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Make Salad The Star Of The Show With These 25 Main Dish Low FODMAP Salads Recipes

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Salads can be way more than lettuce and a few cucumber slices. Our Main Dish Salads feature grains and noodles, proteins of all sorts, veggies galore – and of course, tons of flavor. Feasts for the eye, as well as the palate – with loads of fiber and gut-loving plants. Eat the rainbow!

Asian Chicken Salad

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Asian Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers and a flavor packed dressing with soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, peanut butter, lime juice and sambal oelek create a hearty salad. Super quick to make when using a rotisserie chicken. Get the recipe.

Salade Niçoise

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Salade Niçoise is a classic French dish – a salade composé, meaning that it is composed on a plate as opposed to tossed in a bowl. The classic ingredients are tuna, steamed green beans and new potatoes, hard-boiled egg, Niçoise olives, and tomatoes. A bed of lettuce usually appears as well. Drizzle with vinaigrette! Get the recipe.

Salmon Niçoise Salad

Low FODMAP Salmon Salade Nicoise on oval turquoise platter
Salmon Nicoise Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

A feast for the eyes and the palate! Oven-roasted salmon, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, olives, capers, radishes and frisée. Our favorite hot weather dinner. Get the recipe.

Asian Tofu Noodle Papaya Salad

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Asian Tofu Noodle Papaya Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This nutritious salad has so many incredible flavors, colors and textures intermingling: Tofu, papaya, brilliant orange crunchy carrot, tons of rich, deep green from basil, cilantro, mint, arugula and watercress – and noodles! Get the recipe.

Orzo Salad

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Orzo Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Gluten-free orzo cooks up to a toothsome texture and make the perfect base for a hearty salad with cucumbers, tomatoes and a lemony vinaigrette. Get the recipe.

Gado-Gado

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Gado-Gado. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

The term “gado-gado” translates as “mix mix” and this refers to the fact that the dish is made up of a mixture of items, which can vary chef to chef, and household to household. Our version includes tempeh. Gado-Gado is always very vegetable-centric, featuring both raw and steamed vegetables, and peanut sauce in always offered. Crisp shrimp crackers are a traditional accompaniment. On a hot day, this makes a great meal, and it should be served room temperature, but not cold. Get the recipe.

Cold Soba Salad with Greens

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Cold Soba Salad with Greens. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This is what you want to eat on one of those days when it is hot, hot, hot but you still need sustenance. A low FODMAP amount of soba noodles with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, Sriracha, scallion greens, cucumber, cilantro and line. Get the recipe.

Salad Nachos

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Salad Nachos. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This recipe for Salad Nachos is not, as you might have assumed, a layered salad with nacho ingredients. Nor is it a salad in a crunchy taco bowl. It begins with tortilla chips, covered with shredded cheese and after the cheese melts, you top the hot dish with cool, crisp greens, tomatoes, avocado, olives and a creamy cumin lime dressing. Hungry yet? Get the recipe.

Chopped Chicken Caesar Salad

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Chopped Chicken Caesar Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

All the classic Chicken Caesar Salad ingredients, in a chopped, easy-to-eat form. Garlicky flavor, crunchy croutons, crisp, juicy lettuce, tender chicken. Get the recipe.

Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa Salad       

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Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Our Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa Salad is hearty enough for a main dish at lunch, or add a small amount of roasted meat, chickenfish or tofu for dinner. The quinoa is protein-packed and easy to cook. Combined with fresh herbs and nuts and fresh, juicy pomegranate seeds, this is a memorable salad. Company worthy. Get the recipe.

Chicken Papaya Salad

Low FODMAP Chicken Papaya Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing on oval platter; marble surface
Chicken Papaya Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Slightly sweet poppy seed dressing goes so well with shredded chicken, greens, cilantro, and fresh, juicy papaya. Get the recipe.

Tuna Macaroni Salad

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Tuna Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

A mash up of classic macaroni salad – with tuna added! Protein and pasta with a creamy dressing. A family favorite. Get the recipe.

Baja Tempeh Taco Salad

Low FODMAP Baja Tempeh Taco Salad in dark bowl; woman's hand holding wooden fork
Baja Tempeh Taco Salad. Photo credit: Ayten Salahi.

Our plant-based Baja Tempeh Taco Salad features spicy, seasoned tempeh as the star of the show, but it doesn’t stop there! In addition to cumin, cayenne, smoked paprika and oregano tempered with maple syrup and soy sauce we have a fresh crunchy salad with arugulacilantrocabbage and pepitas. More texture and flavor from nutritional yeast and tortilla chips top everything off with a garlicky lime dressing. Get the recipe.

Zoodles, Noodles & Sprouts Salad

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Zoodles, Noodles & Sprouts Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Are you a zoodles (spiralized zucchini) fan? How about noodles? Why not have zoodles AND noodles? Combined with mung bean sprouts, carrots and protein-packed tofu this salad that is hearty enough for a main dish. Packs well for lunch, too. Get the recipe.

Mason Jar Salads

Low FODMAP Mason Jar Salads
Mason Jar Salads. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Grab a Mason jar and follow our suggestions for satisfying main dish salads. Get creative! Get the recipe.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Pasta, shredded chicken, feta, radicchio, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, bell peppers, scallions and red wine vinaigrette – the perfect potluck dish! Get the recipe.

Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash and Pomegranate

Think you don’t like kale salad? This one will change your mind. Tender kale, cubes of roasted butternut squash tossed with garlicky oil, juicy pomegranate seeds, Parmesan, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and vinaigrette with a touch of sweetness from maple syrup. Get the recipe.

Fusilli Pasta Salad with Chickpeas & Feta

Fusilli Pasta Salad with Chickpeas & Feta in a white bowl
Fusilli Pasta Salad with Chickpeas & Feta. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Easy-to-make pasta salad with fusilli, chickpeas, feta, tomatoes, bell peppers, dill, and mint with a mustardy white wine vinaigrette. Get the recipe.

Thai Basil Steak Salad

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Thai Basil Steak Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

We love a good steak salad with tomatoes and blue cheese, but how about an Asian vibe? Here you get to indulge in the flavors of fish sauce, lime juice, sambal oelek, toasted sesame oil, ginger and Thai basil. All with slippery, slurpy noodles and tender steak, too. Get the recipe.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Chickpeas

overhead image of Low FODMAP Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Chickpeas on aqua placemat with wooden spoon alongside
Mediterranean Tuna Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

A new twist on tuna salad! Chickpeas add protein and fiber. Scallions, tomatoes, and cucumbers add fresh, juicy texture, color, and flavor. Toss with your favorite vinaigrette (we like red wine vinaigrette). Get the recipe.

Chicken Salad with Gruyere, Green Beans, Tomatoes & Basil

This is an unusual chicken salad, elegant enough for a light summer dinner main dish for guests. A very mustardy dressing coats cooked chicken, tender-crips cooked green beans, juicy tomatoes, and small batons of Gruyere cheese, showered with fresh basil. A study in color, flavor, and texture contrast – that comes together in a flash. Get the recipe.

Asian Steak & Noodle Salad with Mint & Peanuts

Low FODMAP Asian Steak & Noodle Salad with Mint & Peanuts
Asian Steak & Noodle Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Broad, slurpy rice noodles tossed with tender steak, peanuts, cucumbers, shredded cabbage, daikon, mint, and peanuts and drizzled with a dressing made with lime juice, fish sauce, chiles and garlicky oil. Get the recipe.

Smoked Trout Nicoise

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Smoked Trout Nicoise. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Smoked trout is a specialty purchase but is so versatile. Here it is combined with crisp-cooked green beans, purple potatoes, tomatoes, kale, spinach, olives, radishes, hard boiled eggs dressed with a white wine vinaigrette. Colorful and delicious. Get the recipe.

Panzanella

overhead Low FODMAP Panzanella with Tomatoes, Cucumbers & basil in a glass pedestal dish with wooden servers alongside
Panzanella. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This is a bread salad, featuring sourdough, with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh mozzarella, capers, fresh basil, and parsley in a Dijon mustard enhanced red wine dressing. Make this when tomatoes and basil are at their peak. Get the recipe.

Macaroni Slaw

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Macaroni Slaw. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Another one of our super popular “mash-ups”. This time macaroni salad and coleslaw are combined for an all-new side-dish that might become the most requested. Bring this to a summer cookout and be prepared to be asked for the recipe. Get the recipe.

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One-Pan Chicken with Artichokes & Olives. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

We all need One-Pan, One-Bowl recipes in our repertoire, and we’ve got ‘em! From main dishes to soups, pasta, curries and desserts, these kitchen-tested recipes will get you in and out of the kitchen fast. With minimal clean-up, too! Click here for all of our One-Pan, One Bowl recipes!

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Rice noodles are naturally gluten-free, but that isn’t the only reason to cook with them. They are delicious unto themselves, come in a variety of shapes, and are the noodle of choice in so many Asian-inspired recipes. But it doesn’t stop there! There are rice-based lasagna noodles, shells, manicotti, elbows…From soups to main dishes, casseroles, salads and summer rolls, we have 36 recipes for you to get you slurping with joy. Click for 36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles

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At FODMAP Everyday® we define “Quick” as a dish that can be on the table, ready to eat, in 30 minutes or less. “Easy” recipes have 15 minutes or less of prep time. All of these recipes are low FODMAP and free of gluten so they can be served to tender tummies too! Click for 30 Quick & Easy Recipes For A Happy Gut: Low FODMAP and Flavor Packed

Grab A Rotisserie Chicken On Your Way Home And Make Any Of These 18 Delicious Meals In Minutes

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Grabbing a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket is not “cheating” by any stretch of the imagination. Having cooked chicken ready to use is a great jump-start to all sorts of creative recipes – from salads to main dishes, lunches and dinners – and is a brilliant move, in our book. Click for Grab A Rotisserie Chicken On Your Way Home And Make Any Of These 18 Delicious Meals In Minutes

Easy and Tasty: 34 Sides to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken for a Stress-Free Meal

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Garlic Herb Corn on the Cob. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

We buy a rotisserie chicken every week – and enjoy the bounty for days. But we like to mix it up; potatoes, veggies (hot and cold), pasta – there are many ways to enjoy that chicken and to turn it into a meal. Here are our 34 community favorites. Click here for Easy and Tasty: 34 Sides to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken for a Stress-Free Meal

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Entire restaurants build their menu around chicken wings, but we’re going to show you how to make the best chicken wings at home – and they’re easier than you think. Most of these recipes are baked, not fried, so you will not only save on calories, but also have less mess and spend less time in the kitchen. Click here for 9 Insanely Delicious Easy Homemade Chicken Wing Recipes

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Quench your thirst and beat the heat with a refreshing lineup of tantalizing beverages. Whether you’re craving a tall, chilled drink on a scorching day, in need of hydration after a workout, or seeking a delightful mocktail sans alcohol, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to dive into a world of iced teas, invigorating punches, flavored lemonades, zesty limeades, luscious smoothies, sparkling spritzers, and even a homemade electrolyte beverage. Click for 18 Iced Tea & Refreshing Drink Recipes That Will Make You Scream Summer Is Here!

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There is nothing like homemade soup or a hearty stew, especially when it is cold outside! (For you hot weather folks, we do have a few cold soups). We’ve got 23 recipes for you, from Instant Pot quickies to long simmered renditions. Comfort food in a bowl. Get 23 Dinner Solutions: Quick and Delicious Soup and Stew Recipes here.

23 Easy Potato Recipes: Which One Will You Try First?

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Potatoes! White, red, yellow, starchy russet, sweet potatoes – even blue and purple potatoes – can be a main meal in the form of double stuffed baked potatoes, a weekday side-dish, a potluck salad, or they can add richness to soups. And don’t forget breakfast casseroles and home fries! We have 23 recipes for you to try and potatoes are often economical, too, so dive in! Click here for 23 Easy Potato Recipes: Which One Will You Try First?

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Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Ground beef makes a great burger and meatloaf, but it is so much more versatile than that, and we have 11 recipes for you to add to your weekly rotation. Chili, Chili Mac and even a Quick Korean Beef dish, that package of ground beef has never been more inspiring. Click here for Holy Cow! These 10 Ground Beef Recipes Will Knock Your Socks Off!

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Chicken is one of our favorite protein building blocks for an easy, delicious meal. Sometimes you can get in a rut though and end up making the same chicken recipes over and over.

We’ve got one pan meals, warm weather salads and grill options, dinner party worthy dishes, lighter fare and hearty dinners. Click here for 10 Gut Friendly Chicken Recipes You Can Have On Your Table Tonight!

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Nutella Brownie. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

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Welcome to the largest collection of desserts for the chocolate lover in your life. Each of these are also gut-friendly so that you don’t have to worry about bloating, or a noisy belly when getting romantic! All of these desserts are gluten-free and low FODMAP! Click for 85 Desserts For The Chocolate Lover In Your Life

The Crazy Best and Easy Cookie Recipes Ever!

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Cookies – small, large, soft, chewy, crispy, chocolaty, peanut buttery, elegant, homespun, one-bowl, drop, rolled and shaped – we’ll take them all. You can never have enough cookie recipes and ours are all created in our very own Test Kitchen; these recipes work! Several can be prepped in the time it takes to preheat the oven. Click for The Crazy Best and Easy Cookie Recipes Ever!

Looking For Dairy Free Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts?

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This article will discuss the low FODMAP ice cream and frozen desserts that you can find in supermarkets and restaurants, as well as our own exclusive recipes, and will include information on dairy based as well as alt milk frozen desserts and recipes. Click here for Dairy Free Frozen Desserts Recipes.

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These days, depending on where you live, you might be able to get decent strawberries all year long. Spring, however, brings fresh, new batches and we are always looking for new ways to incorporate these delicious berries into our diet. From drinks to cakes, crisps, cobblers, bars and even a salad, frozen desserts and a salsa, we have 20 strawberry recipes for you. Click for 20 Strawberry Recipes That Will Make You Berry Happy!

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