Delicious & Healthy Salad Recipes | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/salads/ Simple Answers for Healthier Families Mon, 06 May 2024 02:11:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://wellnessmama.com/wp-content/uploads/site-icon-200x200.png Delicious & Healthy Salad Recipes | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/salads/ 32 32 Avocado BLT Salad Recipe (Paleo Friendly) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/blt-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/blt-salad/#comments Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:30:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=377407 There’s nothing quite like a cool, crunchy salad on a warm summer’s day. They’re family-friendly and great for summer potlucks and get-togethers. Summer is the perfect time for them too, since gardens and farmer’s markets are bursting with produce. We don’t do a lot of bread around here, so I wanted to recreate the classic […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/blt-salad/feed/ 8 Honey Sesame Dressing Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sesame-dressing-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sesame-dressing-recipe/#comments Tue, 28 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=493589 I’ve had a love of Asian food for a long time. From fast food Chinese as a teen to dining out at Japanese restaurants as an adult. Over the years I’ve learned how to make healthier versions of my favorite restaurant dishes at home (that taste even better!). This honey sesame dressing is one of […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sesame-dressing-recipe/feed/ 1 Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chicken-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chicken-salad/#comments Tue, 21 May 2024 09:05:11 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=653 After much trial and error, I present to you the best chicken salad recipe. Besides tasting great, it’s free of gluten, and mayo, and is packed with nutrients. It’s quickly become my favorite chicken salad recipe and makes the perfect lunch for busy days! Classic Chicken Salad Recipe (With a Healthy Twist) This easy chicken […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chicken-salad/feed/ 17 Colorful Asian Chicken Salad Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-chicken-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-chicken-salad/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=493206 I’ve had plenty of chicken salads in my life, but I wanted to mix up the flavors a little. This Asian salad with chicken is full of protein and delicious, crunchy veggies. It’s a feast for the eyes as much as your appetite! It’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free and you can even meal prep it […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-chicken-salad/feed/ 0 Chicken Fajita Salad https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chicken-fajita-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chicken-fajita-salad/#respond Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:36:10 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=9610 Salads are one of my favorite summer foods. They feature so many delicious ingredients in season and (usually) don’t require turning the hot stove on. This chicken fajita salad is a healthier take on the restaurant version. I’ve always had a thing for Mexican and Tex-Mex food. And while I love the restaurant fajita salads, […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chicken-fajita-salad/feed/ 0 Easy Caesar Salad Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/caesar-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/caesar-salad/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:10:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=486895 Years ago I thought I hated Caesar salads. Before my real food days, I didn’t like salads at all. Now options like this strawberry feta salad make a regular appearance on the meal plan. Caesar salad with homemade dressing and crunchy romaine lettuce is another favorite I’m happy to make! Classic Caesar Salad Caesar salad […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/caesar-salad/feed/ 2 Shaved Apple Kale Salad with Pecans https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/apple-kale-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/apple-kale-salad/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=285712 While kale is nutritious, it can be a little hard to swallow sometimes. Prepare it right though, and kale is a healthy, delicious dish! This shaved apple and kale salad recipe has crisp yet tender kale. And the sweet and tangy taste appeals even to young taste buds. My kids are fairly adventurous eaters (even the […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/apple-kale-salad/feed/ 8 Steak Fajita Salad https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/steak-fajita-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/steak-fajita-salad/#respond Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=632 I really like Mexican food (ok, I’m obsessed with it!) and so do my kids. A lot of my favorite meals have a Mexican theme, and this steak fajita salad is one of my all-time favorites! It’s really easy to make and can transform leftover beef (almost any cut) into a stellar meal. Salad on […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/steak-fajita-salad/feed/ 0 Tex-Mex Lettuce Taco Wraps https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/lettuce-tacos/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/lettuce-tacos/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:30:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1656 Growing up in the south I ate a lot of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. I’ve since created quite a few of my own variations on the humble taco. These lettuce tacos are wrapped with butterleaf or romaine lettuce instead of the traditional corn or wheat shell. They’re paleo, low carb, and keto, and make the […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/lettuce-tacos/feed/ 8 Watermelon Salad With Feta https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/watermelon-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/watermelon-salad/#respond Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=475079 Strawberry and feta salad is hands down one of my favorite summer salads. This refreshing watermelon salad with feta cheese and mint leaves though is just as delicious. It’s bright, flavorful and the perfect side to serve on a warm summer day, especially when there are guests. Our family loves cookouts and grilling outside whenever […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/watermelon-salad/feed/ 0 Pesto Chicken Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pesto-chicken-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pesto-chicken-salad/#respond Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:49:45 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=445587 Another simple recipe for the win! I was poking around in my fridge looking for a fast and easy lunch idea one day and spotted some leftover roast chicken. I tossed a few things together and this resulting pesto chicken salad was a hit! Pesto Chicken Salad With Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Delicious doesn’t have to be […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/strawberry-feta-salad/feed/ 4 Spring Greens Salad With Crispy Prosciutto https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/spring-greens-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/spring-greens-salad/#respond Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:32:18 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=445581 Salads are such a great meal that when I’m inspired by seasonal ingredients to make a new one, I just can’t resist. I came up with this spring greens salad with crispy prosciutto out of a desire to suit my new Green Goddess salad dressing. I also needed to use up some ingredients in the […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/spring-greens-salad/feed/ 0 Light & Zesty Taco Slaw (A Healthier Take on Coleslaw) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/taco-slaw/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/taco-slaw/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:29:31 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=426510 My family enjoys hitting the local taco truck once in a while for a fun dinner idea and a break from cooking. We especially love their chicken tacos which come with a delicious taco slaw on top. You probably know how much I love recreating restaurant (or food truck!) favorites at home, and this one […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/taco-slaw/feed/ 0 My Big Fat Greek Salad https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/greek-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/greek-salad/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2020 19:36:44 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=426502 I love oregano for its medicinal qualities as well as its amazing flavor. So whenever I can use it in a recipe, I’m happy to. This Greek salad is a simple way to use oregano and other Greek flavors in a tasty dish that satisfies the whole family. We love making this when the tomatoes and cucumbers […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/greek-salad/feed/ 0 Simple Cucumber Salad Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cucumber-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cucumber-salad/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:26:28 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=9428 When summer is finally in full swing and cucumbers are growing, this cucumber salad is a great simple “salad.” Also, if you already grow dill with your cucumbers to help control garden pests, you’ll have two of the ingredients right in your backyard! All you need is cucumber, red onion, and a few kitchen staples you’re sure to […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cucumber-salad/feed/ 10 Fresh Spring Salad With Berries https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/spring-salad-berries/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/spring-salad-berries/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:21:07 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=8577 I love the time of year when gardens are starting to produce and farmer’s markets have fresh greens for salads. Big salads are my go-to lunch and often my go-to dinner with a glass of kombucha or iced herbal tea on the side. And guess what… adding berries is a sure way to get my kids excited […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/spring-salad-berries/feed/ 8 Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/roasted-garlic-salad-dressing/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/roasted-garlic-salad-dressing/#comments Tue, 17 Sep 2019 13:36:48 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=417689 I recently posted a simple recipe for making roasted garlic. It is amazing! I just can’t get enough. I probably give off a garlicky enough aura to protect my whole household from vampires. Anyway, I promised in that post to share my recipe for roasted garlic salad dressing… and here it is! Garlic: The New Kitchen […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/roasted-garlic-salad-dressing/feed/ 4 Tuna Nicoise Salad With Herb Vinaigrette https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/nicoise-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/nicoise-salad/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:05:03 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=404507 Entree salads are one of my favorite things to serve for dinner. I can usually serve all the components of the meal in one dish with only a small amount of cooking. (The leftovers are fantastic for lunch the next day… always a bonus!) A classic French Nicoise salad has a lot of elements that require […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/nicoise-salad/feed/ 0 Fresh & Simple Fish Taco Salad https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fish-taco-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fish-taco-salad/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:00:08 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=12364 On vacation one year, we ate at a great seafood restaurant that had fish tacos on the menu. At that point I’d never had fish tacos and they sounded intriguing! At the time I was grain-free for my thyroid condition (and still do very limited grains), so I asked if they could convert it into a […]

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