Well hello, 45 healthy salad recipes! Let’s agree that a girl is always in need of a salad. ?♀️?
Why These Salad Recipes?
I’m fully aware that you can find many other salad recipes on the web with a touch of a finger. But mine are the best! Pinky promise!
- Easy recipes – In many of these salads, even dressing is dumped in the same bowl. I do not love extra steps. We never did in Ukraine and look, I turned out just fine. 🙂
- Simple ingredients – We are talking about Walmart basic avocado, greens, tomato, pasta and quinoa ingredients. However, I encourage you to buy local, seasonal and pesticide free whenever possible.
- Meal morthy and nourishing – Most salad ideas are good as a meal or will make you a potluck super star. Full of vitamins and nutrients rather than loaded with saturated fat, sugar and sodium, these salads are perfect for lunch and dinner.
- Tasty – I have compiled a collection of salads I would truly enjoy eating. What is the prettiest salad worth if it tastes like kale?!
Enjoy!
Chickpea Salad
Chickpea salad with tomatoes, cucumber and avocado is literally the easiest salad you can throw together in 15 minutes. And just to make sure you heard me – use what you have on hand. Easy!
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean quinoa salad with olives, feta and veggies is a marriage of quinoa and Greek salad. Lasts in the fridge for a few days making it perfect for work lunches.
Italian Pasta Salad
I would say this Italian pasta salad is one of my favorite cold summer salads! Pasta, salami, veggies, olives, cheese in super easy zesty Italian dressing. And it keeps and travels so well. What not to like?!
Healthy Chicken Salad
This healthy chicken salad is not missing mayo or flavour. On the contrary, it is creamy, tasty and contains simple ingredients. And healthy!
Corn Avocado Salad
Corn avocado salad is one of the most popular salad recipes on ifoodrealcom.bigscoots-staging.com. Fresh summer produce with a hint of lime. Perfect for summer although you can use frozen corn.
Cauliflower Potato Salad
Cauliflower potato salad is faux potato salad with cauliflower instead of potatoes. Low carb, keto and I promise 100% everyone will barely notice.
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Quinoa tabbouleh is traditional Middle Eastern salad minus bulgur. Lots of chopped parsley, mint and veggies combined with more widely available quinoa. Perfect cold salad!
Spinach Salad
I serve this spinach salad year round for guests. Asian inspired salad dressing, eggs, cukes and tomatoes combined with pre-washed baby spinach makes hosting easy!
Broccoli Salad
Broccoli salad without mayo or bacon is not a broccoli salad. And these sacrifices are not necessary. We combine fresh broccoli, cranberries, red onion and sunflower seeds with healthy amount of crumbled baked bacon and creamy dressing.
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This cucumber and tomato salad is the one I grew up eating in Ukraine. We add optional toasted sesame oil that mimics authentic unrefined sunflower oil taste.
Healthy Potato Salad
I have really perfected my healthy potato salad. I consider potato salad not a real thing if it doesn’t have a touch of mayo. And it’s all it needs. The rest are pickles, eggs, condiments and yogurt. It is simply delicious!
Greek Salad
Greek salad is our universal salad that goes with everything. My version takes 15 minutes to prep and contains no lettuce. It is a copycat version of Canadian Greek fast food chain OPA.
Healthy Taco Salad
Healthy taco salad with very well seasoned ground turkey and lighter yogurt dressing. Black beans, tomato, avocado and corn truly make this taco salad healthy.
Healthy Egg Salad
I like my healthy egg salad chunky. What about you? If we disagree on texture, I am sure we can agree that it should be creamy and flavorful. We make egg salad for easy lunches and picnic food in our own backyard.
Healthy Pasta Salad
As soon as summer arrives, I bookmark my healthy pasta salad recipe. Chock full of vegetables, healthy herbed oil dressing and whole grain pasta, kids love to munch on it all day long.
Healthy Tuna Salad
This tuna salad took over Pinterest. It is extremely easy, creamy and doesn’t lack flavor like yogurt based ones or isn’t drowned in cups of mayo.
Lettuce Salad
This is the best lettuce salad with any lettuce. Kind of a version of my cucumber tomato salad. 5 star reviews and that toasted sesame oil is just magical!
Avocado Egg Salad
Avocado egg salad can be tasty. It took me a few years to warm up to it but now I am sold. A perfect ratio of healthy fats and protein dressed with simple seasonings. It is good!
Healthy Cobb Salad
Healthy cobb salad is a perfect fridge clean out salad. Grilled chicken and zucchini from the night before, anything in produce drawers, eggs, blue cheese and seeds are mixed with healthy ranch dressing.
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Creamy cucumber salad is light, fresh and affordable year round. This is my grandma’s recipe I grew up with in Ukraine. I am using yogurt in place of sour cream to make salad lighter.
White Bean Salad
All you need to make white bean salad is olive oil, vinegar, garlic, herbs, red onion and any fresh crunchy veggies. I even used black eyed peas because they are white beans. 🙂
Asian Salad
I make Asian salad when I am tired of other salads as it is quite different. Red or green cabbage with edamame and cilantro, and super easy Asian salad dressing.
Asparagus Salad
Asparagus salad is a perfect spring salad when asparagus shows up in stores. Mixed with eggs, veggies, toasted nuts and Dijon vinaigrette, it is kind of a cobb salad.
Beet Salad
Beet salad with zesty arugula, simple candied pecans, crumbled feta and easy balsamic dressing. Even if you are not a fan of beets, the creaminess of cheese combined with roasted nuts will win you over.
Grilled Chicken Salad
This grilled chicken salad is a copycat of any fancy restaurant’s $25 salad. Grilled chicken breast, baby greens, berries and nuts are “married” with healthy poppyseed dressing.
Lemon Kale Salad with Garlic and Parmesan
This kale salad is a healthy version of Caesar salad. Lots of garlic, freshly grated Parmesan cheese and toasted nuts. It is one of my favorite leafy green salads.
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry spinach salad with unique but simple balsamic dressing. This spring salad is the most surprising among the readers – no one expects so much flavor in this simple salad.
Quinoa Black Bean Salad
Superfood quinoa black bean salad for lunches all summer. It is full of protein, tasty and easy! Meal prep it on Sunday, make ahead for a party or simply clean out the fridge.
Thai Chicken Salad
Tired of chicken salad? Try this glorified version with crunchy cabbage and bell pepper, roasted peanuts and cilantro. Thai chicken salad, basically.
Mango Black Bean Salad
Mango black bean salad is perfect spring-summer for potlucks, easy lunches and cold dinners. I make it a lot when ataulfo mangoes hit grocery stores and a box costs $10.
Massaged Kale Salad with Winter Fruit
This massaged kale salad is perfect for fall and winter when seasonal produce is scarce. Pomegranate, orange and toasted almonds coated in delicious orange ginger dressing.
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Mexican corn salad is a healthy version of elotes. Warm grilled corn combined with salty and garlicky feta dressing. Need I say more?!
Avocado Salad
Avocado salad with 3 ingredients will become your new favorite after guacamole. Green onion replaces cilantro and it is the best!
Mexican Kale Salad
Mexican kale salad is one of the first kale salads I ever created and a reader favorite. Beans, corn and pepper are mixed with tender baby kale in creamy avocado dressing. Even your grandpa who never tried kale will love it!
Shrimp Avocado Salad
Bring to a potluck or enjoy for lunch, this shrimp avocado salad is easy to make either way as it requires no cooking. Perfect summer dish.
Healthy Coleslaw
Healthy coleslaw with bagged slaw and easy homemade yogurt dressing. No cups of mayo and a perfect creamy accompaniment to shrimp tacos, pulled pork and just a side.
Arugula Salad
I love peppery arugula! Are you with me? This arugula salad comes together in 10 minutes. I make it for dinner, guests and blogger retreats, and everyone is surprised by the abundance of taste.
Broccoli Quinoa Salad
Broccoli quinoa salad is a cold quinoa salad with toasted almonds, herbs, olive oil and lemon. Broccoli is chopped in a food processor to make salad quick.
Mango Slaw
Mango slaw with addition of juicy mango, vinegar and cilantro eliminates any need for oil or mayo based dressing. So easy and good!
Blueberry Quinoa Salad
Blueberry quinoa salad with avocado, toasted pecans and homemade lime basil dressing. Unexpected combination of ingredients will make you think of this salad for days.
Smoked Salmon Salad
This smoked salmon salad will blow your mind. Think of opening a package with smoked salmon and mixing it with avocado and arugula. 5 minute healthy lunch idea without cooking.
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Southwest quinoa salad is one of few recipes where tri colour quinoa shows off its hearty texture. Plus lots of corn, bell pepper, black beans, cilantro and spices. YUM!
Canned Salmon Salad
Canned salmon salad is not your regular tuna salad. It is chock full of veggies, avocado and healthy yogurt dressing.
Tomato Pasta Salad
Tomato pasta salad is a marriage of pasta and tomato salads inspired by my Ukrainian roots. Lots of herbs, garlic, olive oil and feta cheese to “seal the deal”.
Healthy Shrimp Salad
Healthy shrimp salad is for shrimp salad lovers. It reminds me of books about Nantucket where everyone seems to be packing lobster rolls for lunch and dinner. Is it even true?!
I hope you enjoy this amazing collection of salad ideas! We also have an extensive collection of healthy dinner ideas and healthy Instant Pot recipes.
Looking for Healthy Salad Dressings?
- Healthy ranch dressing
- Healthy poppy seed dressing
- Asian salad dressing
- Berry salad dressing
- Honey mustard dressing
More Healthy Recipes
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- 45 Healthy Breakfast Ideas
- 35 Healthy Soup Recipes
- 40 Healthy Chicken Recipes
- 30 Healthy Zucchini Recipes
- 30 Quinoa Recipes
45 Healthy Salad Recipes - Corn Avocado Salad
Ingredients
- 3 ears of corn 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 lb mini cucumbers or 1 large English cucumber sliced
- 1 lb grape/cherry tomatoes cut in halves or regular size, chopped
- 3 medium-large avocados cubed
- 3 green onion sprigs finely chopped
- 1 lime zest and juice of
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To grill corn, remove it from the husk and grill on medium heat for approximately 20 minutes. Turn every 5 minutes.
- To cook corn in Instant Pot, add 1 cup water, trivet and as many corn as you can fit. Pressure cook on High Pressure for 2 minutes and then release pressure right away.
- If using frozen corn, run it in a colander under warm water for 1 minute and drain.
- Cut off cooked kernels from the cob by slicing them with a chef's knife. You will end up with strips of cooked corn.
- Add cooked corn, cucumber, tomato, avocado, green onion, lime zest and juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to a large salad bowl.
- Store: Refrigerate covered for up to 1 day.
Make Ahead: Add all ingredients, except avocado, to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add diced avocado and stir right before serving.
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All of the salads, look delicious. I am going to try some of these, this week.
Great! Don’t hesitate to let me know what you think of the salads once you make one!
Olena, I started a new dieting plan with my nutritionist as I have gained a lot of weight due to the pandemic anxiety attacks I have had. In my plan, I found out I had to eat salads twice a day. I did it for the first 2 days and I was already bored. Then I searched online and run into your website and I cannot thank you enough for sharing this information! I have been varying my salad options every day and I have been feeling better with my meal options as all of the ingredients used in these recipes are allowed in my plan!
Thank you so much for sharing this again and keep up the good work! Warm regards from Costa Rica!
Thank you for sharing Diego and wishing you all the best!
I love the salads
I love salads and these look delicious! I’m making my grocery list now and can’t wait to try some.
Please don’t hesitate to leave me a comment when you try any of my salad recipes 🙂
I would like to create a litlte book for my students for salad recipes. Is thier any way to all the recipes on pdf?
Hi Rachelle. Recipes are copyrighted so you won’t be able to do that. I work hard on developing recipes and offer them to readers for free. Our income depends on ad revenue when people visit the blog. Please refer them to the salad recipe on my website.
These salads look delicious! Definitely going to try the Avacado and corn one. Thank you so much!!!!
You are so welcome!
I’ve made quite a few of these and so far all fabulous (as usual)! I do have one question… I am one of those folks who can’t have any cilantro. My go-to replacement is flat-leaf parsley. Any other suggestions?
Awesome!!! Happy to hear, Rochelle. Cilantro has very distinct taste and I think you nailed it with the sub or omit it. Sometimes green onion will work. 🙂
I found your website about two days ago. We tried the chick pea salad first and it was a hit. We will be going down the list. Thank you for these recipes. We will try them all, but I’m looking forward to especially trying the corn and “potato” salad. ?
I am so happy to hear that you are enjoying the salad recipes!
Great ideas. I eat 1 big salad every day as a meal. Once a week, I wash veggies with vinegar and warm water to kill pathogens. Lettuce, spinach, and kale are my key ingredients. Nice recipes. I’ve already tried Chickpea Salad. I loved it. I look forward to other recipes, as well.
Thanks for sharing Hellen! Hope you enjoy my other salad recipes!
Can you send me a Caesar salad dressing?
DOn’t have one yet but as soon as I do you will see it posted. 🙂
Where is your recipe for Caesar dressing?
On the way!
Hi I can’t print the recipe. was it being removed already? How and where do I get the 30 recipes all at once?
Sorry can’t print all at once – one by one. This is a collection.
Looks most of them I can make and be healthy. I am vegetarian and will print one by one which is best for me. Great choices.
Happy to hear.
I was looking for recipes for salads and I got this!
Thank you so much for sharing they are awesome ♥️♥️
You are very welcome, Rosie.
I was searching salad recipes n accidentally stumbled on your page. Very happy I did. Thankyou for sharing your recipes. God bless you
You are very welcome, Yash!:) Happy Holidays!
Wow I am so happy so stumbled upon your site!! I have been wanting recipes made from real, natural ingredients. Yay new fan here!!! 🙂 God bless.
Welcome and please let me know what you try on that recipe.:)
Please send me all the salads ingredients
These are now on my “Get r done!” recipes for the month! I can’t wait! I’ve just fixed the other night your Tex-Mex Chicken and Zucchini (gone!) and the weather is getting warmer up here in the mountains of Oregon… time for Olena’s salads.
Haha, perfect! So happy to hear you are enjoying my recipes! Please don’t be shy to leave me a comment with a star review once you make any recipe. Have a great week!
Salads for the whole month sounds amazing. Such colorful and tasty looking salads. So so healthy. Can’t wait to try them all. Thanks so much for sharing. Will be back to let you know how they turn out. 🙂
Thank you and enjoy!
Olena, you are the greatest! All these salads look delicious and so healthy! And it’s just the thing in hot Texas right now :)… I am going to try them one by one!!! Thanks so much! You really inspire me.
Yay. You are very welcome!!!
This is terrific! I’ve been searching for new summer salad recipes! Thank you for sharing!
Very welcome!
They all look so delicious. Avocado and corn salads are my favorite. I also love green salads. I think feta is absolutely delicious,It would be fun to make a different salad each day and go through the whole list. Thank you for sharing.
You are very welcome!
These are so awesome!!! As a recovering junk food enthusiast I really appreciate all healthy classics in one spot. Thank you so much!