Leafy Greens Salads Recipe Roundup (2024)

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With over 100 Leafy Greens Salads Recipes in this roundup, you can enjoy a new salad (or two) every week of the year!

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I don’t know about y’all but we have a hard time getting salads to the table regularly. It’s not that we don’t like salads but it seems like after the main dish and maybe a side is prepared, salads seem like so much work to me that our salads typically end up being pretty boring–lettuce, maybe some chopped carrots, cucumbers or a tomato and that’s it. Not that there’s anything wrong with that (and yes, I should be thankful my kids will even eat a leafy green salad). But it can get kind of b-o-r-i-n-g sometimes after awhile!

So in an effort to up our options, I asked a bunch of my flood blogger friends to share recipes they had on their blog to become re-inspired with some new ideas! And boy, did they deliver! I’ve got more than 100 Leafy Greens Salads to Enjoy Year Round in this roundup. That means you can enjoy, on average, two new salads every week for an entire year! How’s that for a challenge? I specifically asked for salads that included leafy greens because we all know that leafy greens like romaine lettuce, spinach or kale, are full of great nutrients and fiber so they’re extra good for you. I’m all for dishes that are flavorful but are good for you too. That’s a double bonus in my book!

Some of these Leafy Greens Salads have a mean protein like chicken but you can easily add a simple grilled or baked fish or chicken to any of these recipes to make it a complete meal. But to be honest, I find that sometimes a salad filled with lots of tasty ingredients like a variety of fruits or vegetables along with toppings like dried fruit or nuts or crumbled cheese is filling enough to make it a meal–perfect for lunch or dinner.

I hope you’ll check out some (many!) of these 100 Leafy Greens Salads to Enjoy Year Round and let us know here which one(s) you liked and will make over and over to share with your family and friends.

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Salads with Chicken

Oriental Chicken Salad~ Like Mother Like Daughter
Strawberry, Blueberry & Greens Salad with Honey Vinaigrette~The Kitchen Is My Playground
Key West Grilled Chicken Salad ~ Amanda’s Cookin’
Massaged Kale Salad with Avocados, Cranberries and Goat Cheese~ Neighbor Food Blog
BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad~ Like Mother Like Daughter

Salads with Fruit

Mandarin TossedSalad ~ Meal Planning Magic
Peach Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Julie Blanner
Fresh Fruit Arugula and Quinoa Salad ~ Cooking on the Front Burners
Winter Citrus Salad ~ Mon Petit Four
Spinach Strawberry Champagne Salad ~ Flavor Mosaic
Blood Orange Beet and Apple Salad with Goat Cheese & Citrus Honey Vinaigrette ~ Renees Kitchen Adventures
Power Greens Salad with Blueberries ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Baby Arugula with Strawberry and Feta Salad~ Taste Love and Nourish
Peach Feta Salad with Peach Vinaigrette ~ Nutmeg Nanny
So Good Mandarin Salad ~ Yummy Healthy Easy
Mandarin Orange Cranberry Kale Salad with Candied Pecans ~ Joyful Healthy Eats
Orange and Pomegranate Salad ~ Homecooking Memories
Strawberry Salad with Poppyseed Vinaigrette ~ Julie Blanner
Kale Roasted Beet Salad With Honey Balsamic Dressing~ Noshing With the Nolands
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad ~ Saving Room for Dessert
Strawberry Papaya Salad Taste ~ Love and Nourish

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Kale Salads

Purple Kale and Pansy Salad ~ The View From Great Island
Green Superfood Salad ~ Tasting Page
Strawberry Kale Salad ~ Peas and Crayons
Baby Kale Avocado Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette and Parmesan ~ Wholesome Yum
Warm Kale Salad with Bacon, Dates, Almonds, Crispy Shallots and Parmesan~ Iowa Girl Eats
Purple Kale and Pansy Salad ~ The View From Great Island
Kale Superfood Salad with Quinoa and Blueberries ~ Kristine’s Kitchen Blog
Healthy Kale Salad with Mango Dressing ~ Happy Foods Tube
Blackberry and Toasted Walnut Kale Salad with Goat Cheese ~ An Edible Mosaic
Chopped Thai Kale Salad ~ Shockingly Delicious
Wilted Kale Kobacha Squash Salad ~ Busy In Brooklyn
Squash Quinoa Kale Salad ~ Luci’s Morsels
California Cafe’s Gluten Free Kale Salad ~ Fearless Dining
Simple Massaged Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing ~ A Cedar Spoon
Chopped Kale and Romaine Detox Salad ~ Life Is But a Dish
Massaged Kale Salad with Rosebmary Walnuts and Blueberry Vinaigrette ~ The Roasted Root
Kale and Orange Salad ~ Crumb Blog
Crispy Kale, Black Rice and Coconut Salad ~ Avocado A Day Nutrition
Easy Kale Salad ~ Mom Spark
Kale Quinoa Salad with Walnuts and Cranberries ~ Rachel Cooks
Easy Kale and Quinoa Tabouli Salad ~ Two Healthy Kitchens
Kale Panzanella With Chicken Sausage ~ The Lean Green Bean
Kale Salad with Dates, Parmesan & Almonds ~ Amee’s Savory Dish
Basil Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes ~ The View From Great Island
Strawberry Avocado and Spinach Salad ~ Renees Kitchen Adventures
Kale Cucumber Tabbouleh ~ A Cedar Spoon
Baby Kale Chicken Cherry Salad ~ Running To the Kitchen
Kale and Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Vinaigrette ~ The Blond Cook
Kale Tortilla Salad with Jalapeno Lime Dressing Avocado ~ A Day Nutrition
Classic Chinese Chicken Salad ~ Shockingly Delicious
Kale Salad with Avocado ~ Rachel Cooks

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Leafy Greens Salads (All kinds of Lettuce, Spinach or Arugula)

Wasabi Cucumber Avocado + Spiralized Cucumber Salad ~ Peas and Crayons
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad ~ The Kitchen Is My Playground
Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad ~ Flavor Mosaic
Winter Harvest Salad with Wild Rice, Cranberries and Citrus ~ Spoonful Of Flavor
Mason Jar Healthy Taco Salad ~ Food Faith Fitness
Wedge Salad ~ Recipe for Perfection
Fall Panzanella Salad ~ Nutmeg Nanny
Roasted Parsnip Salad ~ Girl Gone Gourmet
Lentil Salad with Cucumber, Pickled Fennel, Red Onion and Minted Citrus Dill Dressing ~ Mom Spark
French Country Salad ~ Mon Petit Four
Kale Brussels Sprout Salad ~ Tasting Page
Crunchy Iceberg Salad With Homemade Creamy Roquefort Dressing ~ Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Mary’s Spring Mix Salad with Feta and Pine Nuts ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Healthy Taco Salad ~ Wholesome Yum
Salad with Tumeric Vinaigrette ~ Fearless Dining
Harvest Buddha Bowl with Lemon Tahini Dressing ~ Spoonful Of Flavor
That Good Salad ~ Neighbor Food Blog
BLT Grilled Romaine Wedge Salad with Lemon Dill Vinaigrette ~ Food Faith Fitness
Roasted Beet and Berry Salad with Raspberry Fig Vinaigrette ~ The Roasted Root
Curry Apple Salad with Spiced Chickpeas ~ Natural Girl Modern World
Salad with Goat Cheese, Pears, Candied Pecans and Maple-Balsamic Dressing ~ Two Healthy Kitchens
Bacon Chopped Salad with Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing ~ Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
Tangy Arugula Salad with Sumac (Salatat Jarjeer) ~ An Edible Mosaic
Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette ~ Julie Blanner
Chopped Kale Broccolini Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing ~ Life Is But a Dish
Apple, Bacon & Spinach Salad with Red Sweet Onion Vinaigrette ~ Allergy Awesomeness
Bleu Cheese, Chicken & Bacon Romaine Salad~ Cutefetti
Pickled Fennel Citrus Salad ~ Running To the Kitchen
Sparkling Strawberry Salad ~ Magnolia Days
Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Peaches, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese & Poppyseed Dressing ~ Yummy Healthy Easy
Farro Arugula Strawberry Chicken Salad ~ Joyful Healthy Eats
Green Cabbage, Apple, Fennel, Watercress and Pecan Salad ~ Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Caribbean Cobb Salad with Bacon and a Spicy Pineapple Dressing ~ Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks

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Salads with Seafood

Jalapeno Avocado Tuna Salad ~ Peas and Peonies
Salmon Asparagus Salad ~ Saving Room for Dessert
Popcorn Shrimp Salad with Avocado & Bacon~ Homecooking Memories
Garlic Kale Shrimp Salad ~ Peas and Peonies
Italian Sub Salad ~ Iowa Girl EatsLeafy Greens Salads Recipe Roundup (7)

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  1. Amy @ The Blond Cook

    What an incredible roundup of delicious and beautiful salads! Thanks so much for including me! 🙂

    Reply

    • Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)

      Thanks Amy and I’m happy to be able to include your recipe! There are so many good looking salads, I’m not sure where I’ll begin!

      Reply

  2. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

    What a fantastic collection! Thanks for including 2 of my recipes. Sharing and pinning now!

    Reply

    • Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)

      Thanks Dorothy! Thanks for your contributions!

      Reply

  3. Julie Blanner

    So many wonderful salad recipes, all perfect for summer! Thanks for including mine.

    Reply

    • Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)

      Yes, so many great ones to choose from! I’m glad to have included yours Julie–thanks!

      Reply

  4. Macy

    the green salads are the part of my daily routine. because I’m dealing with some health problems. and doctors recommends me to eat green veges. so your blog will be the most helpful for me. pinning this for later. thanks for sharing.

    Reply

    • Brenda Thompson

      You are welcome!

      Reply

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Leafy Greens Salads Recipe Roundup (2024)

FAQs

What are the most nutritious leafy greens for salad? ›

Some of the most nutritious greens include spinach, kale, romaine, watercress, and arugula (see "Salad greens by the numbers"). They are rich in a combination of vitamins A, C, and K; several B vitamins (including folate); and potassium.

What are the best ingredients to put in a salad? ›

Add one or more of these protein-rich foods to your salad:
  • lean meat: chicken or turkey breast, lean steak.
  • lower-fat cheese: light cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, feta, goat cheese.
  • legumes: kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, white or black beans.
  • eggs: hard boiled.
  • soy products: cubed tofu, edamame.

What is the safest leafy green to eat? ›

Another strategy is to opt for leafy greens that can be cooked, like spinach or kale. The heat will kill bacteria. This is particularly important for people who are more susceptible to the ill effects of food poisoning -- such as those who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or elderly.

What is the healthiest salad to eat? ›

Best: Black Bean-and-Avocado Salad

The beans are a good source of disease-fighting antioxidants, and they have protein and fiber, as well as energy-boosting iron. Avocado adds creaminess and fiber. Plus, its fats help your body take in nutrients, including heart-healthy lycopene.

What are the best greens to eat everyday? ›

As a nutritionist, I would highly recommend getting more of the following salad leaves in your diet.
  • Spinach. Spinach is easy to get all year round, and is chock full of iron, calcium, potassium and vitamins B6, C and K. ...
  • Kale. ...
  • Swiss chard. ...
  • Collard greens. ...
  • Rocket. ...
  • Romaine lettuce. ...
  • Watercress. ...
  • Bok choy.
Nov 13, 2023

Which leaf is best for salad? ›

Ultimate guide to salad leaves
  • Watercress. With a citrusy, spicy onion taste, watercress is great with fish and you can whip up a sauce for salmon fillets in moments by blending watercress, crème fraiche and lemon juice.
  • Romaine/cos lettuce. ...
  • Rocket. ...
  • Red chard. ...
  • Baby leaf spinach. ...
  • Radicchio.
Jan 29, 2015

What is the secret to making a good salad? ›

The secret to a good salad
  1. Be gentle with lettuce. Balsamic dressing. ...
  2. Serve up perfect avocado. Forget lemon juice or cold water – the only way to stop an avocado going brown in a salad is to peel and chop them right before serving. ...
  3. Say goodbye to onion tears. ...
  4. Adore your dressing. ...
  5. Sprinkle in some protein.

What are the three keys to a quality salad? ›

The three keys to ensuring a quality salad are:
  • The freshness of ingredients.
  • Having all the ingredients blend together in harmony.
  • Making sure the salad is appealing to the eye.

Which greens should not be eaten raw? ›

Vegetables that belong to the cabbage family such as cauliflower, Brussels, broccoli, and sprouts should never be consumed raw. These vegetables contain sugar that is difficult to digest. Eating these vegetables raw may lead to a number of gastronomical problems.

Who should not eat leafy greens? ›

Kidney Stones, Oxalosis, & Hyperolaluria

This means that people who suffer from kidney stones or more severe conditions like oxalosis or hyperoxaluria may need to be mindful of their intake of certain leafy greens as well—especially spinach.

Why are people saying not to buy bagged lettuce? ›

Likewise, a Consumer Reports look at 208 pre-washed salad mixes found, "bacteria that are common indicators of poor sanitation and fecal contamination – in some cases, at rather high levels." And there are continued outbreaks of illness related to bagged lettuce.

What are the most unhealthy salads? ›

The 22 Unhealthiest Restaurant Salads in America
  • Panera Citrus Asian Crunch Salad with Chicken.
  • Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing.
  • TGI Fridays Million Dollar Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken with Ranch Dressing.
  • Carrabba's Italian Grill Entrée Caesar Salad with Chicken and Dressing.
Mar 12, 2023

Which is the healthiest lettuce? ›

While all lettuce is going to provide you with healthy vitamins and minerals, romaine lettuce is the most nutrient-dense, says registered dietitian Danielle Crumble Smith. “It's going to have the highest amount of vitamin A, K, C,” she says.

Which is the best salad for weight loss? ›

Here are some ideas for weight-loss-friendly salads:
  • Green Salad with Grilled Chicken: Base: Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and kale). ...
  • Quinoa and Vegetable Salad: Base: Cooked quinoa. ...
  • Cobb Salad: Base: Romaine lettuce. ...
  • Tuna and White Bean Salad: Base: Mixed greens. ...
  • Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad:
Nov 4, 2023

What are the best leafy greens for immune system? ›

Spinach, beet greens, dandelion greens and kale are the four greens that carry the most zinc, so next time you visit Heinen's Produce Department, add them to your shopping list. Here are my favorite meals that make eating these greens a delicious experience: Spinach: Blend into homemade hummus.

Is green leaf or romaine healthier? ›

With twice the vitamin C of romaine and next to no calories, green leaf lettuce might not be the most nutritionally dense salad green around, but it will definitely bring benefits to your bowl. And with its grassy flavour and delicate texture, it pairs beautifully with just about any fruit or veggie.

Is kale healthier than spinach? ›

Kale, for example, has more calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin K than spinach, while spinach has more vitamin A, vitamin E, iron, potassium, zinc, folate, and magnesium. They are both incredibly healthy options, but which one is best for your body is actually subjective.

Is kale better for you than iceberg lettuce? ›

Take veritable nutritional powerhouse kale, for instance. It boasts over 3 times as much fiber, almost 10 times as much vitamin A, 14 times as much calcium, 16 times as much vitamin K, and almost 30 times as much vitamin C, per USDA nutrition data.

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