Trying to eat healthy but not sure what to make for dinner? We have you covered with these 38 mouthwatering dinner salad recipes. Check out the best ideas, we promise it is going to be tough to decide which one to make first. From chicken to steak to vegetarian options, grilling ideas and cool refreshing summer salads, these are the best salad ideas around. They make super leftovers to take to work for lunch, too!

Dinner Salad Recipes

1. Spinach Pecan Brown Rice Salad

vanillaandbean

Spinach Pecan Brown Rice Salad, a fresh vibrant side, easy to scale up for a crowd and a dish that gets requested every time

2. Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad

cookingclassy

Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad, easy to double when company is coming over and a plate that beats the takeout version

3. Cauliflower and Broccoli Detox Salad

chefdehome

Cauliflower and Broccoli Detox Salad, fast enough to serve in under an hour and flavor that tastes like it took all day

4. Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus And Avocado Salad

cafedelites

Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus And Avocado Salad, a fresh vibrant side, forgiving enough to tweak with whatever is in the fridge

5. Apple Brie Salad

lemontreedwelling

Apple Brie Salad, fast enough to serve in under an hour and the dish everyone asks for the recipe of

6. Thai Peanut Chicken Crunch Slaw Salad

thecreativebite

Thai Peanut Chicken Crunch Slaw Salad, cheap to make with pantry staples already on hand and a plate that never has leftovers

9. Summer Berry Spinach Salad

fitmittenkitchen

Summer Berry Spinach Salad, a fresh vibrant side, easy to scale up for a crowd and comfort food that beats a takeout order

10. Classic Creamy Potato Salad

cookingclassy

Classic Creamy Potato Salad, low effort once the ingredients are prepped and leftovers that taste even better the next day

11. DIY Chicken Salad

diyjoy

DIY Chicken Salad, flexible enough to swap in whatever produce is in season and comfort food that beats a takeout order

13. Skinny Cabbage Salad

cooktoria

Skinny Cabbage Salad, a fresh vibrant side, a fast weeknight fix even on a busy night and a plate that never has leftovers

14. Healthy Egg Salad

wellplated

Healthy Egg Salad, gentle on the grocery budget and the clock alike and a dish that looks as good as it tastes

15. Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Orange Vinaigrette Dressing

wonkywonderful

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Orange Vinaigrette Dressing, no special equipment needed to pull this off

16. Roasted Chickpea Salad With Vegan Ranch Dressing

emilieeats

Roasted Chickpea Salad With Vegan Ranch Dressing, a fresh vibrant side, easy to scale up for a crowd

18. Grilled Salmon Cobb Salad

fashionablefoods

Grilled Salmon Cobb Salad, quick to pull together before guests sit down and a plate that never has leftovers

19. Lentil Salad With Feta, Lemon And Parsley

rachelcooks

Lentil Salad With Feta, Lemon And Parsley, easy to double when company is coming over and a bowl worth going back for seconds

20. Mediterranean Tomato Salad

themediterraneandish

Mediterranean Tomato Salad, a fresh vibrant side, fast enough to serve in under an hour and a plate that never has leftovers

21. Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices

yummyaddiction

Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices, fast enough to serve in under an hour and flavor that tastes like it took all day

22. Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad

cafedelites

Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad, fast enough to serve in under an hour and a bowl worth going back for seconds

23. Cucumber Greek Salad

belleofthekitchen

Cucumber Greek Salad, a fresh vibrant side, fast enough to serve in under an hour and a bowl worth going back for seconds

24. Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad

turningclockback

Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad, simple enough for a first attempt at the technique and the dish everyone asks for the recipe of

25. Asian Chopped Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing

healthyaperture

Asian Chopped Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing, easy to scale up for a crowd and comfort food that beats a takeout order

26. Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad

foodcuration

Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad, a fresh vibrant side, easy to scale up for a crowd and comfort food that beats a takeout order

27. Teriyaki Chicken Salad With Pineapple Sesame Dressing

carlsbadcravings

Teriyaki Chicken Salad With Pineapple Sesame Dressing, easy to scale up for a crowd and a plate that never has leftovers

29. Lemon Herb Zucchini Noodle Salad

thehealthymaven

Lemon Herb Zucchini Noodle Salad, a fast weeknight fix even on a busy night and comfort food that beats a takeout order

33. Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Black Bean Salad

wellplated

Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Black Bean Salad, a fresh vibrant side, gentle on the grocery budget and the clock alike

34. German Cucumber Salad

mariaushakova

German Cucumber Salad, no special equipment needed to pull this off and the recipe that gets pinned and actually gets made

35. Skinny Classic Coleslaw

healthyseasonalrecipes

Skinny Classic Coleslaw, easy to scale up for a crowd and the kind of meal that turns into a regular in the rotation

36. Navy Beans Salad

healingtomato

Navy Beans Salad, a fresh vibrant side, quick to pull together before guests sit down and a plate that never has leftovers

37. Super Healthy Broccoli Salad

thefedupfoodie

Super Healthy Broccoli Salad, quick enough for a weeknight without much cleanup and a dish that gets requested every time

39. Broccoli And Quinoa Salad

premeditatedleftovers

Broccoli And Quinoa Salad, easy to double when company is coming over and a plate that beats the takeout version

Stephanie Hicks | DIY JOY

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Stephanie

Since I lover experiments, I’ve alwaysnloved to create, paint, as well as cook and style food. I feel in love with DIY as soon as I discovered it and could not have been more excited when I learned I could share projects with people around the world. Taking photos is a passion of mine, as is design and painting with oils. I love holidays and celebrations, crafting cute little gifts and serving up at least one new recipe I am excited about.

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