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10 Salad Recipes To Try for Lunch

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Published: Jun 22, 2024 by Roxana Begum · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Looking for delicious and satisfying salad recipes? Here are hearty and filling salads that will be perfect for lunch. These are some of the most flavorful and extraordinary salads that will become your go-to recipes. Wholesome and packed with nutrients, you can choose from classic recipes to modern ideas. Let's begin.

Salad Olivieh (Chicken Potato Salad)

Salad olivieh, a chicken potato salad on the table.
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Salad Olivieh, is a Persian spin on the Russian Olivier salad. It is a popular salad, made with chicken, potatoes, eggs and vegetables, and makes a satisfying lunch.

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Spicy Corn Salad

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Summer is not complete without enjoying a delicious corn salad. And it is topped with a flavorful moroccan inspired dressing. This filling salad also has black beans, avocado, tomatoes, mango and herbs. 

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Turkish Potato Salad

Warm Turkish potato salad on a plate.
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This Turkish potato salad is made with baby potatoes, red cabbage, herbs, roasted red peppers, and tossed with a tasty dressing. Full of bold flavors, it is so perfect for lunch.

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Kale Quinoa Salad with Lentils

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Quinoa salad with lentils and kale is fresh, healthy and so delicious. It also has a variety of vegetables, herbs, lemon garlic dressing and topped with cranberries and almonds. A filling salad that you will surely love!

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Spicy Tuna Salad with Chipotle

Spicy tuna salad served on crackers.
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Spicy tuna salad with chipotle has a delightful smoky flavor. Enjoy it in sandwiches, wraps and tuna melts or create some trendy and delicious crackers.

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Mediterranean Bean Salad

Mediterranean bean salad with feta dressing served on the table.
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This mediterranean bean salad topped whipped feta dressing is one of my favorite ways to enjoy beans. It is packed with flavor, very filling and makes a nice meal. 

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Eggplant Yogurt Salad

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This delicious eggplant yogurt salad, is an adapted version of the popular middle eastern dish "Fatteh". Prepared with roasted vegetables and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, it is so hearty and nourishing.

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Spicy Lentil Salad with Avocado

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Lentil salad with avocado is full of amazing eastern flavors. It is packed with nutrients and is so filling. You can easily make this with readily available ingredients.

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Yogurt Chickpea Salad with Chips (Fatteh)

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Another satisfying salad, this chickpea salad with tahini yogurt sauce is also inspired by fatteh, a favorite dish of the Levant. An easy, gluten free and filling salad.

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean chickpea salad on a plate.
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Mediterranean chickpea salad is a hearty and filling meatless salad packed with plant protein. It is so delicious and has a variety of flavors and textures. Its an amazing meal that is ready in few minutes!

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Hi, I'm Roxana, registered dietitian and recipe developer. Here I share wholesome & delicious recipes with room for cravings. Healthy makeovers. Step-by-step photos & videos.
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