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26 Healthy Salads That Don't Use Leafy Greens

Healthy Salads That Don't Use Lettuce

26 Healthy Salads That Don't Use Leafy Greens

Healthy Salads That Don't Use Lettuce
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

When you're in the mood for a heartier, stay-full-till-dinner salad, make one of these filling salads that are made with chunky veggies, whole grains, and beans. No kale, romaine, or spinach here!

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Lentil Salad With Mustard and Tomatoes

Lentil Salad With Mustard and Tomatoes
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Get the recipe: lentil salad

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Fall Mason Jar Salad

Fall Mason Jar Salad
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Get the recipe: Fall mason jar salad

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Spicy Sweet Potato Salad

Spicy Sweet Potato Salad
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Get the recipe: spicy sweet potato salad

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Smashed Avocado Chickpea Salad

Smashed Avocado Chickpea Salad
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Get the recipe: smashed avocado chickpea salad

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Vegan Bean Salad

Vegan Bean Salad
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Get the recipe: vegan bean salad

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Avocado Shell Salad

Avocado Shell Salad
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Get the recipe: avocado shell salad

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Rainbow Quinoa Salad

Rainbow Quinoa Salad
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Get the recipe: veggie-packed quinoa salad

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Black Rice and Butternut Squash Salad

Black Rice and Butternut Squash Salad
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Get the recipe: black rice and butternut squash salad

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Cucumber Caprese Salad

Cucumber Caprese Salad
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Get the recipe: cucumber caprese salad

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Mexican Tempeh Quinoa Salad

Mexican Tempeh Quinoa Salad
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Get the recipe: Mexican tempeh quinoa salad

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Raw Veggie Salad

Raw Veggie Salad
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Get the recipe: raw rainbow salad

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Jennifer Aniston's Favorite Quinoa Salad

Jennifer Aniston's Favorite Quinoa Salad
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Get the recipe: simple quinoa salad

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Toasted Quinoa and Cabbage

Toasted Quinoa and Cabbage
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Leta Shy

Get the recipe: lemony toasted quinoa and wilted cabbage

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Cucumber Corn Salad

Cucumber Corn Salad
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Get the recipe: cucumber corn salad

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Apple Cabbage Detox Salad

Apple Cabbage Detox Salad
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Get the recipe: apple cabbage detox salad

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Thai Citrus Chicken Salad

Thai Citrus Chicken Salad
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Get the recipe: citrus chicken salad

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Hemp and Cabbage Detox Salad

Hemp and Cabbage Detox Salad
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

Get the recipe: cabbage and hemp salad

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
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Get the recipe: Mediterranean quinoa salad

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Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad
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Get the recipe: Asian chicken salad

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Broccoli Slaw Salad

Broccoli Slaw Salad
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Get the recipe: lightened-up broccoli slaw salad

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Avocado Chicken Salad

Avocado Chicken Salad
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Get the recipe: avocado chicken salad

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Healthy Chicken Salad

Healthy Chicken Salad
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Get the recipe: healthy chicken salad

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Quinoa, Black Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad

Quinoa, Black Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

Get the recipe: quinoa, black bean, and corn salad

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Watermelon Caprese Salad

Watermelon Caprese Salad
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry

Get the recipe: watermelon caprese salad

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Cucumber, Watermelon, and Mango Salad

Cucumber, Watermelon, and Mango Salad
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry

Get the recipe: cucumber, watermelon, and mango salad

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Southeast Asian Heirloom Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Southeast Asian Heirloom Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry

Get the recipe: heirloom tomato and cucumber salad

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