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A little planning goes a long way when it comes to these delicious salad recipes that you can make ahead! These salads are good options for those following adiabetes-friendly eating pattern, since each serving is lower insodiumand saturated fat. They are also packed with refreshing,heart-healthy ingredientsandcomplex carbslike vegetables, fruits and whole grains, which will help keep your blood sugar levels more stable. You’ll want to try recipes like our Parsley Tabbouleh and Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas for a flavorful and nutritious meal.
01of 16Parsley TabboulehPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly DreesmanThis tart, parsley-dominated tabbouleh recipe makes for a flavorful side at any gathering. The recipe can be easily doubled to feed a crowd. Serve at room temperature or chilled.View Recipe
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Parsley Tabbouleh
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman
This tart, parsley-dominated tabbouleh recipe makes for a flavorful side at any gathering. The recipe can be easily doubled to feed a crowd. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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02of 16Sweet Potato, Kale & Chicken Salad with Peanut DressingThese hearty kale salads hold up well for 4 days, making them perfect for meal-prep lunches. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving. For a delicious vegan option, swap in roasted tofu for the chicken breast (see Associated Recipes).View Recipe
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Sweet Potato, Kale & Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
These hearty kale salads hold up well for 4 days, making them perfect for meal-prep lunches. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving. For a delicious vegan option, swap in roasted tofu for the chicken breast (see Associated Recipes).
03of 16Green Goddess Salad with ChickpeasIn this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.View Recipe
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Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
04of 16Lentil & Roasted Vegetable Salad with Green Goddess DressingGoddess dressing typically gets its umami-ness from anchovies, but we use miso in this super green salad to keep it vegetarian. Substitute 2 chopped anchovies for the miso if you like. Or add baked tofu, poached salmon or grilled chicken for a boost of protein.View Recipe
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Lentil & Roasted Vegetable Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
Goddess dressing typically gets its umami-ness from anchovies, but we use miso in this super green salad to keep it vegetarian. Substitute 2 chopped anchovies for the miso if you like. Or add baked tofu, poached salmon or grilled chicken for a boost of protein.
05of 16Grilled Chicken Taco SaladPeppery arugula, grilled corn and a tangy lime vinaigrette give this taco salad a serious upgrade. This recipe is the perfect vehicle for using the crushed-up tortilla chips at the bottom of the bag.View Recipe
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Grilled Chicken Taco Salad
Peppery arugula, grilled corn and a tangy lime vinaigrette give this taco salad a serious upgrade. This recipe is the perfect vehicle for using the crushed-up tortilla chips at the bottom of the bag.
06of 16Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta SaladWe’ve loaded this tasty pasta salad with vegetables and bright flavors. Sun-dried tomatoes and a touch of lemon zest jazz up the dressing, while tender-crisp broccoli florets cook alongside the pasta, making assembly (and cleanup!) a breeze.View Recipe
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Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
We’ve loaded this tasty pasta salad with vegetables and bright flavors. Sun-dried tomatoes and a touch of lemon zest jazz up the dressing, while tender-crisp broccoli florets cook alongside the pasta, making assembly (and cleanup!) a breeze.
07of 16Tomato, Onion & Cucumber SaladFresh wedges of tomato, thinly sliced onion and sliced cucumber dressed simply with vinegar and oil makes the simplest salad possible—think of it as the Southern counterpart to the classic Italian tomato-and-mozzarella salad. This cucumber, tomato and onion salad is best enjoyed at the height of summer, when tomatoes and cucumbers are fresh from the garden.View Recipe
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Tomato, Onion & Cucumber Salad
Fresh wedges of tomato, thinly sliced onion and sliced cucumber dressed simply with vinegar and oil makes the simplest salad possible—think of it as the Southern counterpart to the classic Italian tomato-and-mozzarella salad. This cucumber, tomato and onion salad is best enjoyed at the height of summer, when tomatoes and cucumbers are fresh from the garden.
08of 16Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame SaladCraving crunch? Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots and chow mein noodles. This salad is slightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges and sesame vinaigrette.View Recipe
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Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame Salad
Craving crunch? Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots and chow mein noodles. This salad is slightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges and sesame vinaigrette.
09of 16Quinoa Deli SaladThis spin on a classic deli salad combines hearty quinoa and chickpeas with small amounts of ham and mozzarella, so you get all of the flavor without overdoing it on the sodium. This quinoa salad is great as dinner and doubles as a delicious lunch the next day.View Recipe
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Quinoa Deli Salad
This spin on a classic deli salad combines hearty quinoa and chickpeas with small amounts of ham and mozzarella, so you get all of the flavor without overdoing it on the sodium. This quinoa salad is great as dinner and doubles as a delicious lunch the next day.
10of 16Smashed Cucumber Salad with Lemon & CuminDon’t skip salting the cucumbers in this quick cucumber salad—just 10 minutes pulls out some of their excess moisture, concentrating the flavor and keeping the salad from being watered down. Serve this smashed cucumber salad at a summer cookout alongside burgers and hot dogs.View Recipe
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Smashed Cucumber Salad with Lemon & Cumin
Don’t skip salting the cucumbers in this quick cucumber salad—just 10 minutes pulls out some of their excess moisture, concentrating the flavor and keeping the salad from being watered down. Serve this smashed cucumber salad at a summer cookout alongside burgers and hot dogs.
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Mixed Lettuce Salad with Cucumber Herb Vinaigrette
12of 16Chicken Caesar Pasta SaladThis scrumptious and nutritious salad combines elements of Caesar salad, pasta salad and chicken salad for an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes (and most of the prep can be done ahead). Use your blender to whip together the tangy buttermilk-based dressing, which would also be great on a salmon or chickpea salad.View Recipe
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This scrumptious and nutritious salad combines elements of Caesar salad, pasta salad and chicken salad for an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes (and most of the prep can be done ahead). Use your blender to whip together the tangy buttermilk-based dressing, which would also be great on a salmon or chickpea salad.
13of 16Lemony Lentil Salad with SalmonSalmon and lentils are a familiar combo in French bistro cooking; here they combine in a quick and easy salad. For the best presentation, flake the salmon with a fork, then stir it gently into the salad to keep it in chunks, not tiny bits.View Recipe
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Lemony Lentil Salad with Salmon
Salmon and lentils are a familiar combo in French bistro cooking; here they combine in a quick and easy salad. For the best presentation, flake the salmon with a fork, then stir it gently into the salad to keep it in chunks, not tiny bits.
14of 16Pita Panzanella Salad with MeatballsThis Mediterranean-inspired salad combines the flavors of Greece with the format of a traditional Tuscan bread salad for a refreshing, yet hearty meal. For a twist, try stuffing the salad into the pitas rather than crisping them in Step 3.View Recipe
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Pita Panzanella Salad with Meatballs
This Mediterranean-inspired salad combines the flavors of Greece with the format of a traditional Tuscan bread salad for a refreshing, yet hearty meal. For a twist, try stuffing the salad into the pitas rather than crisping them in Step 3.
15of 16Classic Dill Chicken SaladWe lightened up the creamy dressing in this chicken salad with a combo of mayonnaise and plain Greek yogurt. Dill, grapes, celery and walnuts make up this classic chicken salad but feel free to experiment with your favorite fruit, vegetables and herbs. Serve it open-face on toasted bread or scoop it on top of fresh salad greens.View Recipe
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Classic Dill Chicken Salad
We lightened up the creamy dressing in this chicken salad with a combo of mayonnaise and plain Greek yogurt. Dill, grapes, celery and walnuts make up this classic chicken salad but feel free to experiment with your favorite fruit, vegetables and herbs. Serve it open-face on toasted bread or scoop it on top of fresh salad greens.
16of 16Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & TunaThis power salad will keep you fueled for hours, thanks to 26 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Tossing the dressing and kale, then letting it stand in the jar, softens it enough so you don’t need to massage or cook it to make it tender.View Recipe
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Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & Tuna
This power salad will keep you fueled for hours, thanks to 26 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Tossing the dressing and kale, then letting it stand in the jar, softens it enough so you don’t need to massage or cook it to make it tender.
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