24 Quick and Healthy Salad Recipes That Don’t Compromise On Taste
Bringing that extraordinary taste in salads is easier said than done, but not anymore. Here are some quick and healthy salad recipes that won’t compromise taste. The best part is that they’re super easy and quick to put something filling on the table.
Summer Salad
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This salad combines the freshest in season fruits and veggies in a salad with LOTS of flavor, lots of vitamins and anti-oxidants, and that happens to be paleo, whole 30, no-sugar, vegetarian, and vegan compliant.
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Scallop Salad
This scallop salad recipe can be put on the table within 15 minutes. The combination of the seared scallops and the sweet oranges makes this salad unique and delicious.
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Spinach Salad
Arugula is tossed with fresh baby spinach and topped with thinly sliced sweet onions, sweet winter citrus, and a super simple homemade vinaigrette. It’s a simple, tasty, and vibrant salad that can be prepped in just 10 minutes!
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Caprese Salad
Sweet, juicy peaches, summery tomatoes, slices of avocado, fresh basil, creamy burrata, and a drizzle of olive oil are all that is needed to create this fresh, colorful peach caprese salad in just 5 minutes! Serve with grilled steak, chicken, salmon, as a side with your next cheeseburger, or on its own as a light dinner or refreshing summertime lunch!
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Tomato & Red Pepper Salad
The bold flavors of fresh tomatoes and peppers are a match made in heaven in this easy tomato and red pepper salad. It’s such a refreshing late-summer side dish, and the cumin adds a depth that can’t be beaten.
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Mediterranean Bean Salad
With fresh produce and simple ingredients, this Mediterranean bean salad is a satisfying and filling salad that should definitely be served at your next outdoor bbq and picnic. Serve with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp, or simply enjoy as a quick and easy go-to lunch!
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Asian Cucumber Salad
This Asian cucumber salad TikTok recipe features crunchy cucumber springs tossed in a sesame soy dressing. It’s fun, easy, and absolutely delicious! Make an impressive cucumber salad by cutting them like a slinky and marinating them in an Asian-style sesame soy dressing.
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Sweetgreen Bowl
Craving your favorite Sweetgreen takeout? Save money and make this copycat Sweetgreen harvest bowl instead. This knockoff recipe is cheaper and tastier, brimming with fresh ingredients and fall flavors!
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Persimmon Arugula Salad
A beautiful winter salad with sweet, vibrant persimmons, creamy chunks of avocado, all nestled into a bed of snappy arugula and topped with salty feta, chopped pistachios, and a simple lemon vinaigrette. Simple, tasty, and perfect as a side dish for any meal or holiday gathering. Only 10 minutes to prepare!
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BLT Salad
A BLT salad loaded with fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, bright tomatoes, crunchy croutons and homemade lemon mayo salad dressing is exceptional. This is the best simple & easy salad! Enjoy it as a delicious lunch or a hearty side dish.
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Ramen Noodle Salad
How to make the best oriental salad with ramen noodles – With an easy Asian vinaigrette dressing, this ramen noodle salad is made from healthy cabbage and sesame seeds in a vinaigrette dressing.
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Broccoli Salad
This is the best keto broccoli salad recipe with no mayo, and it’s healthy, easy, and delicious with a simple homemade oil and vinegar dressing and no mayo. This low carb broccoli salad with bacon makes a great healthy side dish for lunch, or as a holiday salad. Gluten free and dairy free.
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Avocado Pasta Salad
This awesome avocado pasta salad is a no-mayo version of the classic pasta salad but with all the flavor of avocado to make it a lot lighter while not less flavorful. This macaroni salad with avocado is so creamy, so tasty, so amazing, you’ll love it too.
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Potato Salad
You are going to love this light potato salad recipe with no mayo. And especially for those looking for a lighter alternative to some of our favorite dishes, this lighter potato salad is an excellent option.
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Beet Salad
This beet salad with feta cheese is a truly delicious and impressive dish using simple ingredients. Cooked beets, crumbled feta and pistachios come together with fresh herbs and a lemon olive oil dressing to enjoy as a side salad or light meal.
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Sunchoke Salad
Crispy roasted sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) are combined with fresh fennel and baby greens in this prebiotic-packed bright and refreshing salad served with a tangy lemon mustard dressing.
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Mizuna Lettuce Salad
Enjoy fresh mizuna lettuce in this easy salad recipe with sliced crisp apples, raisins, sunflower seeds and a honey lemon dijon dressing.
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Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean quinoa salad is a delicious recipe boasting plenty of fresh herbs, vegetables, beans, and more in every delicious bite. Greek olives, feta cheese and red onion transport your taste buds to sunny Greece, while cannellini beans bring a taste of Italy to the dish, and the simple garlic and lemon juice dressing adds a subtle flavour of its own to complement the Mediterranean ones.
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White Bean Salad
This tasty Italian tuna bean salad, or insalata di tonno e fagioli as it’s known in Italy, features fresh tuna fish steaks and cannellini beans as the main ingredients. Italian fresh tuna salad makes a satisfying lunch, or you can enjoy the Mediterranean flavors by enjoying it as a side dish with a main course or a snack.
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Kale Salad
This dish is packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like sweet potatoes, kale, and crispy chickpeas, making it the perfect choice for those looking to fuel their bodies with wholesome goodness. Topped with plump, juicy prunes, tangy pomegranate, and creamy feta cheese, this salad is bursting with flavor and texture.
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Quinoa Salad
This Berry and Nuts Quinoa Salad is a light and fresh lunch or side salad, yet it has plenty of protein from quinoa and nuts. Fresh summer berries are little powerhouses of vitamins and are super kid-friendly. But the cinnamon toasted nuts will take this dish to the next level.
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Veggie Shawarma
This flavor-packed veggie shawarma puts a twist on the traditional Middle Eastern dish by replacing the meat with colorful vegetables for a 100% plant-based meal. Seasoned cauliflower, green beans, and chickpeas are the heart of this dish, with a delicious homemade garlic aioli sauce to top it off.
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Pasta Salad (BBQ-style)
A pasta salad for BBQ lovers! Elbow noodles, corn, tomatoes, scallions, chewy BBQ tofu crumbles and a creamy dressing. A fun twist on pasta salad!
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Ranch Kale Salad
A salad for BBQ lovers! Homemade ranch dressing tossed with kale, tomatoes, corn, and avocado with chewy BBQ tofu nuggets. A must-try! Gluten-free and vegan.
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Chopped Salad
Vegan Italian Chopped Salad Recipe! Packed with plant-based protein, homemade Italian dressing, tofu feta, artichoke hearts, peppers and more. Perfect for summer. A restaurant worthy chopped salad. Loaded with marinated white beans, tofu, and a tangy Italian dressing.
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