Healthy salads aren’t just side dishes — they can be full, nourishing meals full of flavour. Our Healthy Salad Recipes collection brings colour, crunch, greens, grains, and lean proteins into bowls you’ll want to enjoy every single day!
From leafy‑green bowls sprinkled with seeds, to hearty grain salads with beans and veggies, these recipes are built to be both satisfying and nutritious. Think fresh dressings, bold flavours, and simple, whole‑food ingredients you love!
- Combine textures — crunchy nuts/seeds, soft grains, crisp veggies — for interest and satisfaction.
- Use a dressed‑separately approach: keep the dressing on the side if you want freshness later.
- Include a protein (cheese, beans, chicken, fish, or tofu) to make it a full meal.
- Don’t forget to go for variety — rotate greens, grains, and toppings so you never get tired of salads.
1
Healthy Winter Citrus Spinach Arugula Salad
Spinach arugula salad is the perfect holiday side dish. Make this recipe with healthy greens, citrus fruit, pecans and maple balsamic dressing!
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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing is the perfect fresh & healthy salad for spring & summer – with pecans & goat cheese!
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Apple Walnut Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
This Apple Walnut Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing is a delicious winter salad recipe that’s packed with healthy greens, fruit, nuts, sweet onions, sharp blue cheese and buttery goat cheese, all topped with a sweet balsamic salad dressing!
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4
Chopped Salad
This Chopped Salad recipe is the perfect easy lunch solution – make your own chopped salad exactly how you like it and enjoy it as a filling for wraps or sandwiches.
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Pomegranate Salad with Kale and Quinoa
This Pomegranate Salad with Kale and Quinoa is both festive and healthy, and it makes the perfect holiday side dish or winter salad.
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Quick and Easy Greek Pasta Salad
This Quick and Easy Greek Pasta Salad is the perfect easy summer side dish recipe made from healthy ingredients, and bursting with authentic Greek flavors! Recipe from thebusybaker.ca!
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Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Orange Vinaigrette
This Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette is the perfect harvest salad with an easy dressing made from fresh oranges!
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8
Halloumi Salad
This Halloumi Salad is packed with veggies, healthy protein and fats, and makes a delicious vegetarian main dish or hearty side dish.
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9
Kale Salad with Butternut Squash
This Kale Salad with Butternut Squash is the perfect winter salad – maple syrup caramelized squash, salty bacon and crunchy pine nuts.
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10
Olive Garden Salad
This Olive Garden Salad recipe is exactly like the restaurant house salad – with classic creamy Italian dressing & fresh Parmesan cheese!
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Summer Berry Salad with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
This Summer Berry Salad is the perfect summer side dish – juicy berries with baby spinach, sliced almonds, goat cheese, & creamy lemon vinaigrette dressing.
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12
Greek Chickpea Salad
This Greek Chickpea Salad is a delicious and healthy main or side dish that's vegetarian, packed with veggies and healthy protein!
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13
Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is the perfect make-ahead lunch for busy work or school days, and it makes a great healthy side dish or main dish!
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Spinach Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette
This Spinach Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette is a delicious side dish packed with healthy greens, mushrooms, sweet dried cranberries and pecans!
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15
Chicken Salad
This Chicken Salad recipe is the best easy healthy chicken salad made with fresh poached chicken and a creamy low-fat Greek yogurt dressing!
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16
Orzo Salad
An easy Mediterranean salad made with orzo pasta, veggies, herbs, feta cheese, and an easy Greek-style vinaigrette, this Orzo Salad recipe is a protein-packed salad that's fresh and delicious!
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17
Chef’s Salad with Egg
This Chef's Salad with Egg is a filling, protein-packed salad that eats like a meal! With hard boiled eggs, avocado, bacon, and veggies, and a simple ranch dressing!
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18
Bruschetta Chicken Salad
This Bruschetta Chicken Salad is a delicious low-carb lunch or dinner made with simple marinated chicken breast, easy homemade bruschetta and balsamic dressing! Great for meal prep!
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Pear Salad with Walnuts, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese
This Pear Salad with Walnuts, Prosciutto and Goat Cheese is a delicious winter salad that's easy enough for a weekday lunch or dinner and impressive enough for your holiday table!
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Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
This Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is the perfect summer salad recipe featuring delicious pasta and in-season fruits and veggies!
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21
Low Carb Italian Chopped Salad
This Low Carb Italian Chopped Salad is a delicious and easy-to make light meal or side dish that's packed with savoury Italian flavours and lots of veggies!
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Orzo Salad
An easy Mediterranean salad made with orzo pasta, veggies, herbs, feta cheese, and an easy Greek-style vinaigrette, this Orzo Salad recipe is a protein-packed salad that's fresh and delicious!
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