Salads

Kale and Toasted Pita Salad with Parmesan in the process of being eaten.

Kale Salad with Toasted Pita and Parmesan

$3.83 recipe / $1.28 serving
Autumn Quinoa Salad with Lemon Turmeric Dressing ready for serving

Autumn Quinoa Salad with Lemon Turmeric Dressing

$4.92 recipe / $2.46 serving
Filling enough to serve as a light meal, but light enough to act as an easy side dish, this Italian Orzo Salad is a versatile addition to your weekly meal prep. Budgetbytes.com

Italian Orzo Salad

$8.77 recipe / $2.19 serving
Roasted Vegetable Couscous is an easy side dish with complex flavor, with sweet roasted vegetables mixed with savory, fluffy couscous. Budgetbytes.com

Roasted Vegetable Couscous

$7.82 recipe / $0.98 serving
This cold, refreshing, and highly flavored Curried Tofu Salad is the perfect quick fix for summer or cold-pack lunch. Budgetbytes.com

Curried Tofu Salad

$3.47 recipe / $0.87 serving
Cowboy Caviar is like a cross between a bean salad and fresh salsa with its colorful mix of beans, vegetables, and a fresh lime infused dressing. BudgetBytes.com

Cowboy Caviar

$5.80 recipe / $0.58 serving
This Parsley Salad with Almonds and Apricots is savory, sweet, crunchy, and drenched in a tangy homemade vinaigrette! Holds up well to refrigeration and perfect for meal prep! Budgetbytes.com

Parsley Salad with Almonds and Apricots

$4.28 recipe / $1.07 per cup
Layer lettuce on top of Cobb Salad Meal Prep

Cobb Salad Meal Prep

$10.07 recipe / $2.52 serving
This Make Ahead Kale White Bean and Pesto Salad keeps your fridge stocked with good for you food that you can customize each day for a new meal. Budgetbytes.com

Make Ahead Kale White Bean and Pesto Salad

$7.06 recipe / $1.77 serving
This Spinach Chickpea and Quinoa Salad is an awesome base to build meals throughout the week and it holds up extremely well in the fridge, so you can eat better with less effort. BudgetBytes.com

Spinach Chickpea and Quinoa Salad

$6.28 recipe / $1.57 serving
Pepperoni’s rich and peppery bite is the perfect contrast to mild spinach, mozzarella, and pasta in this Pepperoni Pasta Salad. BudgetBytes.com

Pepperoni Pasta Salad

$7.31 recipe / $1.22 serving
When fresh vegetables are in short supply, make this Sweet Crunch Winter Salad packed full of winter vegetables and a homemade Maple Tahini Dressing. BudgetBytes.com

Sweet Crunch Winter Salad

$4.58 recipe / $1.15 serving
This simple Sesame Slaw makes a great side dish, or a bed for other items like gyoza, fried tofu, or grilled chicken. BudgetBytes.com

Sesame Slaw

$5.08 recipe / $0.64 per cup
Whether enjoyed alone as a meal or as a side for grilled meat or fish, this Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Salad is rich, smoky, and packed with flavor and nutrients. BudgetBytes.com

Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

$5.00 recipe / $1.25 serving
This classic summer Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad features smoky fire licked vegetables and a homemade creamy balsamic vinaigrette. BudgetBytes.com

Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad

$9.65 recipe / $1.21 serving
Drizzle Animal Sauce Over Cheeseburger Salad

Cheeseburger Salad with Animal Sauce Dressing

$10.74 recipe / $2.69 serving
A quick homemade balsamic vinaigrette makes this simple Spinach and Orzo Salad extra special. Serve as a light lunch or a side with dinner. BudgetBytes.com

Spinach and Orzo Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

$5.50 recipe / $1.38 serving
This meal-worthy Chicken and Mandarin Salad boasts sweet mandarin oranges, creamy avocado, crunchy almonds, and homemade sesame dressing. BudgetBytes.com

Chicken and Mandarin Salad with Simple Sesame Dressing

$5.20 recipe / $2.60 serving
This crunchy, sweet, and salty Roasted Broccoli Salad with Almonds is my favorite way to get my vegetables and goes great with any Asian inspired meal. BudgetBytes.com

Roasted Broccoli Salad with Almonds and Simple Sesame Dressing

$3.89 recipe / $1.95 serving
Super Fresh Salad is a cold, crunchy, juicy mix of flavorful vegetables topped with a simple red wine and oregano vinaigrette. BudgetBytes.com

Super Fresh Cucumber Salad

$7.30 recipe / $1.22 serving
Sriracha Egg Salad is a simple yet satisfying dish that boasts a creamy, tangy, and spicy sauce. BudgetBytes.com

Sriracha Egg Salad

$3.11 recipe / $0.78 serving
Riced cauliflower makes a filling low-carb base for this fresh and vibrant Thai-inspired Peanut Lime Cauliflower Salad. BudgetBytes.com

Peanut Lime Cauliflower Salad

$5.24 recipe / $1.31 serving
This Roasted Sweet Potato Rainbow Salad combines a medley of vibrant colors and flavors, brought together by a bright and creamy dressing. BudgetBytes.com

Roasted Sweet Potato Rainbow Salad with Lime Crema

$7.93 recipe / $1.32 serving
This Roasted Cauliflower Salad combines sweet roasted red onions, spiced chickpeas, tender cauliflower, and a tangy lemon tahini dressing. BudgetBytes.com

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

$6.99 recipe / $1.75 serving
This Chicken and Cranberry Salad combines tender cabbage, nutty almonds, sweet cranberries and a tart lemon poppy seed dressing, plus enough chicken to make it a meal. BudgetBytes.com

Chicken and Cranberry Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

This Warm Brussels Sprouts and Pear Salad combines winter flavors in a warm and filling side dish. BudgetBytes.com

Warm Brussels Sprouts and Pear Salad

$4.61 recipe / $1.15 serving
Marinated Lentil Salad is bright and flavorful, and infused with bold flavors like garlic and lemon. BudgetBytes.com

Marinated Lentil Salad

$6.56 recipe / $1.09 serving
Creamy Lemon Dill Greek Pasta Salad is packed with bold flavors and fresh vegetables, making it a delicious light lunch. BudgetBytes.com

Creamy Lemon Dill Greek Pasta Salad

$10.40 recipe / $1.73 serving
Purple Power Bowls are a mélange of colorful grains, beans, and vegetables with more flavor and texture than imaginable. BudgetBytes.com

Purple Power Bowls

$13.85 recipe / $2.77 each
Zucchini and Orzo Salad with Chimichurri is a fresh summer side with bold herbal flavors. BudgetBytes.com

Zucchini and Orzo Salad with Chimichurri

$6.52 recipe / $1.63 serving
This Grape Feta and Bacon Salad is gourmet made simple and affordable. BudgetBytes.com

Grape Feta and Bacon Salad with Creamy Dijon Dressing

$6.66 recipe / $1.67 serving
Broccoli Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing is light and refreshing raw salad for summer. BudgetBytes.com

Broccoli Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing

$5.34 recipe / $1.54 serving
Kale Salad with Cajun Spiced Chickpeas and Buttermilk Dressing. BudgetBytes.com

Kale Salad with Cajun Spiced Chickpeas and Buttermilk Dressing

$3.93 recipe / $0.98 serving
German Potato Salad is coated in a tangy bacon vinaigrette and is the perfect side for all your summer grilling. BudgetBytes.com

German Potato Salad

$3.86 recipe / $0.64 serving
Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal. BudgetBytes.com

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

$8.91 recipe / $2.23 serving
Warm Corn and Avocado Salad makes the perfect light and fresh side for enchiladas, grilled meats, or tacos. BudgetBytes.com

Warm Corn and Avocado Salad

$3.15 recipe / $0.79 serving
Thai Cucumber Salad is a light and fresh summer salad with bold Thai flavors - BudgetBytes.com

Thai Cucumber Salad

$2.84 recipe / $0.47 serving
Kale & Salmon Caesar Salad is a filling and flavorful way to use budget friendly canned salmon.

Kale & Salmon Caesar Salad

$8.90 recipe / $2.23 serving
Mediterranean Farro Salad with Spiced Chickpeas - BudgetBytes.com

Mediterranean Farro Salad with Spiced Chickpeas

$7.65 recipe / $1.91 serving
Nam Sod Thai Pork Salad - BudgetBytes.com

Nam Sod (Thai Pork Salad)

$10.31 recipe / $2.58 serving
Cabbage and Cranberry Sald - BudgetBytes.com

Cabbage and Cranberry Salad

$3.50 recipe / $0.88 serving
Autumn Harvest Salad - BudgetBytes.com

Autumn Harvest Salad

$7.69 recipe / $1.28 serving
Pasta Salad with Sausage and Arugula - BudgetBytes.com

Pasta Salad with Sausage and Arugula

$10.32 recipe / $1.72 serving
Simple Tomato Cucumber Salad - BudgetBytes.com

Simple Tomato Cucumber Salad

$3.05 recipe / $0.76 serving
Crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad - BudgetBytes.com

Crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad

$9.62 recipe / $1.20 per cup
Apple Cabbage Slaw - BudgetBytes.com

Apple Cabbage Slaw

$3.80 recipe / $0.76 serving
Plum Salad with Lemon Ginger Dressing - BudgetBytes.com

Plum Salad with Lemon Ginger Dressing

$4.79 recipe / $1.60 serving
Tomato and Corn Relish - BudgetBytes.com

Tomato and Corn Relish

$3.46 recipe / $0.58 serving

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