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Hearty Salads That Eat Like a Meal

When you're craving something lighter but still satisfying, these main dish salads bring the goods. Packed with protein, crunch, and plenty of bold flavor, they’re perfect for lunch, weeknight dinners, or meal prep that actually gets you excited to eat.

Try my colorful Crunchy Ramen Salad with Grilled Chicken—a crowd-pleaser with sweet sesame dressing—or dig into my bold, meaty Italian Grinder Chopped Salad, inspired by the viral sandwich we all secretly love.

  • Overhead view of Catalina taco salad with ground beef, Fritos, kidney beans, black olives, corn, tomatoes, and shredded lettuce in a large glass serving bowl
    Catalina Taco Salad
  • A bowl of Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad
    Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad
  • Italian Grinder Chopped Salad
  • Italian Pasta Salad
    Italian Pasta Salad
  • Spicy Peanut Chicken Udon Noodle Salad
    Spicy Peanut Chicken Udon Noodle Salad
  • Cobb Salad
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    Asian Sugar Snap Pea and Steak Salad
  • Shrimp Pasta Salad

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