6 lettuce-free recipes that will make you love salad
Tired of leafy greens? These flavorful, nutritious dishes will be right up your alley.
Jan, 2026
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Your salad can be more than a big bowl of leafy greens. In fact, a healthy and filling salad doesn’t have to include lettuce at all. You can toss tasty mix-ins like nuts and cheese with your favorite fruits, veggies, and whole grains to create tasty, satisfying, and 100 percent lettuce-free meals.
Worried about missing out on necessary nutrients? Don’t be! Foods like tomatoes, cucumbers, quinoa, and avocado are loaded with the essentials.
Written byTaylor Lupo.
Medically reviewed byJoanne Perron, MD.
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