Say Goodbye to Boring Salads: 33 Recipes You Won’t Be Able to Resist!
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, light, and healthy salads. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a side dish for a barbecue, or a refreshing dinner option, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll share some of our favorite healthy summer salad recipes that are not only easy to make but also bursting with flavor. From crisp, green salads to hearty grain bowls, there’s something for everyone. So, let’s dive in and discover some delicious ways to keep cool and eat well this summer!
Strawberry Feta Salad
This Strawberry Feta Salad is one of the best summer salads for healthy eating. It is packed with flavor and texture and made with simple ingredients like baby kale, fresh strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta. Coated with a simple balsamic vinaigrette, this salad will surely be a hit at your table.
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Broccoli Pasta Salad
This Broccoli Pasta Salad is loaded with broccoli and other veggies the tossed creamy parmesan dressing! The perfect flavor and side dish for your summer gatherings.
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Best Easy Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta
This Orzo Pasta Salad is a fun and fresh summertime salad that is super easy to put together, feeds a crowd, and has deliciously tasty ingredients all mixed in
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Mediterranean Farro Salad
Brighten up your day with this fresh and flavorful Mediterranean farro salad. It’s vibrant, easy to make, and tastes absolutely delicious!
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Italian Chopped Salad
Enjoy the best Italian Chopped Salad you’ve ever had loaded with salami, cheese, roasted pepper, veggies & an oregano oil & vinegar dressing.
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Super Citrus Salad
Easy + healthy recipe for a Super Citrus Salad — with a bright Orange Vinaigrette! Baby greens, sweet orange slices, fresh mint, goat cheese, dried cranberries, and chopped candied nuts make for a refreshing dish. Gluten-free and vegetarian friendly.
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Mediterranean Salad Bowls
Healthy recipe for Mediterranean Salad Bowls! Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, & pickled red cabbage with a lemony Greek Dressing
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Thai Vermicelli Noodle Salad With Abalone
Tangy, sweet, spicy, and savory, this light Thai Vermicelli with Abalone Salad is a great make-ahead recipe for your Chinese New Year dinner.
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Hearts of Palm Salad with Vegan Avocado Dressing
Refreshing, light, and easy Venezuelan Hearts of Palm Salad with avocados, tomatoes, and arugula dressed in a creamy vegan avocado salad dressing
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Summer Farro Salad
This easy Summer Farro Salad is the perfect prep-ahead grain salad and is made with cherry tomatoes, corn, zucchini, and basil.
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Beet Salad
A beautiful beet salad recipe with arugula, tossed and topped with roasted beets, crunchy pistahios, cranberries, feta and red onion
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Pear Salad
This pear salad is made with greens of your choice tossed and topped with fresh, crisp slices or chopped pears, toasted or candied walnuts, pomegranate arils or cranberries, gorgonzola cheese or feta, shallots, and finally drizzled with a quick and easy vinaigrette.
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Shaved Zucchini Salad With a Lemony Vinaigrette
Shaved zucchini with a splash of lemon, some salty cheese and earthy nuts – a simple Summer salad
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Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad
This light and fresh Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad is perfect for summer BBQs and potlucks, or your weekly meal prep.
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Autumn Quinoa Salad With Lemon Turmeric Dressing
Balance out the heavier cooked down and roasted flavors of fall with this light and tangy Autumn Quinoa Salad with homemade Lemon Turmeric Dressing.
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Fresh Fruit Salad
What is the secret to making fresh fruit salad? Why fresh fruit, of course. Learn my secrets for perfectly ripe fruit salad year round!
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Winter Holiday Salad
This Winter Holiday Salad is loaded with baby greens, pear, pomegranate, pistachios and goat cheese which all gets topped off with a delicious, sweet and tangy pomegranate vinaigrette. The perfect salad for Christmas, Thanksgiving or a regular weeknight dinner!
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Sweet Potato Kale Salad
The sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection, giving them a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy inside. Add chickpeas for a boost of protein and extra deliciousness.
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Walnut Pear Salad
Try a tantalizingly tangy and rich Walnut Pear Salad if you are looking for a myriad of fantastic flavors! This scrumptious salad provides an incredible series of different and distinctive flavors. You will taste the creamy, strong feta, the rich walnuts, sweet pears, and tangy red wine vinaigrette.
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Arugula Orange Pomegranate Salad
The flavors of fall and winter come alive with this Arugula Orange Pomegranate Salad! It’s a refreshing blend of sweet and savory flavors, with a tangy pomegranate dressing to bring everything together. It’s perfect for dinner parties, holidays or any night of the week!
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Southwestern Salad
Southwestern Salad, with garbanzos, and chipotle, lime and roasted garlic dressing loaded with fresh veggies for a colorful summer salad!
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a delicious spin on a bowtie pasta salad with homemade caesar dressing and crispy bacon.
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Christmas Salad
Are you looking for a healthier option for your holiday meal? Try out this easy and delicious Christmas salad recipe! Packed with nutritious ingredients and bursting with festive flavors, it’s the perfect addition to any holiday spread.
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Persimmon Salad
Sweet winter persimmons headline this festive winter salad with prosciutto, cranberries, goat cheese and pecans.
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Pomegranate Arugula Salad, Apples and Pecans
Healthy pomegranate salad with arugula, apples, and pecans is super easy to make, pretty, and perfect for any occasion! My pomegranate arugula salad bursts with delicious flavors from the slightly spiced arugula, sweet and crisp apples, and crunchy pecans. This easy salad is bejeweled with fresh pomegranate seeds or arils…
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Holiday Salad with Kale, Persimmon and Pomegranate
This Holiday Salad is as festive as it is delicious, and will add sparkle to any meal! It’s a tasty blend of hardy kale, sweet persimmon, pomegranate, feta cheese and toasted pecans tossed in a tangy, sweet citrus maple dressing. Ingredients may be prepped in advance so you have time to enjoy the holidays!
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Spinach Gorgonzola Salad with Pear and Pomegranate
Treat your friends and family to this festive Italian-inspired Spinach Gorgonzola Salad: a tantalizing blend of crisp pears, bright Christmas-colored ingredients and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. Perfect for the holiday season!
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Green Goddess Soba Noodle Salad
A saucy, veggie-packed noodle salad is always a good idea, and this lovely green goddess soba noodle version is great to have up your sleeve. Tossed with a honey miso dressing and LOADS of greens, it’s SUPER quick and easy, with minimal chopping, and keeps beautifully.
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Kale and Apple Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing
Kale and Apple Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing is loaded with pistachios and pomegranate arils. It is fresh, seasonal, and easy to make but sure to impress. {gluten free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo, whole30
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Fall Wild Rice Salad
This Fall Wild Rice Salad will be the colorful hit of your holiday (or Wednesday night) dinner. It’s full of roasted sweet potatoes, arugula, and sweet grapes. {gluten free, vegan, dairy free}
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Brussels Sprout Salad
Try this Brussels Sprout Salad with Pear and Pomegranate. It’s packed with healthy seasonal ingredients and loaded with gorgeous colors. This delicious salad is crisp, refreshing, and tossed with a simple apple cider vinaigrette. It’s a perfect side dish to accompany a holiday meal or any main dish for weeknight dinners.
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Fennel, Mango and Celery Salad
If you are looking for a light, crisp and refreshing salad this Fennel, Mango, and Celery Salad is for you! It’s easy to put together and topped with olive oil vinaigrette. {gluten free, keto, whole30, paleo, dairy free, vegan}
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Arugula and Orange Salad
This Arugula and Orange Salad is filled with so many seasonal goodies! Sliced oranges, pomegranate seeds, red onion, and blue cheese are topped with a simple sweet dressing. It’s sure to be a hit on your holiday table! {gluten free}
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