Your search for delicious and satisfying salads is over. You’ll soon find it in this collection. These vegetable-packed mixes contain at least 15 grams of protein per serving to help you stay fuller longer, promote muscle recovery, and maintain healthy digestion. It’s also packed with prebiotic-rich foods like artichokes, chickpeas, and pears, as well as probiotic-rich ingredients like kimchi, tempeh, and yogurt that support a healthy gut microbiome. .
Whether it’s lunch or dinner, try our refreshing recipes anytime, like Green Goddess Salad or Forbidden Rice and White Kimchi Steak Salad.
Smoked Salmon Salad Nice Words
A twist on the classic Niçoise salad, this salad uses smoked salmon instead of tuna and adds vegetables instead of hard-boiled eggs and olives.
green goddess salad
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This gorgeous green goddess salad combines fresh shrimp, cucumber, artichoke hearts, and cherry tomatoes with a homemade dressing.
Forbidden rice and white kimchi steak salad
This steak salad doesn’t come with a typical dressing, but the tangy kimchi, sautéed shallots, and lemon juice give it a rich flavor. Forbidden rice adds color and nutrition to this tangy dish.
Chickpea and tuna mason jar power salad
This power salad will keep you energized for hours thanks to 26 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Tossing the kale with the dressing and leaving it in the jar will soften it enough that you won’t need to massage or cook it to soften it.
Chopped salad with chicken and creamy chipotle dressing
This chopped salad with chicken has a smoky, tangy flavor thanks to the creamy chipotle dressing. The cilantro adds freshness to every bite.
Falafel salad with lemon tahini dressing
Fried falafel can be a total oil bomb. But these pan-fried falafels crisp up with just a few tablespoons of oil and have equally satisfying results. Be sure to use dried chickpeas instead of canned chickpeas in this healthy recipe. Canned chickpeas have too much moisture.
Chicken and kale taco salad with jalapeño and avocado ranch
This healthy and super quick salad recipe replaces romaine with kale for 10x more vitamin C. With simple flavor hacks like store-bought ranch greens and pickled jalapeños, you can create a creamy, zesty, and spicy dressing that you’ll want to drizzle on. Everything from salads to sliced vegetables to shredded poached chicken.
Marsh and chicken salad with honey tahini dressing
If fresh peas are not available, thawed frozen peas are a great substitute. Look for soft mash at farmers markets and natural food stores.
greek yogurt chicken salad and wild rice
This fresh chicken salad features a creamy yogurt balsamic dressing and plenty of fresh herbs. Perfect for leftover cooked chicken.
Farro salad with arugula, artichoke and pistachio
Using pre-cooked farro, this dish comes together quickly. You can make it in the same bowl you use to serve it, so you can keep washing up to a minimum.
Grilled salmon salad with raspberry vinaigrette
Homemade raspberry dressing? surely. This easy salmon salad comes together in no time if you prepare it the day before.
Chickpea green goddess salad
This cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese, and chickpea salad recipe makes a healthy green goddess dressing from avocado, buttermilk, and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious with grilled vegetables.
salmon caesar salad
This easy Caesar salad replaces the traditional egg yolks and olive oil with creamy Greek yogurt and buttermilk, and mixes in mildly bitter radicchio in addition to classic romaine cheese. A small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano also cuts calories and sodium.
Orzo salad with chickpeas and artichoke hearts
This hearty orzo salad includes feta cheese, lemon, and dill, three ingredients commonly used in Greek cooking. Enjoy it for lunch or dinner.
Tempeh “Chicken” Salad
Eating probiotics (live bacteria found in raw, fermented foods like tempeh and miso) boosts the good bacteria in your body and may help you lose weight. Look for tempeh near tofu in the produce section. Try vegan mayonnaise for a completely plant-based lunch.
Spinach salad with steak and blueberries
Mix steak, walnuts, blueberries, and feta cheese into this simple salad for a healthy and satisfying dinner. Enjoy with grilled baguette and rosé wine.
Nice lobster salad
A classic Niçoise salad packed with vegetables and luxurious with tuna substituted for steamed lobster. In a pinch, or when you don’t want to prepare a giant pot of boiling water on a hot, humid summer day, many supermarkets have freshly caught lobster meat in the seafood aisle or freezer case. Enjoy with a warm baguette for lunch or dinner.
curry chicken and pasta salad
This crowd-pleasing pasta salad is perfect for a BBQ season potluck.
classic nicoise salad
Originating from the south of France, this colorful assorted salad makes for a balanced and satisfying hot-weather meal. Adding the dressing to the potatoes while they are hot allows the flavors to absorb more easily.
chicken waldorf salad
Using leftover cooked chicken, you can easily assemble Chicken Waldorf Salad, packed with apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts. If using rotisserie chicken, be aware that it will be salty and omit the salt from the dressing. Serve with whole wheat baguette over watercress.
Quinoa deli salad
This healthy version of a deli salad combines hearty quinoa and chickpeas with a little ham and mozzarella for maximum flavor without adding too much sodium. This healthy quinoa salad is perfect for dinner or makes a delicious lunch the next day.
Spinach and artichoke salad with parmesan vinaigrette
Inspired by a classic warming party dip, this simple salad can be served immediately or portioned into small lidded containers for delicious lunches throughout the week. To preserve the fresh taste of boiled eggs, we recommend adding them to your salad just before eating or in the morning before packing your lunch.
