Now that spring has finally sprung, it’s time to take advantage of all the bright, tender, crisp green produce popping up in grocery stores and farmers markets—and on our social media feeds! The “crunch salad” trend has set the internet aflame. Apparently, everyone is craving crunchy, green vegetables right now. We’re always game for an epic salad, so we collected a healthy handful of recipes to get you crunching.
Green Goddess Salad
This delectable, vegan-friendly recipe from Baked by Melissa calls for a base of cabbage, green onions, and cucumbers, but it’s the green goddess dressing—highlighting basil, garlic, chives, and walnuts—that makes this a phenomenal addition to your spring-summer repertoire. (Singer-songwriter Lizzo is a fan.)
Crunch Salad
Crunch lovers rejoice! Lacinato kale, green cabbage, apple slices, and celery all add up to one seriously crunchy salad from Delish. Meanwhile, the dressing is a zingy blend of cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and honey that you’ll want to bottle for future use.
Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing
Cabbage (both green and purple), carrots, edamame, and roasted cashews make up the bulk of this filling, Asian-inspired salad topped with a to-die-for homemade sesame dressing. For those looking for a healthy yet hearty meal, this salad from Pinch of Yum works beautifully with tofu, shrimp, or grilled chicken.
Asian Chicken Salad
This salad recipe from Damn Delicious needs to be in your regular meal rotation. Adorned with mandarin orange slices, chow mein noodles, and teriyaki-marinated grilled chicken, this is a bright, filling, and vivacious dish that tastes every bit as good as it looks.
Greek Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Toasted Pine Nuts
Vegetarian yet hearty, tasty yet low-calorie, this modern take on the classic Greek salad from Feedfeed is the ideal midday fuel for body and mind. Chickpeas, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese—what’s not to love?
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