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35 Classic Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Still need to plan your Thanksgiving menu? If you're looking for inspiration, then check out this fantastic round-up Classic Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes on Taste As You Go! You know how some people get really excited about the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks? That's how excited I get about turning the calendar over to November. Because November means the coming of the holiday season and the celebration of Thanksgiving. As much as we look forward to spending the day in the company of loved ones, Stephen and I have decided to stay home this year so we can enjoy our first Thanksgiving as a family of three. Of course, staying home means that I'll be cooking the big meal, and I have to admit that I'm a little intimidated by the idea. I know I have to plan for certain must-haves -- roast turkey, apple chestnut stuffing , and green bean casserole -- but I'm having a hard time choosing which additional side dishes to make. While I want there t
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30 Main Dish Salads

There is no rule that says salads have to leave you hungry. Try one of these hearty salad recipes as your next meal, especially as we approach the warmer weather.

30 Main Dish Salads | Taste As You Go

Day 75 of Quarantine.

Connecticut started reopening ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. We've now rolled into unofficial summer.

With summer comes warmer days and nights and a waning desire to cook. It's time to start shifting away from adding comfort food meals to our weekly menu plans. Instead, I'm hoping to add more salads to the rotation... especially since the kids are into vegetables these days.

But I want to make sure we keep things interesting. Thank goodness, there are tons of recipes for main dish salads out there. These salads are heartier than your average green salad and are so, so versatile.

I could spend time doing internet searches for entree salad recipes... or spend time scrolling through Pinterest. But doing that would likely only result in decision fatigue. So I turned to my fellow bloggers and asked them to share their best recipes for main dish salads. Now I can share those recipes with you!

So if you're looking for new main dish salad recipes to try this summer... Keep reading!


30 Main Dish Salad Recipes


Antipasto Salad Recipe | Photo Courtesy of Cook Eat Paleo

1. Antipasto Salad with Easy Italian Dressing | Cook Eat Paleo

Apple Orchard Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette | Photo Courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats

2. Apple Orchard Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette | Iowa Girl Eats

Balsamic Strawberry Chicken Salad | Photo Courtesy of Will Cook for Smiles

3. Balsamic Strawberry Chicken Salad | Will Cook for Smiles

Big Mac Salad | Photo Courtesy of Wholesome Yum®

4. Big Mac Salad | Wholesome Yum®

Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad | Photo Courtesy of Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

5. Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

Buffalo Shrimp Salad | Photo Courtesy of Peas and Crayons

6. Buffalo Shrimp Salad | Peas and Crayons

Cajun Shrimp Salad | Photo Courtesy of Recipes From A Pantry

7. Cajun Shrimp Salad | Recipes From A Pantry

Chicken Bacon Salad with Orange Maple Salad Dressing | Photo Courtesy of Wonky Wonderful

8. Chicken Bacon Salad with Orange Maple Salad Dressing | Wonky Wonderful

Chicken Enchilada Salad with Caesar Dressing | Photo Courtesy of Baked By Rachel

9. Chicken Enchilada Salad with Caesar Dressing | Baked By Rachel

Chickpea Cobb Salad | Photo Courtesy of Peas and Crayons

10. Chickpea Cobb Salad | Peas and Crayons

Crispy Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Herb Tahini Dressing | Photo Courtesy of The Roasted Root

11. Crispy Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Herb Tahini Dressing | The Roasted Root

Easy Chicken Fajita Salad | Photo Courtesy of Recipes From A Pantry

12. Easy Chicken Fajita Salad | Recipes From A Pantry

Greek Salad with Blackened Shrimp | Photo Courtesy of The Blond Cook

13. Greek Salad with Blackened Shrimp | The Blond Cook

Greek Salmon Salad | Photo Courtesy of Will Cook for Smiles

14. Greek Salmon Salad | Will Cook for Smiles

Grilled Chicken Caesar Tabbouleh Salad | Photo Courtesy of Country Cleaver

15. Grilled Chicken Caesar Tabbouleh Salad | Country Cleaver

Grilled Cobb Salad with Avocado Dressing | Photo Courtesy of Yummy Healthy Easy

16. Grilled Cobb Salad with Avocado Dressing | Yummy Healthy Easy

Grilled Romaine with Blackberries and Crispy Prosciutto | Photo Courtesy of Country Cleaver

17. Grilled Romaine with Blackberries and Crispy Prosciutto | Country Cleaver

Grilled Shrimp Louie Salad | Photo Courtesy of Flavor the Moments

18. Grilled Shrimp Louie Salad | Photo Courtesy of Flavor the Moments

Grilled Steak and Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette | Photo Courtesy of Fannetastic Food

19. Grilled Steak and Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette | Fannetastic Food

Grilled Steak Salad with Balsamic Cabernet Dressing | Photo Courtesy of Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

20. Grilled Steak Salad with Balsamic Cabernet Dressing | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

Italian Antipasto Salad | Photo Courtesy of Cooking on the Front Burner

21. Italian Antipasto Salad | Cooking on the Front Burner

Lettuce-Free Keto Cobb Salad | Photo Courtesy of Kalyn's Kitchen

22. Lettuce-Free Keto Cobb Salad | Kalyn's Kitchen

Mediterranean Steak Salad | Photo Courtesy of Noshing with the Nolands

23. Mediterranean Steak Salad | Noshing with the Nolands

Mexican Chopped Salad with Buttermilk Ranch | Photo Courtesy of ¡Hola! Jalapeño

24. Mexican Chopped Salad with Buttermilk Ranch | ¡Hola! Jalapeño

Roasted Salmon Nicoise Salad | Photo Courtesy of Foolproof Living

25. Roasted Salmon Nicoise Salad | Foolproof Living

Southwest Cobb Salad with Chipotle Lime Dressing | Photo Courtesy of The Creative Bite

26. Southwest Cobb Salad with Chipotle Lime Dressing | The Creative Bite

Spinach Salad with Avocado, Berries, and Honey Vinaigrette | Photo Courtesy of Yummy Healthy Easy

27. Spinach Salad with Avocado, Berries, and Honey Vinaigrette | Yummy Healthy Easy

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken | Photo Courtesy of Baked by Rachel

28. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken | Baked by Rachel

Vietnamese Beef Salad | Photo Courtesy of The Lemon Bowl ®

29. Vietnamese Beef Salad | The Lemon Bowl ®

Waldorf Chicken Salad | Photo Courtesy of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen

30. Waldorf Chicken Salad | Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen

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