From hearty grains to vibrant greens, these 23 filling salad recipes promise to revitalize your lunchtime routine and leave you satisfied and energized.
Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs
This flavorful, healthy, filling 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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Salmon Quinoa Salad
This big, delicious, and filling salmon quinoa salad has perfectly seared salmon, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a vibrant lemon vinaigrette that brings the salad to life. Serve it for lunch, make it for meal prep, or bring it along to your next picnic or BBQ!
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Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
This easy whole wheat pasta salad is packed with flavorful ingredients to keep you full and satisfied! Sundried tomatoes, salami, artichoke hearts, tangy feta cheese, creamy pine nuts, and fresh basil combine with whole wheat noodles to create a big, filling salad perfect for everyone occasion.
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Salmon Mango Salad
This salmon mango salad is a big filling salads packed with flavor. It 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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Santa Fe Salad
This big and filling Santa Fe Salad is refreshing and full of flavor. It’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.
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Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Experience the epitome of summer delight with our Broccoli Power Salad, a hearty and easy classic that’s as vibrant as it is satisfying. Packed with crispy bacon, juicy blueberries, and a medley of nutrient-rich ingredients, this big, filling salad is the epitome of low carb indulgence. Crafted to be fully keto, sugar-free, gluten-free, and grain-free, it’s a nutritional powerhouse perfect for those sunny days or your next Potluck gathering.
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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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Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon
This traditional German Potato Salad is a delicious, filling salad with warm potatoes, crisp bacon, and a rich, bright dressing and plenty of fresh herbs.
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Grilled Greek Chicken Salad
This Grilled Greek Chicken Salad is a flavorful feast that’s far from ordinary. With marinated grilled chicken, crispy vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, it brings together the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean.
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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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Avocado Egg Salad
Satisfy your cravings for creamy goodness with our Avocado Egg Salad, where mayo takes a back seat to the tantalizing combination of avocado and Greek yogurt. Infused with a dash of zesty lemon juice, this easy and healthy delight is a guilt-free indulgence that you’ll relish day after day. Whether as a standalone star or a flavorful addition to your meals, this keto salad is a testament to the art of wholesome dining.
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Chickpea Salad
Looking for something fresh, filling, and effortlessly delicious? This simple Chickpea Salad is your answer. Loaded with chickpeas, colorful veggies, and a tangy dressing, this salad is a protein powerhouse. It’s the perfect go-to dish when you want a substantial meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
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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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TikTok Green Goddess Salad Recipe
Elevate your dining with our Green Goddess Salad, a vibrant creation that embodies healthiness and flavor in every bite. Crafted for various occasions, whether it’s a St. Patrick’s Day celebration or a simple gathering, this green wonder is fully keto, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic-friendly. Topped with our exquisite green goddess dressing, this sugar-free masterpiece is destined to become a staple in your kitchen, promising a refreshing burst of taste that you’ll want to enjoy time and time again.
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Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad
Spice up your mealtime with Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad! Grilled chicken is paired with a mix of beans, corn, avocado, and a zesty dressing, creating a substantial meal with a southwestern flair. It’s a culinary adventure in a bowl.
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Faux Potato Salad Recipe
Get ready to redefine your salad experience with our Faux Potato Salad, a creation that shatters the boundaries of traditional spuds. This innovative delight ditches the typical cauliflower route and opts for the deliciously unexpected turnip radish, transforming your salad into a keto masterpiece. Fully gluten-free and diabetic-friendly, this low carb wonder is a testament to culinary creativity and a fantastic alternative to classic potato salad.
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Kung Pao Chicken Salad
Spice up your salad game with this vibrant and zesty Kung Pao chicken salad. Packed with bold flavors, crunchy veggies, and a tangy dressing, it’s a refreshing and satisfying meal in a bowl.
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Summer Pasta Salad
Savor the taste of summer with this mayo-free pasta salad. This refreshing and light salad combines al dente pasta with fresh veggies like corn and tomatoes, plus tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing for a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a satisfying side dish.
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Pasta Salad without Mayo
Stay cool this summer with this Pasta Salad without Mayo. This simple and refreshing recipe, features a light Italian dressing, making it a perfect side dish for a backyard barbecue or a quick lunch option.
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Harvest Quinoa Salad
Indulge in the wholesome delight of a harvest quinoa salad, packed with a delightful medley of ingredients such as quinoa, butternut squash, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and roasted red peppers. This vibrant salad offers a symphony of flavors, with the nuttiness of quinoa, the sweetness of squash and cranberries, and the tangy creaminess of feta, creating a perfect blend of textures and tastes that celebrate the bountiful harvest season.
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Spinach Orzo Salad
You will love this simple side dish that is far beyond any pasta salad you have ever tried. The savory ingredients get mixed into fresh hot orzo and spinach to create a perfect pairing for any meal.
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Vegan Couscous salad
Couscous is so often forgotten, but it is a great way to incorporate so many flavors. This version has tons of veggies mixed in and is robust enough to be a main course or fits perfectly alongside anything you pull off the grill.
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Tomato Quinoa Salad
Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful combination of tomatoes, cucumber and quinoa in this wholesome salad — a great way to use up fresh produce from your garden and enjoy a satisfying summer meal. Experience the harmony of this tasty salad you can make ahead.
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