Is there anything more satisfying than the crunch of a fresh salad in a nice big bowl? Not only are they healthy, but they’re full of flavor and when made right, they work great as make ahead meals. I love to showcase super filling salads, because being healthy can taste great, and be super satisfying, too!
Here’s our top 10 Best Salad Recipes to Fill You Up!
Salad Ideas for Dinner
Cheeseburger Salad
This is my absolute favorite salad recipe! It tastes just like a cheeseburger, and the homemade Big Mac sauce (made with a Greek yogurt bases) adds to the protein content. I love to add extra pickles!
Brown Rice Salad
Rice as a salad base? It’s a thing and it’s delicious. Chock full of mediterranean veggies and a homemade lemon dijon vinaigrette, you can make this ahead of time. Bonus? We use this no fail Baked Rice Recipe, so you don’t have to watch over a stove. Super simple, easy, and unexpected in the best way.
Sweet Potato Salad
I actually love this more than traditional potato salad. The combination of a sweet potato, plus corn, plus a homemade southwest vinaigrette makes this one to write home about. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even to bring to a gathering.
Chopped Italian Salad
Full of hearty Italian flavor, orzo, and greens, you will LOVE how good this tastes. Inspired by a salad at a now defunct restaurant in Bellevue, Washington, this recipe stands the test of time. Dinner party worthy, even.
Asian Rice Salad
A wild rice base, crunchy water chestnuts, fresh green onions, and a creamy teriyaki dressing. This recipe originated from my Grandma Sharon who was a fabulous cook. I’ve never had anything like it, but I sure do love it.
Caesar Pasta Salad
A homemade 5 minute caesar dressing, some pasta, fresh crisp lettuce, and even homemade croutons? This is a winner, winner, salad dinner. Add some hardboiled eggs for added protein. P.S. Did you know you can easily make hard boiled eggs in the air fryer? So easy!
Crunchy Mediterranean Couscous Salad
One of our original recipes on here that went viral! We make this all the time. The chickpeas are a great source of protein, and the multipurpose dijon lemon vinaigrette is one you’ll make over and over again.
Meal Prep Greek Salad
Crunchy chickpeas, hearty chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce. This is a clean eating, flavor packed recipe we love. The protein will keep you full and the feta cheese makes all of the difference in satiation.
Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Light, fresh crunchy salad with a lime infused dressing you will love! Napa cabbage is the base of this healthy salad then tossed with all kinds of crunchy stuff…we love crunchy stuff!
Buffalo Chicken Salad
We are crazy over Buffalo Sauce around here! It packs a punch but not an overwhelming heat. This simple Buffalo Chicken Salad comes together in just minutes and makes a great lunch or dinner. Try doubling the recipe for meal prep!
More Filling Salad Recipes We Love:
- Cauliflower Potato Salad
- Broccoli Salad
- Healthy Potato Salad
- BLT Pasta Salad
- Cobb Salad Dip
- Healthy Chicken Salad
- Chinese Chicken Salad
- Winter Italian Salad
- Shrimp Avocado Salad with Mango
- 12 Superfoods Salad
- Jennifer Garner’s Big Salad
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Cheers to easy and filling salad recipes!
Most Filling Salad: Cheeseburger Salad
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Salad Ingredients
- 8 oz iceberg lettuce (chopped or shredded, chef's choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped pickles (We prefer dill)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Burger Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (we use nonfat, OR you can use mayonnaise if preferred)
- 2 tbsp relish (we use sweet relish)
- 2 tsp ketchup
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp white vinegar
Instructions
- In a medium sized skillet on medium high heat, cook ground beef, breaking apart as you go. Add onion powder, salt and pepper. Continue to cook until fully cooked, and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- While ground meat is cooling, mix salad dressing ingredients and once fully combined set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, cheese, onion, pickles and tomatoes and ground beef. Toss salad with dressing if desired (alternative method would be drizzling on top).
- Serve and enjoy!
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