Here in summer, it means hot days and small meals. Choose a fantastic summer salad in instead of fatty burgers and heavy stews—something cool, crisp, and flavorful! Whether you’re a grill expert or vegetarian, these 15 salad ideas provide a filling side dish, a fast and simple main meal, or a light lunch.
Select your preferred fresh vegetables, then prepare to experience summer in every mouthful!
1. Watermelon, feta and mint salad
Energising and colourful mix! Fresh mint leaves, crumbled feta cheese and juicy watermelon chunks combine to create a light and cool salad ideal for a hot summer day. This easy-to-make, substantial salad will please everyone.
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2. Lemon and Dill Cucumber Salad
Crisp, cold, and a little garlicky! Sliced cucumbers in a basic vinaigrette with garlic, dill, and a touch of sweetness form a cool and nourishing salad for a side dish or light lunch.
3. Roasted Chicken with Salad of Thai Peanuts
Very skillfully combining textures and flavors! In this salad with Thai flavor, grilled and marinated chicken blends well with a crispy peanut sauce and a variety of fresh vegetables. Taste buds will be tempted by this unusual supper.
4. Summer Berries Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette of Honey
Tangy and sweet with a sharpness of freshness A light balsamic vinaigrette and fresh berries like raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries create a tasty and healthful salad that’s ideal as a summer dessert or a cool side dish.
5. Salad Calabrese with basil and fresh mozzarella
An always pleasing traditional Italian combination! For a basic yet sophisticated salad that works for every occasion, toss in thick slices of fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil leaves drenched in olive oil and balsamic glaze.
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6. Feta, olives, and chickpeas chopped salad
Hugely tasty, high protein salad! For a tasty and substantial salad ideal as a main meal, mix chopped veggies, chickpeas, olives, crumbled feta cheese, and a tart vinaigrette. With this salad heavy in protein, you’ll feel filled and energized all day.
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7. Chicken Caesar Salad Grilled
An old-fashioned done smokey! This traditional Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and creamy Caesar dressing gains a smokey flavor depth from grilled chicken. This substantial salad works well for light lunches or leisurely suppers.
8. Roast veggies in a quinoa salad
Vegetable Superpower Mixed with roasted veggies like onions, peppers, and zucchini, cooked quinoa creates a tasty, substantial salad high in protein and minerals. You’ll be happy and filled with this vegetarian choice.
9. Avocado-Topped Corn and Black Bean Salad
An event contained in a bowl! For a tasty and substantial Mexican salad, mix black beans, corn, chopped veggies and creamy avocado. This colorful meal works well for a laid-back summertime supper or get-together.
10. The BLT Salad
a novel take on a traditional sandwich Forget the bread and create a fantastic salad out of your favorite BLT. Rich avocado dressing, crumbled blue cheese, bacon, and juicy tomatoes top this crisp romaine lettuce salad, which is ideal for a fast and simple lunch.
11. Green Salad with Arugula and Watermelon Slightly Reduced in Balsamic
Surprisingly tasty and sweet. Beautiful watermelon chunks and spicy arugula leaves are coated in a sweet and tart balsamic reduction to create a cool and distinctive salad that is ideal for the start of summer.
12. A recipe for peanut sauce-topped Asian noodles salad
This light and tasty salad with Asian inspirations is made up of fresh veggies, shredded chicken (optional), and a nice and light substitute rice noodles. This unusual supper will surely wow your visitors.
13. Fruit Salad Nicoise
An itty little of France. For a tasty and hearty main meal salad, try this traditional French salad with seared tuna, boiled eggs, green beans, potatoes, olives and a light vinaigrette.
14. Rice Salad Panzanella
Tuscan-style bread salad, that is! For a tasty and filling salad ideal for a light lunch or a summer side dish, soak stale bread cubes in a delicious vinaigrette and combine with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and fresh herbs.
15. Black bean and mango spicy salad
Taste explosion for the daring diner A tasty, somewhat spicy cold salad is made with sliced mango, black beans, maize, red onion and a hot lime vinaigrette. Everyone who like a little spice in their summer salads will love this interesting recipe.
