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Not all salads are boring and not all salads are healthy. If you make a salad and load it with fats, mayonnaise, etc. then it is not a healthy salad.
Healthy salad must include green leafy vegetables, fruits, veggies, low carb food, and grains like quinoa. But you don’t have to make it bland, add some tangy healthy dressing to it and enjoy a tasty meal. Keep the calories and fat content to the salad low and the nutrition and proteins content high.
Here is a list of 10 Healthy Salad Recipes that are so appetizing that you can literally have it every day.
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10 Healthy Salad Recipes for Everyday Meals
Let’s begin.
1. Pink Detox Salad
So, I will start with my favorite healthy salad. Make your lunch interesting with this colorful and bright pink detox salad. This salad is so yummy that you will wish to have it every day. It consists of watermelon, strawberries, grapefruit (all of my favorite fruits) and a flavorful dressing.
Ingredients:
- Strawberries
- Watermelon
- Pink Grapefruit
- Pomegranate
- Kale
- Spinach
- Walnuts
- Feta cheese
Dressing:
- Pomegranate Juice
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Greek yogurt
- Honey
- Salt
- Lemon Zest
Recipe by: cookingclassy.com
2. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad
This Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad can be your hearty and tasty meal. The dressing made with Pineapple Juice, Teriyaki Sauce, olive oil, and vinegar along with the grilled pineapple take this dish to the next level. This healthy salad recipe makes me drool.
Ingredients:
- Chicken Breasts
- Thick Teriyaki Sauce
- Pineapple rings
- Lettuce
- Avocados
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Onion
- Cilantro
Dressing:
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Pineapple Juice
- Teriyaki Sauce
- Olive oil
Recipe by: lecremedelacrumb.com
3. Zucchini and Sweet Corn Salad
I just love love love this recipe. Salads don’t have to be bland to be healthy. Zucchini and sweet corn salad along with other Mexican ingredients make it so delicious. This Mexican-style salad will give you a whole new salad experience.
Ingredients:
- Zucchini
- Sweet Corn
- Jalapeno Pepper
- Sweet Pepper
- Cilantro
- Olive Oil
Dressing:
- Lime Juice
- Agave Syrup
- Cilantro
- Dijon mustard
- Olive oil
- Pepper
- Salt
Recipe by: wholeandheavenlyoven.com
4. Delicious Detox Salad
This detox salad is made using different veggies, which makes it colorful like a rainbow. The fresh greens, veggies, and the Carrot-Ginger Dressing make this salad tasty and healthy at the same time. It takes less than 15 min to prepare this salad. So, this can be a perfect meal on a lazy afternoon.
Ingredients:
- Kale Leaves
- Avocado
- Broccoli Florets
- Green Onions
- Carrots
- Red Cabbage
- Toasted Almonds
- Cilantro Leaves
Dressing:
- Carrot
- Honey
- Rice Wine Vinegar
- White Miso
- Ginger
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- Sesame oil
Recipe by: gimmesomeoven.com
5. Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
Who doesn’t love sweet potato? The lemon vinaigrette dressing is perfect, delicious, tangy, and healthy at the same time. The combination of this dressing along with sweet potato, quinoa, spinach, and avocado will definitely make your taste buds happy. It is very healthy and full of nutrition and will keep you full for a long time.
Ingredients:
- Sweet Potatoes
- Quinoa
- Avocado
- Spinach
- Cranberries
- Basil
- Black pepper
- Coarse Sea Salt
- Olive oil
Dressing:
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Olive Oil
- Dijon Mustard
- Garlic
- Lemon
- Basil
- Oregano
Recipe by: chelseasmessyapron.com
6. Rainbow Fruit Salad
I prefer fruits over veggies. So this rainbow fruit salad is my go-to recipe when I am bored to cook or need something refreshing. The fresh fruits in this salad make it a perfectly healthy and summer recipe. All the colorful fruits and honey lime dressing makes it super tasty and everyone’s favorite.
Ingredients:
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Pineapple
- Kiwis
- Bananas
- Oranges
- Red Grapes
Dressing:
- Lime Juice
- Honey
- Lime Zest
Recipe by: cookingclassy.com
7. Mango Mandarin Sesame Shrimp Salad
Avocado and shrimp make a beautiful combination. But have you ever tried adding mango and mandarin to this combination? It makes it even more delicious. This Mango Mandarin Sesame Shrimp Salad is an Asian inspired salad and once you have it you won’t be able to resist it.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Mandarin Oranges
- Red Bell Pepper
- Mango
- Lettuce
- Avocado
- Edamame
- Sesame Seeds
- Cilantro
Dressing:
- Rice Vinegar
- Vegetable oil
- Soy Sauce
- Sugar
- Sesame Oil
- Ginger
- Garlic
Recipe by: lecremedelacrumb.com
8. Harvest Cobb Salad
In the list of healthy salad recipes, this salad is one of my favorites. Harvest Cobb salad is super easy to make. Its tangy and creamy poppy seed dressing makes it delicious. This salad is packed with proteins and nutrients and you will never get bored of eating it. This recipe will fulfill all your cravings and keep you healthy too.
Ingredients:
- Bacon
- Lettuce
- Eggs
- Pecan Nuts
- Apple
- Pear
- Goat Cheese
- Cranberries
Dressing:
- Mayonnaise
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Poppy Seeds
- Milk
- Sugar
Recipe by: damndelicious.net
9. Blackberry Lime Fruit Salad
Afternoons are best when you can enjoy an amazing fruit salad. Enjoy a variety of fresh fruits with yummy tangy dressing on a summer afternoon. You can add your favorite fruits along with the fruits mentioned below. The fruits will keep you refreshed and healthy.
Ingredients:
- Mandarin Oranges
- Grapes
- Kiwis
- Mangoes
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
Dressing:
- Poppy seeds
- Oranges
- Lime
- Lemons
- Vanilla extract
- Brown sugar
Recipe by: therecipecritic.com
10. Winter Spa Salad with Lemon Chicken
The lemon dressing can make anything even more flavorful. Grilled lemon chicken is loaded with avocado, chickpeas, pomegranates, Cara Cara oranges, and blended with amazing dressing to make your meals interesting. It is super easy, super healthy, and super tasty.
Ingredients:
- Chicken Breasts
- Chickpeas
- Avocado
- Spinach
- Oranges (Cara Cara)
- Pomegranate
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Shallot
- Parsley
- Lemon
- Salt
- Olive oil
- Mint
Dressing:
- Dijon mustard
- Greek Yogurt
- Honey
- Champagne Vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Recipe by: pinchofyum.com
So, I hope you will start trying some of these salads. And you will definitely love it. You can have them as a main course or even enjoy them like sides. Start enjoying salads and you will never have to be unhealthy again.
