These salad recipes are perfect for days when you need a healthy, flavorful and filling meal.
Each of these salads follow our nutritional parameters for high-fiber recipes by boasting6 grams of fiber or moreper serving.
Kale, Quinoa & Apple Salad
This kale, quinoa and apple salad is perfect for fall.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Fresh apples bring crisp autumn flavor, and the kale breaks down when it’s massaged with the dressing.
Nuts, fennel and quinoa add more layers of texture, while blue cheese lends a savory note.
To the greens, add a multitude of chopped veggies, such as broccoli, cabbage and carrots.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Finish with rich salmon for protein and a drizzle of creamy yogurt dressing to bring it all together.
Avocado Tuna Salad
Jazz up a can of tuna with this easy avocado tuna salad recipe.
Romaine hearts and cucumber offer refreshing crunch.
Serve with whole-wheat pitas, if desired.
It requires a bit of work up front to blanch all the veg, but the results are impressive.
The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless
Kale & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing
This kale-quinoa salad pops with different flavors and textures.
Falafel Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Deep-fried falafel can be a total grease bomb.
But these pan-seared falafel still get crispy in just a few tablespoons of oil with equally satisfying results.
Jason Donnelly
Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad
This cold pesto pasta salad will cool you off on a summer day.
Quinoa Avocado Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Persimmons add sweetness to this healthy avocado salad.
Crispy fried quinoa adds unexpected crunch, putting the salad over the top in the best way.
Eva Kolenko
And you could make it in the same bowl you serve it in, minimizing cleanup!
For pretty snap pea slices, cut them into long, thin strips.
Baked tofu or shrimp can be used instead of the chicken.
Loaded with black beans, kale and avocado, this recipe is as filling as it is nutritious.
it’s possible for you to also make the sweet potatoes and dressing ahead.
Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee
Jacob Fox
Charlotte & Johnny Autry
