16 Savory Salads That Will Make Eating Healthy Feel Like a Treat
If you think healthy eating has to be bland, think again! Dive into these 16 savory salads that are bursting with flavors and textures, transforming your meals into a delightful treat. From vibrant vegetables to bold dressings, these salads prove that eating well can be both satisfying and indulgent.
Black Bean and Rice Salad with Cumin Lime Dressing
This is one of our favorite summer rice salads. I make it ALL THE TIME because it’s an easy make ahead side dish for picnics, barbecues, potlucks and tailgates and goes well with all our grilled favorites. I like to brown rice for this recipe, but it’s good with white rice too.
The Best Southwest Salad Recipe Ever
This Southwest salad is quick, easy, and delicious! It’s loaded with fresh veggies and a hearty drizzle of a delicious creamy homemade dressing that is a McDonald’s copycat!
Green Goddess Salad Recipe
This Green Goddess Salad Recipe is light and fresh and chock full of healthy produce. The fresh olive oil and vinegar drizzled over the top forms a healthy dressing that goes so well with the crunchy pistachios.
Spinach Salad with Bacon and Poppy Seed Dressing
This salad is actually one of my very favorite dishes on this planet. It’s made with spinach and topped with crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese. On top goes a Poppy Seed Dressing that is delightfully sweet and just a tiny bit creamy. If you’re not licking your plate (literally) by the time your salad is gone, I’ll be very surprised!
Chickpea Kale Greek Salad
Tomatoes, Feta, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes pluskale and chickpeas? It’s everything you want in a Greek salad but with kale! This Chickpea Kale Greek Salad is a heartier, healthier Greek salad!
Malfouf Salad
This refreshing and crunchy Malfouf salad is a Lebanese cabbage salad with mint and parsley, mixed with a simple olive oil and lemon juice dressing. This light and refreshing slaw is a popular choice for barbecues, potlucks and picnics, as well as Middle Eastern feasts.
Mediterranean Eggplant Salad
Mediterranean Eggplant Salad mixes grilled eggplant with fresh tomatoes, mint, parsley, green onion, bell pepper and tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, za’atar and crushed red pepper. This is the perfect side salad for a summer BBQ or to pair with grilled chicken or fish.
Simple Beetroot Salad with Feta
This simple beetroot salad with feta and walnuts looks fancy but it’s SUPER quick and easy to make! You can roast the beets ahead of time and then assemble the salad in just minutes for a delicious main dish or tasty side salad that your family will love!
Simple Grilled Halloumi Cheese Salad
With fewer than 10 ingredients this grilled halloumi salad combines warm, salty, melty halloumi cheese with fresh greens, chickpeas, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives drizzled with a creamy homemade balsamic dressing. It’s packed with fresh Mediterranean flavors and you can have it on the table in less than 10 minutes!
White Bean Kale Salad
This super simple White Bean Kale Salad is loaded with herb-seasoned Great Northern beans, crumbled goat cheese, and crispy homemade croutons. Drizzle all that with a Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing and dinner is done!
Easy Mediterranean White Bean Salad
This 7-ingredient Tuscan white bean salad is bursting with Mediterranean flavors like tomatoes, white beans, and basil, takes just 10 minutes to prepare, and can be enjoyed as a Summery appetizer, side, or light main!
Mandarin Almond Salad
This Mandarin Almond Salad is an easy and delicious salad recipe with mandarin oranges that’s gluten-free, vegan, and so incredibly fresh and bright!
Lemon Balsamic Lentil Salad
This Lemon Balsamic Lentil Salad recipe post is sponsored by Rubbermaid BRILLIANCE Lunch, but my love for their amazing storage containers is completely my own!
Grilled Peach Salad
Grilled Peach Salad brings together the sweet and smoky flavor of grilled peaches with the freshness of arugula and the creaminess of feta cheese! This salad is quick and easy to make, making it an excellent choice for casual gatherings or a special occasion!
Apple Salad with Candied Walnuts
This Apple Salad with Candied Walnuts and Poppy Seed Dressing is absolutely mouth-wateringly amazing! Peppery greens are topped with fresh, crisp apples, candied walnuts, cranberries, bacon, avocado, feta, red onion, and finally drizzled with a quick and easy creamy poppy seed dressing. This delicious apple salad recipe is perfect year-round for lunch or as a side dish, and especially for holiday dinners!
Pear and Pecan Salad
This Pear and Pecan Salad is full of fresh, seasonal flavors and a variety of textures. It’s exactly the fall or winter salad you’re looking for whether it’s for a holiday dinner or to accompany a weeknight meal.
