23 Fast and Easy Salad Recipes That Make Healthy Eating a Breeze

POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

I know, I know — salads are not your favorite. If there's one thing that makes healthy eating a drag, it's the time it sometimes takes to make healthy meals. But these salads take no time to put together (there's no cooking required), and you probably already have many of the ingredients on hand. Plus, many of these are salads that don't have lettuce, so you won't feel like you're eating rabbit food. Do yourself a favor and make one of these fast and easy salads for lunch or dinner ASAP.

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Watermelon Caprese Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Watermelon Caprese Salad

Get the recipe: watermelon caprese salad

02
Marinated White Bean and Tomato Salad
Foxes Love Lemons

Marinated White Bean and Tomato Salad

03
Salad-Stuffed Avocado
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Salad-Stuffed Avocado

Get the recipe: salad-stuffed avocado

04
Kale Caesar Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Kale Caesar Salad

Get the recipe: kale caesar salad

05
Summer Watermelon Salad With Tomatoes, Feta, and Mint
Supergolden Bakes

Summer Watermelon Salad With Tomatoes, Feta, and Mint

06
Lebanese Lemon-Parsley Bean Salad
Cookie + Kate

Lebanese Lemon-Parsley Bean Salad

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Simple Green Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette
POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Simple Green Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette

08
Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad
Damn Delicious

Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad

09
Chickpea, Tomato, and Feta Salad With Pomegranate-Molasses Dressing
My Darling Lemon Thyme

Chickpea, Tomato, and Feta Salad With Pomegranate-Molasses Dressing

10
Sesame Zucchini Noodle Salad
Inspiralized

Sesame Zucchini Noodle Salad

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Cucumber Caprese Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Cucumber Caprese Salad

Get the recipe: cucumber caprese salad

12
Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad

13
Watermelon, Feta, and Arugula Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Watermelon, Feta, and Arugula Salad

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Black Bean and Mango Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Black Bean and Mango Salad

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Eggless Kale Caesar Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Eggless Kale Caesar Salad

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Shredded Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Kumquat Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Shredded Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Kumquat Salad

18
Tomato Salad With Chickpeas, Avocado, and Cucumber
Cooking Classy

Tomato Salad With Chickpeas, Avocado, and Cucumber

19
Greek Salad With Feta Cheese
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Greek Salad With Feta Cheese

Get the recipe: Greek salad with feta

20
Watermelon Radish, Orange, and Goat Cheese Salad
Alexandra's Kitchen

Watermelon Radish, Orange, and Goat Cheese Salad

22
Kale, Toasted Almond, and Orange Salad
Cookin' Canuck

Kale, Toasted Almond, and Orange Salad

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Black Bean, Corn, and Radish Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Black Bean, Corn, and Radish Salad