Plain green leaf salads have their place. A bowl of pasta accompanied by fresh, crunchy sweet leaves is delicious. But when you want a salad with zing, or to eat as a main meal, green can be staid and unexciting. Suffer salad sadness no more because these green salads are far from boring.
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1. Blackberry, Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad
Blue cheese always zings up a salad and with the sweet blackberries, this is a treat.
Recipe - lemontreedwelling.com
2. Watercress, Beet, and Fennel Salad
Three strong flavors meld so well together.
Recipe - realsimple.com
3. Celery, Grilled Grape and Mushroom Salad
Grilled grapes? That's a new one on me.
Recipe - foodandwine.com
4. Red Leaf, Roasted Red Pepper, and Pecorino Salad
A taste of Italy.
Recipe - realsimple.com
5. Classic Caesar Salad
You can't have a list of green salads without this. Add grilled chicken to make it more substantial.
Recipe - foodandwine.com
6. Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad
A bright and fresh as a summer's day
Recipe - Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad
7. Jamie Oliver’s Chopped Green Salad
It may look like a plate of lettuce but the nuts and dressing bring it alive.
Recipe - jamieoliver.com
8. Thai Cashew Chopped Salad
A scrumptious taste of the Far East
Recipe - therecipecritic.com
9. Romaine Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
This is my idea of a great starter salad.
Recipe - myrecipes.com
10. Jamie Oliver's Raw Spring Salad
So simple, so delicious. This salad is based on asparagus and zucchini rather than lettuce.
Recipe - jamieoliver.com
11. Golden Corn Salad with Fresh Basil
This is a great salad to eat with grilled meat or fish.
Recipe - myrecipes.com
12. Barbecue Chicken Salad
An excellent dinner salad.
Recipe - prettyprovidence.com
13. Pear and Pomegranate Salad
What's not to love about a salad that contains jewels of pomegranate seeds?
Recipe - tastesbetterfromscratch.com
14. Celery and Parsley Salad with Golden Raisins
It doesn't sound exciting but this is a fabulous accompaniment to heavy entrees.
Recipe - myrecipes.com
15. Jamie Oliver’s Broccoli Salad
What a brilliant way to eat broccoli.
Recipe - jamieoliver.com
16. Boston Lettuce with Cilantro and Walnuts
Personally I can't stand the stuff but lovers of cilantro will be delighted by this salad with distinctive Georgian touches.
Recipe - foodandwine.com
17. Radicchio, Haricots Verts, and Sweet Lettuce Salad
You'll love the balance of sweet and salty in this dish.
Recipe - myrecipes.com
This Radicchio, Haricots Verts, and Sweet Lettuce Salad is a great way to add some variety to your daily salads. Not only is it healthy, but the combination of sweet and salty flavors makes it a unique and delicious dish. Radicchio is a type of chicory that is a slightly bitter, crunchy lettuce. Haricots Verts are thin French green beans that are slightly sweeter than regular green beans. Sweet lettuce is a mild, sweet variety of lettuce. This dish is easy to make and can be served as a side dish or as the main course. Eating salads can be boring, but with this recipe you can make a flavorful and nutritious meal that will keep you coming back for more.
18. Big Italian Salad
Part antipasto, part salad - there's something different in every bite.
Recipe - foodandwine.com
This Big Italian Salad is a delicious way to mix up your daily salads. It's part antipasto and part salad, with something different in every bite. It’s a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables while still enjoying a flavorful, filling meal. The recipe is easy to follow and can be adapted to suit any dietary restrictions. This salad is also packed with healthy ingredients, such as artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, and Parmesan cheese. Not only is this salad healthy, but it's also a great way to get creative with your salads. Enjoy this delicious salad as a main dish, side dish, or a light lunch.
19. Blue Cheese Wedge Salad
You'll feel so healthy eating a great big wedge of lettuce.
Recipe - tastesbetterfromscratch.com
20. Spinach and Smoked Salmon Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing
Crunchy and refreshing and super quick.
Recipe - foodandwine.com
21. Fig, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salad
This recipe just screams fresh.
Recipe - myrecipes.com
This delicious Fig, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salad is a perfect way to add a bit of zest to your daily salads. It's incredibly easy to make and is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. The combination of the sweet figs, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy onions creates a unique flavor that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Plus, the salad is packed with nutrients and vitamins that will help keep you healthy and energized! Try this recipe today and add some excitement to your next salad!
22. Shaved Fennel and Asian Pear Salad
Not a wilted limp leaf in sight.
Recipe - cafejohnsonia.com
23. Escarole Salad with Red Quinoa and Hazelnuts
Did you ever think to eat quinoa like this?
Recipe - foodandwine.com
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