From meh to magnificent: 19 summer salads

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Get ready to beat the summer heat with these sensational salads that keep your kitchen cool while satisfying your taste buds. Experience a tantalizing journey of vibrant flavors and innovative combinations that will make even the biggest salad skeptics fall in love with salads that go beyond just leafy greens.

Tomato Quinoa Salad

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Tomato Quinoa Salad. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful combination of tomatoes, cucumber and quinoa in this wholesome salad — a great way to use up fresh produce from your garden and enjoy a satisfying summer meal. Experience the harmony of this tasty salad you can make ahead.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Quinoa Salad

Veggie Couscous salad

Delight in the vibrant flavors of this couscous salad that just so happens to also be vegan, a great way to use up produce from your garden and enjoy a light and nutritious meal. The combination of couscous, fresh vegetables, and herbs creates a delightful medley of tastes.
Get the Recipe: Veggie Couscous salad

Kung Pao Chicken Salad

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Kung Pao Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Spice up your salad routine with this flavorful Kung Pao chicken salad, combining zesty and savory elements—a perfect choice for hot summer days when salads are a go-to meal. Enjoy the balance of leftover chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
Get the Recipe: Kung Pao Chicken Salad

Spinach Caprese Salad

Delight in the classic combination of spinach and caprese flavors in this refreshing and vibrant salad — a perfect choice for hot weather when salads make a delicious and satisfying meal. Experience the symphony of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and prosciutto with every forkful.
Get the Recipe: Spinach Caprese Salad

Avocado Tomato Salad

Avocado tomato salad in a wooden bowl.
Avocado tomato salad. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Indulge in the creamy goodness of this avocado tomato salad, whether as a side dish or a refreshing meal on a hot day. Experience the harmony of ripe avocados and juicy tomatoes, complemented by a tangy dressing that takes just a couple minutes to make, all tossed with crunchy romaine.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Tomato Salad

Summer Pasta Salad

Embrace the flavors of summer with this colorful and refreshing pasta salad, a great choice for a complete meal on hot days when you don’t want to cook. Enjoy the medley of fresh vegetables, herbs, and pasta tossed in a light dressing with no mayonnaise.
Get the Recipe: Summer Pasta Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Enjoy a fresh twist on salads with this shaved Brussels sprouts salad, bringing a satisfying crunch to every bite—a great option for a light and refreshing summer meal. Discover the delightful combination of Brussels sprouts, parmesan, and tangy homemade dressing.
Get the Recipe: Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Hearts of Palm Salad

Elevate your salad game with this unique and flavorful hearts of palm salad, a great way to use up fresh produce from your garden and enjoy a satisfying meal. Experience the delicate flavors of hearts of palm, tomatoes and cucumbers tossed in a light vinaigrette in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Hearts of Palm Salad

Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad

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Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Experience the taste of the Mediterranean with this refreshing salad, featuring crisp cucumber and juicy tomatoes—a perfect side dish for any summer gathering. Delight the flavors that transport you to the shores of the Mediterranean on this fun take on a panzarella salad.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad

Lemon Kale Salad

Savor the zesty freshness of this lemon kale salad, a perfect choice for hot weather. Embrace the nutritious benefits of kale and the burst of citrus that gets tempered by parmesan in this invigorating dish.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Kale Salad

Tropical Fruit Salad

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Tropical Fruit Salad. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

While this fruit salad may not be a complete meal on its own, it’s bright and refreshing with a delightful lime glaze and makes a perfect side to any sandwich or other meal you plan to enjoy. It’s fantastic with all the in-season fruit now in stores.
Get the Recipe: Tropical Fruit Salad

Goat Cheese and Dried Cherry Salad

Fall in love with the unique combination of tangy goat cheese and sweet dried cherries in this delightful salad, a perfect choice for days when it’s too hot to cook. Enjoy the rich flavors and textures that this salad brings to your table.
Get the Recipe: Goat Cheese and Dried Cherry Salad

Spinach Orzo Salad

Dive into the refreshing flavors of this spinach orzo salad, a great summer salad that will keep you cool and satisfied. Enjoy the vibrant colors and textures of herbs and spices with the feta, orzo and spinach in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Spinach Orzo Salad

Harvest Quinoa Salad

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Harvest Quinoa Salad. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

all in love with the flavors of this harvest quinoa salad, featuring a delightful blend of butternut squash, roasted red peppers, dried cranberries, feta, and more — a great option for a light and nutritious summer meal. This is a perfect make ahead salad to enjoy all summer long.
Get the Recipe: Harvest Quinoa Salad

Cucumber Salad

Refresh and hydrate with this cool and crisp cucumber salad, perfect as a side dish on hot summer days when cooking is out of the question. Enjoy the simplicity of fresh cucumbers, herbs, and a tangy dressing that will invigorate your palate.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Salad

Caprese Salad Skewers

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Caprese Salad Skewers. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Salad is more fun on skewers! These caprese salad skewers are a great way to serve this traditional summer. This combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinegar works as either an appetizer or a fun side dish.
Get the Recipe: Caprese Salad Skewers

Antipasto Salad

This salad is teen approved! When you’ve got a hungry crowd to feed turn to this classic Antipasto Salad, everything you love on an antipasto platter but in a big family sized salad.
Get the Recipe: Antipasto Salad

BBQ Vinaigrette Dressing

Don’t forget the dressing. Elevate your salad dressing with this smoky and tangy BBQ vinaigrette, adding a burst of flavor to any salad creation—a perfect addition to your hot weather meals when salads are the star. Transform your salads with the rich and bold taste of barbecue in every bite.
Get the Recipe: BBQ Vinaigrette Dressing

No Cook Cobb Salad

A big cobb salad on a platter with crispy chicken, avocados, eggs, tomatoes, all on top of greens.
Cobb Salad. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

When its too hot to cook or even think about heating up the kitchen make this classic cobb salad! You can buy everyhting you need in the local deli or grocery store deli and just assemble this salad
Get the Recipe: No Cook Cobb Salad

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