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

Grilled Watermelon, Avocado, and Shrimp Salad

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
