Healthy Salad Recipes

Whether you prefer a traditional mayonnaise base or a pesto remix, these chicken salad recipes are sure to satisfy.

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

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

Finely chopped lemon mixed with grainy mustard, sugar, and olive oil makes a stellar dressing for this radicchio-and-mint salad.

No roasting pan necessary for these adorable cabbage cousins: Tossed with avocado and coated in a bright lemon-Dijon dressing, the tender Brussels sprout leaves make a showstopping salad.

In the hierarchy of nutrient-rich vegetables, broccoli is hard to beat. It’s low in calories and carbs, and a great source of fiber, antioxidants, and immune-boosting vitamin C. In this clever faux-grain salad, we steam broccoli and then finely chop it to create a rice-like texture. And when every bite is studded with bright and crunchy ingredients like pomegranate arils, chopped apple, and pistachios, you won't even remember that there aren't any actual grains in this salad!

The variety of seeds and the kale make this a distinctive twist on coleslaw.

A fragrant mixture of ginger and garlic does double duty in this anti-inflammatory dinner -- it amps up the lime dressing and flavors the roasted chicken breasts.

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

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

These fresh green beans help balance out the richness of the rest of the Thanksgiving meal.

Recipe adapted from "Food From Many Greek Kitchens," by Tessa Kiros. Copyright 2011 by Tessa Kiros. Used with permission of Andrews McMeel Publishing.