Top Ten Main-Course Salads

I’m having fun creating these collections to make your recipe search easier and today I have a beautiful array of main-course salads.   It’s important to get lots of fresh veggies in your diet and sometimes that’s difficult especially in the colder months where we tend to eat heavier foods.

These salads will satisfy even the most heartiest of appetites and the flavors are going to blow your mind!  Don’t you think it’s extra important to have lots of color on your table in the cold winter months?  It brightens up everything!

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Almond, Berry And Chicken Spinach Salad |  Chelsea’s Messy Apron

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Chelsea reminds us that the combination of feta cheese and berries are one of the best things you’ll ever put in your mouth in this simple spinach salad.   A rotisserie chicken is going to save you loads of time or leave it out completely if you’re going vegetarian.  This healthy salad also has a 4 ingredient dressing that complements the flavors beautifully.

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Healthy Taco Salad  |  Peas and Crayons

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I love this salad because Jenn gives us a ton of options with both ingredients and dressings.  You can add chicken, beef, salmon, shrimp or have the vegetarian version.  A perfect way to satisfy the picky eaters in your family.  Love the color and crunch in this healthy dish!

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Nectarine Salad with Seared Chicken and Carrot-Ginger Dressing |  The Woks of Life

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The minute I saw this salad from Kaitlin, I was in love.   This combination of ingredients is just perfection in a bowl and she has created a carrot-ginger dressing that will blow your mind.  Just sit back and take in the beauty of this salad….then get to work so you can devour it!

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Salmon Asparagus Sweet Potato Nicoise  |  Two Purple Figs

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Mahy is one of those bloggers who inspire me every time I visit her site.  Salmon and asparagus are such a natural together and the addition of grapes, sweet potatoes,  hard boiled eggs and spinach just makes my head spin with the happy thought of every delicious bite.   Best of all, she tops it off with a sweet mustard dill sauce.  A stunning creation!

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Spinach Salad with Roast Chicken, Strawberries, Watermelon and Feta  |  Simply Fresh Dinners

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This one will have to wait until the watermelon is in but you could skip it if you want to try it now.   The blueberries and strawberries aren’t local right now but they’re pretty darn delicious.  It’s important to sneak in the fruits and veggies when you can and when they see chicken in this salad, they’ll start digging in!

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Warm Winter Red Rice, Arugula, and Brussels Sprouts Salad  |  Vitamin Sunshine

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I call Michelle the ‘Queen of Salads’ because her recipes always include something unique and are visually stunning. Here is a culmination of several of her favorite recipes.  She knows how to create special combinations of ingredients that will entice you every time.  Visit her page and lose yourself in the beauty of her food!

Peppercorn Steak with Maple Roasted Carrots and Golden Beets  |  Simply Fresh Dinners

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This is my very favorite salad recipe.  If you’re not a meat-eater, skip the steak and you’l still have a plate full of deliciousness.  The maple syrup on the veggies add a delicious sweetness that you’ll want to taste over and over again.  Ok, I’m off to get some steak now because I’m hungry!

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Autumn Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette  |  Thyme To Eat

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When I visited Sarah’s blog and saw this description of her salad and the accompanying photo, I was sold …”Crunchy juicy apples, velvety, roasted butternut squash, crispy pumpkin seeds, and some flavorful chicken topped with feta cheese and a sweet and tangy maple-infused vinaigrette are what makes this salad happen. All the flavors, textures, and colors of fall jam-packed into one delicious salad!”   Let’s get cooking!

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Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad  |  A Spicy Perspective

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A delicious salad that includes every color and flavor under the rainbow.  Sommer loves to top cool, crisp veggies with a hot protein and I couldn’t agree more.  If we want to keep our healthy eating interesting, we’ve got to add those kind of components that make it special.  The family will be doing the happy dance when this goes on the table!

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Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Roasted Corn, Shrimp and Citrus-Ginger Vinaigrette  |  Simply Fresh Dinners

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This salad is such a pretty dish and if you want to add more, I would toss in some chicken.  I made those zucchini ribbons with a regular carrot peeler – super simple.  The dressing is such a good accompaniment for this recipe and brings out the best in the healthy ingredients.

I hope this list will help you with your planning each week.  Dinner salads are such a great addition to your family’s meal rotation.  Cheers!