Light Yet Dense Salad Recipes

light yet dense salad recipes

Do you find yourself hungry an hour after eating a salad? That won’t be the case if you make any of these light yet dense salad recipes. Filled with texture and flavor, they can be enjoyed as a tasty lunch, satisfying dinner, or wholesome side dish. Fresh and filling, they’re perfect for summer.

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Mediterranean Salad

“Light salad with great Greek flavor. After a couple of hours, the croutons will begin to absorb the dressing.” – Liz
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BLT Salad With Greek Yogurt Dressing

“The first time I made this it was a hit! Everyone at the BBQ loved it.” – Maya
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Garden Couscous Salad

“My husband introduced me to this family favorite. This dish is perfect for company, camping, weekday lunches, etc. Add other elements if you want. Take out what you don’t like. Eat it for lunch!” – Karie
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Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Salad

“A fresh summery salad with strawberries, corn, and grilled chicken in a honey mustard dressing.” – Kevin
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Black Bean and Quinoa Salad With A Kick

“This has become one of my family’s favorites. It is perfect for summer potlucks, and I always get asked for the recipe. Besides being awesome for the way it tastes, it is also awesome because of all the good stuff in it. This salad tastes best on the second day, so I always make it the night before.” – Amy
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Tabbouleh Salad

“We had some Middle Eastern friends growing up and this was one of my favorite recipes they shared.” – Marianne
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Chopped “Green Goddess” Salad w/ Homemade Dressing

“This is a combination of several recipes I have found and tried over the years. It is very filling and hearty. Since the base is cabbage it will last in the refrigerator for several days making it great for those who like to food prep for the week.” – Kelly
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Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad

“One of my favorite salads for entertaining with family and friends at the lake. Even though it’s healthy, everyone loves it!” – Sharyn
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Avocado Citrus Salad

“I love avocados!!! So why not have a nice refreshing avocado salad? You can also use tomatoes.” – Nikki
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Grilled Caesar Salad

“I had this once in a bistro and copied it to my liking.” – Trish
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Strawberry Fields Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing and Candied Pecans

“This salad is out of this world! It satisfies all your tastes… sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. The slightly thick, sweet, and pungent poppy seed dressing, mild bitterness of certain varieties of greens, salty-sweet candied pecans, and tangy bleu cheese crumbles make this salad irresistible!” – Melissa