Healthy Delicious Salads for Spring

Wanting to eat a little lighter and healthier now that spring is here? These salads are fresh, delicious, and full of flavor!

With the weather warming up and spring days ahead, we're craving lighter, fresher, and healthier meals. You too? We've got plenty of inspiration for you today! These are some of our favorite salads, perfect for eating a little lighter and healthier.

Pair them with rotisserie chicken or a grilled protein of your choice and you've got an easy dinner. Or just enjoy one on its own for light lunch. Either way, we think you'll love these salad recipes.

 

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. The fresh herb dressing is the crowning glory!

 

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!

 

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!

 

Think you need to avoid Italian food if you're trying to eat healthier? Nope! This fabulous ancient grain salad is loaded with all the delicious flavors of Italy minus the refined carbs and high-calorie counts!

 

This Strawberry Spinach Salad is pretty as a picture. The Basil Dressing and Sweet, Spicy Glazed Pistachios are the crowning glory!

 

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!

 

Strawberry Clementine Salad- 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.

 

This Mediterranean Couscous Salad combines pearl pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tender corn and ribbons of fresh spinach to create a healthy, delicious salad. A sunny lemon dressing and lots of fresh herbs take it over the top!

 

This Asian-inspired, Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad is super healthy, can be prepped ahead and simply bursts with bright, fresh, delicious flavor!

Thought for the day:

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
    for His name's sake.
Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
    for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
    they comfort me.
Psalm 23:1-4

What we're listening to for inspiration:

Shepherd

 

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