30 Best Dinner Salad Ideas That Won't Leave You Hungry
Greens have never tasted so good.
Looking to include more entrée salads in your dinner routine? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up thirty of our favorite and filling dinner salad ideas to help you out at supper time. These salad recipes are full of flavorful, hearty ingredients, and packed with protein. No more sad salads that lead to your stomach grumbling an hour later!
Tex-Mex Chicken Meatball Salad
Whip up these easy meatballs and then serve them on a bed of romaine with your favorite Tex-Mex toppings. Voila!
Cucumber-Salmon Panzanella
Quickly turn any salad into a filling meal by adding salmon, like in this refreshing panzanella.
Farro and Acorn Squash Salad
You won't be hungry after this vegetarian salad, due to the protein-packed farro and the delicious flavors from the acorn squash, blue cheese, and hazelnuts.
Seared Salmon, Watercress, and Potato Salad With Olive Dressing
This salad comes with a tasty olive and tarragon dressing that brings the salmon, potatoes, and green beans together beautifully.
Crispy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad With Goddess Dressing
The yogurt-based goddess dressing, alongside the crispy buffalo chicken, makes a delicious statement in this salad.
Get the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.
Greek Grilled Chicken Salad
This Greek salad is unforgettable, especially due to the perfectly grilled chicken thighs and the heavenly tzatziki dressing.
Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.
Spring Greens Caesar Salad with Pickled Shallot
Pickled veggies give this classic caesar salad a sharp and tangy bite.
Kale and Chicken Pita Salad
Pita chips are the perfect crunchy topping for this grilled chicken salad that geatures baby kale and crisp cucumbers.
Get the recipe for Kale and Chicken Pita Salad.
Spicy Peach and Avocado Salad
There's never been a prettier (or more delicious!) color combo than avocado green and peach red-orange.
Gingery Watercress-and-Cherry Salad
Give peppery watercress a pop of sweetness with fresh cherries and peaches.
Grilled Chicken-and-Strawberry Cobb Salad
Fresh strawberries add a sweet and juicy element to this healthy spring salad.
Get the recipe for Grilled Chicken-and-Strawberry Cobb Salad.
Steak-and-Potato Salad
This salad offers a light and flavorful way to savor red meat.
Spinach-and-Barley Salad with Grilled Pork
This hearty salad recipe helps you get your grains by adding barley.
Get the recipe for Spinach-and-Barley Salad with Grilled Pork.
Crunchy Carrot, Pea, and Chicken Salad
This crunchy salad gets a protein boost from rotisserie chicken.
Green Machine Power Salad
Get your daily dose of veggies with this fresh and colorful salad.
Watermelon-Cucumber Salad
Light, juicy, and amazingly refreshing, this cool salad is just the thing to serve outside on a scorching summer day.
Blistered Bean Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Pretty purple and green beans add gorgeous color to this simple salad; use a mixture of different beans for a beautifully composed dish.
Citrus Salad with Hazelnut-Dijon Dressing
Tart, juicy citrus gets a serious savory boost from a simple but rich-tasting vinaigrette.
Get the recipe for Citrus Salad with Hazelnut-Dijon Dressing.
Huevos Rancheros Salad
A bright, sunny-side-up fried egg steals the show on this Southwestern salad topped with queso fresco, cilantro, and a citrusy black-bean-and-tomato salsa.
Sesame Watercress Salad
Fragrant, savory sesame is a beautiful complement to the crisp, peppery watercress in this salad.
Hearty Vegetable Soup with Parsley Gremolata
Haricots Verts with Almonds and Vermouth
Chocolate-Dipped Figs with Sea Salt
Glazed Shrimp-and-Fig Skewers
