Revamp Your Salads with These 22 Delicious No Lettuce Recipes
Tired of the same old boring salads? It’s time to ditch the lettuce and try something fresh! This collection features salads bursting with flavor that will have you forgetting all about traditional greens. From hearty grain bowls to inventive veggie combinations, there’s something here for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch or a satisfying meal, these lettuce-free salads will surprise and delight you.
Shaved Brussels Sprout Slaw
If you’re searching for an alternative to coleslaw, consider trying this Brussels sprout slaw. Made with a combination of shaved Brussels sprouts and cabbage and dressed with a tangy lemon apple cider vinaigrette, this is one of those salad recipes that is the perfect side dish for BBQs and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Italian Rice Salad
This colorful, flavorful Italian rice salad is perfect for a picnic, potluck, summer BBQ, or as a versatile side dish for a simple lunch or dinner. Every mouthful of this Mediterranean brown rice salad is bursting with fresh ingredients such as tasty salad vegetables.
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Sesame Avocado Asian Chicken Salad
This Asian chicken salad with honey ginger dressing is a delicious and easy meal salad that can be enjoyed year-round. Loaded with chicken, cabbage, avocado, carrots, edamame beans, almonds, green onions, and cilantro, it’s a must-try recipe that can be customized with sesame sticks or other toppings.
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Cooked quinoa is a great base for a tasty salad. It’s filling, tasty and pairs wonderfully with the fresh ingredients used. It’s a versatile recipe and you can enjoy the Mediterranean quinoa salad as a side dish or as a main course.
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Italian Panzanella Salad
Panzanella salad is a refreshing summer side dish that combines juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and chunks of crusty bread, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. It’s the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats and a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of the season.
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Heirloom Tomato Burrata Caprese Salad
This authentic Italian burrata caprese salad is a delicious side dish or appetizer that features heirloom tomatoes and creamy burrata cheese with balsamic vinegar and truffle salt for added flavor. With every bite, you’ll savor the delicious flavors of this simple yet impressive dish.
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Italian White Bean Salad
A great recipe for the spring and summer months, Italian white bean salad is a simple no-cook recipe that’s nutritious as well as extremely delicious.
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Creole Shrimp Egg Salad
Made with crunchy bacon, smoky Creole shrimp, creamy hard-boiled eggs, fresh greens, and a spicy mustard-based sauce, my Cajun Egg Salad is here to change the game!
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Sugar Snap Pea Salad
Fresh, vibrant, crunchy and delicious Sugar Snap Pea Salad with a fresh and zingy lemon, mustard, garlic vinaigrette. It makes a great warm-weather side or light meal.
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Tepary Bean Salad With Cumin Vinaigrette
Summer is the perfect time to gather with friends and family for outdoor activities, and what better way to bring everyone together than with a colorful salad? This recipe for vegan Tepary Bean Salad with cumin vinaigrette is refreshing and tasty, making it the perfect addition to any summer gathering!
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Pesto Rice Salad With Tuna
Pesto rice salad is a refreshing Mediterranean dish that is perfect to make ahead and enjoy on one of those lazy, warm days. This salad is a perfect weeknight light meal or a side for your favorite mains. It is easy, quick, and so flavorful!
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Black Eyed Pea Salad With Collard Greens
Black eyed pea salad with collard greens is a vegan side dish of black eyed peas tossed with garlic-ginger vinaigrette and fresh veggies. This recipe is a great option for outdoor dining since it contains no dairy. If you love black eyed peas, this flavorful, fresh take on them will soon become a favorite.
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Black Bean Squash Corn Salad With Grapefruit Crema
This Black Bean Squash Corn Salad with Grapefruit Crema tossed with a cumin citrus vinaigrette and topped with pepitas and Manchego cheese.
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Black Bean Fiesta Salad
This nutritious, delicious and colorful Fiesta Salad combines fresh vegetables with canned beans and tangy Mexican flavors. It’s a great make-ahead or meal-prep salad recipe.
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Asian Zoodle Salad
Asian zoodles salad is a wonderful blend of zoodle, or spiralized zucchini noodles along with other vegetables and an Asian-inspired dressing. Have it for lunch or pair it with your preferred protein as a side dish.
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a cinch to make and it’s packed with flavor. Using lots of herbs really fills it with seasonal goodness.
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Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad
This refreshing watermelon feta cucumber salad is a colorful and easy-to-make side dish that combines sweet, savory, and tangy flavors inspired by Greek cuisine. With only four ingredients for the salad and 3 for the dressing, this easy salad recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a last-minute addition to any meal.
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Easy Canned Chicken Salad
Make the most of your pantry staples with this canned chicken salad. It’s a quick and satisfying lunch – no cooking required. Scoop it onto crackers, serve it on a sandwich, or add it to a mixed greens salad.
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Easy Spicy Crab Kani Salad
This easy Kani salad is creamy, crunchy, sweet, and tangy at the same time. Just like what you get from a sushi shop or at a Japanese steakhouse.
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Mediterranean Eggplant Chickpea Salad
Mediterranean Eggplant Chickpea Salad features tomatoes, pine nuts, and fresh basil in a simple vinaigrette. It’s made with thin, quick-cooking Japanese eggplant that are grilled to bring out their sweet flavor. Easy to prepare in under half an hour, this hearty summer salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, and delicious meals any day of the week.
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Whole Roasted Beet Salad
If you’re a beet lover and looking for an easy Beet Salad Recipe without Cheese, this is “the one” that will steal your heart. This delicious Whole Roasted Beet Salad Recipe with Balsamic Vinaigrette is a simple side dish that will compliment any healthy meal you’re making.
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Here’s a dill pickle pasta salad with a creamy dressing that pops with a tangy, sweet, and sour balance. This zesty salad is loaded with flavor and crunch and it is heartier enough to enjoy as a main dish.
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