16 Main-Dish Salads That Will Leave You Feeling Full

Recipe: Crispy Shrimp Salad with Avocado Dressing

Avocado dressing can be made in advance and drizzled over salad right before serving so the greens don't wilt. 

Recipe: Crispy Chicken-and-Broccoli Salad

Add the chicken right before serving to make sure these bite-size pieces keep their crispy coating. 

Recipe: Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Lemon Dressing 

Adjust the amount of vegetables you use for this dish depending on what ratio of shrimp and orzo you want. 

Recipe: Oven-Fried Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Coat chicken with a pecan, panko, and paprika mix and grill the romaine to add smoky flavors to this easy dinner. 

Recipe: Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberries, Goat Cheese, and Pickled Onion

Add candied pecans on top for an added sweet crunch. 

Recipe: Crunchy Okra and Corn Salad with Ranch Dressing

The trick when making this recipe is to have your cast-iron skillet hot so you can properly sear the okra and fresh corn kernels.  

Recipe: Kale-and-Chicken Salad with Jalapeño-Lime Dressing

This recipe makes about 8 cups, offering a hearty salad perfect for family meals. 

Recipe: Roasted Chicken Caesar Salad

Roast your romaine to give it a caramelized flavor in this staple dish.

Recipe: Chicken Tortellini Salad

The toasted pecans on top of this salad add a depth of flavor that elevates the dish. 

Recipe: Summer Hoppin' John Salad

While Hoppin' John is usually served hot, this one is served cold over your favorite cooked whole grain. 

Recipe: Fried Green Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing 

Put fried tomatoes on top of salad and it gets a whole lot more enticing. The buttermilk dressing is what perfects this indulgent combination. 

Recipe: Grilled Corn-and-Salmon Salad with Tomatoes

Fresh corn and tomatoes bring a refreshing and sweet taste to this summer favorite. 

Recipe: Steak and Bell Pepper Salad 

Homemade croutons bring a delicious crunch to this simple salad. 

Recipe: Field Pea Fattoush Salad

This Middle Eastern dish is best served with toasted Pita. It's a wonderful vegetarian option, but feel free to add a protein of your choice on top. 

Recipe: BLT Salad with Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing and Buttery Croutons

Deconstruct the classic sandwich to get this easy crowd-pleaser. To get the most flavor, bake the croutons and bacon together. 

Recipe: Harvest Salad

Kabocha squash, Brussels sprouts, kale, and honeycrisp apples are combined to highlight our favorite flavors of fall. Add other personal favorites like pepitas or shaved carrots to make your harvest salad a hit.