken Salad
This Southwestern grilled chicken salad is a tasty mix of chicken, black beans, corn, red pepper and poblano pepper, topped off with a creamy Avocado-Lime dressing. It makes a tasty dinner or a great dish for a summer barbecue.
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Chicken, Cranberry & Walnut Salad
Who says salads have to be all about lettuce? This easy, hearty, and protein-packed salad is just about as good as good can get!
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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad
If you’re looking for a low-carb meal option, try this flavorful Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad! It offers a fun twist on traditional jalapeño poppers, and it’s quite easy to prepare. Make it in advance and include it in your low-carb lunch menu on busy weekdays.
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Taco Salad Bowl with Mexican Ground Beef
Perfectly homemade and super easy Keto Taco Salad Bowl with Mexican ground beef made out of wholesome ingredients will be your go-to keto dinner for every single Taco Tuesday. Entirely gluten-free, grain-free, low carb, and perfect for diabetics, our edible keto salad bowl is just a little extra touch to the already healthy taco salad you have been craving for.
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Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Our easy hearty classic Broccoli Salad with bacon and blueberries is a simple cold salad perfect for your summer days. It’s filled with nutrients and a perfect idea for your next potluck party or get-together.
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Santa Fe Salad
This salad is the perfect option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.
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Salmon Salad
Treat yourself to a delicious, healthy meal with this salmon salad recipe! This flavorful dish is simple to prepare with fresh ingredients.
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Beet Salad with Feta
The easy and delicious beet salad with feta cheese is flavorful, easy to make, and works well as a meal, side dish, or appetizer.
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Antipasto Salad
Everything you love in an antipasto platter but in a huge dinner salad! This one is teen aproved which means EVERYONE will like it!
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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad
Start with pre-cooked crispy chicken OR spicy chicken. Lay it on top of a bed of fresh greens add blue cheese and dressing and of course more buffalo sauce!
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Greek Salad
There’s oodles of veggies in this low-carb meal-worthy salad, and with a round of feta in the middle, it’s authentic and delicious! Crunchy, tangy, and packed with flavor, this easy salad is a dinner winner!
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Shrimp & Cauliflower Salad
Tangy cauliflower and buttery shrimp pair up in this veggie-packed salad that’s hearty enough to be a meal. The dressing is fabulous and ties it all together. This is the perfect picnic salad or summer dinner salad!
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