When we hear “salad,” we often subconsciously tack on “side.” Except for these 22 salads aren’t your average vinaigrette– and crouton–topped piles of mixed greens. While some are paired with meats like grilled skirt steak or octopus, others rely on vegetarian proteins, like eggs or halloumi cheese, for their bulk. Ultimately, these are salads that are a meal on their own, a one-bowl lunch or dinner, and most importantly, a way to eat a whole lot of vegetables and feel fully satisfied.
Chickpea Tofu Salad (Burmese Salad with Shan Tofu)
Lentil Salad with Pork
Cannellini Bean Salad with Radicchio and Celery
Seaweed Salad with Orange and Macadamia Nuts
Farmer’s Salad with Beet Vinaigrette
Chicken, Olive, and Eggplant Salad
Honey-Grilled Chicken with Citrus Salad
Charred Asparagus and Egg Salad
Smoked Trout, Rutabaga, and Microgreen Salad
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Grilled Skirt Steak with Herb Salad
Grilled Halloumi and Cherry Salad
Soba Noodle Salad with Miso and Grilled Prawns
Cilantro and Lime Chicken with Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad
Sausage and Arugula Pasta Salad
Escarole with Confit Duck Gizzards, Comté, and Walnuts
Sautéed Crab with Avocado, Grapefruit and Herb Salad
Sweet and Sour Vegetables with Poached Egg
Exceptional Salmon
Breakfast Salad
Grilled Octopus with Chickpeas, Tomatoes and Anchovy Vinaigrette
