Who says salads have to be light or boring? These hearty, flavor-packed salads prove that greens can be just as satisfying as your favorite comfort foods. With bold ingredients like juicy steak bites, crispy roasted potatoes, Creole-spiced shrimp, and cheesy croutons, these salads are big on flavor and built to fill you up. Whether you’re looking for a protein-packed lunch, a dinner that won’t leave you hungry, or a meal prep staple, these salads have got you covered—no sad lettuce bowls here!
Hearty Sweet Potato, Arugula & Wild Rice Salad with Ginger Dressing
This colorful salad from Cookie + Kate combines roasted sweet potatoes, peppery arugula, and nutty wild rice for a hearty dinner dish you’ll be proud to serve. Tossed with tangy goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and a zesty ginger dressing, it’s a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy!
Ultimate Winter Salad
Up your salad game with this winter salad from The Pioneer Woman. Crisp kale, apples, pecans, shredded veggies, butternut squash, goat cheese, and pomegranate create an explosion of tastes and textures that you’ll want to make again and again!
Chicken and Quinoa Bowl
Technically, it’s a bowl but this chicken and quinoa delight from Feel Good Foodie ticks all the right boxes for a hearty salad. This hearty bowl brings together spiced chicken, quinoa, and a whole lotta’ kale with cherry tomatoes and slivered almonds. Wholesome, packed with flavor, and oh-so-satisfying!
Creole Shrimp Caesar Salad with Cheesy Croutons
Bring a little N’awlins to the table with this creole shrimp Caesar salad from Country Living. This recipe adds a spicy twist to this classic salad – juicy, seasoned shrimp pair with crisp romaine, a rich homemade Caesar dressing, and crunchy sourdough croutons coated in Parmesan. A final sprinkle of shaved Parmesan ties it all together for a perfect meal.
Warm Steak and Potato Salad
Dig into this warm steak and potato salad from Feel Good Foodie for a tantalizing twist on a classic combo. Juicy, seasoned steak bites and roasted potatoes are served over a fresh bed of arugula, topped with fat-free feta, diced red onions, cucumbers, and Roma tomatoes for a rich, satisfying meal!
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