From side to main: 9 filling salads that are a complete meal

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These 9 easy-to-make salad recipes are not only delicious but also substantial enough to be enjoyed as a complete meal. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, these salads will keep you feeling satisfied and full for hours.

Bacon Cheeseburger Salad

Hands scooping up a serving of bacon cheeseburger salad from a bowl.
Bacon Cheeseburger Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This flavorful Bacon Cheeseburger Salad is a convenient and satisfying option for a complete meal. With minimal preparation required and simple ingredients, it’s like having a Big Mac in a bowl. It’s also an excellent choice for meal prepping as it can be stored well in the refrigerator.
Get the recipe: Bacon Cheeseburger Salad

Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad

Bowl of creamy dill cucumber onion salad in a bowl with spoons.
Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy this refreshing and cool Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad that’s made with sour cream and mayo.
Get the recipe: Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad

Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats

Bacon ranch chicken salad cucumber boats lined up on a plate.
Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Try a salad that can be enjoyed on the go! These Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats are a perfect choice. Featuring chicken salad with ingredients like canned chicken, bacon, and cheese, it’s scooped into hollowed-out cucumber halves, making it a quick and easy lunch option.
Get the recipe: Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

A glass bowl of jalapeño popper chicken salad ingredients.
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Add some excitement to your lunch with the Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad. With its unique twist on traditional jalapeño poppers, this salad is easy to prepare ahead of time, making it a great choice for workday lunches later in the week.
Get the recipe: Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

Cauliflower Potato Salad

Cauliflower potato salad garnished with green onions in a bowl with a fork.
Cauliflower Potato Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This flavorful Cauliflower Potato Salad is an excellent substitute for traditional potato salad. Packed with flavor, it features cauliflower florets instead of potatoes, along with bacon, cheese, and a hint of hot sauce for an added kick.
Get the recipe: Cauliflower Potato Salad

Thai Chicken Salad

Thai chicken salad with red peppers and greens.
Thai Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Looking for a dairy-free and nutrient-packed main dish? The Thai Chicken Salad is the answer. With its marinated chicken, arugula, and spiralized cucumbers, it’s protein-packed and delicious.
Get the recipe: Thai Chicken Salad

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad

A crispy buffalo chicken salad featuring crispy chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese, and dressing.
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Love crispy buffalo chicken? This salad combines spicy chicken strips, lettuce, blue cheese crumbles, dressing, and buffalo sauce to create a standout dish. It’s a flavorful option that incorporates the beloved flavors of buffalo chicken into a satisfying salad.
Get the recipe: Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad

Shrimp & Cauliflower Salad

Tangy cauliflower and buttery shrimp come together in this veggie-packed salad that’s hearty enough to be a full meal. It’s a delicious option that provides a balanced combination of flavors and textures.
Get the recipe: Shrimp & Cauliflower Salad

Antipasto Salad

Low-carb Antipasto Salad on a round plate with daisies in the background.
Antipasto Salad. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Indulge in the heartiness of this Antipasto Salad that’s loaded with tangy cauliflower, salami, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, and more. It’s a satisfying meal in a bowl, perfect for those craving a flavorful and filling salad option.
Get the recipe: Antipasto Salad

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