I’ve always loved couscous salads but using pearl couscous is a game changer. This easy salad is the perfect side dish but makes a fantastic meat-free lunch or light dinner. During the warmer months, I gravitate towards side dishes that combine b…
Store-bought salad dressings are fine and all, but nothing beats a homemade dressing. Bright, punchy with plenty of flavor and you actually know what’s gone into it. No weird emulsifiers or preservatives. It also happens to be incredibly budget-f…
This classic Balsamic Vinaigrette is a salad dressing every cook should have in their repertoire. It jazzes up a boring bag of store-bought lettuce in an instant and is ridiculously simple to make. At its core, this is just balsamic vinegar, good olive…
This Asian-inspired soy honey salad dressing is my go-to for slaws, Chinese chicken salad and just about any kind of noodle salad. The combination of umami-rich soy sauce, sweet honey, fresh ginger and garlic makes an irresistible dressing that’ll have…
If you’ve been buying bottled Greek dressing, I need you to stop what you’re doing. Because once you make this easy Greek salad dressing at home, there is truly no going back. It takes a few minutes, uses ingredients you probably already ha…
This cranberry salad is a great side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas, with tart cranberries, sweet pineapple, apples, and marshmallows folded into homemade whipped cream. Chopped walnuts add a little crunch, and I like that you still get some cranbe…
Fall pear salad is an easy seasonal side made with spring mix, thinly sliced pear, spiced balsamic pecans, Parmesan cheese, and a homemade balsamic Dijon dressing. It’s fresh and crunchy with a little sweetness, making it a great salad for fall dinners…
This substantial lunch salad brings together peak summer tomatoes and pluots with protein-rich mung beans and a simple vinaigrette. Fried shallots and pistachios bring the crunch, while rings of banana pepper add a bit of kick and a pop of color!
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Strawberry Shortcake Fluff Salad is basically strawberry shortcake turned into an easy, creamy dessert salad. Fresh strawberries, chunks of pound cake, mini marshmallows, whipped topping, and sweetened condensed milk are all folded together, and there …
Light, refreshing, and flavor-packed, Vietnamese Green Papaya Salad is topped with grilled lemongrass beef, fresh herbs, and tangy Nuoc Cham dressing for a satisfying meal.
If you love ceviche, wait until you try it verde! Tangy tomatillos, fresh lime, cilantro, and jalapeño make this shrimp ceviche incredibly bright and refreshing. A fresh, vibrant no-cook Mexican appetizer perfect for summer!
The hardest part about this Black Bean Salad is not eating it straight from the bowl. Sweet mango, creamy avocado, fresh corn, and a zesty lime dressing make every bite taste like summer. Ready in under 30 minutes, a healthy, protein-packed salad for …
This easy Lentil Salad is bright, flavorful, and infused with bold flavors like garlic and lemon. Eat it as a side dish, meal prep it, or make it a meal!
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When your garden is overflowing with zucchini, this bright, lemony zucchini salad is the perfect solution. Fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes, and chickpeas turn summer’s most abundant vegetable into a meal you’ll crave.
This Caesar Slaw with Crispy Chicken is a hearty cabbage salad with creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan, crunchy croutons, and golden homemade chicken tenders.
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This easy Kale Salad is tangy, sweet, and crunchy with Granny Smith apples, walnuts, raisins, and a homemade Dijon vinaigrette.
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Fresh, colorful, and bursting with summer flavor, this Salmon Salad combines grilled salmon, sweet corn, ripe tomatoes, peppery arugula, and a vibrant basil vinaigrette.
I have been obsessed with this salad for YEARS. It is a copycat recipe of the “Seasonal Goat Salad” they have at Mendocino Farms, one of my favorite lunch spots. It has a mix of greens and torn fresh mint. It’s topped with orange segments, tender rotisserie chicken, sliced fennel and pickled onions, and crushed…
Discover 40+ healthy, make-ahead vegan salad recipes perfect for meal prep, work lunches, potlucks, or travel—easy, fresh, and full of flavor!
This Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad is made with rice noodles, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy Vietnamese dressing. A light, healthy meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
These Cold Sesame Noodles are an easy, light noodle salad with spaghetti, crisp veggies, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, lime, and sriracha!
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Discover 50 healthy summer dinner ideas featuring grilled favorites, hearty salads, one-pan meals, seafood, and vegetarian recipes made with fresh seasonal produce.
You absolutely need a great Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe! It’s a kitchen staple that you will find yourself making for so many different meals. My favorite balsamic vinaigrette is creamy, tangy, and sweet. It is the perfect dressing to top any salad, but don’t sleep on using it as a simple dip to upgrade a vegetable…
This Cucumber Tomato Salad is a cold, crunchy, juicy mix of cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and feta tossed in a simple vinaigrette.
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This green bean salad with peaches can anchor many summer meals. It features caramelized onions, toasted nuts, dates, a jolt of serrano pepper and a unifying oregano-garlic drizzle.
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