If there's one food that's most definitively associated with healthy eating, it's salad [1]. And if there's one food that should be your go-to for diet-friendly lunches or dinners, it should be a salad topped with chicken [2].
By combining one of the leanest proteins with the OG healthy meal, you're ensuring that what you're eating is not only healthy — it's also delicious. And with the recipes below, you'll never run out of options — from upgrades on classics to inventive varieties all their own, these salad recipes prove that creative salads are making boring greens a thing of the past.
Chicken and Apple Kale Salad
Get the recipe: chicken and apple kale salad [3]
Baby Kale, Navy Beans, and Roasted Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: baby kale, navy beans, and roasted chicken salad with garlic herb dressing [4]
Cashew Chicken Chopped Salad
Get the recipe: cashew chicken chopped salad with chili-dusted mango [5]
Grilled Caesar Buffalo Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: grilled Caesar buffalo chicken salad [6]
Chopped Spicy Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: chopped spicy chicken and veggie salad with peanut dressing [7]
Cumin Honey Citrus Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: cumin honey citrus chicken salad [8]
Chopped Buffalo Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: healthy chopped buffalo chicken salad with creamy blue cheese dressing [9]
Asian Cabbage Salad
Get the recipe: Asian cabbage salad [10]
Rainbow Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: rainbow chicken salad with almond honey mustard dressing [11]
Grilled Chicken BLAT Salad With Avocado Ranch Dressing
Get the recipe: grilled chicken BLAT salad with avocado ranch dressing [12]
Chinese Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Chinese chicken salad [13]
Chicken Caesar Kale Mason Jar Salad
Get the recipe: chicken Caesar kale mason jar salad [14]
Mango Chipotle Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: mango chipotle chicken salad [15]
Fuji Apple Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Fuji apple chicken salad [16]
Peach Salad With Grilled Basil Chicken
Get the recipe: peach salad with grilled basil chicken and white balsamic-honey vinaigrette [17]
Southwest Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Southwest chicken salad [18]
Caprese Chicken Quinoa Salad
Get the recipe: caprese chicken quinoa salad [19]
Chicken Salad With Tahini Dressing
Get the recipe: chicken salad with tahini dressing [20]
Hawaiian Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Hawaiian tequila chicken salad with pineapple vinaigrette [21]
Asian Citrus Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Asian citrus chicken salad [22]
BBQ Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: BBQ chicken salad [23]
Piña Colada Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: piña colada chicken salad [24]
