When it comes to weight loss, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. What works for one person may not work for another. However, there are some common strategies that can help promote weight loss. One of these strategies is to focus on eating foods that are rich in nutrients and low in calories. Salads fit this bill perfectly, and they can be incredibly delicious too!
Losing weight can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! One simple way to help with weight loss is to incorporate more salads into your diet. Salads are a great way to get in all of the necessary nutrients and vitamins that your body needs, while also helping you reach your calorie goals for the day. Plus, they’re usually pretty delicious. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of 15 delicious salad recipes that are perfect for weight loss.
15. Cucumber Greek Salad
This keto Cucumber Greek Salad is a perfectly refreshing summer salad if you’re looking for a low carb side dish full of flavor. Serve chilled on its own, or turn it into a loaded Greek salad by adding grilled chicken.
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14. Loaded Mock Keto Potato Salad
This Loaded Mock Keto Potato Salad is the perfect low carb substitution for traditional potato salad. Perfect to take to your next keto potluck or barbecue.
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13. Keto Blackened Steak Salad
This Keto Blackened Steak Salad is the full meal deal. No wimpy side salads here. Loaded up with healthy fats and lots of veggies, it is the kind of salad that will stick to your ribs.
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12. Pork Belly Wedge Salad
Crunchy, chewy, perfectly salty! Pork belly may just be the perfect keto food. This Low Carb Pork Belly Wedge Salad is hearty enough to be a meal, and satisfying enough to make you crave it time and time again.
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11. New Orleans Style Briny Olive Salad
New Orleans Style Briny Olive Salad on top of my low carb and gluten free version of muffuletta. You can’t go wrong with a pile of meats and cheeses, topped with a delicious olive salad.
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10. Caesar Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps – Low Carb, Gluten Free
These Caesar Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps are a delicious spin on traditional egg salad: creamy and satisfying, full of Caesar flavor, and a refreshing crunch the lettuce wraps. The perfect lunch!
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9. Dill Chicken Salad – Low Carb, Paleo, Whole30
Quick and easy Dill Chicken Salad. Why get store-bought keto chicken salad when making your own healthy version is easy, inexpensive, and way more delicious!
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8. Curried Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados – Paleo, Low Carb, Whole30
Curried Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados, the perfect Whole30 lunch. Filling, with a bit of a kick, sweetness from grapes, and crunch from cashews.
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7. BLTA Pesto Chicken Salad – Low Carb, Gluten Free, Paleo
Fresh, light and quick to whip up. This BLTA Pesto Chicken Salad is great for those busy weekday lunches. It is also terrific for weekly meal prep.
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6. Low Carb Reuben Chopped Salad with Russian Dressing
All the delicious flavors of your favorite classic diner sandwich, but in a healthier low carb reuben chopped salad rendition. Complete with scratch made Russian dressing.
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5. Summer Salad with Avocado Dressing and Crispy Chickpeas
This is a very simple, refreshing salad perfect for the beginning of summer. Just enough variety of flavours and textures to enjoy it as a meal but keeping preparation minimal. With the temperatures back up to the 90’s where I am, I definitely want easy cold foods for supper.
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4. Sage Pesto Farro Salad
This summer farro salad has sweet, blistered corn, cherry tomatoes, crunchy green beans, and an intense but balanced homemade sage pesto with walnuts and parsley.
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3. Homemade Dill Ranch Salad with Bib Lettuce, Grapefruit and Avocado
I’m currently obsessed with salads. I love this salad in particular because it’s got this fresh citrus taste with a surprising twist. It’s easy to make but looks amazing when it’s prepared.
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2. Four Bean Salad Recipe
This four bean salad is everyone’s favorite. It’s the perfect refreshing side dish that is easy on the wallet and on the waist-line.
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1. Mediterranean Pasta Salad
I never tried any kind of Greek food until I was in my 30’s, but now, I can’t get enough! I haven’t met a Greek salad I didn’t love. I love the combination of the zesty, salty and spicy flavors all coming together.
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