30+ salads to make that actually satisfy🥬
eat a salad and feel like you're still hungry after? say no more! here are more than 30 salad recipes to try that get your veggies in but also are satisfying to eat and of course - not boring!
salads that satisfy – not just lettuce and sad soggy dressing!🥬👌🏻
hello!!! welcome to salad SZN baby. if you’ve been thinking that salads are just a pile of greens with a drizzle of dressing, i’m here to change your mind forever. because let’s be real—who wants a boring salad? not me, and definitely not you. we’re talking BIG flavors, hearty textures, and salads that leave you actually feeling full and satisfied.
i’m rounding up some of my absolute favorite salad recipes from my website that check all the boxes: crunchy, creamy, fresh, and packed with the good stuff (aka protein, healthy fats, and lots of flavor). whether you're craving something light and refreshing or a salad that eats like a full-on meal, i've got you covered.
think grain bowls loaded with veggies and a dreamy dressing, protein-packed salads that don’t skimp on the good stuff, and fresh, vibrant flavors that will have you excited to eat greens. and don’t worry, no dry chicken or sad lettuce here. these salads are the real deal—easy to make, totally delicious, and the kind you’ll actually want to meal prep for the week.
so whether you’re looking for a quick weekday lunch, a dinner that hits the spot, or a side that steals the show, scroll down and check out these must-make salad recipes. I promise they’ll change the way you think about eating greens forever!
p.s. don’t forget about my april family meal plan where we share 28 recipes every single month with grocery lists, substitution ideas, prep tips and MORE broken down week by week. once you subscribe, you will have access to the archives too.
first things first - let’s chat through a few things..
these glass jars are great for storing salads. i either eat my salad out of the jar on the go. or if i have a bowl, i dump the jar into the bowl to eat.
here are other plastic-free containers i enjoy storing salads in too. they are dishwasher friendly and the large one is great for my big a$$ salads.
i find that salads can be prepped for 3-5 days in the fridge. i suggest adding the lettuce LAST into jars so that it doesn’t get soggy from the other toppings too.
i always always recommend adding the dressing AS you are eating it. i don’t toss my salads in dressing until i am ready to eat them. we don’t want soggy lettuce going on. nothing worse than a soggy salad.
here are cute salad dressing cups to keep the dressing in. these have been spill proof for me and i also use them in the kid’s lunchboxes for sauces and such for them.
i’m a big butter lettuce girlie or romaine i like a crunch to my salad so you’ll notice a lot of my recipes have a crunchy lettuce base.
these recipes below are super customizable to fit within what you are looking for. want extra protein? add some grilled salmon or chicken on top. not into the dressing i suggested? sub your favorite one.
if you are craving even more, add a grain to the salad. some quinoa, rice, buckwheat, etc. are all great to bulk up a salad a bit more. farro is also a great option and a personal favorite of mine!
let’s chat DRESSINGS..
okay i am very particular about salad dressing. when i am not making my own i buy side dish because it is truly so delicious!!
when i am making my own, i use top notch ingredients because dressing makes or breaks the salad. when it comes to sweetening the dressing, you always need at least a smidge of something sweet to balance the acidity of a dressing. my go-to? wedderspoon manuka honey! they just launched an exclusive USDA Certified Organic Manuka Honey MGO 50+ and MGO 100+ line in Whole Foods Market nationwide (AMAZING). and it is on sale until 4/22 so run and stock up! i use it for many many other things besides dressings too like my immunity shots, no-bake desserts, by the spoonful for immunity and it’s a staple in my daily routine. don’t skip it for your kitchen too! and your salad dressings - easy way to get in the nutritional benefits of manuka honey. this honey mustard one i make is a FAVE!
here are 30+ salad recipes from my website. i cannot wait to hear which you make!
the salady salads:
grain-based and heartier salads:
vegetarian salads (that also pair well with a protein added):
no lettuce included kind of salads:
some satisfying protein ideas to add to salads:
homemade chicken fingers or use frozen store-bought ones (my go-to!!)
let me know what you make!! and if you have ANY salad requests or questions, don’t be shy🫶🏻
make a recipe on my website you loved? please leave a rating and review!! i LOVE to hear from you and it helps more eye balls get on the recipe you loved too!
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