There are so many great reasons whysaladsare the perfect meal choice when dieting.
Turkey BLT Salad
Whole-wheat croutons and fresh romaine serve as the tasty base of this salad.
Lean proteincubed deli turkeyalong with fresh cucumbers and tomatoes complete this recipe.
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Get our recipe forTurkey BLT Salad.
Grilled Caesar Salad
Let’s be honest: Nothing beats a grilled Caesar!
Lean protein in the form of chicken breast rounds out this weight-loss-friendly salad.
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Get our recipe forGrilled Caesar Salad.
Get our recipe forSpicy Grilled Calamari Salad.
Get our recipe forWarm Goat Cheese Salad.
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Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad
This salad is chock-full of protein, thanks to the chicken.
Get our recipe forGrilled Chicken and Avocado Salad.
Grilled Mexican Steak Salad
This grilled Mexican steak salad is a favorite for good reason.
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With the leaner cut of meat, plus fresh veggies and healthy fat content (thanks to the avocado!
), you’ll be whipping up this recipe time and time again.
Get our recipe forGrilled Mexican Steak Salad.
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Get our recipe forChicken Salad Sandwich With Raisins and Curry Powder.
Get our recipe forChinese Chicken Salad.
That’s where this shrimp and spinach salad comes into play.
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Get our recipe forShrimp and Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon.
Caprese Tomato Tower Salad
What’s not to love about a classic Caprese tomato salad tower?
Get our recipe forCaprese Tomato Tower Salad.
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Get our recipe forChicken Greek Salad.
This warm asparagus salad with a fried egg on top breaks the norm in the best of ways.
Plus, this recipe will only cost you 260 calories.
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Get our recipe forAsparagus Salad With a Fried Egg and Prosciutto.
Get our recipe forSpinach Salad Topped With Goat Cheese, Apples, and a Warm Bacon Dressing.
This recipe is just 230 calories and has everything you want and more in a salad.
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Get our recipe forSimple and Healthy Fig, Prosciutto, & Goat Cheese Salad.
Get our recipe forAvocado-Crab Salad.
Enjoy it as a side dish to your protein or for a light lunch.
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Get our recipe forQuick Pickled Cucumber Salad.
Get our recipe forWarm Brussels Sprouts Salad With Eggs and Pickled Red Onions.
Red and Green Breakfast Salad
Salad for breakfast?
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You heard that right!
This red and green breakfast salad may be your new favorite way to kick off the day.
It has everything you need in a healthy breakfast recipe, including vegetables, eggs, and hearty grains.
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Get our recipe forRed and Green Breakfast Salad.
Enjoy this curried egg salad over a bed of fresh arugula or spinach, or all by itself!
Get our recipe forCurried Egg Salad.
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Get our recipe forChef’s Salad-Style Eggs on a Stick.
Get our recipe forSavory Roasted Beet Salad With Barley.
Take this bean, salmon, and kale salad recipe, for example.
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It’s packed with nutrients and superfoods that will leave you feeling full and incredibly satisfied.
Get our recipe forBean, Salmon, and Kale Salad.
Get our recipe forSpinach-Pomegranate Salad With Roasted Turkey.
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Get our recipe forMexican Quinoa and Chicken Salad.
Get our recipe forMixed Greens Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette.
The addition of citrusy grapefruit really brings this recipe’s flavor to the next level.
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Get our recipe forArugula and Grapefruit Salad With Dill Ranch Dressing.
The tangy lemon tahini dressing is an added bonus, making for a scrumptious meal.
Get our recipe forRoasted Veggie Salad With Tahini Dressing.
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Plus, it features a lemon tahini dressing, which is a much healthier choice compared to mayonnaise.
Get our recipe forChicken Salad with Creamy Dressing.
Get our recipe forCrunchy Breakfast Salad With Eggs.
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Using rotisserie chicken in your salad is a great way to cut down on prep time without sacrificing flavor.
Get our recipe forRotisserie Chicken, Kale, and White Bean Salad.
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