18 Non-Boring Salad Recipes You'll Want To Dig Your Fork Into Immediately

    No sad, soggy salads under our watch.

    Samantha Wieder
    by Samantha Wieder

    BuzzFeed Staff

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    1. Kale and Brussels Sprouts Super Salad with Cherries, Apples, and Crispy Shallots

    backtothebooknutrition.com

    I'd be lying if I said this one didn't make the list for the crispy shallots alone.

    Recipe: Kale and Brussels Sprouts Super Salad with Cherries, Apples, and Crispy Shallots

    2. Keto Blackened Steak Salad

    peaceloveandlowcarb.com

    There is truly no bad time or place to treat yourself to some steak. Now, if all my salads can be topped with steak....

    Recipe: Keto Blackened Steak Salad

    3. Caribbean Cobb Salad

    gourmetwithblakely.com

    This puts a tropical twist on a classic — why haven't we thought of putting shredded coconut, queso fresco, pumpkin seeds, and mango in a Cobb salad before this?

    Recipe: Caribbean Cobb Salad

    4. Grilled Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad

    thefoodcharlatan.com

    Think of how jealous you would make your co-workers by pulling out skewers of grilled tomatoes, bread, and fresh mozzarella like it's no big deal?

    Recipe: Grilled Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad

    5. Refreshing Summer Salad with Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

    foodal.com

    It seems illegal to put "salad and chocolate" in the same sentence, but here we are.

    Recipe: Refreshing Summer Salad with Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

    6. Fusilli Caesar Salad

    damndelicious.net

    Sure, we've all had caesar salad before, but have we all had caesar salad WITH pasta in it? I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say no.

    Recipe: Fusilli Caesar Salad

    7. Blueberry Burrata Salad

    aforkstale.com

    Burrata is all the rage right now, and it's pretty sneaky to add it to a leafy salad, but you know what? I'm not mad.

    Recipe: Blueberry Burrata Salad

    8. Broccoli Slaw Chicken Salad with Soy-Ginger Dressing

    familyfoodonthetable.com

    This recipe packs in flavorful veggies, chicken, soy and garlic sauces, and more, so basically it'll be a whole party in your mouth.

    Recipe: Broccoli Slaw Chicken Salad with Soy-Ginger Dressing

    9. Easy Falafel Salad with Savory Pita Croutons

    joyouslydomestic.com

    Tip: This recipe recommends buying fresh or frozen falafel from the store so that you can whip up this salad in 15 minutes or less.

    Recipe: Easy Falafel Salad with Savory Pita Croutons

    10. Smoked Tofu Salad with Dried Apricots

    avirtualvegan.com

    Smoky tofu, dried apricots, and apricot dressing make for the ultimately savory and sweet salad.

    Recipe: Smoked Tofu Salad with Dried Apricots

    11. Buffalo Chicken Salad

    gimmedelicious.com

    It's a scientific fact that buffalo chicken is good in all of its forms, including but not limited to wraps, paninis, dip, nachos, and of course, SALADS.

    Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Salad

    12. Deconstructed Wedge Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

    bowlofdelicious.com

    Perfect for those who love the flavors of a good wedge salad, but don't love having to cut through them.

    Recipe: Deconstructed Wedge Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

    13. Israeli Salad with Avocado and Mint

    toriavey.com

    When your idea of the perfect salad is one that doesn't contain lettuce, or spinach, or kale.

    Recipe: Israeli Salad with Avocado and Mint

    14. Candied Lemon, Peach, and Tomato Salad

    thenoshery.com

    I'm willing to bet money that this will become your new go-to summertime salad.

    Recipe: Candied Lemon, Peach, and Tomato Salad

    15. Summer Steel Cut Oat Salad with Maple Miso Balsamic Dressing

    veggiesdontbite.com

    Steel cut oats and maple? Might have to start eating salads for breakfast.

    Recipe: Summer Steel Cut Oat Salad with Maple Miso Balsamic Dressing

    16. Chopped Big Mac Salad

    wholekitchensink.com

    This salad follows Whole30, Paleo, and Keto guidelines, all without having to wait on the drive-thru line at McDonald's.

    Recipe: Chopped Big Mac Salad

    17. Zucchini Salad with Chia Seeds and Goji Berries

    sweetashoney.co

    Try a shaved zucchini base for your salad once instead of typical leafy greens, and you'll be hooked.

    Recipe: Zucchini Salad with Chia Seeds and Goji Berries

    18. Warm Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Sweet Potatoes

    thenaturalnurturer.com

    Let's be real, veggies taste infinitely more delicious when they're roasted — it really brings out their flavor.

    Recipe: Warm Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Sweet Potatoes