While the weather's warm, it's difficult to eat anything piping hot for dinner. Instead, opt for the crunchy freshness of salad greens topped with raw veggies and quick-cooked protein. We've got a salad for everyone, from steak-lovers to fish fans and vegetarians. Stay cool and full with these 20 satisfying salad recipes that you can make any night of the week.
— Additional reporting by Erin Cullum
Avocado and Grilled Chicken Salad With Chipotle-Lime Ranch
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Seared Ahi Tuna Poke Salad
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BLT Salad
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Steak Fajita Salad
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Quinoa Mango Salad
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Hearty Lentil Salad
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Cobb Salad
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Thai Curry Chicken Salad
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Baby Kale Sesame Chicken Salad
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Bacon Blue Potato Salad With Soft-Boiled Eggs
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Hawaiian Chicken Chopped Salad
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Taco Salad
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Salade Lyonnaise
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Sesame Steak Salad
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Warm Lentil, Kale, and Potato Salad
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Lemony Toasted Quinoa and Cabbage Salad
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Sesame Ginger Quinoa Salad
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Grilled Chicken Kale Caesar Salad
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Shredded Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Kumquat Salad
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Mexican Salmon Salad With Avocado Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
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