21 Salads: 11 help you get that beach bod, 10 won’t

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This set of 21 delicious salad recipes includes 11 healthy salads to help you prepare for bikini season and 10 that are completely indulgent.

Fresh Grilled Vegetable Spring Salad

Fresh Grilled Vegetable Spring Salad.
Fresh Grilled Vegetable Spring Salad. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

Green salad doesn’t have to be boring. This bright green spring salad is full of flavor. It’s the perfect way to hop into spring.

Get the Recipe: Fresh Grilled Vegetable Spring Salad

Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

sliced roasted beets on goat cheese.
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

This roasted beet salad recipe is hearty enough it can be eaten as a meal, but also versatile enough it can be served as a side salad.

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Classic Potato Salad

bowl of classic potato salad.
Classic Potato Salad. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

This is the last classic potato salad recipe you’ll ever need. It’s easy, made with potatoes you don’t have to peel, and is super creamy.

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Grilled Coffee Crusted Flank Steak Salad

Grilled Coffee Crusted Flank Steak Salad.
Grilled Coffee Crusted Flank Steak Salad. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore

This coffee-crusted flank steak is grilled to a perfect medium rare for delicious slices over top of a fresh salad, or however you want to serve it!

Get the Recipe: Grilled Coffee Crusted Flank Steak Salad

Grilled Tuna Salad

Grilled Tuna Salad.
Grilled Tuna Salad. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

Try making grilled tuna salad with fresh tuna steaks instead of using canned tuna. It’s sandwich-changing.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Tuna Salad

Alabama White Sauce Kale Slaw

Alabama White Sauce Kale Slaw.
Alabama White Sauce Kale Slaw. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

Alabama white sauce kale slaw is a tangy, peppery alternative to sweet coleslaw. It’s great as a side or served on barbecue sandwiches

Get the Recipe: Alabama White Sauce Kale Slaw

Chopped Turkey Salad with Honey Mustard

Chopped Turkey Salad with Honey Mustard.
Chopped Turkey Salad with Honey Mustard. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

This chopped turkey salad is layered with crispy romaine, bright veggies, smoked turkey chunks and a quick homemade honey mustard dressing.

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Extra Creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Extra Creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad.
Extra Creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

Hawaiian macaroni salad is the perfect sweet, tangy and creamy side dish to go with your favorite Hawaiian barbecue plate.

Get the Recipe: Extra Creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Shishito Pepper Potato Salad

Shishito Pepper Potato Salad.
Shishito Pepper Potato Salad. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

This creamy blistered shishito pepper potato salad recipe is so incredible, it’ll give your star entree a run for its money.

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Beef Bulgogi Salad with Pickled Vegetables and Honey Soy Dressing

bulgogi beef and carrots on salad.
Beef Bulgogi Salad with Pickled Vegetables and Honey Soy Dressing. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

Bump up your salad with Korean barbecue. This beef bulgogi salad with pickled vegetables is packed with rich umami flavors and a sweet and sour crunch.

Get the Recipe: Beef Bulgogi Salad with Pickled Vegetables and Honey Soy Dressing

Sous Vide Potato Salad with Rosemary Garlic Butter

Sous Vide Potato Salad with Rosemary Garlic Butter.
Sous Vide Potato Salad with Rosemary Garlic Butter. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

This sous vide potato salad has the rich flavors of steakhouse mashed potatoes but is light enough for a summer barbecue.

Get the Recipe: Sous Vide Potato Salad with Rosemary Garlic Butter

Grilled Chicken Salad with Gochujang Honey Dressing

Grilled Chicken Salad with Gochujang Honey Dressing.
Grilled Chicken Salad with Gochujang Honey Dressing. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

Finally, a grilled chicken salad recipe that isn’t boring. Crunchy greens with a pop of basil are topped with sweet barbecue chicken with gochujang honey dressing.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken Salad with Gochujang Honey Dressing

Grilled Octopus Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Grilled Octopus Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette.
Grilled Octopus Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

This step-by-step recipe will show you how to make grilled octopus at home. Plus, it includes a fresh salad with citrus vinaigrette.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Octopus Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Curry Chicken Salad with Leftover Rotisserie Chicken

Curry Chicken Salad with Leftover Rotisserie Chicken.
Curry Chicken Salad with Leftover Rotisserie Chicken. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore

Whip up a hearty chicken salad using leftover rotisserie chicken with warm curry spices, sweet mangos, crunchy cashew, and fresh mint! Make-ahead recipe perfect for salads, wraps, sandwiches, and more!

Get the Recipe: Curry Chicken Salad with Leftover Rotisserie Chicken

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad.
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore

This recipe takes a twist on an easy recipe and gives it a bold fresh flavor with a Mediterranean twist for grilled chicken salad!

Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad

Rustic Grilled Bavette Steak Salad

grilled bavette steak salad and grilled veg on plate.
Rustic Grilled Bavette Steak Salad. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore

Perfect for a quick night when you don’t want to forfeit flavor for healthy. This rustic grilled bavette steak salad recipe is a stunner and one for your little black book of recipes.

Get the Recipe: Rustic Grilled Bavette Steak Salad

Grilled Flat Iron Steak Summer Salad

Grilled Flat Iron Steak Summer Salad.
Grilled Flat Iron Steak Summer Salad. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore

Flat iron steak is the perfect cut for grilling hot and fast and then shaving super thin to toss into salads. It’s got big beef flavor, and when sliced thin and against the grain, a great tender chew.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Flat Iron Steak Summer Salad

Smoked Potato Salad

Smoked Potato Salad.
Smoked Potato Salad. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore

Who says grilling is just for hot dogs and hamburgers? Put a smoky twist on a summer-time classic with this smoked potato salad!

Get the Recipe: Smoked Potato Salad

Grilled New York Strip and Sweet Potato Salad with Chile-Lime Dressing

Grilled New York Strip and Sweet Potato Salad with Chile-Lime Dressing.
Grilled New York Strip and Sweet Potato Salad with Chile-Lime Dressing. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore

We’re keeping this salad a little more healthy by using a leaner, thinner strip steak with roasted sweet potatoes.

Get the Recipe: Grilled New York Strip and Sweet Potato Salad with Chile-Lime Dressing

Grilled Wild Rice Kale Salad

Grilled Wild Rice Kale Salad.
Grilled Wild Rice Kale Salad. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

With fresh kale, creamy goat cheese and spicy harissa walnuts, this Grilled Wild Rice Kale Salad has multiple levels of flavors and textures, and it’s all made on the grill.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Wild Rice Kale Salad

Candied Jalapeno Coleslaw

Candied Jalapeno Coleslaw in bowl with serving utensils.
Candied Jalapeno Coleslaw. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill

A coleslaw recipe that people will actually love. Extra creamy and tossed with candied jalapeños and pineapple for a surprising twist.

Get the Recipe: Candied Jalapeno Coleslaw

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