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14 Delicious Salads That You'll Love
Plus more dinner ideas!
Rhys
January 26, 2025
My partner and I have agreed, we need more veggies in our life.
This pains my inner child that just wants pancakes with whip cream every night, but we know it’s the right thing!
Problem is, most salads taste like a bowl of bitters. Let’s change that.
The best salads I’ve ever tried had two things in common, a stellar dressing and contrasting texture (i.e. candied pecans with goat cheese, crispy shallots with roasted squash, etc.)
This weeks ideas are for my friends that are looking to add a filling salad or two into their weekly dinner rotation that will leave them feeling healthier and wanting more.
14 Delicious Salads That You'll Love
1. Watermelon, Figs, and Caramelized Walnuts
A fresh salad with fruit, nuts and a citrusy vinaigrette that brighten up your taste buds.
 | Bright Bliss Salad by Mayahuel (Link) Juicy watermelon, luscious ripe figs, tender spinach, caramelized walnuts, and fresh orange vinaigrette. |
2. Zesty Garden Crunch
A vibrant mix of crisp radish, sweet fennel, tangy preserved citrus, bold cheese, and nutty seeds for a dynamic, fresh flavor.
 | Zesty Garden Crunch by Juniper Bar and Restaurant (Link) Shaved radish, fennel, preserved citrus, sharp cheese, crunchy seeds. |
3. Rustic Bistro Greens
Crisp lettuces, nutty Comté, crunchy croutons, and zesty mustard dressing for a bold, classic bite.
 | Rustic Bistro Greens by L'Abattoir (Link) Lettuces, comte, croutons, mustard dressing. |
4. Garden Salad with Goat Cheese
Fresh greens, creamy goat cheese, tangy raspberry vinaigrette, and tender pan-fried chicken for a hearty, flavorful twist.
 | Goat Salad by The Goat (Link) Garden Salad with Goat Cheese & Raspberry Vinaigrette. Add pan-fried chicken. |
5. Grilled Chicken Harvest Salad
Tender grilled chicken, crisp greens, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty dressing for a fresh, flavorful meal.
 | Grilled Chicken Salad by Don & Millie's (Link) A fresh and vibrant salad featuring tender grilled chicken, crisp greens, and a medley of colorful vegetables, drizzled with a zesty dressing. |
6. Salmon Berry Salad
Tender greens, succulent salmon, sweet berries, and a light vinaigrette for a refreshing, flavorful delight.
| Salmon Berry Salad by Piedmont Bistro (Link) A refreshing Salmon Berry Salad featuring tender greens topped with succulent salmon, sweet berries, and a light vinaigrette. |
7. Seared Tuna Salad
Perfectly seared tuna, crisp greens, and a zesty dressing for a refreshing, bold flavor.
 | Seared Tuna Salad by Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar (Link) A refreshing salad featuring perfectly seared tuna, crisp greens, and a zesty dressing that brings all the flavors together. |
8. Apple & Candied Pecan Salad
Crisp apples, sweet candied pecans, and fresh greens for a light, satisfying salad.
 | Apple & Candied Pecan Salad by Eudora's Mississippi Brasserie (Link) A refreshing large salad featuring crisp apples and sweet candied pecans, perfect for a light and satisfying meal. |
9. Cranberry Chicken Salad
Fresh greens topped with cranberries, pecans, grilled chicken, and a sweet raspberry vinaigrette.
 | Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette by Thunderbirds Grille (Link) Fresh salad topped with cranberries, pecans, and grilled chicken, drizzled with raspberry vinaigrette. |
10. Asian Chicken Crunch Salad
Tender grilled chicken, crisp mixed greens, crunchy carrots, cucumbers, and red cabbage for a vibrant, flavorful bite.
 | Asian Chicken Salad by Nick & Jake's Overland Park (Link) Savor the vibrant flavors of our Asian Chicken Salad, featuring tender grilled chicken atop a bed of crisp mixed greens, tossed with crunchy carrots, cucumbers, and red cabbage. |
11. Mediterranean Salad
Spinach, romaine, red onion, cucumber, feta, cherry tomato, pita crisps, olives, Sito’s tabouli, and lemon thyme vinaigrette for a fresh, vibrant medley.
 | Mediterranean Salad by The Belmont (Link) Spinach, romaine, red onion, cucumber, feta, cherry tomato, pita crisps, olives, Sito’s tabouli & lemon thyme vinaigrette. |
12. Herbed Couscous Salad
Mediterranean couscous, peppery arugula, fresh herbs, English cucumbers, sundried tomatoes, shallots, creamy goat cheese, and a honey balsamic vinaigrette for a perfectly balanced bite.
 | Couscous Salad by OBC Kitchen (Link) Mediterranean couscous, peppery arugula, fresh herbs, English cucumbers, sundried tomatoes, shallots, creamy goat cheese, honey balsamic vinaigrette. |
13. Southern Thai Mango Rice Salad
Fragrant rice, shrimp powder, fresh mango, crisp green beans, and vibrant Thai herbs for a bold, zesty dish.
 | Khao Yum by Hat Yai (Link) Southern Thai rice "salad", shrimp powder, mango, green beans, Thai herbs. |
14. Spring Harvest Salad
Creamy feta, tender asparagus, sweet mulberries, crisp cucumber, organic sunflower seeds, and a Thai basil vinaigrette for a fresh, seasonal delight.
 | Strawberry And Arugula Salad by True Food Kitchen (Link) Feta, asparagus, mulberries, cucumber, organic sunflower seeds, thai basil vinaigrette. |
Looking for more?
Check out my previous dinner ideas! There’s everything from buddha bowls to tropical tacos.
Find some inspiration for dinner this week? Forward to a friend!
It only takes 5 seconds. Making this took me 2 hours :)
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