With the end of summer around the corner and pumpkin spice lattes already in full force, it’s time to celebrate one last roundup with fresh, delicious salad recipes. Are you picturing boring, wilted greens with minimal toppings and dollops of ranch? You know I wouldn’t do that to you.
We have over 50 (yes, 5-0) of the best salad recipes here on Ambitious Kitchen that will seriously make you forget you’re eating a salad. Each recipe is filled with unique flavors, bright colors, and wonderful textures, not to mention plenty of fiber and protein to keep you satisfied. When I say no boring salads here, I truly mean it.
I structured this roundup so that you can skip your $15 Sweet Green order and pick your base + ingredients right here! You’ll find quinoa salads, pasta salads, ones with a spinach base, broccoli base, and even ones without leafy greens at all. These creative salad recipes are perfect for your meal prep lunches and dinners, but unique and fun enough to bring as a side for your next party or potluck.
Get ready for some lunch envy from roommates, coworkers, or husbands. I denoted each recipe as vegan (V) and vegetarian (Veg.), too, so that you can easily find what you’re looking for. While you’re at it, be sure to check out our fav healthy salad dressings, too. Enjoy!
Quinoa Salads
Roasted Carrot Cauliflower Quinoa Salad with Sunshine Dressing
Vibrant Curry Cashew Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Avocado Blueberry Quinoa Salad
Famous Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad {vegan & gluten-free}
Fresh Strawberry Basil Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese, Sunflower Seeds & Lemon Vinaigrette
Fiesta Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Thai Chicken Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing
One Pot Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Balsamic Chicken Berry Quinoa Salad
Roasted Veggie, Chickpea & Pesto Quinoa Salad
Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Salad with Honey-Orange Dressing
Green Goddess Tuna Quinoa Salad
Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad with Cherries, Goat Cheese + Candied Walnuts
Strawberry & Mango Chopped Spinach Quinoa Salad with Sesame-Lime Vinaigrette
Pasta Salads
Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Damn Good BLT Pasta Salad with Creamy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing
Peach, Tomato & Corn Arugula Pasta Salad
Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese
Avocado & Tomato Chickpea Pasta Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
Spinach, Arugula & Mixed Green Salads
Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado
Avocado Peach Tomato Salad with Dilly Tahini Dressing
Everything Spring Green Salad with Basil Lemon Vinaigrette
Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear & Pomegranate Spinach Salad
Winter Roasted Butternut Squash Black Lentil Salad with Grapes + Arugula
Summer Peach Spinach Salad with Avocado, Toasted Almonds + Goat Cheese
Roasted Sweet Potato & Arugula Salad with Turmeric Honey Mustard Yogurt Dressing
30 Minute Honey Garlic Salmon with Apple Dijon Green Salad
Kale Salads
California Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad
Summer Glow Chopped Kale Salad
Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Toasted Almonds + Goat Cheese
Kale Rainbow Detox Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette {vegan, gluten free}
Broccoli Salads
Vegan Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad
Spicy Cashew Thai Chickpea Broccoli Salad
Chickpea Apple Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
Brussels Sprouts & Cabbage Salads
Spicy Ranch Chopped Chicken Cabbage Salad
Peach Brussels Sprouts Crunch Salad with Creamy Tahini Poppy Seed Dressing
Cashew Crunch Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad
Winter Butternut Squash Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
Chopped Thai Chickpea Salad with Curry Peanut Dressing
Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Kale Salad with Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Pecans
Romaine Salads
Chicken Kale Waldorf Salad with Avocado & Goat Cheese
Vegetarian Southwest Sweet Potato Taco Bowls with Avocado Ranch Dressing
Summer Chicken Chopped Salad with Strawberries, Avocado + Feta
Southwest Chicken Salad with Chipotle Greek Yogurt Dressing
Healthy Chicken Chickpea Chopped Salad
Chickpea, Tuna & Chicken Salads
15-Minute Healthy Moroccan-Spiced Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
The Easiest Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad
Vegan Curry Chickpea Salad Collard Wraps
Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad with Pineapple Corn Salsa
Vegan Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps
Honey Mustard Apple Tuna Salad
Curry Roasted Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad
Easy Mediterranean Pesto Chickpea Salad
I hope you love these amazing, healthy salad recipes! If you try one be sure to leave a comment and a rating on the post so I know how you liked it. Enjoy, xo!
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