Load up a bed of fresh greens with an array of proteins, veggies, and cheeses.

Any of these salads will perfectly complement your favoritecheesy casseroleor any other rich dish you dream up.

Chopped Kale Salad With Toasted Breadcrumbs

This classic Caesar-salad-inspired kale salad is one for the books.

Cast-Iron Salmon with Baby Kale Salad

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This recipe also uses Greek yogurt instead of egg to make it light and refreshing.

The refreshing taste of apple cider vinegar paired with mustard and peppery arugula will lift any winter blues.

For a crunch, toss in toasted pecans and add shaved parmesan for a creamy finish.

Chopped Kale Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs

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Want a little extra crunch?

Simply slice up some apples and add them to the mix.

Dried cranberries and sunflower seeds add an extra seasonal touch to this colorful salad.

Lemony White Bean Salad with Broccoli

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Serve on a bed of lettuce with crackers or in between slices of bread.

Tarragon Chicken Salad

This tarragon chicken salad brings to life some of your favorite seasonal ingredients.

Apples, toasted pecans, and celery give a nice crunch throughout the salad.

Southern Living Steak Taco Salad in a bowl to serve with extra dressing beside

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Top with an herbed granola instead of croutons.

A simple, homemade dressing and crumbles of Parmigiano-Reggiano are the perfect finishing touch.

This salad is smoky and flavorful, and a great side dish anytime of year.

Harvest Salad

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Southern Living Buffalo Chicken Salad on a platter to serve

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apple cranberry salad

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Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apples and Pecans

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Chicken Tortellini Salad

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Southern Cobb Salad with Cornbread Croutons

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Southern Living Old Fashioned Chicken Salad on plates to serve with lettuce and crackers

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Southern Living Broccoli Salad

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Turkey Salad - Southern Living

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Tarragon Chicken Salad - Southern Living - in a bowl with a small bowl of pecans

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Southern Living Shaved Vegetable Salad on plates to serve

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Cast-iron steak salad with fork and spoon

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Carrot Raisin Salad

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Southern Living Grilled Corn Salad in a bowl to serve

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