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8 Salad Creations That Prove Eating Healthy Can Be Way More Fun Than You Thought

ByLeah Ingram

Tired of sad leaves and soggy croutons? These eight salad creations bring the party to your plate and show that choosing a salad over something else can actually be a good, delicious meal that won’t have you missing the junk.

A breaded and fried cheese round sits on a bed of fresh arugula leaves in a white bowl, with a striped cloth partially visible underneath.
Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Wedge Salad with Iceberg and Blue Cheese

Wedge salad topped with blue cheese dressing, bacon bits, chopped boiled egg, celery, and diced avocado, served on a white plate.
Wedge Salad with Iceberg and Blue Cheese. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Wedge Salad with Iceberg and Blue Cheese combines crunchy lettuce and creamy cheese with a tangy dressing. Add bacon and tomatoes for a fresh, tasty salad that’s easy to make and fun to eat any day.
Get the Recipe: Wedge Salad with Iceberg and Blue Cheese

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic and Feta

A close-up of a spinach salad with strawberries, pecans, and a sprinkle of feta cheese on a white plate.
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic and Feta. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic and Feta mixes sweet strawberries with fresh spinach and tangy feta. Drizzle with balsamic for a bright salad that’s quick to toss and perfect for a light meal.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic and Feta

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

A fresh salad with arugula, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, pistachios, red onion, and basil leaves.
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad pairs earthy roasted beets with creamy goat cheese and fresh greens. This colorful salad is simple to make and delivers a punch of flavor that’s bright and satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Keto Cobb Salad with Ranch Dressing Using Greek Yogurt

A bowl of salad with grilled chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cucumber, lettuce, cheese, lime wedges, and ranch dressing being spooned on top.
Keto Cobb Salad with Ranch Dressing Using Greek Yogurt. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Keto Cobb Salad with Ranch Dressing Using Greek Yogurt is packed with fresh veggies and protein. The creamy yogurt dressing adds tang without extra calories making this low carb salad a great meal option.
Get the Recipe: Keto Cobb Salad with Ranch Dressing Using Greek Yogurt

Mixed Green Salad with Warm Goat Cheese

A white bowl filled with fresh green arugula leaves topped with a round, breaded and baked piece of cheese.
Mixed Green Salad with Warm Goat Cheese. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Mixed Green Salad with Warm Goat Cheese pairs fresh greens with warm, soft cheese that melts just right. This easy salad is full of flavor and perfect for any day you want something fresh and satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Mixed Green Salad with Warm Goat Cheese

Easy Cold Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

A white bowl filled with tri-color rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber chunks, and feta cheese on a red-and-white checkered tablecloth.
Easy Cold Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Cold Pasta Salad is a clever way to use leftover pasta. Toss it with veggies, cheese and dressing to create a refreshing side or a light, easy meal that’s ready in minutes. It’s a reliable option for picnics, barbecues or potlucks.
Get the Recipe: Easy Cold Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

Cranberry Tuna Salad Whole Foods Copycat

A stainless steel bowl filled with a delightful blend of cranberry tuna salad, featuring succulent shredded chicken, crisp celery, creamy mayonnaise, and bursts of dried cranberries.
Cranberry Tuna Salad Whole Foods Copycat. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

When I created this cranberry salad recipe, I had no idea that I was making a copycat of something that Whole Foods sells. All I know is I was trying to bring together two things I loved — my grandmother’s tuna fish salad recipe that she made with Miracle Whip and a sweet-and-savory profile.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Tuna Salad Whole Foods Copycat

Mediterranean Steak Salad

A plate of sliced steak on a bed of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled cheese.
Mediterranean Steak Salad. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Years ago, Panera had a steak and bleu cheese salad that I loved and wanted to recreate at home but with feta cheese instead. That’s how I came up with this Mediterranean Steak Salad, which is packed with fresh ingredients. If you can grill your steak, that ups the flavors even more.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Steak Salad