Say no to sad salads! These 20 filling salad recipes will keep you satisfied, they’re all full of fresh flavors and plant-based protein. Healthy and delicious!
Say it with me: salad can be satisfying!
I’ve had my fair share of underwhelming salads. I’ve fallen victim to limp greens, too-oily dressing, and flavorless carrot sticks. You know the type. I’m here to say that this does not need to be the case! Getting your greens in can be a delicious, colorful, and honestly FUN experience. Today we’re talking all things leafy, with a focus on plant-based salads that will actually keep you full.
How to Make a Filling Salad
- Start off with a fun base green and some veggies! Some of my favorites include kale, romaine, and arugula. Additional veg toppings amp up the fiber and color of your bowl.
- Next, add in a plant-based protein. Lentils and beans are very affordable and increase the satisfaction factor.
- Add more flavor with a fat of some kind, like a dressing with olive oil. Avocado can also play this part well! A lot of the vitamins in salad are fat-soluble, so your body will absorb them fully when consumed with a healthy fat.
- Finish off with a fun topping! Sometimes I like to add croutons or seeds for some crunch, or fresh herbs for brightness.
5 Mason Jar Salad Recipes
Roasted Chickpea Salad with Vegan Ranch Dressing
Spiralized Asian Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing
Vegan Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Blueberry Five Bean Salad
Chickpea Caesar Pasta Salad
Vegan Chicken Fajita Salad
Green Goddess Avocado Kale Salad
Curried Quinoa Salad with Grapes and Walnuts
Quinoa Spinach Salad with Raspberry Viniagrette
Crispy Tofu Vegan Caesar Salad
Vegan Curried Seitan Salad
Hemp Ranch Vegan Pasta Salad
Easy Quinoa Salad with Tomatoes and Spinach
Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Curried Pasta Salad
Blood Orange Quinoa Salad
Apple Arugula Salad with Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas
Brussels Sprouts Quinoa Salad
Pesto Couscous Salad
