These big salads pack in the protein and the veggies.

Say so long to side dish salads and hello to hearty main dish salad recipes!

We included options for vegetarians and meat eaters, with salads that will satisfy everyone.

Mexican Chopped Salad with Jalapeño Dressing

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Southern Pork Tenderloin Salad

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Southern Pork Tenderloin Salad

This main dish salad recipe screams summer barbeque.

Hefty falafel, hummus, andfeta cheesegive extra oomph to the lettuce, veggies, and light dressing.

It’s a healthy salad you’ll want from lunch to dinner time.

Greek-Inspired Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Feta Dressing

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A pan-seared steak on top ofarugulawithParmesan cheeseand balsamic drizzle is the ideal way to serve a New York strip.

It packs in loads of flavor with fresh ingredients.

The salt from the olives adds extra flavor with the dressing.

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It’s a very simple lettuce-free salad that incorporates all sorts of summertime ingredients.

Serve it up family-style on the patio.

This herby-dill dressing coats everything perfectly.

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Top with all of the crunchy veggies like cucumber and radishes, and enjoy this cooling meal.

We can almost guarantee that this recipe will become a staple for lunches or easy weeknights.

Meal prep all week long with healthy veggies and hearty protein.

Platter of Tuscan steak tagliata

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mediterranean salad mini naan chickpeas

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Shrimp Salad with Lime Dressing

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chopped salad

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