Easy, Healthy Salad Recipes That Will Instantly Make You Drool
1) Fresh Corn, Tomato, Herb, and Israeli Couscous Salad
Bring a little summer flavor into your meals year-round with this delicious, meatless salad. And if you want to add a few extra flavors, throw in some grilled zucchini and onions.
Get the Fresh Corn, Tomato, Herb, and Israeli Couscous Salad recipe.
2) Crunchy Turkey Salad with Oranges
Dress this quick and delicious salad with homemade sesame vinaigrette that goes perfectly with shredded turkey breast or rotisserie chicken.
3) Beet, Tangerine and Steak Salad
Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to cut all red meat from your diet to be healthy. Leaner cuts, like sirloin or skirt steak, keep your meals light and still satisfying.
4) Rice Noodle Salad
Fresh herbs and shrimp bring this summery salad to the next level and take you back to sunny afternoons on the dock.
5) Warm Roasted Cauliflower and Spinach Salad
The warm roasted cauliflower gives a cozy feeling to your go-to salad and adding a hint of pumpkin pie spice makes this dish even more comforting.
6) Herbed Pork Meatball and Farro Salad
The pork meatballs and the farro in this salad perfectly complement each other and make for a great, family-friendly meal.
7) Marinated Summer Squash Salad
Quinoa is packed with protein and fiber, making this salad extra filling.
8) Tomato & Watermelon Salad
The sweet produce and salty feta make for a mouthwatering combination that you'll want to have every day.
9) Steak Salad with Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette
Seared sirloin steak, a bed of fresh arugula, and cauliflower. What could possibly be tastier? If you're still not convinced, the honey-lemon vinaigrette is a true delight.
10) Three-Bean Salad
Upgrade this classic picnic dish with fresh vegetables and an easy, homemade vinaigrette to make a salad you won't want to put down.
11) Roasted Squash Salad
This meatless salad is easy to make and ensures you'll be fully satisfied when you finish it.
12) Lemon Marinated Herb Pasta Salad
This pasta salad may not follow the typical definition of salad, but that doesn't make it any less of one. And it's great for barbecues!
13) Red Citrus Salad with Berries, Pears and Pomegranates
The greek yogurt and honey perfectly complement the tart citrus in this salad from the vitamin C-filled blood oranges and grapefruit.
Get the Red Citrus Salad with Berries, Pears and Pomegranates recipe.
14) Pear & Walnut Salad
If you're in the mood for something light that'll help you sleep better, look no further. According to Healthline, some researchers claim that eating walnuts helps improve sleep quality, because they're rich in melatonin. Those with a hint of apple pie spice make for the coziest possible dinner.
15) Mexican Skirt Steak and Avocado Salad
"Avocados are a good source of fiber, which adds bulk and can help you feel fuller faster," Moore says. Pair those with some steak and plum tomatoes, and you have a quick, yummy salad.
16) Watercress Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
Green veggies are some of the healthiest foods out there because they're packed with nutrients like fiber and iron. So, it's safe to say this green salad is one of the most nutritious recipes.
Get the Watercress Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette recipe.
17) Roasted Squash, Pork, and Kale Salad With Cherries
This hearty salad is another great option to promote restful sleep, due to its melatonin-rich ingredients, like cherries and cheese, according to Healthline.
Get the Roasted Squash, Pork, and Kale Salad With Cherries recipe.
18) Tomato and Cucumber Farro Salad
Though these ingredients may be most popular in the summer, you can probably get them year-round at your local grocery store. So take a bite and transport yourself to warmer days.
19) Gingery Grilled Stone Fruit and Cucumber Salad
Though packed with nutrient-rich vegetables, the protein count in this salad is low. So, add a little chicken, tofu, seafood, or beans to make it more filling.
Get the Gingery Grilled Stone Fruit and Cucumber Salad recipe.
20) Tomato and Onion Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing
This is a great salad option if you want to whip up something quickly and use the vegetables you have sitting around the kitchen.
Get the Tomato and Onion Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing recipe.
21) Grilled Watermelon Salad with Steak and Tomatoes
If you've never charred watermelon, you're in for a treat. Grilling the fruit brings out flavors in the watermelon that pair perfectly with steak and tomatoes.
Get the Grilled Watermelon Salad with Steak and Tomatoes recipe.
22) Sesame Watercress Salad
Fragrant and savory sesame seeds are a beautiful complement to the peppery watercress.
23) Soba Salad with Chicken
Switch your typical leafy green base for these soba noodles. According to Healthline, they're rich in manganese, which is important for bone health and supports your nervous system. Not to mention, it makes for an über tasty salad.
24) Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad
One of the best things about this salad is you can prepare it up to two days before you're going to serve it, giving you flexibility to do other things.
25) Citrus Salad
Who said you can't have salad for breakfast? This four-ingredient dish takes less than five minutes to make and goes great with a couple of eggs.
26) Barley Salad with Strawberries and Buttermilk Dressing
If you're short on time, make some quick-cooking barley in your pressure cooker. This way you're only 10 minutes away from a delicious meat-free meal.
Get the Barley Salad with Strawberries and Buttermilk Dressing recipe.
27) Fajita Salad with Charred Jalape?o Dressing
Put a spicy twist on your salad with this zesty dressing and hearty ingredients that'll have your mouth watering.
28) Dill-Crusted Pork and Farro Salad
It is a bit of a process to make this salad, but it's worth the effort for a flavorful and nutrient-rich dish.
29) Peach, Blue Cheese, and Walnut Salad
A little sweet, a little salty, and a little crunchy. What more could you possibly want from a salad?
30) Crunchy Thai Beef Salad
This easy salad is full of bright flavors that'll keep you coming back for seconds. Just turn on your broiler and get cooking.
31) Salmon Ni?oise Salad
You haven't had a protein-packed salad like this one, thanks to the flaky salmon and hard-boiled eggs. You can even cut the potatoes out of the recipe, if you want a less carb-y meal.
32) Steak with Lentil and Grapefruit Salad
This is another great dish to prep up to two days in advance. Store it in the fridge and once you're ready to eat it, take it out and fold in the grapefruit, arugula, and steak.
33) Ratatouille Salad
Reinvent your favorite French veggie dish in salad form, and top it off with some Mozzarella for a hint of Italy.
34) Korean Steak Salad with Sugar Snaps and Radishes
Take this salad to the next level with gochujang, a traditional Korean red chili paste that'll give your steak a rich caramelized flavor.
Get the Korean Steak Salad with Sugar Snaps and Radishes recipe.
35) Chicken Fajita Salad with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette
Craving fajitas but trying to cut your carb intake? Look no further than this salad. If you want to go all out, consider grilling the avocado for a minute or two to give the buttery fruit a smoky depth.
Get the Chicken Fajita Salad with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette recipe.
36) White Bean and Tuna Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Make your own basil vinaigrette to complement the white beans, tuna, eggs, and green beans in this refreshing salad.
Get the White Bean and Tuna Salad with Basil Vinaigrette recipe.
37) Steak and Rye Panzanella
After you try this take on the classic Tuscan salad with charred rye bread, you're never going to want to go back to plain-old croutons for that extra crunch.
Get the Steak and Rye Panzanella recipe.
_________________________________________________________
Give the gift of more recipes! Send your loved one 12 issues of Woman’s Day for $7.99! And while you’re at it, sign up for our FREE newsletter for even more of the Woman's Day content you want.
You'll never have to have a boring ol' salad again.