Salad Recipes

Not only are apples one of the most delicious Fall fruits, but they also can aid in weight loss and keep hearts healthy. While they're delicious on their own as a snack, each of these tasty salad recipes makes use of an apple's crunch and flavor for mealtime.

Full of antioxidants and fresh fruits, this festive Fall apple cranberry pecan salad proves that cranberries are not just made for muffins. In addition to fresh apples, the fresh cranberries bring both antioxidants and tartness to the table. Top it off with a little tasty goat cheese, and you're in business.

Detox deliciously with an apple and cabbage salad. Apples combined with red and savoy cabbage make for a fiber-filled meal that also helps out with digestion. Add some fennel seeds to the mix to up the fiber factor and a kick of cayenne to boost your metabolism.

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Summer begs for lazy days spent enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables, which is just as well since there's a lot of in-season produce to eat. Complement the flavors of your garden by adding fresh herbs to your next bowl.

Citrus Chickpea Cilantro Salad

This bright citrus chickpea cilantro salad from FitSugar reader Sprint2theTable takes a cue from Indian-inspired fare, and is a great way to use up that bunch of cilantro you bought for taco night.

Pizza Salad with Fresh Herbs

So much healthier than a greasy slice, this pizza-salad with fresh herbs and feta combines all the best pie flavors — including those from fresh basil, parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme — into a 400-calorie, extra nutritious salad.

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FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber posted this delicious-looking Mediterranean salad in the Healthy Recipe group.

High on taste, protein, and tummy-friendly fiber, this quinoa salad can turn fair weather quinoa fans into ambassadors!

Keep reading to see learn how to make this quinoa power salad.

Take a break from heavy foods with this shredded Brussels sprouts salad from FitSugar reader Gabbysgfree. She posted in our Healthy Recipe community group.

A shredded Brussels sprouts salad with caramelized onions, toasted almonds, and a tasty cumin-grapefruit vinaigrette!

Learn how to make this salad after the break!

All the Fall flavors are in this recipe for apple cranberry pecan salad with goat cheese and vinaigrette. FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipes group.

Fresh cranberries are not just for chutneys and muffins. Check out this easy and delicious salad chock-full of antioxidants! If you can't stomach the tartness of fresh, swap out for dried (unsweetened, if possible) cranberries.

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If you're wondering how to branch out in the grain department, try this recipe for farro salad with roasted vegetables, from FitSugar reader Dara8182, who posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group.

I adore farro. It is a chewy, fiber-filled grain that pairs beautifully with all sorts of dishes. It's high in protein and fiber, perfect to anchor a delicious dish of roasted vegetables. This recipe could not be simpler: chop up your favorite veggies, roast them and toss with farro. Simple, healthy, and filling, it's a great vegetarian dish that will fill you up without weighing you down.

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Have a backyard barbecue coming up? FitSugar reader TinaFFF has a Mexican-inspired salad recipe, which she posted in our Healthy Recipe group.

Looking for a way to lighten things up and brighten up the flavors at my get togethers, I re-created a three bean salad I once fell in love with at a party. Filled with protein and bursting with flavor, this three bean and feta salad makes a wonderful side dish to add to any group gathering. Or, have it as a meal at home — pump it up with added vegetables, pasta, quinoa, or protein.

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No reason to turn on the oven! FitSugar reader livewell360 has a Mexican-inspired salad recipe, which she posted in our Healthy Recipe group.

Fresh figs with smoky grilled corn, red onion, thinly sliced radishes, and a sweet citrus dressing — all served over a bed of peppery arugula. This is a colorful, quick, and flavorful salad that is sure to wow your taste buds.

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