These 8 Lettuce-Free Salads Are the Antidote to Summer Greens Burnout
But, let’s face it: Salad fatigue is real. At some point, you get sick of picking spinach out of your teeth and choosing between an arugula or romaine base.
The key for reigniting your love affair with raw veggies? Ditching the lettuce—temporarily, at least. Instead of chomping on leaves for the 25th day in a row, there are plenty of ways to get funky with fruit, bold with tubers, and saucy with sweet-and-savory flavor combos.
I turned to some of my favorite chefs and food blogs for a little recipe inspiration—and the dishes that follow are all perfect for when your palate needs a greens hiatus.
Scroll through the slideshow for 8 healthy, lettuce-free salad recipes—all foodie-approved.
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Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad
Toss fresh tomatoes with grilled corn for a dish packed with sunny-season flavors. Bonus: Chef Michael Symon’s recipe is more colorful than unicorn toast.
Speaking of salad inspo, 14 wellness influencers told us their go-to recipes. But before you head to the kitchen, read this advice on avoiding post-salad bloat.
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