It's official: soups and casseroles are out, and salads are in. Fresh and delicious salads. All the salads: Sweet, savory and spicy, from quinoa to kale, we've found all the best salad recipes for the bounty of spring.
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Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad
With seared chicken, fresh mozzarella and tomato halves, basil and avocado, this creative take on caprese is a quick and easy full meal.
Recipe and image via @cafedelites
Zesty Quinoa Salad
You get all the protein goodness of black beans and quinoa in a five-star vegetarian recipe — and it's quite bright and refreshing.
Recipe via Allrecipes
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
Get your fruits and veggies, and smother them all in an amazing homemade poppy seed dressing. This salad is easy to meal prep too, so make a batch on Sunday for lunches all week long.
Image and recipe via @fitfoodiefinds
Vegan Tzatziki Pasta Salad
Featuring ingredients like kalamata olives and sundried tomatoes, this Greek-inspired pasta salad is so packed with flavor you'll forget that it's vegan (and super good for you).
Image and recipe via @rabbitandwolves
