5-Minute Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
If you love the bright, vibrant flavors of cilantro and lime, you’ll adore this easy salad dressing recipe.
39+ Healthy Salads for Lunch or Dinner!
Say no to boring green salads and YES to healthy salads that are delicious, full of fresh flavor, and easy to make with wholesome ingredients!
This is your go-to for healthy salad recipes! I have created some fabulous recipes that are perfect for serving for any meal or occasion.
Simple Healthy Salads for Work or School
Unlike classic tuna and egg salad sandwiches that need to be refrigerated, I have some fantastic salad recipes without mayo. They’re portable, protein-packed, and SO delicious!
The most popular lunch salads on Healthy Delicious include a gluten and dairy free Mediterranean tuna salad with chickpeas, and roasted beet and citrus salad.
Garden Salad Recipes
Whether it’s for a summer picnic or potluck, or just a simple side salad for dinner, there are some fantastic side salad recipe ideas here.
You can make a simple side with fresh greens and/or garden veggies, like this very popular Brussels sprout salad recipe.
For additional flavor and texture, include nuts or seeds in your healthy salads. This Asian chopped salad includes crunchy sunflower seeds.
Healthy Dinner Salad Recipes
For a quick and easy weeknight meal, you can’t go wrong making any of these dinner salads!
If you have any leftover meat or poultry in your fridge, use it up by adding it to a healthy salad for dinner.
One of my favorite ways to use leftover chicken is on a Southwest barbecue chicken salad! Another popular salad idea is using rotisserie chicken to make a Thai chicken salad.
Check out all of the other recipes for healthy salads below!
Basic Vinaigrette Recipe
Grab your whisk and a few simple ingredients and you’ll be minutes away from a delicious homemade salad vinaigrette.
Healthy Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing – No Anchovies
Healthy Greek Yogurt Caesar dressing without anchovies or mayonnaise. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, or as a dip!
Air Fryer Sourdough Croutons
Homemade sourdough croutons are a great way to add crunch to your favorite salads and soups. Plus, they’re the perfect way to use leftover bread before it gets stale.
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
This Brussels sprout salad recipe is great if you’re looking for something fresh and different. It has a the perfect combination of textures and flavors that makes it super satisfying. Plus it’s easy enough to whip up on a weeknight but elegant enough to feel right at home with your holiday meal.
Cowboy Caviar (aka Texas Caviar)
Make this Cowboy Caviar recipe for your next get-together and watch how quickly it disappears from the table!
This easy-to-make salad combines two types of beans, colorful vegetables, and a sweet and tangy lime vinaigrette.
Summer Zucchini Salad
Zucchini salad is a super simple side dish made with just 5 ingredients! This healthy recipe will be a favorite on your table all summer long.
Cauliflower Tabbouleh Salad
Cauliflower tabbouleh is a healthy summertime staple. This easy, no-cook side dish keeps well in the fridge and goes with everything from burgers to grilled chicken — or serve it with hummus and pita chips for an easy appetizer! It’s low cal, low carb, and gluten-free but most of all, it’s absolutely delicious.