Now that Memorial Weekend has come and gone it’s time to start thinking about summer. We eat salad all summer long and wanted to share our six favorite summer salads with you. These fresh summer salad recipes are anything but ordinary! They are perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, pool parties and just every day light eating.
Six Perfect Summer Salads
Squash is bountiful this time of year. This Zephyr Squash Summer Salad is not only light and crunchy but its layered with flavor!
This Watermelon and Heirloom Tomato Salad is a favorite of ours. It’s the taste of summer on a plate and so easy to prepare. The crumbled feta gives this salad its saltiness which is heaven with the sweet flavors of melon and tomato. It makes a wonderful starter or even a perfect way to top a grilled dish.
This watermelon and strawberry salad is a simple combination of fresh fruit mixed in with a little bit of lemon juice, sugar and water. This is a great way to jazz up a traditional fruit salad, but you can also toss the fruit in a citrus-infused balsamic vinegar for a tangy contrast with the sweet fruit.
It’s quite amazing how a homemade vinaigrette and fresh herbs can breathe life into a can of cannellini beans. This White Bean and Mint Salad is refreshing yet filling and great served alongside barbecued meats. Feel free to make this salad ahead of time; it gets better and better the longer it sits.
Quinoa is a grain used in many South American dishes. It is high in protein and gluten-free making it perfect for many different kinds of dishes. This Minty Cucumber Quinoa Salad is nutritious, easy to make and packed with flavor.
Enjoy these perfect summer salad recipes
This twist on traditional tabbouleh is the perfect summer dish. Chicken Feta Tabbouleh is delicious when eaten right away, but the flavors in this meal stand up admirably when it’s prepared ahead—making this a good take-to-work lunch, too. Serve with toasted pita wedges or flatbread.
We hope you enjoy these healthy and nutritious six perfect summer salads as much as we do. Happy Summer Salad Eating! Share your favorite summer salads with us!
