19 Fresh Salads That’ll Make You Forget Meat Ever Existed

Craving something new? These 19 amazing salads are so satisfying and tasty, they'll make you forget you ever craved meat. Freshness never tasted so good!

Sesame Salmon Bowl

Sesame Salmon Bowls make a tasty and healthy dinner in under 15 minutes! The sesame dressing adds a delicious nutty flavor that's sure to satisfy.
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Japanese Cucumber Salad or Sunomono

A black bowl of Japanese cucumber salad garnished with sesame seeds. — Japanese Cucumber Salad or Sunomono. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Japanese cucumber salad is the perfect refreshing side for hot days! It pairs beautifully with grilled fish, meat, or spicy dishes. Light, easy to make, and requires just a few ingredients.
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Watermelon and Feta Salad

Low angle shot of a bowl of watermelon salad with kalamata olives and feta cheese. — Watermelon and Feta Salad. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Watermelon Feta Salad with Kalamata Olives is a perfect summer side dish. With just 5 ingredients, it's quick, easy, and incredibly refreshing!
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Faux Potato Salad

A white bowl of potato salad with mayonnaise. — Faux Potato Salad. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Our Faux Potato Salad Recipe skips the cauliflower for an even tastier twist. This gluten-free, diabetic-friendly low-carb version uses turnip radish for a delicious potato alternative.
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Feta Beet Salad

A plate of beet salad with crumbled feta cheese, chopped nuts, and fresh herbs. A serving spoon rests invitingly in the fresh salad. Fresh parsley is seen next to the plate. — Feta Beet Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This beet salad with feta cheese is both delicious and impressive, made with simple ingredients. Cooked beets, crumbled feta, pistachios, fresh herbs, and a lemon olive oil dressing create a perfect side or light meal.
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Fruit Salad with Pecans and Honey Dressing

A closeup is shown of Thanksgiving Fruit Salad with apples, grapes, pears, oranges, and pecans. — Fruit Salad with Pecans and Honey Dressing. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy and delicious fruit salad combines apples, pears, grapes, oranges, and pecans, all tossed in a light honey and spice dressing.
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Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

Healthy Tuna salad without mayo sits on a bed of iceberg lettuce surrounded by two forks, dill, and a green linen. — Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This flavorful, healthy tuna salad skips the mayo and uses Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil instead. You can make it creamy with Greek yogurt or keep it dairy-free!
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Spring Onion Potato Salad

This Spring Onion Potato Salad is a delicious and nutritious side dish, blending the crispness of fresh spring onions with the creamy goodness of tender potatoes.
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Cashew Aoli Mason Jar Salad

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This delicious Cashew Aioli Mason Jar Salad is Whole30-approved, healthy, and a total game changer!
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Grilled Peach Salad with Tomatoes

Elevate your meal with this Grilled Peach Salad with Tomatoes. Smoky grilled peaches, juicy tomatoes, and crisp sugar snap peas are coated in a sweet and tangy dressing. Feta and pickled onions add the perfect finishing touch. Delicious, easy, and impressive—ideal with grilled steaks, chicken, or just about anything!
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Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad

Broccoli and shredded carrots on a mixing spoon. — Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad is packed with broccoli, apples, carrots, cranberries, and walnuts, all tossed in a creamy yogurt mayo dressing.
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Kale Apple Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing

A bowl of kale salad on a wooden table. — Kale Apple Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

A light and zesty kale apple salad that elevates ordinary kale to new heights! Massage the kale, add poppy seed dressing, and top with crisp apple slices for a fresh twist.
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Mediterranean White Bean Salad with Feta

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Experience Mediterranean flavors with the Mediterranean White Bean Salad. Creamy white beans, juicy tomatoes, and crumbled feta blend into a refreshing summer salad that's both satisfying and delicious.
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Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

This Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a vibrant summer dish with spring mix, fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, rich olive oil, and a sweet, tangy balsamic reduction.
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Cabbage Apple Salad

Red cabbage slaw in a wooden bowl with a spoon. — Cabbage Apple Salad. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Cabbage Apple Salad mixes crisp red cabbage and sweet Golden Delicious apples with a zesty dressing. It’s a versatile dish perfect for any season!
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Mexican Macaroni Salad

Mexican Macaroni Salad is a tasty pasta dish loaded with chopped vegetables and a zesty taco seasoning dressing. It's a crowd-pleaser perfect for potlucks and large gatherings!
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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Packed with flavor, this easy Mexican Street Corn Salad is perfect for enjoying all year long!
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Citrus Asparagus Couscous

Whether you need a quick side for a weeknight dinner or an impressive salad for a BBQ, this Citrus Asparagus Couscous fits the bill perfectly.
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Avocado Tuna Salad

This Avocado Tuna Salad is a delicious, protein-packed lunch option. It's low-carb, dairy-free, and easy to make, keeping you full and satisfied all day long!
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