Stay cool, energized, and well-fed with these 12 healthy and hydrating summer salads that make the most of the season’s freshest produce. Packed with juicy fruits, crisp veggies, and light dressings, each recipe is a refreshing way to fuel your day without weighing you down.
Whether you’re poolside, picnicking, or just avoiding the stove, these salads are as irresistible as they are good for you.
Easy Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad
This Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad is a fantastic low-carb lunch with plenty of crisp fresh veggies, tender shrimp, and a light dressing packed with healthy fats. The cilantro lime dressing really brightens up the salad and keeps it fresh for a day or two if you want to make the salad in advance for lunches.
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Sesame Chicken Cabbage Salad
Sesame Chicken Cabbage Salad is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. This dish combines tender chicken, crunchy cabbage, and a savory homemade sesame dressing that you will love.
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Sesame Ginger Salad with Wontons
This vibrant dish combines crisp greens, colorful vegetables, and crunchy wontons, all tossed in a delicious sesame ginger dressing that adds a delightful zing. Perfect as a light main course or a side dish, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients and textures.
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Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad
This Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad is a delicious dish that truly captures the essence of summer. This salad features juicy, caramelized peaches paired with creamy burrata cheese, fresh greens, and a drizzle of homemade vinaigrette. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, making it an excellent starter or light main course for warm-weather gatherings.
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Crunchy Cucumber Pasta Salad
Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad is a refreshing side dish that’s a perfect accompaniment to your summer main dish. You’ll usually see this salad without the pasta, which is fine if that’s how you like it, but we think the chewy pasta adds an extra tasty element.
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Smashed Cucumber Salad with Chili Oil
Smashed Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and tangy dish that combines crisp cucumbers with a flavorful dressing made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil. Perfect as a light side dish or a palate-cleansing appetizer, this salad is easy to prepare and bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors.
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Herby Potato Salad with Pistachios
Herby Potato Salad with Pistachios is a vibrant and fresh take on the classic potato salad. This recipe combines tender potatoes, a medley of fresh herbs, and crunchy pistachios, all tossed in a tangy lemon dressing. It’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a flavorful side dish for any meal.
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Spicy Thai Salad
This Spicy Thai Salad recipe, inspired by a beloved salad at Panera Bread, is packed with tender chicken breast, crunchy vegetables, and delightful toppings with a creamy peanut dressing. The grilled chicken breast, marinated in delicious peanut dressing, is incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the fresh veggies bring a refreshing crunch that’s hard to resist.
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Green Bean, Tomato and Chickpea Salad
Our Green Bean, Tomato, and Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that’s perfect for warm weather dining. Packed with crisp green beans, juicy tomatoes, and protein-rich chickpeas, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious.
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Summer Tomato Salad with Pistachios & Cumin
Tomato Salad with Pistachios and Cumin is a simple yet elegant salad that celebrates seasonal ingredients, combining the juicy sweetness of ripe tomatoes with the earthy richness of pistachios and the warm, smoky notes of cumin.
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Strawberry Cucumber Salad
This light and delicious Strawberry Cucumber Salad features ripe cucumbers and strawberries, creamy feta cheese, and a homemade vinaigrette dressing, resulting in a salad that is bursting with flavor.
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Korean-Style Cucumber Salad
This deliciously spicy Korean-Style Cucumber Salad is made with fresh cucumbers, green onion, a tasty soy-sauce based dressing, and garnished with sesame seeds. This salad is a staple Korean side dish that is often served alongside the main dish and is incredibly easy to make.
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