Salads
(Recipe Collection)

A refreshing alternative to tuna salad. Pair with tomatoes and and some spinach leaves for a light lunch.Submitted by JLPNURSE

Vinaigrettes are perfect as salad dressing, a dipping sauce for steamed vegetables, and a marinade for lean cuts of meats. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This salad is even better the longer it sits in the fridge, so we love to make a big batch of it and eat it throughout the week.
Submitted by CHEF_MEG

5 Bean Salad or Dip StyleSubmitted by LADYBUG0147

We ditched the mayo from this sandwich staple and boosted the nutrition with crunchy vegetables.
Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Submitted by MUSCLEMOM_2

Even kale needs some love. Massaging an acid-based dressing into the fibrous green leaves tenderizes them, making the healthy vegetable more palatable in its raw form. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Depending on how small you chop the veggies, this light summer side can be a salad or salsa. Pair the salad with grilled chicken or shrimp. As a dip, opt for endive, jicama slices, or lime tortilla chips. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Quinoa salad chock full of healthy veggies, packed with protein and perfect for lunches for the whole week for you and someone you love.Submitted by DECINOR78

Festive and healthy -- a great side dish for a special occasion or any night of the week.Submitted by GETSTARTED21

Stir quinoa into your favorite hearty salsa, add avocado and black beans, and what do you get? A simple meal you won't soon forget!Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES