Salads aren’t normally your “Go-To” favorite meal…Until NOW!

It can be tough to get a delicious yet nutritious salad together for you and your family on time in today’s fast-paced society. Salads are excellent meal options that many people look over, unfortunately.

As a bowl, it doesn’t have to be yucky raw vegetables that are difficult to eat. You can play around and upgrade them to a delicious meal served from a casserole on your dining table.

In 15 minutes, you can whip up one of these healthy and delicious recipes. These salads are packed with fresh vegetables like spinach and kale to create a balanced main or side dish.

As a bonus, our list includes salads that are low in calories and high in fiber to help you meet your goals. Here is our collection of 11 salad recipes that are quick and easy to make, which means less time in your kitchen and more time to devote to the things that you love.

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Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Servings: 4

Homemade poppy seed dressing pairs perfectly with some tender spinach, crunchy almonds, and juicy berries for an incredibly refreshing and easy spring salad. To make ahead, whisk dressing, combine salad ingredients, and store separately. Toss the salad with the sauce just before serving. To make it a complete meal, top it with some grilled chicken or shrimp.

Ingredients:

1.5 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

2.5 Tbsp Mayonnaise

1 Tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1 Tbsp Poppy Seeds

1 Tbsp Sugar

.25 Tsp Salt

.25 Tsp Ground Pepper

1 Pack Baby Spinach

1 Cup Sliced Strawberries

.25 Cup Toasted Sliced Almonds

Instructions:

Green Salad with Edamame & Beets

Servings: 1

This hefty salad is a feast for the eyes and a simple way to combine nutrient-rich beets and plant-based protein from edamame (green soybeans). If you’re not into cilantro, you can mix in freshly chopped basil or dill instead.

Ingredients:

2 Cups Mixed Salad Greens

1 Cup Shelled Edamame

.50 Cup Medium Raw Beet, Peeled And Shredded

1 Tbsp And Another 1.5 Tsp Of Red-Wine Vinegar

2 Tsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro Chopped

Freshly Ground Pepper To Taste

Instructions: 

Green Goddess Salad with Chicken

Servings: 1

The healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk, and herbs in this cucumber, tomato, Swiss, and chicken salad recipe. Any extra sauce is yummy served over some grilled chicken or flaky white fish, such as cod or flounder.

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp Peeled And Pitted Avocado

1.5 Cups Buttermilk

.25 Cup Fresh Chopped Herbs Like Tarragon, Sorrel, Mint, Parsley And/Or Cilantro

2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar

.50 Tsp Salt

3 Cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce

1 Cup Sliced Cucumber

3 Oz Sliced (Or Diced) Cooked Boneless And Skinless Chicken Breast

.50 Cup Diced Low-Fat Swiss Cheese (2oz)

6 Halved Cherry Tomatoes, If Desired

Instructions:

Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Feta & Walnuts

Servings: 4

Talk about a way to get your fruit serving for the day. This refreshing salad isn’t just easy to make, it’s also absolutely scrumptious!

Ingredients:

1.5 Tbsp Tablespoons Of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1 Tbsp High-Quality Balsamic Vinegar

2 Tsp Finely Chopped Shallots

.25 Tsp Salt

.25 Tsp Ground Pepper

6 Cups Baby Spinach

1 Cup Sliced Strawberries

.25 Cup Feta Cheese, Crumbled

.25 Cup Chopped Toasted Walnuts

Instructions:

Vegetarian Taco Salad

Servings: 2

Taco salad doesn’t always have to be all about the beef. This 15-minute version uses tofu or black bean crumbles, which taste delicious and give you a healthy dose of protein. This vegetarian salad is so tasty that even meat lovers won’t hesitate to try it!

Ingredients:

4 Oz Crumbled Frozen Tofu Or Black Beans

3 Cups Shredded Romaine Lettuce

.75 Cup Chopped Tomatoes

.50 Cup Rinsed And Drained Canned Salt Free Black Beans

.25 Cup Shredded Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese

8 Lime Or Cheddar-Flavored Tortilla Chips

2 Tbsp Light Sour Cream

1 Tbsp Salsa

Instructions:

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Warm Pear & Spinach Salad with Maple-Bacon Vinaigrette

Servings: 4

In this healthy spinach salad recipe, the larger-leaved spinach holds up better to the warm bacon vinaigrette than baby spinach. If you don’t want your spinach to wilt, let the dressing cool before tossing it with the salad.

Ingredients:

10 Cups Fresh Spinach

1 Medium Firm Ripe Pear, Sliced Thinly

.50 Cup Slivered Red Onion

2 Slices Chopped Bacon

1.5 Tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

2 Tbsp Cider Vinegar

1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup

.25 Tsp Salt

.25 Tsp Ground Pepper

.50 Cup Toasted Walnut Halves

Instructions:

Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

Servings: 2

In this Swiss cheese, cucumber, tomato, and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk, and herbs. The extra sauce is delicious served with grilled vegetables.

Ingredients:

1 Peeled And Pitted Avocado

1.5 Cups Buttermilk

.25 Cup Fresh Chopped Herbs, Ex: Tarragon, Sorrel, Mint, Parsley And/Or Cilantro

2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar

.50 Tsp Salt

3 Cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped

1 Cup Sliced Cucumber

1 can Rinsed Chickpeas

.25 Cup Low-Fat Swiss Cheese Diced

6 Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

Instructions:

Pomegranate & Red Cabbage Salad

Servings: 4

Honey can help balance out the harshness of cruciferous cabbage in this fresh and crunchy slaw recipe. The colors in this easy salad are enough to brighten your spirits. Research has even shown that simply looking at purple plants can fire up neurons that help us relax, so take a moment to appreciate this beautiful salad before you dig in.

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar

2 Tsp Lemon Juice

1 Tsp Honey

1 Tsp Ground Cumin

.50 Tsp Salt

.50 Tsp Ground Pepper

2.5 Tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

4 Cups Finely Shredded Red Cabbage

1.5 Cups Shredded Carrots

.50 Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro

.25 Cup Pomegranate Seeds

3 Tbsp Toasted Sliced Almonds

Instructions:

Sesame-Hoisin Salad with Baked Tofu

Servings: 1

This Asian-inspired salad is made satisfying by adding savory baked tofu. The carrots and snap peas add some crunch. Try it for your next packaged lunch. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, pack the salad toppings, greens, and dressing in separate containers and mix them just before eating.

Ingredients:

1/3 Cup Canola Oil

3 Tbsp Rice Vinegar

2 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce (Can Be Found In Asian Section Of Supermarket)

1 Tbsp Sesame Oil

1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds

1 Minced Scallion

3 Cups Mixed Greens

3/4 Cup Cubed Baked Tofu

.50 Cup Carrot Matchsticks

.50 Cup Sliced Snap Peas

Instructions: 

Peach & Spinach Salad with Feta

Servings: 4

With this simple and refreshing salad recipe, each bite carries the taste of a sweet and juicy peach, zesty feta, and toasted pine nuts that will leave you completely satisfied but not over-stuffed!

Ingredients:

6 Cups Fresh Baby Spinach

2 Tbsp White-Wine Vinegar

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Tbsp Finely Chopped Shallot

2 Tsp Water

1 Tsp Honey Mustard

1/8 Tsp Salt

1 Medium Pitted Peach, Or 1 Cored And Thinly Sliced Apple

3 Tbsp Crumbled Feta Cheese

1 Tbsp Toasted Pine Nuts

Instructions:

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Arugula Avocado Salad

Servings: 4

This energizing salad will give you a power boost for the day with the healthy fats in the avocados and the omega-3s found from the seeds. Its especially great for the avocado lovers in the family!

Ingredients:

1 Bunch Arugula (About 5 Cups Baby, Loosely Packed)

2 Large Avocados

1 Tbsp Pepitas Or Pumpkin Seeds

Sea Salt To Taste

Freshly Ground Pepper To Taste

.25 Cup Olive Oil

3 Tbsp Lemon Juice

1 Tsp Poppy Seeds

Instructions:

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