2 Weeks of Healthy Salads for my Healthy Living Series. There’s nothing better than a fresh and flavorful salad with something for everyone. There are vegetarian, vegan, paleo, keto, low fat, low carb, and clean options.
2 WEEKS OF HEALTHY SALADS
Have you made New Year’s Resolutions? I can’t say that I have. I do live off having goals for myself, but it’s a weekly and monthly thing. There are a few changes I want to make. Did you know that by writing your goals, you’re more likely to reach them? I love a list so I write everything down! This is what I’ll be working on for the next few weeks. I always reevaluate how far I’ve come and where I have to be at the end of each month. In February, you may see adjustments to this.
- Run 100 miles per month.
- Work out more with weights.
- Drink more water. Drink fewer Diet sodas.
- Eat better. More natural, non-processed foods. Cut down on fat.
To help me with #4, I want to add more salads to my diet. I know everyone thinks ‘salads’ when they think dieting. Although, I’m actually doing it to get more vegetables in my diet. I really stink at eating vegetables. This hasn’t always been the case, but my husband and boys aren’t big fans of veggies. A lot of times, I find myself just leaving them off the menu because I know they won’t eat them. My plan is year is to get everyone in the family to eat more vegetables. But, don’t tell them that!
Watermelon Salad is a refreshing, light summer salad made with watermelon and fresh mozzarella cheese with a simple dressing.
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This is a fresh, easy salad recipe great for summer. Use seasonal fruit combined with watermelon and a bright citrus vinaigrette.
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Cool, sweet, and refreshing. If you haven't tried a Watermelon Salad this is the one for you! Simple to make with amazing flavors. No-Cook Summer from farm stand finds!
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Oven-Fried Green Tomato Caprese Recipe with Balsamic Reduction is simple and delicious. It's full of texture, flavor, and color. Simple yet elegant, great for entertaining.
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This is an easy salad with so much flavor, crunch, and nutrients!
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This pesto pasta salad is packed with tender pasta, vibrant grape tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and crunchy red onions. Tossed in fresh, aromatic pesto, it’s the perfect dish for potlucks, BBQs, or a light lunch. Simple to make and bursting with Italian flavors, this pasta salad will quickly become a go-to favorite!
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Green Goddess Chopped Salad {TikTok Recipe} has loads of fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon juice in the dressing smothering fresh, crispy, chopped greens.
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This fresh and simple salad is made with avocados, cashews, mixed greens, orange slices and a bright, flavorful dressing. It is the perfect healthy summer recipe!
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Avocado & Fruit Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette is packed with crunchy greens, bright berries, and creamy avocados.
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This salad is a superfood dream! It's packed full of flavor and nutrients and it's delicious!
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Red Onion Avocado and Mango Salsa is a tasty salsa recipe. It's super easy to make, very flavorful, and extremely versatile.
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This cold salad is flavor and refreshing. It's great for a light lunch!
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Skinny Shrimp and Crab Salad is good by itself, served on a bed of lettuce, with crackers, or as a sandwich! Serves 4 entree size salads on top of 2 cups of lettuce. Makes 6 sandwiches or pitas.
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Take advantage of fresh summer produce. This salad is light and bright will complement any main entree.
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Easy Balsamic Chicken Caprese Salad Recipe is so flavorful with tender juicy chicken cutlets, fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze.
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This is a bright and colorful salad with lots of vegetables, pasta, and tangy dressing.
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Hands down my favorite salad, 10 Minute Chicken Caesar Salad is the most epic salad with homemade salad dressing and seasoned chicken. The salad dressing doesn't contain anchovies or raw eggs.
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This salad is super healthy and full of foods specifically good for your brain and memory.
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A single serving salad of super-nutritious fruits and vegetables.
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This salad is light, refreshing, and full of healthy ingredients.
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Broccoli Cornbread Salad is a delightful mix of fresh broccoli florets, crispy bacon, sweet cranberries, and crunchy nuts or seeds tossed in a creamy dressing with a hint of tanginess. It's a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your taste buds.
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I am such a picky eater that some of these salads scare me. I prefer to add my spinach to my smoothie can call it a salad – HA!
I can’t stand the thought of spinach in a drink, Karyn, I do like it raw on a salad though… or in spinach artichoke dip!
Those salads look pretty darn good to me! Let me know if you are able to kick that diet soda habit … I have been trying for years! Good Luck 🙂
I have too Nicole. I stopped by times I was pregnant but not since.
I love your goals! Good luck sticking with it!
Thanks, Lindsay! Have a happy and blessed 2014!
These salads look amazing and full of antioxidants!!!
My goal is to get more veggies this year!
Paula,
I was just looking for healthy salad recipes this morning. I am glad you linked this up. I am pinning this. I hope you are doing well.
Have a great weekend.
Diane Roark
Great post, Paula, and thanks for sharing a couple of my salad recipes, too!
My goals are very similar to yours, except that I can’t run a mile, much less 100. Maybe I’ll run 100 feet per month…like when I’m running away from carbs 😉
lol, you are so funny, Becca! Well, I just started weightlifting with a friends, literally, just got back home and I’m DYING!!! I won’t be able to get out of bed tomorrow!
I love all of these salads and you have so much variety here with the different grains and pasta and seafood salads – love it!
Thank you, I’m trying to eat more vegetables so I really need this as a reference. Thanks for stopping by!
I love all of these salads and you have so much variety here with the dfferent grains and pasta and seafood salads – love it!
Yum- I can’t wait to dive into some of these Paula! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for including me Paula!! What a great round up of salads =) Now my mouth is watering for some bright, green goodness and some crunch veggies ahaha.