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Wanting to eat a little lighter and leaner now that spring is on the horizon? These easy spring salads are healthy, fresh and full of fabulous, seasonal flavor!
Spring is almost here! With it come warmer days and a beautiful revitalization of the world around us. We're craving lighter and fresher meals these days as we're able to get outside and enjoy the milder temperatures. If you're feeling the same way, we've got 15 delicious salad recipes for you. You can eat a little lighter and leaner without sacrificing any flavor.
These recipes are great for a light lunch or side or you can add a protein like these Juicy Tender Chicken Breasts or this fabulous No-Sear Pork Tenderloin for a satisfying and healthy dinner. However you choose to serve them, they are sure to be a hit. Make one today or be sure to pin them for later. Enjoy!
Lemony French Green Bean Asparagus Salad
This delicious Green Bean Asparagus Salad has a bright lemony dressing, lots of healthy veggies and is bursting with fabulous flavor!
Rainbow Asian Noodle Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing
This might be one of the freshest, most delicious salads you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting.
Karen's Grapefruit Avocado Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Need a great seasonal salad for holiday entertaining and/or to keep things fresh and light?
Blueberry Arugula Herb Salad
This beautiful Blueberry Arugula Herb Salad is super healthy and probably the freshest, most delicious salad that you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting... or eating! It's perfect for a crowd, great for parties, potlucks and picnics!
Strawberry Clementine Salad with Red Wine Vinegar Dressing
With an easy, sweet, tangy dressing and a topping of caramelized pecans, this delicious, fresh salad will add a splash of pizzazz to any meal.
Orange Fennel Spinach Salad with Honey White Balsamic Dressing
This Orange Fennel Spinach Salad is fresh, healthy and super delish. The Honey White Balsamic Dressing ties it all together!
Strawberry Spinach Salad
This Strawberry Spinach Salad is pretty as a picture. The Basil Dressing and Sweet, Spicy Glazed Pistachios are the crowning glory!
Classic French Bistro Salad
This simple Classic French Bistro Salad, served at cafés, brasseries and bistros all over France, is beyond easy and one of those recipes you'll be turning to again and again (especially when you want to feel a little "fancy")  - with minimal effort on your part.
Watercress (or Arugula) Grape Broccoli Salad
A delicious twist on the same-old, same-old broccoli salad! Perfect alongside grilled entrees, burgers or just on it's own!
How to Make Cucumber Flowers
Dress up a salad in minutes with this easy tutorial on how to make cucumber flowers. Plus a recipe for the best cucumber salad ever!
Ballymaloe Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad
This Asian-inspired, Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad is super healthy, can be prepped ahead and simply bursts with bright, fresh, delicious flavor!
Roasted Veggie and Crispy Chickpea Salad
This healthy Roasted Veggie and Crispy Chickpea Salad combines crispy, spicy chickpeas, caramelized veggies, Israeli couscous, buttery, toasted pine nuts and a generous shower of fresh herbs. It makes a delicious side or fabulous main course!
The BEST Greek Salad with Fresh Herb Greek Dressing
If salads seem a bit boring to you, you haven't tried this delicious, vibrant Greek salad that's loaded with texture, color and fabulous flavor.
Strawberry Kale Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing
Fresh, healthy and delicious this make-ahead Strawberry Kale Salad is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks and parties. The honey lemon dressing and candied pepitas take it over the top!
Roasted Carrot Salad with Honey Cider Poppy Seed Dressing
This delicious Roasted Carrot Salad with Honey Cider Dressing is a perfect (and gorgeous) side for just about any entree. It also makes a fabulous vegetarian meal on its own!
Thought for the  day:
 My flesh and my heart may fail,
But God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26
What we're listening to for inspiration:
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