28 Leafy Green Salads Everyone Will Want To Eat

Whether they’re eaten as a starter, a side or the main course, salads are undeniably satisfying. You can choose to go a healthier route, with grilled meats and good-for-you veggies, or opt for something more reminiscent of a diner favorite (think cheeses, croutons and all the deli meats). Perhaps the one thing we love most about salads is how customizable they truly are—you can always change the greens (think, kale, arugula, spinach and more) and other ingredients or dressing to satisfy your cravings! But when we're in the mood for a classic Caesar salad, we always turn to our best recipe, which is also the most traditional version. That means it's time to bring out the anchovies and eggs—and don't skimp on quality Parmesan cheese. We even included garlicky homemade croutons to balance the tangy dressing.

You can find two versions of Ghanaian salad, and both are very simple to make at home. The usual ingredient in the vegetarian style are lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, onions and baked beans. The non-vegetarian salad includes cooked canned corned beef or cook canned sardines. This recipe is for a traditional vegetarian version — with added avocado. Whatever style you prefer, a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing is a must.

Ina’s arugula salad features a half-cup of dried cranberries, a sweet-tart nod to Cape Cod, as well as toasted walnuts, a chopped apple and crumbled blue cheese.

Warm crispy bacon is the star of this simple spinach salad. We upped the ante with tender mushrooms, fresh red onion and hard-boiled eggs for a hearty salad your whole family can enjoy.

Brushing thick slices of watermelon with Kardea’s honey-and-hot-sauce-infused vinaigrette before grilling will give the sweet fruit more flavor than you ever imagined. Serve it atop arugula, with fresh berries, blue cheese, pecans and more.

Baby spinach, toasted walnuts and crumbled goat cheese tossed with a basic vinaigrette — this might sound like a simple salad, but fans cannot stop raving about its elegant results.

Two of the all-time greats—steak fajitas and steak salad—come together in an explosion of flavor. Top round steak (often labeled as London broil) is an inexpensive cut that holds up to a powerful marinade and high-intensity cooking while easily feeding a crowd. The cilantro-lime vinaigrette also pulls no punches, beautifully dressing the salad and perfectly coating charred peppers and onions. A little pepper jack cheese, some fresh avocado and a healthy sprinkle of tortilla strips make this salad one big party on a plate!

That classic combo of chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes and avocado over salad greens never gets old, especially when it’s tossed with a rich homemade blue cheese dressing.

This tangy dressing, enriched with flavorful bacon drippings, is great over any hearty green but is especially tasty with sweet spinach. Add grilled chicken or salmon and call it a meal.

While there are many kale salads out there, this one – combining quinoa, chickpeas, fresh summer vegetables and spiced pumpkin seeds – is designed to be high in fiber (11 grams per serving) and protein (15 grams per serving).

What's better than a classic wedge? One that's stacked with all the usual suspects, plus some new friends. Carrots add just the right amount of color and root-veggie crunchiness. You can toss the salad with ranch or French dressing if you don't have blue cheese on hand.

Fans call Molly’s 20-minute salad “simple and super yummy,” and we feel the need to add “smart” to that description: She toasts panko breadcrumbs with butter in a skillet for amazing crunch and flavor! Romaine, a lemony homemade dressing and shaved Parmesan complete the meal.

Ree likes to top her delicious spinach salad with cooked ingredients, think peppered bacon bits, hard-boiled eggs and caramelized mushrooms.

Turn day-old Italian bread into garlicky, golden-brown croutons. They’ll add irresistible crunch and flavor to this kale salad.

The next time you’re trying to choose between a cobb salad and a wedge salad, don’t! Ree has the perfect solution with this recipe, made hearty with ingredients like cubed ham, hard-boiled eggs, diced avocados and edamame.

This 5-star French salad comes complete with tuna, hard-cooked eggs, olives, and lots and lots of veggies, so you won’t have to worry about being left hungry!

Use a blender to mix the Caesar dressing ingredients to thick, creamy perfection. The minced anchovy fillets are optional, but they help add a deeper, saltier taste.

No Greek restaurant in your neighborhood? No worries! Now you can make an incredible Greek salad at home in just 20 minutes, complete with an oregano-spiced dressing.

Ree’s homemade buttermilk ranch dressing, loaded with Cheddar and bacon, is so good you’ll want it on a whole lot more than just this salad.

Meet the classic Caesar salad recipe you’ve been waiting for — some fans say it’s so good you’ll feel like you’re eating at an upscale restaurant.

While the ingredients fill this salad with delicious flavor, how you arrange them makes it truly one-of-a-kind: Place the cheese, meats, eggs and avocado like the spokes of a wheel on top of each salad for the best presentation.

Molly’s warm bacon fat dressing — filled with flavor from red wine vinegar, maple syrup and Dijon mustard — is the ultimate upgrade for hearts of romaine.

Make a dressing of sour cream, lime juice, sugar and salt, then toss with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheese.

Boasting all of the ingredients you know and love in a cobb salad — iceberg lettuce, crispy bacon and crumbled blue cheese — this version also promises a bold smoky flavor, thanks to the lettuce taking a quick spin on the grill.

The next time you’re hungry for a BLT, skip the bread slices and reach for the romaine. We have a feeling Sunny’s homemade croutons and brown sugar-sweetened bacon will make you forget all about the sandwich idea.

Kale can be a bit dense and chewy, which is why it’s important to “massage” the kale (it’ll help break down the fibers in the leaves). And all you need for this process is lemon juice, salt and olive oil. Add diced mango, toasted pepitas and a honey-infused dressing for 5-star results.

Gruyère, a pear and almonds make this dish feel fancy without breaking the bank.