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We have lots of delicious salad recipe ideas for lunch or dinner. A salad can be a healthy addition to any meal, or it can a meal itself.  What you put on your salad depends on how many calories it will have and also how healthy it will be.

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Salad Toppings – What to Put In Your Healthy Salad

eating a healthy salad
What to Put in Salad to Make them ULTRA Healthy? Here are Some Salad Toppings and things to add to Salads that You Love! One of the best ways to get better nutrition is by adding more healthy salad toppings to your salads! Your Body Needs Healthy Salads because you get a wide variety of vitamins and nutrients When You ... Read More

How to Make a Basic Tossed Salad Recipe

Basic Salad Recipe
Nothing says it's dinner time better than a big old tossed salad in the middle of the table! We LOVE tossed salads and all the lovely additions to make them not only healthy but super tasty. If you love starting dinner with a tossed salad, read on to find out how to make the best tossed salad ever! Learn How ... Read More

Cucumber Blueberry Salad with Fresh Feta Cheese

Cucumber Blueberry Salad
We love adding fruits to our tossed salad. Fruits like blueberries or strawberries add so much flavor and that extra boost of nutrients! This Cucumber Blueberry Salad will become a favorite. And it's so simple to add your favorite fruits to any salad. Make this Beautiful Cucumber Blueberry Salad - Delicious and Nutritious - with fresh Feta Cheese Learn how ... Read More

Ceasar Salad with Poached Egg

Caesar Salad with Poached Egg - A nice crisp Caesar Salad goes well with soups or as a nutritious side dish - or even the main meal when you add some protein on top. If you don't have shrimp or chicken to add to your Caesar salad, toss on a few poached eggs. Poached eggs are delicious on salads and ... Read More

Tossed Salad with Fruits and Nuts

Tossed Salad with Fruits and Nuts
Tossed Salad with Fruits and Nuts Want to add more healthy fruits and nuts to you and your family's diet? Make this nutrient-dense green lettuce salad and toss in your your favorite fruits and nuts. It's a simple lettuce salad recipe that everyone including the kiddos will love! Sometimes it's hard to eat  5-9 servings of fruit per day, but ... Read More

Easy Watergate Salad Recipe

Holiday Watergate Salad Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner
This is one of our favorite holiday salads or side dishes to prepare - the Watergate Salad! . It's easy and only has a few ingredients, yet totally delicious. Easy Watergate Salad Recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner How to Make a Simple Watergate Salad for the Holidays Ingredients Needed for Watergate Salad 1 (20 oz.)  can of crushed pineapple, ... Read More

Pasta Salad Recipe Made With Spaghetti Noodles

Pasta Salad Spaghetti Noodles
This simple pasta salad recipe is loaded with flavor. Perfect for a picnic or a side dish to your family burger night at home. Pasta salads are easy to prepare and fun to eat with all the different summer fresh flavors. Shop at your local farmers market for the freshest tomatoes. Follow along as we show you how to make ... Read More

Creamy Tomato Pasta Salad with Bacon

Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad
Take this fresh and delicious creamy tomato pasta salad with bacon to your next back yard picnic or bbq. This pasta salad is easy to make and packed with fresh ingredients. Chilled pasta salads are such a hit in the summer, so keep a few handy salad recipes in your picnic idea rotation for different pasta ideas. Learn how to ... Read More

The Best Old Fashioned Pea Salad

Old Fashioned Pea Salad
Make this delicious old-fashioned pea salad using either fresh or frozen peas for an awesome side dish or family picnic.  Easy and economical frozen pea salads were made often in the summer using fresh peas. This salad can be prepared using frozen peas instead and still tastes the same! How to Make a Delicious Pea Salad with an Old-Fashioned taste ... Read More

Big Mac Salad in a Bowl

big mac salad
Try something a bit different and make a Big Mac Salad in a Bowl! One of most beloved burgers in turned into a delicious salad. It doesn't really take a lot of ingredients to prepare this flavorful salad, and other than browning the beef, it goes together in just a few minutes. Follow along and learn how to make an ... Read More

Tortellini Antipasto Salad Recipe

tortellini salad
When you are looking for something differently delicious give this Tortellini Antipasto Salad Recipe a try. So many yummy tastes and textures in one bowl. Find your favorite brand of tortellini at the grocery store and keep some on hand for yummy cold tortellini salads. How To Make a Delicious Tortellini Antipasto Salad Recipe Tortellini Antipasto Salad Recipe - A Delicious ... Read More

Chicken Paillard Salad Recipe

Chicken Paillard Salad
Try this delicious Chicken Salad for a healthy lunch or dinner. Learn how To Make a healthy & delicious Chicken Paillard Salad!  Chicken Paillard Salad with Fresh Lemon Vinaigrette  “Paillard” is a French culinary term that refers to a piece of boneless meat pounded thin before cooking. This method tenderizes the meat and allows it to cook quickly. This dish ... Read More

Deconstructed Waldorf Salad

Deconstructed Waldorf Salad
Easy and Healthy Deconstructed Waldorf Salad Perk up your salad plans this week with this easy deconstructed Waldorf Salad that is healthy and simple to prepare. We do love a good old-fashioned Waldorf Salad, but this version is still super-delicious but much lower in fat and calories. Deconstructed Waldorf Salad Healthy and Delicious Side or Main Dish for an Easy ... Read More

Strawberry Bacon Spinach Salad

Strawberry Bacon Spinach Salad
Spinach Salad Strawberry and Bacon served with Hot Bacon Dressing Summer is the perfect time to serve this delicious Strawberry Bacon Spinach Salad with goat cheese. Strawberries are in season and in abundance at farmers markets and local grocery stores. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, folic acid,  potassium, and fiber, making a super-healthy addition to your salads and snack ... Read More

Asian Salad with Cabbage and Peanut Dressing

Asian Salad with Cabbage and Peanut Dressing
Learn how to make this delicious and crunchy Asian Salad with Cabbage with a fresh and tasty peanut dressing. Cruncy Asian Salad with Homemade dressing for a healthy side dish for dinner or add some chicken for a nutritious lunch.  Asian Cabbage Salad with Peanut Dressing If you "are what you eat" then you need to be eating this healthy ... Read More

Chicken Caprese Salad

Chicken Caprese Salad
Chicken Caprese Salad - Easy Mozzarella Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Glaze Served over Healthy Salad Greens This savory stovetop Chicken Caprese Salad recipe features the delicious flavors of a traditional Caprese Salad, plus balsamic glazed chicken breasts. Sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella, basil, and a rich balsamic glaze elevate otherwise basic chicken breasts to a whole new level. You’ll want ... Read More

Easy Caesar Salad Made in a Bag

easy caesar salad
Next time you are pondering what would make a great side dish - try this easy Caesar Salad recipe that is made in a bag. How to Make a Delicious and Fresh Caesar Salad. This salad is so simple to prepare and turns out really delicious because the dressing coats the lettuce so well by using a large resealable bag ... Read More

Delicious Deviled Egg Pasta Salad Recipe

macaroni salad made with deviled eggs
Hey You!  Thanks for Stopping by Today! You will love this super-yummy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad recipe made with macaroni and deviled eggs. Perfect for your backyard picnic or party. This pasta salad is easy to prepare and will become one of your favorite summer dishes. Swap out small pasta shells for the macaroni for a change of pace. Learn ... Read More

Vegan Couscous Salad Recipe with Apples

Couscous Vegan AppleSalad
You will love this Vegan Couscous Salad Recipe with apples that is perfect for a fresh and zesty side dish or even a healthy afternoon snack.  Lots of fresh herbs make this salad perfectly healthy and delicious. If you are a vegetarian looking for healthy foods, this is the perfect recipe for you. These recipes are also good for the ... Read More

Shrimp Scampi Salad

delicious shrimp scampi salad
Nothing beats light and low in calories like a delicious salad with shrimp for dinner. Low in fat and carbs yet high on taste with shrimp scampi marinated shrimp. You will LOVE this easy Shrimp Scampi Salad for lunch or dinner. Shrimp Scampi Salad Wake up Your Taste Buds with an Awesome Salad!  Low carb and low calorie delicious, this ... Read More

Simple Tuscan Bean Salad with Goat Cheese

tuscan bean salad
This in one of our favorite bean salad recipes to make at home. This version comes from a restaurant that serves this fresh salad as an appetizer. Loaded with Freshness and Taste - Tuscan Bean Salad with Goat Cheese.  Tuscan Bean Salad - With White Navy Beans, Fresh Diced Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette This Tuscan Bean Salad is ... Read More

Mango Salad – Tossed Salad with Mango Blueberries and Cucumber

healthy salad Tossed Salad with Mango Blueberries and Cucumber
There is no better place for fresh mango than right on your tossed salad! Make your lunch or dinner salad as healthy and delicious as possible by adding fresh fruits. How to Make a Salad with Fresh Mango.  Healthy and Delicious Tossed Salad with Fresh Mango - Blueberries and Cucumber Mango Salad! A summer tossed salad with mango, blueberries and ... Read More

Curried Chicken Salad

Bowl of Curried Chicken Salad
We love any chicken salad, but this chicken salad is definitely one of our favorites! How to make family favorite delicious curried chicken salad. How to Make Delicious and Healthy Curried Chicken Salad Change up your usual chicken salad recipe with this super-delicious Curried Chicken Salad that is perfect for a luncheon with the girls/guys or a light and delicious dinner ... Read More

Easy Basic Macaroni Salad

basic macaroni salad
We love an easy macaroni salad for a side dish or for a family picnic. Use Hellmann's real mayonnaise and cooked eggs to make a delicious salad your family will love. Tastes just like Grandmas macaroni salad. This macaroni salad has an old-fashioned taste that is fresh and delicious. Store-bought macaroni can be a little heavy tasting and made with ... Read More

Kale and Red Cabbage Salad

kale and red cabbage salad
Healthy and Easy Kale and Red Cabbage Salad Recipe If you are looking to put a healthy yet tasty salad on the table quickly, then our Kale and Red Cabbage Salad is perfect for you! This salad goes together really easy if you prep the kale ahead of time. It can take about 10 - 15 minutes to wash, cut, ... Read More

Salad with Ham and Cheese

salad with ham and cheese
We love this easy salad made with yummy ham and cheese. This would make a great dinner, but can also do well for lunch. You can definitely pack this to go and take it to work with you. Delicious Salad with Ham and Cheese for Lunch or an Easy Dinner This awesome salad made with ham & cheese is quick ... Read More

Basic Family and Picnic Perfect Creamy ColeSlaw

homemade creamy coleslaw
Basic Homemade Family and Picnic Creamy Coleslaw There are definitely a few things that are a MUST at picnics or at least should be served at MOST picnics, and one of them is of course fresh homemade coleslaw! (The other ones are macaroni salad and potato salad.) Not the kind of coleslaw that come out of a bag, but the kind ... Read More

Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad

Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad
Ham and Cheese Pasta Spaghetti Salad If you are a ham lover like we are, you will  love this Ham and Cheese Summer Pasta Salad for your next picnic or outing. We call this the Italian spaghetti salad recipe.  Spaghetti salad! Some people thinks it tastes just like an Italian Sub sandwich that Pittsburgh is so famous for.  No matter what ... Read More

Easy Red Potato Salad Recipe

red potato salad
Easy Red Potato Salad Recipe This is a very simple red potato salad recipe that will please all of your picnic guests! We love baby red potatoes, and when used in this potato salad they are even more delicious slathered in the creamy dressing! A big bowl of potato salad and picnic baked beans are two very important staples of ... Read More

Make a Simple Fresh Fruit Salad

Need an awesome side dish for dinner, or something to take to your next picnic?  You will love this easy fruit salad recipe with honey-yogurt dip! Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey-Yogurt Dip If you want to take something to your next picnic or party that will please just about everyone, make this fresh fruit salad recipe! Fruit salads are a ... Read More
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