5 Refreshing Salads!


Hi there Reader

Now that it's starting to get warmer, I'm in a salad mood (although you'll never see me turn down a big comforting bowl of soup!). I love how minimal cooking is involved in salads. The less time I spend making lunch or dinner, the more time I get to enjoy the sunlight outside with my dog.

So, grab your chopping board, and let's make these salad recipes that will keep you coming back for more!

No Lettuce Salad

This easy chopped salad is the perfect no-lettuce salad for any meal! It’s quick, refreshing, and so flavorful. Full of chickpeas, white beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions tossed in a bright, zesty dressing, this lettuce-free salad is light but satisfying.

Chickpea Feta Salad

From meal prepping to a BBQ side to a picnic, you’ll want to make extra of this chickpea feta salad, as everyone will want seconds. Feta, chickpeas, and red onions tossed in a homemade lemon-basil vinaigrette, this flavorful chickpea salad is ready in under 20 minutes!

Kale and Apple Salad

Made with only a handful of ingredients, this kale and apple salad is a simple recipe that you can whip up in no time. Not only is it delightfully fresh, crunchy, and hearty, but this salad pairs perfectly with pretty much everything from a weeknight meal to a holiday spread.

Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

Made with mixed greens, strawberries, goat cheese, red onions, cucumbers, avocado, and walnuts and topped with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this strawberry goat cheese salad makes for the perfect side salad. You can also add some grilled chicken on top for a full, hearty meal!

BLT Salad with Chicken

Inspired by a BLT sandwich, this BLT Salad with Chicken is an easy and hearty salad that is perfect as a meal prep. Made with simple ingredients, this refreshing take on a classic is loaded with all your favorite flavors of a BLT.

Healthy Salad Dressings

These fresh and flavorful salad dressings are easy to make with simple ingredients. They take only a few minutes to whip up and range from sweet to tangy. Perfect for salads, protein, and grain bowls, these six healthy dressings will make you ditch the store-bought options!

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