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20 Low-Carb Salad Recipes for Dinner Tonight

Danielle DeAngelis
Danielle DeAngelis Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD August 05, 2022
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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Whether you're looking for a main course or a side, this selection of delicious salads will taste perfect at dinner tonight. From chopped salads featuring fruits and leafy greens to cobb salads with protein-rich cheese or chicken, there's something on this list for you. Each salad has 15 grams of carbohydrates or less per serving, so you'll be able to follow a low-carb eating pattern while enjoying a fresh and filling meal. Recipes like our Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella and Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing will be the highlight of your evening meal.

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Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella

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This fresh and colorful salad has all of the delicious flavors you love from the classic caprese salad, plus even more healthy veggies. Double this and top each portion with 3 ounces grilled or roasted chicken to take it from a simple side to a quick main dish.

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Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing

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We've replaced chicken with shrimp in this delicious and easy spin on the classic Cobb salad. This satisfying salad takes just 20 minutes to make, so it's perfect for weeknight dinners, but it's elegant enough to serve to guests.

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Broccoli Salad with Bacon

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Classic broccoli salad, the perfect dish for a potluck, is updated with cauliflower, bacon and a sprinkle of crunchy sunflower seeds in this so-easy recipe that's sure to be a new picnic favorite.

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Chopped Power Salad with Chicken

Chopped Power Salad with Chicken
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Enjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner. The dressing gets made in the same bowl that the salad is tossed in, so the greens absorb every bit of flavor.

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Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad with Balsamic Dressing

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This Greek-inspired tomato salad is packed with fresh veggies and flavor-boosting ingredients, like balsamic vinegar, Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese. This delicious salad takes just 15 minutes to make and while you could eat it right away, it tastes even better the longer it sits, so plan to leave at least an hour of marinating time before serving.

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Guacamole Chopped Salad

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All of the delicious guacamole flavors you love in a healthy veggie-packed salad. Want to pump up the protein? Add leftover roast chicken or sautéed shrimp. Serve with tortilla chips on the side (or crumbled over the top) to take it up a notch.

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Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cauliflower "Rice" Tabbouleh

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Chicken breasts on the grill have a smoky flavor that's enhanced with an easy spice rub. We chose flat-leaf parsley in this salad because it has a stronger herbal taste than its sometimes-bitter curly counterpart.

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Summer Shrimp Salad

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Use an array of colorful tomatoes to make this healthy shrimp salad pop. Cooking the shrimp with fresh herbs and garlic infuses them with flavor without coming off too strong for a light dinner salad that's perfect for summer entertaining.

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Watermelon & Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Watermelon & Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
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In this watermelon and goat cheese salad, the contrasting flavors and textures of crisp, sweet melon and creamy, tangy goat cheese are magical partners. Top with sliced grilled chicken to make it a meal.

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Arugula & Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Arugula & Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
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This salad is a study in simplicity, so use the best-quality ingredients to allow each one to really shine. Break out that special bottle of olive oil and grab a block of nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano from the specialty cheese section for the biggest flavor impact.

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Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushroom Salad

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Shaving the vegetables for this easy salad recipe makes them deliciously tender-crisp without having to cook anything and helps them stand up to the bright homemade vinaigrette and salty Parmesan cheese.

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Fresh Asparagus-Tomato Salad

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Topped with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts, this tasty green salad is perfect for any barbeque or picnic.

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Tea-Leaf Salad

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Traditionally, the star of this famous Burmese salad, laphet, is made by fermenting just-picked tea leaves for several months underground. While laphet is starting to be imported, it is still hard to find. This version, using readily available green tea, offers a quick alternative. Mix the salad at the table so everyone can appreciate the diversity of ingredients--from crunchy to savory--that make it so special.

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Cobb Salad with Herb-Rubbed Chicken

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Try this satisfying salad recipe for an updated version of the classic Cobb. Kale, feta and strawberries give this chicken salad a colorful upgrade.

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Salmon Caesar Salad

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This easy Caesar salad subs creamy Greek yogurt and buttermilk for the traditional egg yolks and olive oil and mixes in mildly bitter radicchio in addition to classic romaine. Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too.

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Use-a-Spoon Chopped Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion & Kalamata Olives

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This quick salad recipe features ingredients inspired by the Mediterranean, including Kalamata olives, cucumber and more. Serve alongside grilled fish or chicken for a refreshing side dish. This recipe was inspired by our popular "Use a Spoon" Chopped Salad from Paul Newman and Michel Nischan's former restaurant Dressing Room.

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Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lime Dressing

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Using potatoes and green beans gives this gorgeous and healthy salad a salade niçoise feel, but you can use whatever suits your fancy. If you steam any of the vegetables, don't overcook them--if they're mushy they'll fall apart when you toss them with the dressing.

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Grilled Eggplant Salad

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This easy grilled eggplant salad is the healthy side dish you'll want to serve all summer long. It comes together in just 25 minutes and can be served warm or at room temperature, so it's equally suited to casual parties and weeknight dinners. The combination of eggplant, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, red onions and fresh herbs makes for a salad that's full of bright flavors and colors. Serve it with grilled chicken or fish or as part of a vegetarian mezze platter with dips like hummus and pita bread.

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Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette

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Seek out several varieties of heirloom tomatoes for this simple salad. Sweeter and juicier than conventional tomatoes, they add the perfect pop of color.

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Red Cabbage Salad with Blue Cheese & Maple-Glazed Walnuts

Red Cabbage Salad with Blue Cheese & Maple-Glazed Walnuts
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Serve this hearty salad recipe--combining red cabbage, blue cheese and glazed walnuts--as an accompaniment to roast pork or chicken. To slice the cabbage quickly, cut the head into wedges and slice in your food processor. A mandoline is also a great tool for the job.

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    1 of 20 Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella
    2 of 20 Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing
    3 of 20 Broccoli Salad with Bacon
    4 of 20 Chopped Power Salad with Chicken
    5 of 20 Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad with Balsamic Dressing
    6 of 20 Guacamole Chopped Salad
    7 of 20 Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cauliflower "Rice" Tabbouleh
    8 of 20 Summer Shrimp Salad
    9 of 20 Watermelon & Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
    10 of 20 Arugula & Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
    11 of 20 Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushroom Salad
    12 of 20 Fresh Asparagus-Tomato Salad
    13 of 20 Tea-Leaf Salad
    14 of 20 Cobb Salad with Herb-Rubbed Chicken
    15 of 20 Salmon Caesar Salad
    16 of 20 Use-a-Spoon Chopped Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion & Kalamata Olives
    17 of 20 Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lime Dressing
    18 of 20 Grilled Eggplant Salad
    19 of 20 Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
    20 of 20 Red Cabbage Salad with Blue Cheese & Maple-Glazed Walnuts

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