Nutrition

18 High-Fiber Salads to Help Fight Inflammation

These delicious salads are high in fiber with at least 3 grams for the side salad and 6 grams for the entrees. They also meet our criteria for anti-inflammatory dishes, helping to fight chronic inflammation and reduce symptoms such as joint pain, mental fog and digestive problems. Whether you decide to enjoy one of these salads as a main or side dish, options like Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts or Kale Salad with Balsamic & Parmesan they are fun and can help you feel better!

Kale & Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Avocado Caesar Dressing

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

This salad combines the flavors of a Caesar salad with lacinato green kale and a stalk of shaved Brussels sprouts. Brown-buttered breadcrumbs add extra crunch and a nutty, toasted flavor. Serve with grilled chicken for a protein boost.

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts

Serve this strawberry spinach summer salad alongside a soup or sandwich, or top with grilled chicken or grilled salmon for a healthy and easy meal.

Kale Salad with Balsamic and Parmesan

Jason Donnelly

In this healthy kale salad recipe, you massage the dressing into the kale, soften the leaves and infuse the salad with a delicious balsamic flavor. Sweet pine nuts and salty Parmesan cheese added at the end balance the flavors.

Tuna Niçoise Salad

Jason Donnelly


This salad has classic niçoise ingredients and flavors, with a light lemon dressing, and uses fresh tuna instead of canned. The tuna will be medium rare. Add 2 to 3 minutes on each side for extra doneness.

Kale & Avocado Salad with Blueberries & Edamame

Bursting with nutrient-dense produce, this California-inspired salad is a delicious and satisfying way to get your vitamins. We love the unique combination of blueberries, edamame, and goat cheese.

Quinoa, Avocado & Chickpea Salad over Mixed Vegetables

Protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas add staying power to this delicious and healthy salad recipe.

Chopped Salad with Sriracha Tofu and Peanut Dressing

Prepare a protein-rich lunch using just four ingredients from your local grocery store. Because this salad dressing is delicious, you can dress these bowls up to 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to marry.

Avocado Tuna Spinach Salad

Greg DuPree

Avocado adds sweetness while sunflower seeds provide texture and crunch to this easy tuna-spinach salad.

Citrus Tofu Salad

This veggie-packed salad is high in protein and fiber, so you’ll feel full and satisfied. Prepare the ingredients ahead of time for an easy vegan lunch idea to pack for work.

Cucumber, tomato and arugula salad with hummus

Tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and feta top arugula in this quick Greek salad. Served with whole wheat pita and prepared hummus, it makes for a delicious, but healthy lunch.

Brussels sprouts salad with Crunchy Chickpeas

This healthy, high-fiber salad comes together in just 10 minutes. Serve right away, or add to individual meals for four super-satisfying, high-fiber meals for the week ahead. Look for roasted chickpea snacks in healthy snacks or nuts at your local grocery store.

Mason Jar Salad with Chickpeas and Tuna

This powerhouse salad will keep you fueled for hours, thanks to 26 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Tossing the dressing with the kale, then letting it sit in the jar, softens the kale enough that you don’t need to massage or cook it to soften it.

Lemony Lentil Salad with Feta

Jason Donnelly

This delicious and healthy lentil salad comes together in just 30 minutes and makes a great hot weather meal. Serve with whole wheat pitas, if desired.

Copycat Panera Green Goddess Cobb Salad

William Dickey


Cobb Salad This Panera Green Goddess Cobb Salad is easy to make at home. Adding a simple Dijon mixture to the chicken gives it a delicious flavor that works well with the green goddess dressing. The dressing would work well as a dip or spread, or over a potato or pasta salad.

Air-Fryer Tempura Artichoke Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing

Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington, Prop Stylist: Stephanie Hunter

Add more greens to your salad with these artichoke croutons. Use a vegetable peeler to cut the long ribbons from the asparagus stalks.

Tuna and Olive Spinach Salad

This tuna salad recipe is enhanced with olives, feta and tahini dressing. Served with baby spinach, this is a simple and light lunch or dinner salad.

Kale & Strawberry Salad

Greg DuPree

In this classic and strawberry salad, apple-cider vinegar and mustard flavor the dressing while fresh strawberries provide a delicious flavor. A delicious herbed goat cheese completes this healthy salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

Cauliflower, Quinoa and Arugula Salad

Brie Passano

Roasted cauliflower shines in this vegetable-packed dinner salad. We love the peppery flavor of baby arugula, but any green will work well here. We let the cauliflower rest a little before adding it to the salad. It’s delicious warm, but you can bake it a few hours in advance and refrigerate until you’re ready to assemble the salad to speed things up.

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