Let’s be honest: No one ever eats a salad for the lettuce. And that’s why we’re sharing these eight recipes, all of which skip the greens all together. Now that’s a salad.
8 Dinner-Worthy Salads Without Lettuce
Because lettuce ruins everything
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Published Apr 6, 2015
Fish Taco Salad
Tangy cabbage slaw topped with sautéed tilapia fillets is totally dinner-worthy.
Chilled Cucumber Salad With Dill
Cool it down with some cukes dressed in an apple-cider vinaigrette.
Curried Quinoa And Asparagus Salad
The only greens you’re getting here are spears of fresh asparagus.
Crunchy Salad With Peanut Dressing
This Asian-inspired dish stars a medley of cabbage, snow peas, carrots and bell peppers.
Warm Cauliflower And Israeli Couscous
Roasted cauliflower + kalamata olives + pearl couscous = the perfect lunch.
Broccoli Rabe With Chickpeas And Ricotta
This trio packs flavor like you’d never expect.
Raw Zucchini Salad With Lemon And Parmesan
Lightly dressed zucchini ribbons can be served as a side or stand-alone meal.
Spicy Carrot And Chickpea Salad
It’s time to really let carrots shine.