When you announce, “We’re having salad,” do you hear a collective groan?  You’ll turn their groans into grins with these exciting—yes, exciting—salad recipes!

Just look below for something different!

Zesty ‘n zippy, these eight great recipes for succulent salads highlight sweet fruit, fresh vegetables, and organic proteins.

Try one of these satisfying, flavorful salads with easy-to-make dressings for a healthy meal any time of the year.

Eight Great Salad Recipes

Just click on the salad recipe title or image for the printable recipe!

Asparagus Vinaigrette Recipe 

Photo credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Garbanzo Salad Recipe

Photo credit: Margo Letourneau

Crunchy Asian Salad Chicken Recipe

Photo credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Marinated Vegetables Recipe

Photo credit: Margo Letourneau

Root Vegetable Salad Recipe

Photo credit: Margo Letourneau

Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Salad Recipe

Photo credit: Margo Letourneau

Easy Curry Chicken Salad Recipe

Photo credit: Sarah Perreault

Strawberry and Spinach Salad Recipe

Photo credit: Ildi Papp/shutterstock.com

 

Looking for a flavorful dressing? We highly recommend our Mint Salad Dressing recipe. Warning: You may be tempted to lick the bowl!

Source: 

The Old Farmer's Almanac