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24 Quick-Fix Salad Suppers

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Lighten up your dinner with delicious recipes for chicken, pork, beef, and chopped salads.

1 of 24 Photo: Hector Sanchez

Dixie Chicken Salad with Grapes, Honey, Almonds, and Broccoli

Recipe: Dixie Chicken Salad with Grapes, Honey, Almonds, and Broccoli

This gorgeous salad features breaded chicken tossed with lettuce, broccoli, and grapes, and topped with almonds and a honey and Dijon mustard vinaigrette.

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2 of 24 Greg Dupree

Grilled Chicken and Toasted Couscous Salad with Lemon-Buttermilk Dressing

Recipe: Grilled Chicken and Toasted Couscous Salad with Lemon-Buttermilk Dressing

This hearty dish can take down the biggest of appetites. It begins with tender chicken marinated in olive oil, garlic, and lemon, which is then added to a tasty medley of fresh asparagus, couscous, and red onions. All of that is covered in a rich, lemony buttermilk dressing.

3 of 24 Photo: Hector Sanchez

Skillet Steak and Wilted Kale

Recipe: Skillet Steak and Wilted Kale

Sprinkle this restaurant-style steak salad with crumbled blue cheese for even more flavor.

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4 of 24 Photo: Alison Miksch

Charred Steak Salad with Spicy Dressing

Recipe: Charred Steak Salad with Spicy Dressing

Spicy dressing is the perfect finish for this hearty salad.

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5 of 24 Photo: Alison Miksch

Peas and Kale Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Recipe: Peas and Kale Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Ensure every day is a lucky and prosperous one when you serve this hearty Southern salad.

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6 of 24 Photo: Alison Miksch

Chicken Paillard with Citrus Salad and Couscous

Recipe: Chicken Paillard with Citrus Salad and Couscous

Israeli couscous is also sometimes labeled pearl couscous.

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7 of 24 Photo: Alison Miksch

Shrimp and Pesto-Rice Salad

Recipe: Shrimp and Pesto-Rice Salad

Serve this brand-new twist on the old rice salad warm, or make it ahead, chill, and serve cold.

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8 of 24 Photo: Alison Miksch

Romaine Salad with Country Ham and Eggs

Recipe: Romaine Salad with Country Ham and Eggs

Even small bits of ham add huge flavor.

 

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9 of 24 Photo: Jacob Snavely

Grilled Chicken-Asparagus Salad

Recipe: Grilled Chicken-Asparagus Salad

This hearty salad is brightened up with mint, lemon juice, and fresh dill. 

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10 of 24 Photo: Jennifer Davick

Tomato-Chicken Salad

Recipe: Tomato-Chicken Salad

Main dish salads are a refreshing change for your easy weeknight meals. Try this Tomato-Chicken Salad and serve it with seasoned ciabatta bread.

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11 of 24 Photo: Jacob Snavely

Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad

Recipe: Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad

Start on the Quick-Pickled Cukes first, so they soak in flavor.

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12 of 24 Photo: Jacob Snavely

Grain Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Peppers

Recipe: Grain Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Peppers

If you use wooden skewers, submerge them in water for 30 minutes before threading on the shrimp.

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13 of 24 Photo: Jennifer Davick

Spicy Pork-and-Orange Chopped Salad

Recipe: Spicy Pork-and-Orange Chopped Salad

Combining romaine and coleslaw mix makes this dish crispy and crunchy. The soy sauce-flavored almonds are a new favorite in our Test Kitchen. Find them sold in cans alongside cocktail peanuts.

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14 of 24 Photo: Jennifer Davick

Turkey-Artichoke-Pecan Salad

Recipe: Turkey-Artichoke-Pecan Salad

Parsley and basil leaves give this salad a fresh, full flavor. Top with chopped turkey, artichoke hearts, and toasted pecans for a delicious and satisfying salad entreé.

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15 of 24 Photo: Hector Sanchez

Farmers' Market Pasta Salad

Recipe: Farmers' Market Pasta Salad

Cook the pasta al dente (1 or 2 minutes shorter than package directions specify) so it holds its shape when tossed with the vegetables and vinaigrette. Ripe for riffs, this pasta salad recipe is also delicious with cheese-filled tortellini.

Video: Farmers' Market Pasta Salad

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16 of 24 Photo: Jennifer Davick

Shrimp-and-Pasta Salad

Recipe: Shrimp-and-Pasta Salad

Light and lemony with a hint of honey mustard, Shrimp and Pasta Salad is easily doubled for dinner with friends.

Supper Ideas from the Pros

Test Kitchen Professional Rebecca Gordon shows you how to cook Shrimp-and-Pasta Salad for supper tonight.

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Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

Recipe: Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

Serve this tasty chicken salad with assorted crackers and grapes for a filling lunch or a delicious brunch contribution.

Step-by-Step Video: Perfectly Delicious Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

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Greek Chicken Salad

Recipe: Greek Chicken Salad

This robust salad is packed with our favorite easy-to-prep Greek foods―garbanzo beans, fresh tomatoes, kalamata olives, and feta cheese. The short ingredient list leaves you plenty of time to whisk together fresh Lemon-Herb Dressing, but substitute a bottled Greek dressing if you prefer.

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White Bean-and-Tuna Salad

Recipe: White Bean-and-Tuna Salad

Try a refreshing spin on tuna salad with cannellini beans, lemon juice, oregano, parsley, and green onions. Serve over lettuce with crusty bread and fresh fruit for a home picnic meal.

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20 of 24 Photo: Charles Walton IV

Chicken-and-Strawberry Salad

Recipe: Chicken-and-Strawberry Salad

Chicken-and-Strawberry Salad is a combination of flavors and textures that complement each other perfectly.

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21 of 24 Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Lemon-Tarragon Chicken Salad

Recipe: Lemon-Tarragon Chicken Salad

A make-ahead recipe for great chicken salad is like money in the bank when it comes to easy weeknight meals – and this is one the best. A wreath of pencil-thin green beans creates a simple but striking garnish.

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22 of 24 Photo: Jennifer Davick

Calypso Steak Salad

Recipe: Calypso Steak Salad

Serve Calypso Steak Salad on romaine lettuce leaves for an impressive (and nutritious) presentation. To make the salsa mixture ahead, just cover and chill up to 8 hours. Let stand at room temperature about 20 minutes, while steaks marinate in lime juice mixture.
 

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23 of 24 Photo: Jennifer Davick

Warm Frisée Salad With Crispy Kosher Salami

Recipe: Warm Frisée Salad With Crispy Kosher Salami

Don't shy away from Warm Frisée Salad With Crispy Kosher Salami. The vinaigrette includes slightly sweet sherry vinegar to balance the sharp flavor of frisée. Frisée is a member of the chicory family often used in mesclun salad mixes. Buy bunches with crisp leaves and no signs of wilting. Use all of the leaves except the core.

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24 of 24 Photo: Jennifer Davick

Smoked Salmon-Avocado Salad

Recipe: Smoked Salmon-Avocado Salad

Smoked salmon packs a great flavor punch in this salad supper. A simple dressing of Dijon mustard and lemon juice is the perfect finish. This recipe was originally intended to be served with pan-fried latkes, so the dressing is a bit tart to balance the richness. Whisk in a little extra olive oil serve with French bread for a more mellow flavor.

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