22 Hearty Salads That Are Basically Dinner Champs

Salads might seem like lunch food, but they can be so much more! This 22 recipe collection is all about amazing salads that are filling enough to be a whole dinner. We're talking about dishes with protein, healthy fats, and tons of flavor. Imagine grilled chicken with veggies, a salmon salad with mustard honey sauce, or a fiesta bowl with kale, prosciutto and manchego.

These recipes will change your mind about what a salad can be - a delicious and satisfying meal that leaves you satisfied and fueled!

Greek Lentil and Potato Salad

Greek Lentil and Potato Salad! This side salad is perfect for summer. Lentils, herbed potatoes and vegetables in a lemon dressing. A must-try! Get the recipe.

Chicken Romaine Salad with Honey Caramelized Cashews

This easy Chicken Romaine Salad with Honey Caramelized Cashews has all attributes of a healthy and delicious lunch. Get the recipe.

Grilled Chicken Greek Panzanella Salad 

Herb-smothered grilled chicken, fresh veggies and crunchy croutons produce an epic Grilled Chicken Greek Panzanella Salad. It's a feel good recipe your family will love! Get the recipe.

Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad

Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad is vibrant, festive and so delicious! It's a perfect recipe for dinner or when you have friends over and need to make something quick yet impressive. Get the recipe.

Thai Beef Salad

Love a meal that's tasty, fresh, and quick to make? Say hello to Thai Beef Salad! This dish is a perfect mix of juicy beef, crispy veggies, and a spicy, tangy sauce that brings everything to life. It’s like a flavor party in your mouth! Get the recipe.

Italian Cannellini Bean Salad

This Italian Cannellini Bean Salad is healthy, flavorful, and satisfying. Made with white beans, juicy roasted bell peppers, olives, marinated red onions, and dollops of cashew cheese, it's the perfect side dish or easy lunch. Get the recipe.

Larb Gai (Spicy Thai Minced Chicken Salad)

Tasty, healthy and done in just 15 minutes - that's this pretty authentic Larb Gai. Made with common ingredients and loaded with Thai flavors from fish sauce, lime, chili flakes and fresh mint & cilantro. Low in carbs as well as gluten and dairy free! Get the recipe.

Salmon Salad with Mustard Honey Sauce

Get your healthy eating resolution on with my healthy salmon salad with mustard honey sauce. It's simple, fresh and packed with vegetable goodness. It is a perfect lunch or dinner option for those of you watching your calories. Get the recipe.

Chicken Salad with Tomatoes, Croutons and Goat Cheese

I want to share with you an awesome and super easy recipe that is quick to put together and tastes incredible. This Grilled Chicken Salad With Tomatoes, Croutons and Goat Cheese requires minimal ingredients and preparation time. Get the recipe.

Taco Salad

Enjoy a quick, hearty, and customizable Mexican Taco Salad loaded with ground beef, fresh veggies, and cheese, ready in just 25 minutes. Get the recipe.

Warm Potato Salad with Bacon + Long Hots

This Warm Potato Salad with Bacon + Long Hots is my favorite potato salad recipe ever! It has no mayonnaise and tons of flavor from crispy bacon, spicy long hots, sour cream and chives. Get the recipe.

Warm Kale Salad with Prosciutto and Manchego

Warm Kale Salad with Prosciutto and Manchego is a warm and cozy salad that highlights some seriously delicious flavors from the pears, sharp Manchego cheese, and salty prosciutto. Get the recipe.

Colorful Cobb Salad Recipe

This Cobb salad recipe is amazing! With the rich bacon, creamy avocado, bright tomatoes and more, it’s the perfect healthy lunch! Get the recipe.

Mushroom Pasta Salad with Green Olives

Easy and fun Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad with Green Olives is perfect for picnics or potlucks. Mushrooms make this pasta salad hearty and rich. They also stand up to the bold flavors of the dressing. Be sure to slice the mushrooms thin to make sure they absorb plenty of flavor from the marinade. Get the recipe.

Asian Chicken Salad

We love hearty salads that are filling enough for a meal and this Asian Chicken Salad is just that kind of dish.

Shredded cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper and cucumber are tossed with shredded, cooked chicken, crunchy peanuts and cilantro, and a rich creamy peanut butter-based dressing. Get the recipe.

Shrimp Louie Salad

Shrimp Louie salad is a popular dish that originated in San Francisco. It's a refreshing and delicious salad that's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The salad features succulent shrimp, crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, and a tangy dressing. This salad is not only tasty but also healthy, as it's loaded with nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and fiber. Get the recipe.

Big Mac Salad

Dive into this irresistible Big Mac Salad that puts a fun twist on a classic fast-food favorite right at your own home. This hearty recipe features ground beef, crisp lettuce, melty cheese, and our copycat Big Mac Sauce, bringing you all the flavors of a Big Mac without the bun. Get the recipe

Roasted Beet Salad with Lentils and Lemon 

This roasted beet salad is tossed with lentils and a lemon vinaigrette with preserved lemon. It's hardy enough for a main dish at lunch or dinner, or serve as a side salad for the meat eaters at the table. Get the recipe.

Italian Tuna White Bean Salad

This tasty Italian tuna bean salad, or insalata di tonno e fagioli as it’s known in Italy, features fresh tuna fish steaks and cannellini beans as the main ingredients. Italian fresh tuna salad makes a satisfying lunch, or you can enjoy the Mediterranean flavors by enjoying it as a side dish with a main course or a snack. Get the recipe.

Sesame Ginger Chopped Salad

To celebrate the return of THE SALAD, I wanted to create a restaurant-worthy dish, one that’s not only packed with the good stuff, but has enough flavor, texture and protein to keep me satisfied for hours. Get the recipe.

Easy Dorito Taco Salad Recipe

You’ll love this Dorito taco salad recipe! With cool, crunchy, and cheesy flavor, this salad is super satisfying and a family fave. Get the recipe.

Waldorf Chicken Salad

This delicious Waldorf chicken salad is a breeze to put together. Packed with juicy chicken, refreshing grapes, and crisp celery and apples, it's a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that's sure to please! Get the recipe.