15 Main Dish Summer Salads Under 400 Calories

"Tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers roast along with the steak, creating a crunchy, juicy salad that just begs to be topped with feta," says Molly Gilbert.

Top a simple Caprese salad with leftover grilled steak. "This is a fresh, healthy, easy-to-make salad with a twist," says cookinmama.

This classic French salad combines new potatoes, tuna, hard-cooked eggs, fresh green beans, salad greens, and roma tomatoes in a lively lemon vinaigrette. Says Bob Cody, "This French-inspired salad makes a delightful summer dish. You can dress it up with other garden vegetables like corn, blanched broccoli, cauliflower, and asparagus!"

"A good use for leftover chicken," says Jen. "You can substitute other melons, papaya, pineapple, mushrooms, or water chestnuts for the grapes or the honeydew melon."

It's steak and potatoes served on a bed of greens with tomatoes and a simple red wine vinaigrette. "Comfort food without the guilt," says frank11.

"This recipe uses three kinds of fresh berries and your choice of mixed salad greens, all tossed together with grilled chicken and a special honey mustard dressing," says KATIE MINES. "This is my favorite summer salad."

"This is an attractive and zesty all-in-one dish," says ANGL8277. "It's full of veggies and chicken, and loaded with flavor. If desired, top with shredded cheese and tortilla chips."

This plant-based dish makes a great vegetarian option. "A quick, colorful, spicy, protein-rich salad or side dish." —Hetal

"A Vietnamese friend taught me how to make this dish that originates from Laos and Cambodia," says Baking Nana. "Pre-ground chicken, turkey, or pork may be used instead of the chicken thigh meat. Serve with sticky rice or in lettuce cups."

"Fantastic dance of flavor," says Chaz. "Sweet and tangy, cool and spicy all in the same bite! I increased lime juice to 2 limes, and one teaspoon red pepper flakes."

"A low-carb, no-sweat, sizzling hot grilled fajita salad. Garnish with lime wedges and finely chopped cilantro, if desired." —Baking Nana

"Delicious, refreshing and hearty salad for the hot days of summer — and also an excellent gluten-free substitute for pasta salad. A larger portion is a meal in itself." —Lazy Cook

"This was excellent. I used leftover chicken breasts that we had grilled the night before, so cut down on some of the prep time. I used about 1/4-1/2 tsp of Goya Adobo seasoning instead of the salt" —Karen O

"I made it exactly as written and it is fabulous! I layered the ingredients in 4 mason jars to take for lunch. The salad stayed fresh and all my coworkers ooh'd and ahh'd at how great it looked in the refrigerator!" —Denise Morris Blair

Chicken and fresh peaches are grilled and served on fresh arugula. This sensational summer salad is dressed with a simple homemade vinaigrette.