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Whether you’re looking for a main course or a side, this selection of delicious low-carb salads will up your dinner game. From chopped salads featuring fruits and leafy greens to Cobb salads with protein-rich cheese or chicken, there’s something on this list for you.Each salad has 15 grams of carbohydrates or less per serving, so you’ll be able to follow alow-carb eating patternwhile enjoying a fresh and filling meal. Recipes like our Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella and Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing will be the highlight of your evening meal.
Whether you’re looking for a main course or a side, this selection of delicious low-carb salads will up your dinner game. From chopped salads featuring fruits and leafy greens to Cobb salads with protein-rich cheese or chicken, there’s something on this list for you.
Each salad has 15 grams of carbohydrates or less per serving, so you’ll be able to follow alow-carb eating patternwhile enjoying a fresh and filling meal. Recipes like our Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella and Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing will be the highlight of your evening meal.
01of 20Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & MozzarellaView RecipeThis fresh and colorful salad has all of the delicious flavors you love from the classic caprese salad, plus even more healthy veggies. Double this and top each portion with 3 ounces grilled or roasted chicken to take it from a simple side to a quick main dish.
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Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella
View Recipe
This fresh and colorful salad has all of the delicious flavors you love from the classic caprese salad, plus even more healthy veggies. Double this and top each portion with 3 ounces grilled or roasted chicken to take it from a simple side to a quick main dish.
02of 20Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon DressingView RecipeWe’ve replaced chicken with shrimp in this delicious and easy spin on the classic Cobb salad. This satisfying salad takes just 20 minutes to make, so it’s perfect for weeknight dinners, but it’s elegant enough to serve to guests.
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Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing
We’ve replaced chicken with shrimp in this delicious and easy spin on the classic Cobb salad. This satisfying salad takes just 20 minutes to make, so it’s perfect for weeknight dinners, but it’s elegant enough to serve to guests.
03of 20Broccoli Salad with BaconView RecipeClassic broccoli salad, the perfect dish for a potluck, is updated with cauliflower, bacon and a sprinkle of crunchy sunflower seeds in this so-easy recipe that’s sure to be a new picnic favorite.
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Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Classic broccoli salad, the perfect dish for a potluck, is updated with cauliflower, bacon and a sprinkle of crunchy sunflower seeds in this so-easy recipe that’s sure to be a new picnic favorite.
04of 20Chopped Power Salad with ChickenView RecipeJason DonnellyEnjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner. The dressing gets made in the same bowl that the salad is tossed in, so the greens absorb every bit of flavor.
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Chopped Power Salad with Chicken
Jason Donnelly
Enjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner. The dressing gets made in the same bowl that the salad is tossed in, so the greens absorb every bit of flavor.
05of 20Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad with Balsamic DressingView RecipeAndrea Mathis, M.A., R.D.N., L.D.This Greek-inspired tomato salad is packed with fresh veggies and flavor-boosting ingredients, like balsamic vinegar, Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese. This delicious salad takes just 15 minutes to make and while you could eat it right away, it tastes even better the longer it sits.
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Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Andrea Mathis, M.A., R.D.N., L.D.
This Greek-inspired tomato salad is packed with fresh veggies and flavor-boosting ingredients, like balsamic vinegar, Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese. This delicious salad takes just 15 minutes to make and while you could eat it right away, it tastes even better the longer it sits.
06of 20Guacamole Chopped SaladView RecipeAll of the delicious guacamole flavors you love in a healthy veggie-packed salad. Want to pump up the protein? Add leftover roast chicken or sautéed shrimp. Serve with tortilla chips on the side (or crumbled over the top) to take it up a notch.
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Guacamole Chopped Salad
All of the delicious guacamole flavors you love in a healthy veggie-packed salad. Want to pump up the protein? Add leftover roast chicken or sautéed shrimp. Serve with tortilla chips on the side (or crumbled over the top) to take it up a notch.
07of 20Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cauliflower “Rice” TabboulehView RecipeChicken breasts on the grill have a smoky flavor that’s enhanced with an easy spice rub. We chose flat-leaf parsley in this salad because it has a stronger herbal taste than its sometimes-bitter curly counterpart.
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Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cauliflower “Rice” Tabbouleh
Chicken breasts on the grill have a smoky flavor that’s enhanced with an easy spice rub. We chose flat-leaf parsley in this salad because it has a stronger herbal taste than its sometimes-bitter curly counterpart.
08of 20Summer Shrimp SaladView RecipeUse an array of colorful tomatoes to make this healthy shrimp salad pop. Cooking the shrimp with fresh herbs and garlic infuses them with flavor without coming off too strong for a light dinner salad that’s perfect for summer entertaining.
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Summer Shrimp Salad
Use an array of colorful tomatoes to make this healthy shrimp salad pop. Cooking the shrimp with fresh herbs and garlic infuses them with flavor without coming off too strong for a light dinner salad that’s perfect for summer entertaining.
09of 20Watermelon & Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus VinaigretteView RecipeJason DonnellyIn this watermelon and goat cheese salad, the contrasting flavors and textures of crisp, sweet melon and creamy, tangy goat cheese are magical partners. Top with sliced grilled chicken to make it a meal.
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Watermelon & Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
In this watermelon and goat cheese salad, the contrasting flavors and textures of crisp, sweet melon and creamy, tangy goat cheese are magical partners. Top with sliced grilled chicken to make it a meal.
10of 20Arugula & Fennel Salad with Lemon VinaigretteView RecipeVictor ProtasioThis salad is a study in simplicity, so use the best-quality ingredients to allow each one to really shine. Break out that special bottle of olive oil and grab a block of nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano from the specialty cheese section for the biggest flavor impact.
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Arugula & Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Victor Protasio
This salad is a study in simplicity, so use the best-quality ingredients to allow each one to really shine. Break out that special bottle of olive oil and grab a block of nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano from the specialty cheese section for the biggest flavor impact.
11of 20Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushroom SaladView RecipeShaving the vegetables for this easy salad recipe makes them deliciously tender-crisp without having to cook anything and helps them stand up to the bright homemade vinaigrette and salty Parmesan cheese.
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Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushroom Salad
Shaving the vegetables for this easy salad recipe makes them deliciously tender-crisp without having to cook anything and helps them stand up to the bright homemade vinaigrette and salty Parmesan cheese.
12of 20Fresh Asparagus-Tomato SaladView RecipeTopped with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts, this tasty green salad is perfect for any barbeque or picnic.
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Fresh Asparagus-Tomato Salad
Topped with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts, this tasty green salad is perfect for any barbeque or picnic.
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Tea-Leaf Salad
14of 20Cobb Salad with Herb-Rubbed ChickenView RecipeTry this satisfying salad recipe for an updated version of the classic Cobb. Kale, feta and strawberries give this chicken salad a colorful upgrade.
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Cobb Salad with Herb-Rubbed Chicken
Try this satisfying salad recipe for an updated version of the classic Cobb. Kale, feta and strawberries give this chicken salad a colorful upgrade.
15of 20Salmon Caesar SaladView RecipeThis easy Caesar salad subs creamy Greek yogurt and buttermilk for the traditional egg yolks and olive oil and mixes in mildly bitter radicchio in addition to classic romaine. Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too.
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Salmon Caesar Salad
This easy Caesar salad subs creamy Greek yogurt and buttermilk for the traditional egg yolks and olive oil and mixes in mildly bitter radicchio in addition to classic romaine. Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too.
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Use-a-Spoon Chopped Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion & Kalamata Olives
Kelsey Hansen
17of 20Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lime DressingView RecipeUsing potatoes and green beans gives this gorgeous and healthy salad a salade niçoise feel, but you can use whatever suits your fancy. If you steam any of the vegetables, avoid overcooking them—if they’re mushy they’ll fall apart when you toss them with the dressing.
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Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lime Dressing
Using potatoes and green beans gives this gorgeous and healthy salad a salade niçoise feel, but you can use whatever suits your fancy. If you steam any of the vegetables, avoid overcooking them—if they’re mushy they’ll fall apart when you toss them with the dressing.
18of 20Grilled Eggplant SaladView RecipeThis easy grilled eggplant salad is the healthy side dish you’ll want to serve all summer long. It comes together in just 25 minutes and can be served warm or at room temperature, so it’s equally suited to casual parties and weeknight dinners. The combination of eggplant, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, red onions and fresh herbs makes for a salad that’s full of bright flavors and colors.
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Grilled Eggplant Salad
This easy grilled eggplant salad is the healthy side dish you’ll want to serve all summer long. It comes together in just 25 minutes and can be served warm or at room temperature, so it’s equally suited to casual parties and weeknight dinners. The combination of eggplant, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, red onions and fresh herbs makes for a salad that’s full of bright flavors and colors.
19of 20Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil VinaigretteView RecipeSeek out several varieties of heirloom tomatoes for this simple salad. Sweeter and juicier than conventional tomatoes, they add the perfect pop of color.
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Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
Seek out several varieties of heirloom tomatoes for this simple salad. Sweeter and juicier than conventional tomatoes, they add the perfect pop of color.
20of 20Red Cabbage Salad with Blue Cheese & Maple-Glazed WalnutsView RecipeServe this hearty salad recipe—combining red cabbage, blue cheese and glazed walnuts—as an accompaniment to roast pork or chicken. To slice the cabbage quickly, cut the head into wedges and slice in your food processor. A mandoline is also a great tool for the job.
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Red Cabbage Salad with Blue Cheese & Maple-Glazed Walnuts
Serve this hearty salad recipe—combining red cabbage, blue cheese and glazed walnuts—as an accompaniment to roast pork or chicken. To slice the cabbage quickly, cut the head into wedges and slice in your food processor. A mandoline is also a great tool for the job.
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