34 Crunchy And Satisfying Salads—Minus The Lettuce

Broiled salmon Niçoise salad

Filled with a rainbow of veggies—and protein options, too—this is one salad that truly eats like a meal. Get this broiled salmon Niçoise salad recipe.

Greek salad with toasted buckwheat

Fibre-rich buckwheat and northern beans give this classic salad extra bite. Get this Greek salad with toasted buckwheat recipe.

Cornbread panzanella salad with peaches, chicken and tomatoes

Have leftover sheet-pan cornbread? Make this salad and you'll be happy you had leftovers in the first place! Get this cornbread panzanella salad recipe.

Tarragon, grilled fennel and apple salad

Serve this warm tarragon, grilled fennel and apple salad with barbecued salmon fillets or eat it on its own for a light meal. Get the recipe for our tarragon, grilled fennel and apple salad.

Charred cabbage and bacon panzanella

You won't be missing lettuce in your salad with this flavour-packed cabbage-based salad. Get this charred cabbage bacon panzanella recipe.

Mint cauliflower tabbouleh

To reduce the prep time on this fresh and easy salad, use a package of crumbled or riced cauliflower instead of making your own. Get this tabbouleh salad recipe.

Roasted beet salad with tahini dressing

This colourful roasted beet salad is a breeze to make, and the tahini dressing is the perfect complement to this strongly flavoured vegetable. (Bonus: if you want to save time, pre-roasted beets are our secret hack.) Get our roasted beet salad recipe.

Okra and tomato salad

Rich tomatoes and bright okra are a perfect pair for this delicious salad (tip: our cooking method gets rid of the slimy texture you can get when cooking okra — so don't let that keep you from trying it!). Get this okra and tomato salad recipe.

Tuna panzanella salad

Don’t be fooled: this brightly coloured salad is lettuce-less. Full of fresh tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and tuna, you won’t even notice the lack of leafy greens. Get this tuna panzanella salad recipe.

Carrot Slaw

This environmentally friendly salad makes use of the whole carrot—tops included! Get this carrot slaw recipe.

Creamy rhubarb potato salad

This creamy and tangy potato salad is downright irresistible. Studded with rhubarb and gherkins, it’s a side that's more like the star of the show. Hot tip: to get flavour-packed potatoes, mix them with the dressing while they’re piping hot. Get this rhubarb potato salad recipe.

Nordic potato salad

This Nordic potato salad is a Chatelaine Kitchen favourite (it’s all about the tangy pickles)! Get this potato salad recipe.

Peach salad with Bellini dressing

With champagne vinegar and peach jam in the Bellini-inspired dressing, aromatic basil leaves and tender grilled peach slices, it’s a treat you’ll want to make all season. Get this peach salad with Bellini dressing.

Wheatberry tabbouleh salad

Perfect for when you don’t feel like cooking, this hearty vegetarian salad makes your slow cooker to do all the heavy lifting. Get this slow cooker wheatberry tabbouleh salad recipe.

Vietnamese shrimp salad with tomato and mango

Vermicelli gives this salad its bulk, while mango, tomato, shrimp and a hint of soy-sauce dressing give the salad its delicious flavour. Get this Vietnamese shrimp salad with tomato and mango recipe.

Peach and chicken couscous salad

With chopped up peaches, shredded rotisserie chicken, crumbled feta and a heaping of couscous, you won’t even notice this salad is missing the lettuce. Get this peach and chicken couscous salad recipe. 

Spiced melon salad recipe

This savoury fruit salad—sprinkled with lime zest, chili powder and cilantro—is inspired by popular Mexican street cart salads. Get this spiced melon salad recipe.

Middle Eastern fattoush salad

This fattoush (pita), chickpea, cucumber, tomato and herb-based salad, packs plenty of colour, and no romaine. Get this fattoush salad recipe.

Shaved asparagus salad

Simple, seasonal and delicious. Shaved raw asparagus gets a lift from golden pine nuts and umami-packed parmesan to create a salad you’ll make over and over all season long. Get this shaved asparagus salad recipe.

Grilled halloumi, zucchini and chickpea salad

A salad with staying power. Grilled zucchini and halloumi cheese meet chickpeas and fresh herbs for a meal no one will be able to get enough of. Get this grilled halloumi, zucchini and chickpea salad recipe.

Jicama, corn and pepper salad

Jicama—a root vegetable that tastes like a cross between turnip and pear—is a new favourite in our kitchen. Make it one in yours too, starting with this fresh summer salad! Get this jicama, corn and pepper salad recipe.

Citrus panzanella salad

That’s right, still no lettuce in sight. With this recipe, dinner is all about chunks of fresh bread, bright citrus, savoury fennel and creamy goat cheese. Get this citrus panzanella salad recipe.

Minty melon salad with burrata cheese

Try this sweet and savoury brunch salad composed of fresh fruit, mint, basil and creamy burrata cheese. Get this melon salad recipe.

Thai steak salad

Who needs lettuce when you can throw together steak, mango, cucumber, carrots, and tomatoes? Get this steak salad recipe. (Kitchen tip: Use a vegetable peeler to make these pretty vegetable ribbons.)

Carrot-curls salad with pine nuts

This Moroccan-inspired side salad is all about creative and complimentary flavours: olives, pine nuts, carrots, cilantro and sliced red onion. Get this carrot salad recipe.

Wild rice salad

This hearty, grain-based salad features hits both sweet and savoury notes for a refreshingly different salad. Get this wild rice salad recipe.

Broiled steak and spring kale caesar

This hearty dish could turn skeptical meat lovers into salad fans. Get this broiled steak spring kale caesar recipe.

Mexican jicama and avocado salad

Crunchy jicama pairs with creamy avocado, crisp radish, zippy onions, bright citrus and fresh mint for a super-lively salad. Get this jicama salad recipe.

Cherry panzanella salad

Grilled bread, fresh fruit, vegetables and creamy cheese equals one of the best salads we’ve ever tasted. Get this cherry panzanella salad recipe.

Indian mango-lentil salad

This spiced salad turns affordable legumes and juicy mango into a weeknight staple. (Try pairing it with grilled salmon for dinner.) Get this mango-lentil salad recipe.

Crunchy Japanese apple salad

Simple, fresh and crisp ingredients make up this salad, which pairs perfectly with our grilled miso eggplant. Get this apple salad recipe.

Nutty ramen slaw

Find new ways to use that giant head of cabbage you bought at the store, starting with an updated coleslaw. Here we’ve added extra crunch with ramen noodles and almonds, amped up colour with sliced sugar snap peas, and finished it with a spicy dressing. (Leftovers? What leftovers?) Get this ramen salad recipe.

Heirloom caprese salad

Gorgeous, juicy tomatoes are served with fresh basil, a sweet-tart balsamic glaze and fresh mozzarella in this elegant and easy salad. Get this caprese salad recipe.

Black rice and edamame salad

Cilantro, edamame and shiitake mushrooms turn extra rice into a beautiful side salad. Bonus: It’s an easy way to load up your plate with extra colour and fresh flavours. Get this black rice and edamame salad recipe.

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