For lunch or dinner, whip up one of these salad recipes that are perfect for spring.

The brown-butter breadcrumbs add additional crunch and a nutty, toasted flavor.

Serve with grilled chicken for an added boost of protein.

a recipe photo of the Tuna Nicoise Salad

Photo: Jason Donnelly

The tuna will be rare in the center.

Add an additional 2 to 3 minutes per side for more doneness.

The dressing would also work well as a dip or spread, or over potato or pasta salad.

Kale and Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Prep the ingredients ahead of time for an easy vegan lunch idea to pack for work.

Creamy herbed goat cheese completes this healthy salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

Use a vegetable peeler to shave long ribbons from asparagus stalks.

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Recipe adapted from Danielle McNerney.

We love the unique combination of blueberries, edamame, and goat cheese.

White Bean & Veggie Salad

This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.

Copycat Panera Green Goddess Cobb Salad

Will Dickey

Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.

Kale, feta and strawberries give this chicken salad a colorful upgrade.

A quick tahini-lemon dressing adds nuttiness and brightness.

Citrus Lime Tofu Salad

Top with cooked chicken for a heartier meal.

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Kale & Strawberry Salad

Greg DuPree

Avocado Tuna Spinach Salad

Greg DuPree

a recipe photo of the Air-Fryer Tempura Artichoke Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing

Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington, Prop Stylist: Stephanie Hunter

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a recipe photo of the Grilled Caesar Salad

Jason Donnelly

White Bean & Veggie Salad

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a recipe photo of the Tahini Dressed Crispy Chickpea Salad

Adam Albright

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