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    Home » Salad Recipes

    26 Gluten Free Salads to Try This Spring

    Published: Mar 23, 2017 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Jul 29, 2022 · 548 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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    Who says salad has to be boring? Get inspired to eat healthy with these delicious gluten free salads!  There is so much variety that eating healthy will be a breeze!

    For two years, I used salad for breakfast as a sneaky way to get ten minutes alone.

    I make no apologies.

    The boys are just fourteen months apart.

    One would think that the memories would fade now that they are eleven and twelve, I doubt I will ever forget the sheer exhaustion I experienced when they were between the ages of two and four.

    I used to sing a silly song to make them laugh that went something like "Boys, boys everywhere...on my toes and in my hair."

    The first time I sung it, one of them was literally in my hair and the other on my toes.

    In those sweet but exhausting days, they were all over me.

    All. The. Time.

    Tiny hands pounded on the door anytime I attempted a shower or trip to the bathroom.

    The rare solo grocery store trip felt like a spa vacation because I was so lacking in alone time.

    But once a day, I had my Mom-Magic.

    I could send the boys running to their Dad with the flick of a wrist.

    It was as simple as drizzling my homemade salad dressing on my salad.

    The boys dubbed my salads "Stinky Salad," and wanted nothing to do with me while I was eating it.

    As much as I loved those intense days of Momming, I savored those ten minutes of quiet. Almost as much as I loved what was in the bowl.

    I have always been passionate about fresh produce, and salads are one of my favorite meals.

    Never to I enjoy them more than in Spring.

    If you are looking for a little inspiration to up your salad game, I've got 26 Gluten Free Salads to Try This Spring from some of my favorite bloggers.

    I don't know about you, but these salads certainly leave me inspired and excited about lightening up my meal plans.

    And who knows, maybe they will even help us Mom's get a few minutes of quiet time!

    Asian Sesame Crunch Salad by The Big Mans World

    Kale-Quinoa Salad by Veggie Chick

    Kale Rainbow Detox Salad by Ambitious Kitchen

    Thai Kale Salad by Minimalist Baker

    Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Grapes & Walnutsby Wendy Polisi
    Baby Kale Avocado Salad by Wholesome Yum

    Pesto Tomato Chickpea Salad by Vegan Yack Attack

    Cucumber Noodle Prawn & Mango Salad by My Food Story

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    BLT Potato Salad by Faithfully Gluten Free

    Mango & Avocado Black Rice Salad by Ambitious Kitchen

    Healthy Broccoli Salad by Food Faith Fitness

    Blood Orange Quinoa Salad by Emilie Eats

    Persimmon Apple Salad by Two Purple Figs

    Italian Chopped Salad by Veggies Save the Day

    Zucchini Feta Quinoa Salad by Wendy Polisi
    Broccoli & Brussels Sprout Salad by Katalyst Health Blog

    Creamy Lobster Salad by Gutsy Gluten Free Gal

    Orange Pecan Kale Salad by Do You Even Paleo

    Shaved Zucchini Salad with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese by Wendy Polisi
    Strawberry Avocado Salad by A Whisk and Two Wands

    Pear & Goat Cheese Salad by Love Leaf Co

    Broccoli Stem Salad by With Food and Love

    Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad by Wendy Polisi
    Sweet Potato & Pear Salad by Find My Mojyo

    Antipasto Salad by Hungry Hobby

    Thai Chicken Salad by Wendy Polisi

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. R U S S

      March 26, 2017 at 4:50 am

      I am one happy girl because of your post. For everyone who said that salads are boring, they're wrong. I am excited to try every single salad that's in your list. I know they're healthy and they all look yummy.

      Reply
    2. Sheri

      March 26, 2017 at 3:24 pm

      I love fresh salads and I love salad that look so colourful in their presentation. Obviously healthy and looks delicious. Keeping this, I love the different options to try.

      Reply
    3. Jasmine Eclipse

      March 26, 2017 at 6:58 pm

      Totally saving this blog post to my Pinterest! I've been on a real salad kick lately, and I can't wait to change up my normal chef's salad with some of these yummy ones!

      Jasmine / http://www.jasminekeclipse.com

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    4. Wendy Polisi

      March 27, 2017 at 2:53 am

      If you're in Glendale trying to decide where to eat, check out
      Granville. There is something for everyone on the menu, and you will be
      treated like family. The place is beautiful inside and out as well!

      Reply
    5. Mai C.

      March 27, 2017 at 5:05 am

      Salads are awesome. I can live on them if I have to. There are so many recipes and variations which is what makes it awesome and it takes little time to prepare! I could really use these gluten free recipes. They're really healthy.

      Reply
    6. zengrrl

      March 27, 2017 at 9:44 am

      Nice salad round-up! I see a few that I'm going to have to bookmark to try out. Yum! =)

      Reply
    7. Anna Nuttall

      March 27, 2017 at 10:45 am

      Wow what colourful salad. Very nice and perfect for spring. xx

      Reply
    8. Fatima Torres

      March 27, 2017 at 5:24 pm

      The Fried Goat Cheese salad looks amazing! I'll share this with my mom, she loves salads.

      Reply
    9. Belema Ronabere

      March 27, 2017 at 9:03 pm

      I gotta say the bowls here are so bright looking. I'm partial to anything with avocado and I'm scared of fresh tomatoes, raw. Otherwise these are beautiful bowls that I'd love love to try. You go and don't mind the boys. Eat your pretty salad proudly.

      Reply
    10. Ghastly Girl

      March 28, 2017 at 4:02 am

      Yum. You just can't go wrong with a good salad. I love Asian salads. They are absolutely the best.

      Reply
    11. Albert Santiago

      March 28, 2017 at 10:31 am

      I never realize there is an easy way or a fix for a healthy life and good food. I will surely start bit by bit to prepare this weekend.

      Reply
    12. Emma Oxley

      March 28, 2017 at 12:28 pm

      So yum! I eat gluten free too so these are perfect for me - always love a way to make a salad more interesting. I especially love the look of your Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Grapes & Walnuts - goats cheese is my favourite!

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        March 29, 2017 at 2:04 pm

        Thank you! I can never get enough goat cheese.

        Reply
    13. Echo (The Mad Mommy)

      March 28, 2017 at 5:24 pm

      These all look absolutely delicious! Honestly, I am a huge fan of lettuce based salads and I love when they are full of color and crunch!

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        March 29, 2017 at 2:04 pm

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    14. Miss Whisk

      March 28, 2017 at 7:47 pm

      Scrolling through so many delicious salads I find myself wondering again who are these people that say salads are boring? Thank you for including my recipe in this amazing round up! I can't wait to try so many of them, seriously drooling as I scrolled!

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        March 29, 2017 at 2:03 pm

        Can't wait to give it a try!

        Reply
    15. Kelli Shallal MPH RD

      March 29, 2017 at 1:40 am

      That is the sweetest story ever, I want to know what was in the stinky salad! Thanks for including my recipe!

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        March 29, 2017 at 2:03 pm

        Thanks Kelli! It was a homemade balsamic vinaigrette with LOTS of garlic.

        Can't wait to try your recipe!

        Reply
    16. Elizabeth

      March 31, 2017 at 9:26 am

      Those salads all look absolutely amazing! I'd be happy eating any one of them. 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply

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