10 Healthy and Hearty Salad Recipes That Make a Meal

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Once the new year strikes, the food blogosphere is bombarded by a slew of healthy recipes. We begin seeing words likedetox andantioxidants and healthified.In the spirit of aclean slate and the new year ahead, weadamantly resolve to make over our meal plan and shed that holiday fat,dust off the old scale and optimistically vow to stop avoiding the gym (or to join one).

But let’s be honest, shall we? January is rough enough. It can be a struggle to hoist ourselvesout of our Christmas comas, resuming daily routinesand work, and also re-evaluating our diets. It’s a sudden jolt back into reality once the time comes to trade in the cookies for kale, and the co*cktails for lemon water.

We feel the transition should be smoother, which is why we’re after salads, but not salads of the goody-two-shoes variety.

Instead, think warm salads spiked with creamy cheese androasted veggies. Salads that are hearty and nutritious, without being too upstanding on the health spectrum.

So grab a fork and get ready to get your greens on!

Crunchy Taco KaleSaladfrom How Sweet It Is

Shaved Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, and Kale Salad with Truffle Parmesan Dressing from Blogging Over Thyme

Buffalo Chicken, Blue Cheese Guacamole and Crunchy Baked Onion Ring Salad from Half Baked Harvest

Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad with Feta and Avocado from Cookie and Kate

Italian Chopped Salad with Marinated Chickpeas from FoodieCrush

Winter Chicken & Kale Salad from I Will Not Eat Oysters

Escarole, Bacon and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Dried Apricots and Pepitas from Heather Christo

Thai Beef Salad from Every Last Bite

Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Kale Salad with Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Pecans from Ambitious Kitchen

Caramelized Fennel and Farro Salad from Not WithoutSalt

Thanks for stopping by and visiting FoodieCrush. What’s your favorite main meal salad? I’d love to hear from you. Let me know in the comments below.

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Timothy Nevious
July 10, 2023 at 11:44 pm

These salad recipes are a game-changer for anyone looking to incorporate more health and heartiness into their meals. The variety in ingredients and flavors truly makes each salad feel like a fresh adventure on the plate. Plus, with the added bonus of being nourishing and packed with nutrients, they’re perfect for those seeking a balanced and fulfilling meal option. Kudos to FoodieCrush for sharing these fantastic recipes! Can’t wait to try them out and enjoy some delicious, guilt-free salads.
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March 11, 2020 at 4:10 am

very tempting. Thanks for sharing healthy salad receipes. I will try thai beef salad recepies to make it at home.
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September 3, 2019 at 1:11 am

Thanks for sharing the salad recipes. Keep up sharing.
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- Ashley @ Foodie Crush
  September 3, 2019 at 1:36 pm
  
  Thanks so much!
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October 29, 2018 at 11:59 pm

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  October 31, 2018 at 7:05 am
  
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July 6, 2018 at 4:10 am

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August 5, 2016 at 7:03 am

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Ashish Khadke
July 26, 2016 at 12:49 am

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Drew
May 17, 2016 at 7:37 am

I love avocado in my salads so that first one is catching my eye. Thanks so much for these recipes!
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- heidi
  May 19, 2016 at 10:11 pm
  
  I’m with you on the avocado, it’s always welcome in my salads.
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Mary Mentzer
April 2, 2016 at 3:16 am

Great recipes for dinner! I love to spend time on healthy dinner recipes. Thanks!
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Andrew Hopkins
March 2, 2016 at 3:30 am

I spend two hour on here every day.
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Heather
January 22, 2016 at 7:58 am

I can’t wait to try these salad recipes! Thank you Hayley & Heidi for including my salad recipe in this tasty collection of salads.
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- heidi
  January 22, 2016 at 11:31 am
  
  Thank you for creating such a great dish!
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Laura (Tutti Dolci)
January 7, 2016 at 12:48 pm

I’m all about the salads this week, I’d love to dig in to these!
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Kate
January 6, 2016 at 12:20 pm

So much beautiful inspiration! Thank you, Hayley and Heidi, for including my cauliflower salad. Happy New Year!
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Monique @ Ambitious Kitchen
January 6, 2016 at 6:44 am

Thanks for the link love, friend! I’ve got my eye on that Taco Kale Salad – yum!!
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