For those looking to feel light but full, we’ve got the best salads for you — yep, the ones we have here are a meal in themselves!

If salads are your favourite appetiser, side or dessert, with this selection, salads will soon be a must-have for your lunch and dinner.

Tiny pieces of everything in a plate or bowl are just what you need, whether you’re dieting or you just want to eat healthy, hearty and yummy.

Here are 26 filling salads that are a meal in themselves.

1. San Choi Bow Salad (Family-Sized!)

This Chinese recipe will surely be a hit with its savoury sauce, fresh and crunchy vegetables, and very filling vermicelli.

2. Family Size Chicken Caesar Salad

Toss in some chicken in your favourite caesar salad and dig in!

3. Rosemary Chicken Salad with Avocado and Bacon

This hearty salad that’s slightly adapted from Heather Christo’s cookbook is HUGE perfect when you want a big salad for dinner without the grains. It’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, and grain-free.

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4. Fried Ricotta Cheese Salad with Sautéed Mushrooms

Enjoy the freshness of your favourite greens mixed with ricotta cheese then fried and drizzled with delicious dressing on top — a heavenly crispy treat for you and your family!