Eating your greens doesnt need to be boring.

Victor Protasio

If the word salad doesnt get you excited, thats about to change.

Homemade salads dont need to be bland and boring.

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Heres what to make.

The salad will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Eat it on its own or alongside a protein for a heartier lunch.

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Fred Hardy

It also gets a nutty flavor from the sesame seeds, giving the medley lots of contrast in flavors.

Serve with your protein of choice or on its own for a tasty vegetarian main.

Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad

Fruit salad is totally salad (andcucumberis, yes, a fruit).

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Fred Hardy

Grilled Halloumi Salad

Top a salad with grilled cheese and were so in for a salad meal.

And on top of lemony romaine, its perfect.

The lemony dressing,crisp veggies, and crunch of the baked pita is the perfect combo.

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Jennifer Causey

Shaved Brussels sprouts and kale provide a hearty, nutritious base for the salad packed with festive flavor.

The creamy, umami-filled dressing is yet another recipe that can become a weeknight salad go-to.

Breakfast salad for dinner, anyone?

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Greg Dupree

Farro Salad With Brown Butter Vinaigrette

Everythings better with butter, and that includes salad.

Antipasto Salad

Mix melon and prosciutto for a salad that’s as refreshing as it is filling.

You don’t need to douse it in a dressing either.

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Fred Hardy

Top it with a creamy burrata or mozzarella and a simple drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Toss on any toppings you want, including eggs, cheese, fresh herbsthe possibilities are endless!

Add dumplings on top to make it more fulfillingand some yummy peanut sauce to sweeten it up.

Grilled Squash salad with miso mustard dressing

Christopher Testani

Make the dressing a few days before to get a jump start on lunch.

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Victor Protasio

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Victor Protasio

Crunchy Salad With Chicken and Ginger

Fred Hardy

Spring green salad displayed on a serving platter and served with a green dressing.

Greg DuPree

EXTRA SHARP: Baby Kale and Chicken Caesar Salad

Grilled Halloumi Salad

Greg DuPree

Lemony Chopped Salad

Victor Protasio

Make-Ahead Holiday Salad

Greg DuPree

Japanese-Style Shrimp Salad Recipe

Greg DuPree

Superfood lentil salad served on a plate

Victor Protasio

Big Breakfast Salad

Victor Protasio

Warm Browned Butter Farro Salad

Victor Protasio

antipasto salad

Victor Protasio

Baby wedge salad with crispy spiced chickpeas

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Greek salad with chicken and feta croutons easy dinner recipe

Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

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Victor Protasio

Real Simple May 2025 Brunch Recipe: Spring Leaf Salad

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