Main Course Salads That Don’t Need a Side of Anything
Plus, these keep well for lunch the next day (and the next)
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)
Farmer’s Salad with Beet Vinaigrette
Chicken, Olive, and Eggplant Salad
Smoked Trout, Rutabaga, and Microgreen Salad
Grilled Skirt Steak with Herb Salad
Soba Noodle Salad with Miso and Grilled Prawns
Escarole with Confit Duck Gizzards, Comté, and Walnuts
Sautéed Crab with Avocado, Grapefruit and Herb Salad
Sweet and Sour Vegetables with Poached Egg