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50 Salad Topping Ideas

Salads don't have to be boring! These salad topping ideas will give you endless ideas to spice up your meal.
Course Salad
Keyword salad, salad toppings
Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

Protein

  • chicken
  • tofu
  • steak
  • boiled egg
  • shrimp
  • salmon
  • ground turkey
  • tuna

Vegetables

  • asparagus
  • bean sprouts
  • beets
  • brussel sprouts
  • broccoli
  • bell pepper
  • corn
  • cucumber
  • edamame
  • tomato
  • carrot
  • onion
  • zucchini
  • butternut squash

Fruits

  • dried cranberries
  • dried apricots
  • dried figs
  • apples
  • strawberries
  • blackberries
  • blueberries
  • pear
  • pomegranate
  • raspberries
  • mandarin oranges

Carbs

  • black beans
  • garbanzo beans
  • quinoa
  • sweet potato
  • tortilla chips
  • couscous
  • rice

Fats

  • avocado
  • feta cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • walnuts
  • almonds
  • pistachios
  • sunflower seeds
  • pumpkin seeds

Herbs

  • green onion
  • cilantro
  • basil
  • mint

Instructions

  • Choose the greens for your base. Don't be afraid to mix up different greens! Spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, spring mix, and arugula are a few options.
  • Add salad toppings, including protein, carbs, fats, and veggies or fruit. Make sure to mix and match flavors and textures.
  • Top with your favorite dressing and enjoy!