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    Unique Green Salad Recipes

    Home » Recipes » Salads » Unique Green Salad Recipes

    Published: May 20, 2020 · Modified: May 20, 2020 by Jessica · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    Over 21 delicious and unique Green Salad Recipes you are sure to enjoy! Make them for dinner, lunches or to bring to a party or gathering. However you eat them these salads are tried and tested and taste approved! 

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    So in the months since the babe has been born I've been trying hard to get my eating habits together. The trouble is, I basically don't like very many healthy foods... particularly vegetables. How is that for a grown woman to admit? Basically the one form in which I actually enjoy vegetables (besides my favorite green smoothie recipe) is in a green salad!

    Green Salad Recipes

    Since we have been having salads for dinner multiple times a week for the last few months I went on a search for some new yummy dinner salad recipes. Let me just say... MIND. BLOWN. I am totally stoked about our dinner menu's being completely livened up moving forward!

    So, of course, I have to share my finds with all my cyber besties!

    If you prefer other types of salads you will love the best bowtie pasta salad ever our favorite cucumber and tomato salad, this pomegranate apple salad, or this amazing homemade red wine tomato vinaigrette!

    Or you can find our entire Salad Gallery here. 

    Simple Green Salad Recipes

    Get excited, because these dishes are literally all amazing! If you are looking for a quick, easy, no fuss healthy dinner these are the salads for you! The wedge is one of our all time FAVES. 

    close up of wedge salad with lots of toppings on a small grey plate
    Wedge Salad
    Our easy and delicious Wedge Salad with blue cheese is sure to make your tastebuds smile! One of my favorite easy weeknight dinners, or fancy appetizers for special occasions! 
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    crunchy asian ramen noodle salad birds eye view
    Crunchy Asian Ramen Noodle Salad
    How yummy does this Asian salad look from Gimme Some Oven? When I want a healthy dinner that is different from a typical salad mix this is one of our go-to's!
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    Ultimate Greek Chopped Salad
    Crisp, refreshing Greek Chopped Salad with a garbanzo bean protein boost and tangy vinegar-oregano dressing! This yummy salad from The Garden Grazer is vegan, gluten-free and oil free as well!
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    Thai Cashew Chopped Salad
    If you love Thai flavors you are going to love this easy salad! Plus, it saves great for days in the fridge.
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    Mixed Green Salad Recipes 

    There are so many different options when it comes to large mixed salads! With all these options you are sure to find several winners that your family is going to swoon over! Not only are these great for bringing to family parties and gatherings, but they are also awesome just for a nutrient packed weeknight dinner. 

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    Bacon Egg and Asparagus Salad
    This delicious and healthy salad from Skinny Taste is topped off with the most delicious Dijon vinaigrette that you are bound to love.
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    Our families very favorite salad dressing! It is so good you might want to drink it, but instead just use it for salads all week long!
    Family Favorite Salad Base
    Our family's very favorite salad base! Add whatever else you like or keep it as is for easy salads all summer long! 
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    Mixed Green Salad with Berries
    This salad is the BEST! A bed of mixed green lettuce topped with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, candied pecans, feta cheese and a creamy poppyseed dressing. The perfect spring and summer salad that is sure to win hearts.
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    Unique Green Salad Recipes

    These beauties are not your typical salad recipe! I love the uniqueness and variety offered here. If you think you are sick of eating salads, one of these yummy recipes is sure to change your mind! 

    Greek salad on a white plate, spiralized zucchini, tomatoes, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, feta cheese and greek salad dressing.
    Spiralized Greek Salad
    This Spiralized greek cucumber salad is light, delicious, and healthy! Packed with spiralized cucumber, kalamata olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini and feta cheese!
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    Easy Bacon Pea Salad
    Easy Bacon Pea Salad is one of our family’s all-time favourite summer salads. It goes well with anything from the grill but it also makes a great standalone light lunch. Enjoy!
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    Broccoli Salad
    Everyone loves this easy Broccoli Salad recipe made with bacon, almonds, raisins or craisins and onion in a delicious creamy and tangy dressing.
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    Bowtie Spinach Salad
    This delicious Bowtie and Spinach Chicken Salad is made with a base of spinach, bowtie noodles and chicken, topped with mandarin oranges, honey nut peanuts, Craisins and Green onions and served with a delicious Teriyaki Vinaigrette! Perfect for a main dish or side dish!
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    Green Salad Recipes with Chicken

    Adding a protein is such an easy way to take a salad from a side to a main dish! If you can't find one you like here, you can easily add more protein to any of the awesome salads in this round up. 

    Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
    The PERFECT side dish for any barbeque, party or gathering!
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    Looking for easy salad recipes? It doesn't get better than BBQ chicken salad with BBQ ranch dressing!
    BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe
    This easy BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe is to-die-for, it's full of protein and veggies, and tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant!
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    Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
    Our Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe is not only delicious, but so easy to throw together! Loaded with buffalo chicken, veggies, avocado, black beans and topped with bleu cheese dressing and crispy fried onions, it is sure to make any dinner feel like a special occasion! 
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    Copycat Applebees Oriental Chicken Salad
    Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad is cornflake crusted chicken on a bed of greens and veggies topped with a sweet oriental honey mustard dressing! This copycat recipe is spot on!
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    Tossed Green Salad Recipes For a Crowd

    A salad is a must at any family party or gathering, and these are a few of our favorites for that purpose! 

    The best ever Chinese chicken salad with homemade oriental salad dressing! Perfect for any party or get together, or just for an easy healthy dinner!
    Chinese Chicken Salad
    The best ever Chinese chicken salad with homemade oriental salad dressing! Perfect for any party or get together, or just for an easy healthy dinner! 
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    Grape and Arugula Salad
    If you love grapes you are going to love this delicious grape and arugula salad! With nuts, soft cheese, and onions it is the perfect blending of flavors.
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    Southwest Salad with Pepper Jack Cheese
    This Southwest Salad recipe has quickly become one of my most popular and most pinned recipes of all time. It’s fresh, filling, flavorful, gluten-free and will have you actually CRAVING salad!
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    Caprese Salad
    A light, refreshing salad loaded with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil and avocado with a sweet balsamic reduction – perfect as an appetizer or entree!
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    Green Salad Recipes with Fruit

    Where are all my fruit lovers at?? If you love fruit on your salad these gems are for you. 

    blackberry and blue cheese salad up close
    Bacon, Blackberry and Blue Cheese Salad
    A bed of mixed greens topped with fresh blackberries, crispy bacon, blue cheese, and a drizzle of honey balsamic vinaigrette.
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    Okay this is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE SALAD of all time! Literally so delicious and so easy to throw together! The perfect pairing of sweet and salty flavors, so good!
    Spinach Poppyseed Salad
    The perfect healthy summer salad for any occasion! This may be my absolute favorite salad recipe!
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    Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad
    This delicious Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad is quick and easy to make, full of great fresh flavors, and tossed with a simple poppyseed dressing.
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    Broccoli Apple Salad

    Broccoli, pecans, cranberries, carrots and apples come together to make an amazing salad with delicious flavors and textures. The creamy dressing on top makes this salad absolutely incredible!
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    Harvest Cobb Salad
    The perfect fall salad with the creamiest poppy seed salad dressing. So good, you’ll want to make this all year long!
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    I mean, is your mouth watering, or is it just me? Which one looks the best to you guys?

    Also, if you need a delicious main dish to go with these amazing salads you HAVE to check out our classic Chicken Schnitzel! It is unbelievably good!

    xo,
    jess-sig
    This post was originally published on July 29th 2015 and has been updated with better photos and more salads and more information generally. 
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    1. Lynnette Beste

      May 20, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      This came at just the right time. Can't wait to try these!

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    2. Nyk

      July 26, 2018 at 8:38 am

      This list is a life savEr! I have been so bored with the basic salads i Have made and was in desp need of variety!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        July 29, 2018 at 3:36 pm

        Yay!! I'm so glad!

        Reply
    3. Miranda

      July 30, 2015 at 11:51 am

      This list is beyond amazing! Pinning! :)

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      • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

        July 30, 2015 at 12:26 pm

        Yay! I'm so glad you like it!

        Reply
    4. Sydney @ Tastefully Frugal

      July 30, 2015 at 9:39 am

      I totally need some yummy salad recipes! Thanks ladies!!

      Reply
      • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

        July 30, 2015 at 9:51 am

        You are so welcome! These are amazing!

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