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5 Flavorful Ways to Up Your Salad Game

Flavorful Salad Recipes

5 Flavorful Ways to Up Your Salad Game

Flavorful Salad Recipes
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Our partner PureWow shares mouthwatering recipes and helpful cooking tips with us. Today, these salads prove that there are so many ways to step up your greens game.

News flash: Salad does not have to be boring. Just skip the mesclun and try one of these five recipes to liven up lunch or dinner.

Thai Veggie Salad

Thai Veggie Salad
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This Thai-inspired dish swaps greens for crunchy veggies — and is topped with a spicy peanut dressing.

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Fish Taco Salad

Fish Taco Salad
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Sautéed tilapia fillets atop a bed of hearty slaw will be your new go-to come Taco Tuesday.

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Raw Zucchini Salad

Raw Zucchini Salad
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Skip the pasta and serve this satisfying meal of lightly-dressed zucchini ribbons topped with Parmesan cheese.

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Crispy Goat Cheese Salad

Crispy Goat Cheese Salad
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Arugula, fennel and radishes are the perfect bed for rounds of goat cheese encrusted with pistachios.

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Spicy Carrot Salad

Spicy Carrot Salad
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Shredded carrots and chickpeas make for a delightful light lunch.

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