There’s nothing I love more than a hearty, filling, and delicious lunchtime salad. I find it to be such a quick and easy way to squeeze in most of my required vegetable intake for the day… and it’s one of those lunches that just makes me feel good. It’s also a super easy option that I can customize depending on what I’m craving for lunch that day. Today I thought I’d share 40 of my favorite healthy salad toppers…. everything from dressings, proteins, grains, and veggies!
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BASE

Spinach
Arugula
Mixed Greens (typically romaine based)
Cruciferous Crunch Collection- Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Green Cabbage, + Red Cabbage (from Trader Joe’s)

PROTEIN

Chicken (sometimes I’ll purchase a rotisserie chicken at the beginning of the week, super simple)
Hard Boiled Eggs
Tuna
Salmon (typically if it’s left over from the previous evening….)
Steak (again, will typically make more the evening before)
Turkey Slices
Ground Turkey
Lentils (I get the packaged ones from Trader Joe’s)

GRAINS

Quinoa
Brown Rice
Hilary’s Eats Well Bites
Simple Mills Crackers (for crunch)

FATS

Avocado
Sunflower Seeds
Slivered Almonds

VEGETABLES/DRIED FRUIT 

Shredded Carrots
Shredded Cabbage
Sliced Bell Peppers
Cucumbers
Red Onion
Watermelon Radish
Corn
Olives
Dried Cranberries
Golden Raisins
Sprouts
Jicama
Pears
Apple Slices
Pomegranate Seeds
Beets (I love the pre-made option from Trader Joe’s… makes it so much easier)
Baby Heirloom Tomatoes

DRESSING

Primal Kitchen (favorites include Honey Mustard, Ranch, + Green Goddess)
Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Dressing
Chosen Foods Lemon Garlic Dressing
My own mixture of avocado oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, + sea salt