We love a good salad... just not the kind that feels like a side dish pretending to be dinner. These 17 salads are full-on meals, stacked with tasty ingredients that actually satisfy. So yes, you can eat your greens and feel full too.
Sesame Salmon Bowl
These Sesame Salmon Bowls are proof that dinner doesn’t need to be complicated to taste amazing. In less than 15 minutes, you’ve got a balanced, flavor-packed meal on the table. The sesame dressing adds a nutty little punch that takes it over the top.
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Avocado Salad
Need a side that feels fancy but takes no effort? This avocado salad has you covered. It’s got creamy, crunchy, tangy, and fresh all in one bowl—and it fits in just as easily at a party table as it does next to a grilled chicken on a weeknight.
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Baby Calamari Garden Salad
This Baby Calamari Garden Salad is where fresh meets fancy. Think tender calamari mixed with crunchy veggies and a bold, zesty dressing. It’s super easy to throw together but feels like something straight off a restaurant menu.
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Grilled Peach Salad with Tomatoes
This Grilled Peach Salad brings the flavor in a big way. Smoky-sweet peaches, juicy tomatoes, and crisp snap peas get tossed in a zingy dressing, then topped with feta and tangy pickled onions for that chef’s-kiss finish. It’s fresh, easy, and the kind of side that makes grilled meat feel fancy.
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Peach Tomato Caprese Salad
Sweet peaches meet juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil in this refreshing twist on a Caprese. Toss it over soft greens and you've got a salad that’s as easy as it is impressive.
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Mexican Street Corn Salad
This easy Mexican Street Corn Salad brings serious flavor and zero fuss. The best part? You can whip it up any time of year!
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Greek Quinoa Salad
This Greek Quinoa Salad is light, fresh, and seriously satisfying. Packed with crunchy veggies, creamy feta, and hearty cannellini beans, it’s all tied together with a zippy homemade vinaigrette. Serve it solo for a meatless main or pair it with your favorite protein.
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Balsamic Chicken Caprese Salad
Dinner just got way easier (and tastier) with this Balsamic Chicken Caprese Salad. It’s loaded with juicy chicken, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil—all topped with that sweet tangy glaze you’ll want on everything.
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Carolina BBQ Chicken Salad
Who says salads can’t be the star? This Carolina BBQ Chicken Salad is loaded with smoky grilled chicken, garden veggies, crispy bacon, and feta, with a zippy dressing that brings it all home. It’s summer on a plate—and yes, it is the main course.
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Vegan Couscous Salad With Tofu
Fluffy couscous, fresh veggies, and tofu come together in this bright and easy vegan salad. Tossed in a simple lemon juice dressing, it’s perfect as a light meal or a refreshing side that travels well for picnics or potlucks.
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Wild Rice Salad
This Wild Rice Salad is loaded with all the good stuff—nutty wild rice, crunchy cashews, fresh veggies, and a punchy herby dressing to bring it all together. It’s colorful, healthy, and seriously hard to stop eating.
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Tomato Burrata Salad
This Tomato Burrata Salad is Caprese with a glow-up. Juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction make it the kind of summer salad that feels fancy but takes barely any effort.
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Pizza Salad
Who says healthy can’t taste like comfort food? This Pizza Salad brings all the classic flavors—cheese, herbs, and savory toppings—in a light, veggie-packed bowl. It’s satisfying, fun, and totally diet-friendly.
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Quinoa Salad
Fresh, filling, and full of texture, this quinoa salad is anything but boring. Chickpeas, cucumbers, herbs, and crunchy pistachios all get a bright boost from a lemony dressing. It’s light enough for lunch, hearty enough for dinner, and good enough to crave.
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Sesame Shrimp and Watermelon Salad
Sweet, savory, and seriously satisfying—this shrimp and watermelon salad is a total warm-weather win. Tossed with crunchy veggies and a tangy sesame lime dressing, it’s fresh in all the best ways.
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Big Mac Salad
This Big Mac Salad is everything you love in burger form—reimagined as a fresh, hearty salad. It’s quick to make, packed with flavor, and makes a perfect no-fuss meal for busy days.
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Thai Chicken Salad
Need a salad that actually fills you up? This Thai Chicken Salad delivers with juicy marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and a punch of flavor in every bite. It’s dairy-free, easy to make, and perfect for a healthy main dish.
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