Think You Can’t Have Salads Without Lettuce, Think Again!

Think You Can’t Have Salads Without Lettuce, Think Again!

Just a little play on words, I’m sure you did. However, sometimes we might forget how many different options we really have. Here are 17 salad recipes that do not include lettuce.

17 #salad recipes that do not include lettuce. I'm sure you knew salads without lettuce obviously exist, however, we may forget how many different options there are. Here I have 17 examples to share with you. #recipes #easy recipes

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Southern Potato Salad Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Southern Potato Salad Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
A classic Southern Potato Salad, this easy old-fashioned side-dish is creamy, tangy deliciousness. And, it’s full of dill pickles, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, and hard-boiled eggs!
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Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese Pasta Salad
All the cheese, tomato, basil, and flavor goodness from a traditional caprese salad, but with pasta! This Caprese Pasta Salad is light, flavorful and won’t weigh you down!
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Southern Grape Salad with Pecans | gritsandpinecones.com
Southern Grape Salad with Pecans | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy Grape Salad with Cream Cheese recipe is a simple and delicious “salad” which is perfect for Mother’s Day or a ladies luncheon.
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Southern Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Southern Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Southern Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a classic salad full of fresh, healthy cucumbers and tomatoes which have been marinated in a simple, salad dressing!
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Easy Old-Fashioned Frozen Fruit Salad | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy Old-Fashioned Frozen Fruit Salad | gritsandpinecones.com
My easy Ultimate Frozen Fruit Salad is bursting with flavor with pineapple, cherries, pecans, lemon yogurt, and frozen whipped topping. It’s perfect for Mother’s Day or Easter.
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Easy Broccoli Slaw with Ramen Noodles Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy Broccoli Slaw with Ramen Noodles Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
A simple and tasty recipe, Broccoli Slaw with Ramen Noodles is full of broccoli and other fresh vegetables and loaded with crunchy ramen noodles, almonds, and sunflower seeds.
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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad is a flavorful and colorful pasta dish loaded with vegetables and seafood, and tossed in a cheesy dressing.
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Tomato Avocado Feta Salad with Fresh Corn
Tomato Avocado Feta Salad with Fresh Corn
Flavorful Tomato Avocado Feta Salad with Fresh Corn is full of fresh tomatoes, rich buttery avocado, briny feta cheese, and tender corn topped with a light citrusy dressing.
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Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil and Blueberries | gritsandpinecones.com
Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil and Blueberries | gritsandpinecones.com
Every bite of this make-ahead, cold and refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil and Blueberries tastes like a party in your mouth! It’s light and refreshing and makes a terrific BBQ side dish.
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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
This easy recipe for Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Pecans, made with a purchased rotisserie chicken, is a unique twist on the classic chicken salad recipe
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Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad with Cranberries | gritsandpinecones.com
Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad with Cranberries | gritsandpinecones.com
My low-carb wonder, Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad with Cranberries is a holiday favorite. It’s full of broccoli and cauliflower, cranberries and pistachios.
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Classic Egg Salad
This easy egg salad recipe is the perfect make-ahead dish for breakfast on toast, for lunch in a wrap, lettuce wrap, over salad or a slice of bread. Sometimes I just eat it with a spoon right out of the fridge!
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Potato Broccoli Salad with Vinaigrette | gritsandpinecones.com
Potato Broccoli Salad with Vinaigrette | gritsandpinecones.com
Potato Broccoli Salad with Vinaigrette is a light, delicious, and healthy change of pace from classic or traditional mayonnaise-based potato salad.
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TUNA SALAD
Tuna salad is a light and fresh comfort food classic. Made with a few simple ingredients such as canned tuna, mayonnaise, onion and celery, it’s the perfect combination of creamy and crispy. Serve this in a sandwich, wrap it in lettuce, or stuff it in avocado halves for a healthy, throw-together lunch.
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Pasta Salad with Green Goddess Dressing | gritsandpinecones.com
Pasta Salad with Green Goddess Dressing | gritsandpinecones.com
Pasta Salad with Green Goddess Dressing is a simple, healthy and light summer recipe. This easy, creamy pasta dish is also great for either lunch or dinner!
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Ultimate Southern Corn Salad | gritsandpinecones.com
Ultimate Southern Corn Salad | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy Southern Corn Salad only takes minutes to make and because it’s made without mayonnaise, it’s fresh, light and healthy with only 155 calories per serving.
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Easy Homemade Fruit Salad
Easy Homemade Fruit Salad
The BEST homemade fruit salad you will ever taste. It is so easy to make with fresh, juicy fruit, plus a secret ingredient. Perfect as a side dish or healthy dessert!
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Johnny Watson

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