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Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, pepper-and-butter croutons, and grated Parmesan are tossed with traditional Caesar dressing.

25 Main-Course Summer Salads That Are Packed with Protein

From mixes topped with steak and tofu to those finished with chicken and chickpeas, these salad recipes are filling enough to serve as your main course at lunch or dinner.

By Emily Goldman

Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream and Dill Dressing

We've given this creamy cucumber salad recipe a healthy update. But it's still so good, you won't even notice! Reduced-fat sour cream (in place of full-fat) lowers the calorie count without losing taste.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

If preparing this salad ahead of time, add all the ingredients to the vinaigrette with the exception of the spinach, then add the spinach on top and let stand until ready to toss.

Chicken Caesar Salad

With a little advance preparation, the components for this tasty Chicken Caesar Salad can be stored in the fridge and then assembled and served within minutes.

Broccoli and Chickpea Salad

Scallions, parsley, and pine nuts dot this nutritious salad.

Cape Malay Pickled Fish

A staple of South African cuisine, this fish picks up a world of flavor from a 48-hour soak in curried pickle brine. The recipe comes from Cape Town chef Reuben Riffel. Also try:Peri Peri Beef Salad

Grilled Asparagus with Caper-Cornichon Vinaigrette

Inspired by gribiche, the French sauce traditionally served with steamed asparagus, this salad takes a modern approach by grilling the spears then piling them on a platter with sliced hard-cooked eggs. The mustard vinaigrette, chock-full of cornichons and capers, preserves all the briny goodness of the original sauce.

Easter Salad

This colorful salad holds some welcome surprises for an Easter celebration: avocado,papaya, assorted greens, red onion, and a Papaya-Citrus Vinaigrette.

Basic Potato Salad

Combining the potatoes with the vinegar mixture while they're still hot allows them to absorb it all for a more flavorful salad.

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Some classics are best left as is, like this perfect chicken salad recipe served on a sandwich, from "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn.

Classic Egg Salad

Other mix-ins include sliced black olives, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, walnut pieces, chopped dill pickles, and capers.

Inspiration and Ideas

15 Unique and Delicious Chicken Salad Recipes

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Our Favorite Spring Salad Recipes Starring Fresh, Seasonal Produce

A spring salad can be as simple as tender, leafy greens tossed with vinaigrette, or you can step it up by adding seasonal treats like peas, asparagus, radishes, and baby artichokes. You can even make it a main dish by adding protein. Here we've gathered our favorite super salad recipes that celebrate this vibrant season.

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Pea and Asparagus Salad

Instead of making ribbons, thinly slice your asparagus on a strong bias -- this gives the raw vegetable a crisp-tender bite, and it isn't as stringy.

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Tangy Tuna Salad

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Thai Cucumber Salad
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Nashville-Style Hot Chicken Sandwich
winter cobb salad with tofu and shiitakes

Winter Cobb Salad
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Chicken Club Salad

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Apricot-Basil Chicken Salad

The crunchy chicken-apricot salad can go from a ladies' luncheon to your picnic basket. As an appetizer, try it on top of crackers or toasted bread. This recipe is from reader Darlene Rose Cook of Corvallis, Oregon.

Tuna Salad Nicoise

This classic salad relies on best-quality canned or jarred tuna in olive oil and our Lemon Vinaigrette to give it layers of flavor.

Potato Salad

Chopped scallions are sprinkled on a potato salad made with Yukon golds.

Soft Lettuces with Prosciutto, Peas, and Poppy Seeds

Delicate springtime lettuces are tossed in a creamy vinaigrette and layered with salty strips of prosciutto and fresh sweet peas for seasonal main-dish salad. A final sprinkling of poppy seeds lends a touch of crunch.

Potato and Green Bean Salad

Whether eaten warm or out of the fridge, this bright, crunchy potato salad pairs perfectly with grilled meats like pork, steak or chicken.

Chicken Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Apples and walnuts add crunch to this chicken salad that makes for the perfect midday meal.

Pasta with Scallops, Garlic, Grape Tomatoes, and Parsley

This simple, but satisfying, Pasta with Scallops, Garlic, Grape Tomatoes, and Parsley dish is colorful and easy to prepare.

Fried Chicken Salad with Sugar Snap Peas and Green-Goddess Ranch

This crowd-pleaser combines crunchy Little Gem lettuce, sweet sugar snap peas, refreshing fennel, and creamy avocado. But let's be honest: The golden chicken tenders are the biggest draw, bringing crunch and heft to the table. A green-goddess ranch dressing complements all parties involved.

Traditional German Potato Salad

While beef broth might seem like an unexpected ingredient, it's a must for authentic German potato salad. Mixed with sauteed onions, it gives the vinegary slices of Yukon Golds an extra savory touch.

Fennel and Orange Salad

The classic flavor combination of fennel and orange makes a wonderful winter salad.

Test Kitchen's Favorite Potato Salad

Using vinegar and mustard in addition to the usual mayonnaise is the secret to a perfectly balanced potato salad. To save time, chop the celery, scallions, and cornichons for the dressing while the spuds cool.

Sauteed Romaine Lettuce

Shredded-Carrot-and-Cabbage Coleslaw

Cayenne pepper adds an earthy kick to the honey mustard vinaigrette in this fresh side dish. The slaw offers a crisp counterpoint in our Pulled BBQ-Chicken Sandwiches and is also delectable served solo.

Tuna Salad in Avocado Halves

A light and tangy tuna salad nestled in an avocado half makes a delicious light lunch. To round out the meal, serve crusty bread and crudite.

Champagne Vinaigrette

If you end up with leftover champagne after a party, use it to make champagne vinegar -- the base for a tasty vinaigrette.

Israeli Salad

Fresh ingredients add bold flavors to this simple, no-cook salad.

Simple Coleslaw

Layer pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw and cucumber, both of which provide crisp, cool counterpoints to the rich meat.

Green Salad with Hard-Cooked Eggs

Keep your cool this summer by turning off the oven. This delicious green salad topped with cubes of Havarti cheese and slices of hard-cooked eggs is easy to make, and hearty enough to serve as a main course.

Japanese Cabbage Salad

Serve this fresh and simple salad with heavier Japanese fare, such as Tonkatsu, for a complete meal.

Shredded Beet and Carrot Salad

Beets, which are rich in folic acid and vitamin C, are the primary ingredient of this simple salad.

Classic Coleslaw with Creamy Dressing

This tangle of cabbage and carrot is dressed with a balance of tangy mustard, mayonnaise, and creamy sour cream to create the standard slaw.

Chicken Scallopine With Arugula and Lemon

These thin chicken cutlets take about 5 minutes to cook and make for a hearty match to crisp arugula and curls of parmigiano-reggiano cheese.

Roasted Chicken Salad

Toasted pecans, apples, and a rich sour cream dressing add a flavorful twist to our take on roasted chicken salad. Use a store-bought roasted chicken to save time. To bring this salad on a picnic, pack it in an airtight container and keep it fresh in a cooler.

Pea Salad

Peas straight from the freezer retain their crisp exterior and soft, creamy interior in this simple-to-make salad. For a subtler onion flavor, soak onion slices in cool water, then thoroughly drain before folding into the mayonnaise mixture.

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