Salads, by nature, are not sexy. The base of the dish is literally leaves… LEAVES. With that said, if you think salads stand no chance of being sexier than say, a juicy, melted, grilled cheese, you’re grossly underestimating the power of nutrients. Try to keep your mind open—to kale, quinoa, and everything in between. If you’re (still) a non-believer, hopefully these salads will inspire you to leave your wilted lettuce and ranch dressing behind and embrace the real art of salad making (and photographing…).
@ohsheglows
When there’s so many toppings you can’t find the lettuce…
@fitfoodiefinds
The tastiest looking blueberry salad we’ve ever seen.
@saladforpresident
Potato salad counts as salad, right?
@stefaniegoldmarie
Pumpkin protein patties (yeah, that’s what those are) are anything but basic.Â
@twohandsnyc
A salad whose hero ingredients are chorizo and butternut squash is welcome in our bellies any day.
@saladpride
I spy with my little eye… Grapefruit!
@nutriliciously
This is quite the detox alkaline salad…Â
@david_and_joy
Pro tip: Flowers are an acceptable salad garnish.
@kalememaybe
Now featuring figs, persimmon, and heirloom cherry tomatoes.
@elsas_wholesomelife
That is one sexy bowl of greens.
@benineskitchen
Newsflash: That’s not kale you see beneath those caramelized endives, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, and radish slices. It’s grilled flower sprouts (you learn a new vegetable every day)!
@rootingthesun
If you’ve never had a leafy brussels sprout salad, go change that immediately.
@abckitchen
Congratulations to ABC Kitchen for having the best-looking summer salad and natural lighting EVER.
@estelanyc
You’re looking at some sexy farro, asparagus, and two different types of wild mushroom.
@jackswifefreda
One word: YUM.
@lonijane
Our new favorite toppings: Black rice and smoked tofu.
@foodwolf
Even mass produced salad is sexy.
@lindseyeatsla
Upgrade your regular caesar salad to a spicier (and healthier!) kale salad.
@maple
Fresh on fresh on fresh veggies.
@wholefoods
A sinful combination of pear, red onion, goat cheese, and walnuts.
@justsalad
Playing with your food never gets old.
@choptsalad
Yes, you can get spiced carrots at Chop’t.
@emmajstubbs
Pumpkin, pomegranate, and a pup.
@gkstories
This photo makes us want to eat salad for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the rest of our lives.Â
@ashrod
Apparently, this salad is bitter, sweet, AND tart. Wowza.Â