No sad, soggy salads under our watch.
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1. Kale and Brussels Sprouts Super Salad with Cherries, Apples, and Crispy Shallots
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I'd be lying if I said this one didn't make the list for the crispy shallots alone.
Recipe: Kale and Brussels Sprouts Super Salad with Cherries, Apples, and Crispy Shallots
2. Keto Blackened Steak Salad
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There is truly no bad time or place to treat yourself to some steak. Now, if all my salads can be topped with steak....
Recipe: Keto Blackened Steak Salad
3. Caribbean Cobb Salad
This puts a tropical twist on a classic — why haven't we thought of putting shredded coconut, queso fresco, pumpkin seeds, and mango in a Cobb salad before this?
Recipe: Caribbean Cobb Salad
4. Grilled Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad
Think of how jealous you would make your co-workers by pulling out skewers of grilled tomatoes, bread, and fresh mozzarella like it's no big deal?
5. Refreshing Summer Salad with Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette
It seems illegal to put "salad and chocolate" in the same sentence, but here we are.
Recipe: Refreshing Summer Salad with Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette
6. Fusilli Caesar Salad
Sure, we've all had caesar salad before, but have we all had caesar salad WITH pasta in it? I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say no.
Recipe: Fusilli Caesar Salad
7. Blueberry Burrata Salad
Burrata is all the rage right now, and it's pretty sneaky to add it to a leafy salad, but you know what? I'm not mad.
Recipe: Blueberry Burrata Salad
8. Broccoli Slaw Chicken Salad with Soy-Ginger Dressing
This recipe packs in flavorful veggies, chicken, soy and garlic sauces, and more, so basically it'll be a whole party in your mouth.
Recipe: Broccoli Slaw Chicken Salad with Soy-Ginger Dressing
9. Easy Falafel Salad with Savory Pita Croutons
Tip: This recipe recommends buying fresh or frozen falafel from the store so that you can whip up this salad in 15 minutes or less.
10. Smoked Tofu Salad with Dried Apricots
Smoky tofu, dried apricots, and apricot dressing make for the ultimately savory and sweet salad.
11. Buffalo Chicken Salad
It's a scientific fact that buffalo chicken is good in all of its forms, including but not limited to wraps, paninis, dip, nachos, and of course, SALADS.
Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Salad
12. Deconstructed Wedge Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
Perfect for those who love the flavors of a good wedge salad, but don't love having to cut through them.
Recipe: Deconstructed Wedge Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
13. Israeli Salad with Avocado and Mint
When your idea of the perfect salad is one that doesn't contain lettuce, or spinach, or kale.
14. Candied Lemon, Peach, and Tomato Salad
I'm willing to bet money that this will become your new go-to summertime salad.
15. Summer Steel Cut Oat Salad with Maple Miso Balsamic Dressing
Steel cut oats and maple? Might have to start eating salads for breakfast.
Recipe: Summer Steel Cut Oat Salad with Maple Miso Balsamic Dressing
16. Chopped Big Mac Salad
This salad follows Whole30, Paleo, and Keto guidelines, all without having to wait on the drive-thru line at McDonald's.
Recipe: Chopped Big Mac Salad
17. Zucchini Salad with Chia Seeds and Goji Berries
Try a shaved zucchini base for your salad once instead of typical leafy greens, and you'll be hooked.
18. Warm Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Sweet Potatoes
Let's be real, veggies taste infinitely more delicious when they're roasted — it really brings out their flavor.
Recipe: Warm Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Sweet Potatoes
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