Salad Recipes That Don't Use Lettuce
More Than 40 Salads For Those Who Feel Meh About Lettuce
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Salad recipes don't begin and end with a head of lettuce or a bag of mixed greens. While they have their time and place, it's easy to get bored with these delicate (in both flavor and texture) greens. Instead, make one of these exciting recipes starring everything from cruciferous vegetables like kale, broccoli, and brussels sprouts to juicy tomatoes, crisp carrots, and even celery.
Marinated Cabbage and Sweet Pepper Slaw
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Minted Spring Pea Salad
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Brussels Sprout, Lentil, and Cranberry Salad
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Classic Tabbouleh
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Eggplant and Chickpea Salad With Farro and Lemon-Mint Yogurt
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Salmon Panzanella
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Carrot Coin Salad With Parsley
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Quinoa Tabbouleh
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Chopped Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Chard Salad
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Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
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Roasted Nicoise Salad
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Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Pomegranate Mason Jar Salad
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Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Sesame Salad
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Southeast Asian Tomato Salad
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Caprese Salad
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Shredded Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Kumquat Salad
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Leeks Vinaigrette With Herbed Quail Eggs
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Spicy Carrot Sesame Salad
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Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad With Parmesan
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Sesame-Ginger Soba Noodle Salad
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Watermelon-Tomato Salad With Feta
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Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta
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Grilled Chicken and Corn Salad
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Apple, Cabbage, and Walnut Salad
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Savory Mango, Cucumber, and Watermelon Salad
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Kale Salad With Pecorino and Pine Nuts
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Fennel, Orange, and Feta Salad
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Cucumber Avocado Caprese Salad
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Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad
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Marinated Chickpea Salad
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Spicy Cabbage, Mango, and Papaya Slaw
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Swiss Chard Salad With Lemon, Parmesan, and Breadcrumbs
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Asparagus Caesar Salad
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Tomato Salad With Chickpeas, Avocado, and Cucumber
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Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Quinoa Salad
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Brussels Sprouts Salad With Pomegranate, Walnuts, and Jalapeño
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Celery and Parmesan Salad
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Eggless Kale Caesar Salad
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Watermelon Radish, Orange, and Goat Cheese Salad
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Watermelon Caprese Salad
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Spring Wheat Berry Salad
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