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11 no lettuce salads to enjoy all week! Healthy, delicious, and full of flavor, everyone will love these recipes.
Who says you need lettuce to make a salad? These are some of our favorite no-lettuce salads that are healthy, delicious, and full of flavor.
Swap the lettuce for ingredients like crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, hearty grains and lentils. Add your favorite protein for a complete and healthy meal. Plus, they hold up well and are great to have on hand for easy lunches throughout the week. They're also great for picnics, parties and potlucks. Add them to your menu this week and enjoy!
Slow Roasted Tomato Ancient Grain Salad
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!
Sesame Ginger Green Bean Salad
This Sesame Ginger Green Bean Salad is easy and almost completely make-ahead. Throw it together at the last minute - and then, expect rave reviews!
Chopped Mediterranean Farro Salad
Love a hearty, healthy, salad that's bursting with bright, fresh flavor? This Chopped Mediterranean Farro Salad is a meal on its own or a great side!
Thai Chopped Watermelon Salad
This Thai Chopped Watermelon Salad recipe is a jewel in my summer salad collection as it's so fresh, vibrant and full of fabulous flavor! I've had guests ask if they could lick their plates clean!
Tomato Cucumber Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
This Tomato Cucumber Salad with Crispy Chickpeas is like summer in a bowl. With lots of fresh herbs, it's loaded with vibrant flavor. The easy, pan-fried chickpeas add a healthy and delicious touch!
Lemony French Green Bean Asparagus Salad
Looking for a new salad that's not your same-old, same-old? This delicious French Green Bean Asparagus Salad has a bright lemony dressing and lots of healthy veggies. Each bite is a burst of fabulous fresh flavor!
Fresh Corn Salad - A delicious crowd-pleaser!
Delicious, healthy and make-ahead, this Fresh Corn Salad is perfect for picnics, parties and potlucks. Leftovers are wonderful for lunch and dinner salads.
Chopped Cucumber Dill Salad
This simple Chopped Cucumber Dill salad pairs well with grilled entrees and is perfect for parties and potlucks. Make extra as leftovers are delicious!
Turkish Tomato Cucumber Salad
This Turkish Tomato Cucumber Salad has a short ingredient list, but always has a long list of rave reviews. It's fresh, healthy and delicious!
Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad
This Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad with a garlicky lemon dressing is the ONE you need to take to every potluck, picnic and/or party that you're invited to! It's loaded with healthy ingredients, can be made ahead and is irresistibly delicious (even to kale and lentil naysayers!)
Mexican Corn and Bean Salad
This Mexican Corn and Bean Salad is wonderful for potlucks, with chips and makes a fabulous side for sandwiches and grilled entreés.
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What an absolutely luscious array of salads! Thank you. 🙂