Okay, a quick disclaimer: not all salads are going to help you lose weight! If they're loaded with croutons and swimming in dressing, you might as well be eating a burger.

But some salads can be healthy, with the right calories, from fiber and protein instead of sugar and fat. Here are a few healthful, tasty salads to try.

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This is one of my all-time favorite salads.

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This sounds like an odd set of flavor combinations, but I'm willing to give it a go!

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Okay, calorie alert! A small serving won't wreck your diet, though.

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Even if you don't like the salad, save this recipe for the poppy seed dressing alone.

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If you love stone fruits, you've got to try this. It's divine!

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This colorful salad looks, sounds, and tastes like a summer blast!

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Don't let the calorie count scare you: most of the calories are from protein and fiber, though yes, the berries do also contain sugar.

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This is such a delightful salad, cool and crisp with a little spice.

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If you've never tried grilled watermelon, now is the time.

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If I could only choose one word to describe this salad, it would be "fresh." And "yummy." Wait. That's two words.

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This is another summer-time fave, with all the best Mediterranean flavors in one big bowl.

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I forgot how much I loved orzo (little pasta that looks like rice, basically) until I tried this salad.

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Look, the carbs in the noodles may be daunting, but carbs aren't the worst thing in the world. Use whole grain pasta and you'll be getting some fiber, too.

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Fresh, sweet, juicy melon is really what summer is all about.

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I love making this up for summer BBQs and really, just to keep in the fridge for a quick, protein-packed lunch.

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The dressing adds calories, but again, a small serving is just fine.

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Dried cranberries add a lot to the texture and flavor of the salad, but if you're not a fan, dried cherries will work, too.