21 Delicious and Easy Salads

Welcome to a world of fresh greens, colorful vegetables, and delicious dressings! Salads are versatile and nutritious meal options that can be enjoyed any time of the day. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch on the go or a refreshing dinner on a warm summer night, salads are a perfect choice.

In this collection of 21 creative salad recipes, you'll find a variety of flavor combinations and ingredients that will keep your taste buds guessing. From savory to sweet, these salads are sure to delight your senses and satisfy your cravings.

California Quinoa Salad Recipe (Whole Foods Copycat)

California Quinoa Salad recipe is a popular Whole Foods copycat that is refreshing, nutritious, and incredibly delicious. This gluten-free salad features cooked quinoa tossed with fresh vegetables like red bell peppers, red onions, herbs, and a flavorful, zesty salad dressing. 

Gluten Free Pasta Salad

This Gluten Free Pasta Salad will easily become your favorite summer side dish. It's full of summer's seasonal bounty, healthy and gluten-free. Bring it to your next barbecue and watch it disappear. 

Cucumber Tomato Salad

This Cucumber and Tomato Salad is super simple and packed with flavor. Fresh summer tomatoes are full of sweetness and color. Toss them with a simple dressing to really take it over the top.

Strawberry Feta Salad

This Strawberry Feta Salad is one of the best summer salads for healthy eating. It is packed with flavor and texture and made with simple ingredients like baby kale, fresh strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta. Coated with a simple balsamic vinaigrette, this salad will surely be a hit at your table.

Keto Cucumber Salad

Summer in a bowl!  This Keto Cucumber Salad is light, refreshing, and so EASY to make.  It's perfect for meal prep, picnics, cookouts, and potlucks.

Chopped Salad

Meal prep!  This Chopped Salad will make you look forward to a healthy lunch. It's full of carrots, cabbage, tomatoes and avocado with a little bit of feta.  It stays fresh in the fridge so it's great for meal prep.

Cauliflower Tabbouleh

This super healthy Cauliflower Tabbouleh will make you feel like you are on the right track.  It is full of bright vegetables and tossed with a lemony, garlic dressing.  Make this for ahead for lunches and feel good about eating your veggies. 

Quinoa with Zucchini and Tomatoes

This Quinoa with Zucchini and Tomatoes is the perfect way to celebrate seasonal summer produce.  Sauteing the zucchini first gives it a nice smoky flavor. Make it on Sunday and eat healthy all week!

Supergreens Salad with Cherries and Feta

This Supergreens Salad with Cherries and Feta will become your new favorite salad.  It's super easy to whip up for weekday healthy lunches and delicious enough to take to your next cookout.

Grilled Tomato Salad With Feta and Basil

This Grilled Tomato Salad with Feta and Basil is bursting with summer flavor.  Serve with grilled chicken or fish for a perfect summer dinner.

Chickpea Salad

This Summer Chickpea Salad is full of fresh flavors and herbs.  It is light, healthy, gluten free and travels well.  Pack it in your lunch or your beach bag!

Spiced Sweet Potato and Kale Salad

Getting tired of the same old salad?  Try this Spiced Sweet Potato and Kale Salad to spice things up.  The sweet potatoes are smokey and full of flavor and the salad is packed with protein.

Strawberry and Pecan Spinach Salad

This fresh Strawberry and Pecan Spinach Salad is easy to put together, gluten-free and a great way to show off summer strawberries.  Make it for an easy lunch or take it to your next cookout.

Lentil Salad with Tuna

This Lentil Salad with Tuna packs a protein punch that will keep you satisfied until dinner!  It's full of Spring goodies like carrots and kale.  Dress it with a simple lemon and olive oil dressing and you are good to go.

Kale and Apple Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing

Kale and Apple Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing is loaded with pistachios and pomegranate arils. It is fresh, seasonal, and easy to make but sure to impress.  

Warm Kale Salad with Prosciutto and Manchego

Warm Kale Salad with Prosciutto and Manchego is a warm and cozy salad that highlights some seriously delicious flavors from the pears, sharp Manchego cheese, and salty prosciutto. 

Fall Wild Rice Salad

This Fall Wild Rice Salad will be the colorful hit of your holiday (or Wednesday night) dinner.  It's full of roasted sweet potatoes, arugula, and sweet grapes.

Late Summer Quinoa Grain Bowl

This Late Summer Quinoa Grain Bowl is full of summer squash, fresh corn, and tomatoes.  Prep this on Sunday and eat healthy all week.

Brussels Sprout Salad

Try this Brussels Sprout Salad with Pear and Pomegranate. It's packed with healthy seasonal ingredients and loaded with gorgeous colors. This delicious salad is crisp, refreshing, and tossed with a simple apple cider vinaigrette. It's a perfect side dish to accompany a holiday meal or any main dish for weeknight dinners.

Fennel, Mango and Celery Salad

If you are looking for a light, crisp and refreshing salad this Fennel, Mango, and Celery Salad is for you!  It's easy to put together and topped with olive oil vinaigrette. 

Black Rice and Spinach Salad

This healthy Black Rice and Spinach Salad is full of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins.  Treat yourself to this gluten free power salad - you deserve it!

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25 Healthy Chicken Tenderloin Recipes

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