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Read MoreNo matter what the season, you can stroll through the produce section or your local farmers’ market and pick up the fresh ingredients to make a veggie salad. Grab anything that looks good, from apples to zucchini, and there’s a way to integrate it into a medley of deliciousness.
Each vegetable salad on this list is packed with both flavor and nutrition. And as long as you don’t go overboard with the dressing or cheese, you’ll keep the calories low too.
Enjoy!
This is a fresh take on pasta salad; a deconstructed version of the layered noodle dish. Instead of tomato sauce, the salad has a tomato-caper dressing and fresh tomatoes.
The recipe uses chilled lasagna noodles as well as thinly sliced zucchini, but you can ditch the pasta and add more zucchini for fewer calories.
538
Calories26 g
Protein81 g
Carbs14 g
Fat1 cup crushed tomatoes
2 tomatoes, finely diced
1/4 cup capers
1/2 red onion, finely diced
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 lb. lasagna noodles, cooked and cooled
1 head Romaine lettuce, separated
1 zucchini, sliced very thin lengthwise
1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
1 cup (4 oz.) grated Parmesan
1/4 cup parsley
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Get the RecipeThere are many ways to use avocado in salad: as a creamy element that works as a substitute for mayo, diced for a topping that adds Southwestern flair, or even as the main ingredient.
Here it’s the star – well, one of. Avocado shares the spotlight with cucumber for the perfect balance of creamy and crisp.
152
Calories2 g
Protein11 g
Carbs12 g
Fat1 lb. seedless cucumber, cut into chunks
2 thin scallions, sliced
1 large avocado, pitted and diced
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lime
Salt and hot sauce to taste
Chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
Get the RecipeIf you love the rich flavor of roasted veggies, this is the salad for you. Not only are the carrots, beets, and greens drizzled with olive oil and warmed in the oven, but the dressing is made from an entire head of roasted garlic. Even the pepitas are toasted to bring out a nutty flavor.
Altogether, this is a delicious salad whether you have a lot of root veggies to use up, or want a winter salad to help you stay warm.
280
Calories8 g
Protein22 g
Carbs20 g
Fat1 medium head garlic
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch carrots, scrubbed
1 bunch beets, scrubbed with greens trimmed
1 bunch of rainbow chard (or beet greens)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/3 cup raw hulled pepitas
Get the RecipeIf you think eating vegetarian has to be boring, you haven’t had the right salad yet. This one hits a lot of the right notes because there are mellow radishes, creamy avocados, sweet carrots, and earthy beets.
They all come together with a unique salad dressing that’s surprisingly easy to whisk together. Once you try tahini-maple vinaigrette, you’ll want to taste it on different combos of fresh greens and roasted veggies.
566
Calories20 g
Protein74 g
Carbs23 g
FatQuinoa Salad:
5 small to medium beets
1/2 cup black quinoa
3/4 lb. small carrots
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
4 or 5 radishes, thinly shaved
1 large (or 2 small) avocados
A few handfuls of baby kale
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Tahini-Maple Vinaigrette:
1 Tbsp. tahini
3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. water
2 tsp. pure maple syrup
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Get the RecipeOne way to make potato salad healthier is to leave out the mayonnaise. But this one takes it a step further by adding green beans to the mix.
They’re lower in calories than potatoes and add vitamins A, C, and K. String beans are linked to health benefits including weight loss and regulating the symptoms of diabetes.
300
Calories6 g
Protein41 g
Carbs14 g
Fat2 lbs. small potatoes, peeled
6 oz. green beans
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 tsp. lemon juice
4 tsp. mustard seeds
4 tsp. thyme leaves, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Coarse salt to taste
Get the Recipe"Dieting" doesn't have to suck. You CAN eat foods you like and have the body you want!
Click Here to Learn HowYou don’t need leafy greens to make a salad. Instead, reach for one of the most nutrient-dense foods: broccoli. This green superfood has cancer-fighting antioxidants, immune system-boosting benefits, and lots of fiber to make this a filling lunch.
Broccoli makes a great base for a salad, and for skeptical eaters it’ll go down easier with diced apples, plump raisins, and shredded carrots. The creamy dressing also helps.
258
Calories4 g
Protein29 g
Carbs16 g
FatBroccoli Salad:
4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 medium heads)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 large apples, finely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Creamy Dressing:
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Get the RecipeNot sure what nutrients are deficient in your diet? Of course it helps to take a daily vitamin, but you could also eat this power salad.
It has over 10 different fruits and veggies in it, including raspberry, red bell pepper, green grapes, green peas, and pomegranate.
236
Calories4 g
Protein47 g
Carbs6 g
FatFiesta Salad:
1 onion, diced
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1 orange, cut into chunks
1 carrot, sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup raspberries
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1 apple, cut into chunks
1 banana, sliced
1/2 cup green grapes
1/2 cup green peas, cooked
8–10 almonds
Honey-Pepper Dressing:
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. white vinegar
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
2 Tbsp. pure honey
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Get the RecipeThis light, crisp salad can use either individual peas or the whole pea pods. Either way, it’s bright and fresh with cucumber, radishes, cilantro, lime juice, and arugula.
Toasted sesame seeds add a little depth of flavor, but overall this salad captures the best of spring and early summer.
256
Calories6 g
Protein19 g
Carbs18 g
Fat2 cups shelled fresh peas (or thawed frozen peas)
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (or more to taste)
2 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. white miso
1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
1 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar (or more to taste)
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
1 Tbsp. Asian sesame oil
4 cups baby arugula
1 small cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and thinly sliced
2 medium radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
Get the RecipeThis fresh mix, a combination of bean salad and corn salad, is ideal for a barbecue or picnic.
It uses juicy summer veggies like grape tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, bell peppers, and zucchini – all easy to find in high quality at any farmers’ market. Tangy feta, fresh basil, and a light lemon dressing finish it off.
488
Calories22 g
Protein56 g
Carbs22 g
Fat2 cups (about 1 medium) zucchini, washed and cut into 1” pieces
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh green beans, blanched and cut into 1” pieces
1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups diced bell peppers
2 ears sweet corn, blanched and kernels removed
4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
8–10 basil leaves, torn
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 heaping Tbsp. grainy deli mustard
Get the RecipeThis salad is a complete, healthy meal that’s easy to assemble, but that’s not even the best part. All of the ingredients can be layered together in a mason jar for optimal portability.
It’s healthy too with protein, fresh spinach, and avocado. Make Cajun shrimp for dinner the night before, and then assemble this jar salad for lunch the following day.
440
Calories36 g
Protein35 g
Carbs22 g
Fat1 cup sautéed onions and peppers
6 oz. Cajun shrimp
1/4 cup fresh guacamole
5 oz. fresh baby spinach
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Imagine eating delicious, filling meals every day...never feeling starved or stuffed...having great energy levels and workouts...and watching your body respond exactly as you desire, dropping fat or adding muscle each and every week.
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