38 Easy and Delicious Salad Recipes for Quick and Healthy Meals
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
SALADS
EASY
Salads can be a quick and easy way to get delicious and healthy meals on the table. Whether you are looking for a meal in itself or a side dish to pair with your favorite protein, this collection of 38 easy salads are sure to please.
From classic chopped and Cobb salads to amazing grain salads and green salads, this list has something for everyone. Many of the recipes are vegetarian and vegan, but there are also dishes with heartier ingredients like grilled chicken and hard-boiled eggs for those who prefer a more protein-rich meal.
These salads are perfect for lunch and dinner, but also can make a great side dish for any gathering. And best of all, they’re so easy to make! So get ready to dig in and enjoy!
The Girl on Bloor
Meal Prep Big Mac Salad Jars
These Meal Prep Low Carb Big Mac Salad Jars are like a healthy cheeseburger - you probably already have the sauce ingredients!
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431
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$1.91
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Nora Cooks
Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad
Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad is full of fresh summer produce and is a real crowd pleaser at potlucks and summer barbecues! This hearty salad has a simple lime-cumin-maple vinaigrette dressing and is fun served with tortilla chips or romaine lettuce leaves.
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10 min
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229
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$0.47
PER SERVING
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Kitchen Confidante
Lemony Kale, Avocado, and Chickpea Salad
This kale salad from Simply Vegetarian Cookbook by Susan Pridmore is one of the recipes in the Five Ingredients chapter -- it's simple, wholesome, and easy to make for all the eaters in your family. Her flexitarian tip is to add roasted chicken to the salad.
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20 min
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529
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$1.01
PER SERVING
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Little Broken
Apple Crunch Salad
This delicious Apple Crunch Salad is an easy way to get your daily dose of fresh fruit! Made with crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy honey-yogurt dressing, this salad is bursting with flavor and texture. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner, this Apple Crunch Salad is sure...
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15 min
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227
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$1.22
PER SERVING
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Hurry the food up
The Amazing Chickpea Spinach Salad
You won't believe this tasty bad boy is actually good for you! Ready in 7 minutes, high in protein, fiber and absolutely delicious. Perfect for a quick lunch.
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7 min
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$2.06
PER SERVING
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Cafe Delites
Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Avocado Salad
Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Avocado Salad is another meal in a salad! Using authentic chimichurri as a dressing that doubles as a marinade keeps all of the incredible flavours of chimichurri in this bowl!
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353
CALORIES
$2.56
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Skinnytaste
Spicy Canned Salmon Salad Rice Bowl
This quick and easy Sushi-inspired Spicy Canned Salmon Rice Bowl makes a great budget-friendly, high protein lunch!
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5 min
TOTAL TIME
413
CALORIES
$2.52
PER SERVING
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We are not Martha
Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Salad
This Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Salad mixes charred corn, black beans, red onion, jalapeño, and cheddar cheese tossed with Jalapeño Cheddar Heluva Good! Dip for a fabulous summer salad that's always a crowd-pleaser.
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30 min
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352
CALORIES
$0.50
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Taste of Home
Catalina Taco Salad
This quick and easy taco salad is popular with the teen campers at the youth camp my husband directs. Our daughter has requested it two years in a row for her birthday dinner. —Kay Curtis, Guthrie, Oklahoma
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25 min
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$1.79
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I Heart Umami
Chicken Apple Salad Stuffed Avocados
This Chicken Apple Salad Stuffed Avocados recipe will remind you of Thanksgiving! Stuffed avocados with chicken apple salad make a healthy snack/appetizer!
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30 min
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$2.12
PER SERVING
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Nourish and Fete
Balsamic Spinach Salad With Sea Salt
A light, easy side, this balsamic spinach salad with a pinch of coarse sea salt is simplicity at its finest. Just pair dark leafy baby greens with this easy spinach salad dressing, made of pantry staples, for a delicious side salad ready in five minutes. Perfect to round out dinner on a busy night!
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5 min
TOTAL TIME
20
CALORIES
$0.83
PER SERVING
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Gimme Some Oven
Berry Fruit Salad
This Berry Fruit Salad recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover berries! It’s quick and easy to make, plus tastes extra refreshing when tossed with fresh mint, lemon juice, and a hint of honey.
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10 min
TOTAL TIME
82
CALORIES
$1.85
PER SERVING
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Steph Gaudreau
Beet Carrot Apple Salad Recipe
Beet Carrot Apple Salad will make your tastebuds dance with flavor. The sweet carrot & apple balance out the earthy beets. Simply tasty, paleo, and gluten-free. Learn how!
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15 min
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92
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$0.45
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Southern Parm
Grilled Chicken Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad
Get your greens in with this delicious and easy-to-make Grilled Chicken Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad, made with fresh ingredients and a flavorful homemade dressing.
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
508
CALORIES
$2.31
PER SERVING
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A Virtual Vegan
Quinoa Cranberry Salad with Lemon & Spinach
This Quinoa Cranberry Salad is full of fresh, feel good flavours that everyone will love! With nutrient rich spinach, sweet dried cranberries and a zippy lemon dressing, it is able to stand alone as a protein packed, healthy meal, or can be served as a side. It's easy to make ahead of time and is na...
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25 min
TOTAL TIME
218
CALORIES
$0.97
PER SERVING
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The Mediterranean Dish
Tabouli Salad
Traditional tabouli salad recipe with parsley, mint, bulgur wheat, finely chopped vegetables and a zesty dressing. Recipe with step-by-step photos.
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85
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$1.59
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Vanilla And Bean
Carrot Raisin Salad w/ Creamy Honey-Lemon Dressing...
A crunchy, healthy and flavorful Carrot Raisin Salad recipe packed with pineapple, walnuts and celery drizzled with a Creamy Honey-Lemon Dressing. Easy to make and soooo good with all the summer things! vegetarian + gluten free + easily vegan
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$1.07
PER SERVING
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It's a Veg World After All
Radish Potato Salad
This delicious radish salad resembles traditional potato salad but with healthier ingredients and a yogurt-based dressing.
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25 min
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69
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$0.72
PER SERVING
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Vikalinka
Italian Tuna and Corn Salad
Italian Salad recipe with tuna, corn, mozzarella and balsamic dressing.
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15 min
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350
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$1.94
PER SERVING
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Garlic Delight
Tofu Noodle Salad with Carrot and Cucumber
This tofu noodle salad hits the spot by providing a low-carb alternative to pasta. You'll love the garlic and apple cider vinegar dressing. Coupled with Lao Gan ma chili sauce, this refreshing salad is addictive!
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10 min
TOTAL TIME
330
CALORIES
$3.81
PER SERVING
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Meal Garden
Honey Lime Quinoa Fruit Salad
This is a refreshing snack packed with antioxidants and fiber!
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20 min
TOTAL TIME
377
CALORIES
$2.61
PER SERVING
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Umami Girl
Shaved Fennel Salad with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette...
This beautiful shaved fennel salad couldn't be easier to make. It's full of bright, savory flavors and pairs especially well with fish and chicken.
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$1.14
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Healthy Happy Life
Beer Brat Salad
This flavorful, plant-based salad includes avocado, beer brats, candied nuts and fresh fruit. All on a cool butter lettuce bed.
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18 min
TOTAL TIME
747
CALORIES
$5.54
PER SERVING
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Urban Bliss Life
Peach Plum Summer Salad
This summer salad features fresh stone fruits and corn. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, and potlucks!
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1
15 min
TOTAL TIME
150
CALORIES
$1.69
PER SERVING
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Taste A Holics
Italian Spinach Salad with Pepperoni
Macros per serving:
• 360 Calories
• 31g of Fat
• 13g of Protein
• 4g of Net Carbs
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10 min
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CALORIES
$2.14
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The Pudge Factor
Southern Fried Chicken Salad
Southern Fried Chicken Salad is the perfect blend of fresh vegetables, crispy fried chicken strips, hard cooked eggs and shredded cheese topped with yummy honey mustard dressing. It's the ultimate in southern comfort that will have you coming back for more.
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5 min
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$4.32
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The Food Blog Colleen
Salmon, Spinach Mandarin Orange Salad
Salmon, spinach, berries, and mandarin orange combine to make this spectacular salad the star of the show.
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10 min
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$2.15
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Eating Well
Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lime Dressing
Using potatoes and green beans gives this gorgeous and healthy salad a salade niçoise feel, but you can use whatever suits your fancy. If you steam any of the vegetables, don't overcook them--if they're mushy they'll fall apart when you toss them with the dressing.
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30 min
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481
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$3.00
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Skinnytaste
Warm Salad with Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Peppers,...
This Warm Salad with sauteed Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Peppers, and fresh Mozzarella with balsamic is served over cold, crunchy romaine lettuce. So simple and delicious!
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$4.16
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Cooking For Peanuts
Glass Noodle Salad
15-minute Glass Noodle Salad is easy, refreshing, and rich in protein. It's perfect for meal prep. Make it for lunch, or as a healthy weeknight dinner. Nut-free option.
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15 min
TOTAL TIME
541
CALORIES
$3.52
PER SERVING
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The Recipe Critic
Cranberry Feta Bowtie Salad With Spinach
Cranberry feta bowtie salad with spinach is an easy salad perfect for potlucks and holidays! Each bite is packed with a zesty Dijon vinaigrette dressing, raisins, and walnuts.
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$1.29
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The Recipe Critic
Caprese Salad
Caprese Salad is made with layers of fresh tomato slices, basil, and mozzarella cheese, then drizzled with balsamic glaze and topped with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. It is the perfect summer meal that you will crave all year!
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10 min
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637
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$6.39
PER SERVING
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Budget Bytes
Sweet Crunch Winter Salad
When fresh vegetables are in short supply, make this Sweet Crunch Winter Salad packed full of winter vegetables and a homemade Maple Tahini Dressing.
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20 min
TOTAL TIME
305
CALORIES
$1.52
PER SERVING
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eMeals
Green Goddess Chicken Cobb Salad
eMeals makes meal planning easy with fresh recipes, a streamlined grocery list, and smart cooking tips delivered to your inbox or phone each week.
25 min
TOTAL TIME
387
CALORIES
$2.46
PER SERVING
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The Slow Roasted Italian
Wendy's Apple Pecan Salad
Wendy’s apple pecan salad is fresh, sweet, and nutty - the perfect light bite to add to any meal. Make this delicious copycat recipe at home!
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15 min
TOTAL TIME
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$1.69
PER SERVING
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cleanfoodcrush.com
Jennifer Aniston Inspired Salad
Jennifer Aniston Inspired Salad
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$2.67
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Half Baked Harvest
Super Green Sun-Dried Tomato Herb Salad with Crispy...
Shredded kale, baby arugula, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, and plenty of fresh herbs. All tossed together with a simple lemon vinaigrette, crispy chickpeas, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, and avocado for a salad that's plentiful, healthy, and filling.
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$3.69
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The Blond Cook
Tomato, Basil and Red Onion Salad
This easy and delicious Tomato, Basil and Red Onion Salad is packed with fresh flavors! The combination of juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil and crunchy red onion is a perfect side dish for any summertime meal. Enjoy this simple and tasty salad that comes together in minutes and is sure to be a hit!
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CALORIES
$2.68
PER SERVING
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