Nothing beats fresh crunchy vegetables, garden tomatoes and Homemade Seasoning on a warm summer day. My taste buds naturally crave more fresh fruits and vegetables during the summer season and the most delicious months! I’ve rounded up some of my favorite summer salad recipes to enjoy this summer. There’s something for everyone, even those who don’t usually like green!
Side note: not a salad, but this Beer Steamed Mussels Recipe Jess is so nice!
Strawberry Feta Salad
It’s strawberry season in New England and this is my favorite summer salad! My mom grew up making this and it reminded me of having dinner on our porch overlooking green mountains and a beautiful pink sunset. Rich and savory feta, sweet and juicy strawberries and spinach are the perfect pairing.
raw material:
- 1 bag spinach
- 1 container freshly picked strawberries (sliced)
- 1 container feta cheese
- almonds (optional)
dressing:
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon or 1/4 cup maple syrup
- fresh minced garlic (1 clove)
instruct:
Combine seasonings in a mason jar and shake vigorously. Add a bag of spinach to a salad bowl. Top with sliced ​​strawberries, feta and almonds. Pour desired amount of dressing over salad. Voila!
Tomato Peach Salad with Burrata Cheese
My mouth waters just thinking about Alex Hitz’s Tomato Peach Salad and Burrata. I had this for the first time last summer and I’ve made it several times since. It’s always flattering and delicious. Juicy peaches paired with fresh tomatoes and creamy burrata make it more of a desert than a salad, but it pairs well with grilled BBQ chicken or kebabs!
Corn Black Bean Salad
Corn and Black Bean Salad from Stonewall Kitchen is easy and delicious. Great to put together quickly as a picnic app, or you can pair it with protein for a family dinner! Our 1 year old loved it. It’s a bit spicy and usually tastes spicier the next day.
Summer Chicken Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
This summer chicken salad with half-roasted harvested hot bacon dressing is delicious, filling and delicious with all the veggies. Hot bacon sauce sounds incredible compared to grilled chicken, veggies, bell peppers, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and some delicious feta or blue cheese. So many flavors and so much deliciousness in one salad.
Assorted Vegetable Salad with Herb Roasted Potatoes
Um! This mixed green salad looks great with herbed roast potatoes from Jess. I love being able to use fresh ingredients from the garden, and crispy potatoes can easily turn a salad into a meal. A delicious combination for a summer night.
Steak Salad with Pesto
I love a great steak salad in the summer. This salad from Bon Appetit features pine nuts, steak, lemon, basil, and romaine lettuce. It’s so simple, yet so rich and refreshing.
Kale Caesar Salad with Lemon Crumbs
Bon Appetit Kale Caesar is so delicious and easy. Crisp and tasty kale with lemon crumbs is just what you need on a hot summer night.
Broccoli Salad
We just picked our first broccoli heads from the garden this summer. What better time to try the broccoli salad from The New York Times Cooking. This salad is served cold and is perfect to take to a picnic or barbecue.
Grilled Corn Asparagus Scallion Salad
Another recipe from The New York Times Cooking, this salad of corn, asparagus and scallions is a delicious and fresh combination for summer. Is there anything better than grilled corn in a summer salad?
Asian salad
Summer is salad season, and this Asian salad recipe from Love & Lemons is crunchy and delicious. The dressing is a blend of peanut, ginger, citrus, sesame, and crisp, fresh vegetables and herbs. This one has a lot of flavor and yum!
Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad
This Brussels Sprout Salad from Love & Lemons features chopped Brussels sprouts, lemon juice, pine nuts, dried cranberries and pecorino cheese for a delicious, light and delicious summer meal .
Easy Pasta Salad
No summer salad roundup is complete without a pasta salad. This one from, Love & Lemons is as simple as its name suggests! Including all the classics, this will be the perfect side dish for a backyard barbecue, or pair perfectly with chicken or burgers for dinner. If that’s your thing, add olives.
Greek Salad
This classic Greek salad from Love & Lemons is another summer staple. Feta, olives, bell peppers, tomatoes and a wonderful Greek dressing will make all your Greek salad dreams come true!
Classic Caprese Salad
Caprese salad is what summer is all about! Perfect for any occasion, it’s also easy to whip up quickly for lunch or dinner. The combination of fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella is simply unbeatable!
Creamy Potato Salad
I can’t wait to try Love & Lemons’ Creamy Potato Salad. All the classic ingredients plus capers, radishes and red onions for extra flavor and crunch. The creamy, rich and flavorful dressing sounds delicious!
What’s your favorite summer salad recipe? Let us know in the comments below!
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