14 Summer Salads You'll Want To Make Forever

Summer is here, and that means hot days and refreshing meals. Salads are a perfect way to stay cool and eat healthy during this time. But forget boring lettuce and tomatoes! We've got 14 exciting salad ideas that are flavorful and perfect for any occasion.

Tortellini Salad

This Tortellini Salad is a delicious combination of cheese-filled tortellini, fresh veggies, and a tangy homemade dressing. With its creamy Cotija cheese and tangy dressing, it's a perfect blend of delicious textures and flavors. Tortellini Salad Recipe.

Goat Cheese Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Walnuts

Sweet, salty and seriously tasty, this goat’s cheese salad is going to make your taste buds explode! Goat Cheese Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Walnuts Recipe.

Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad

Easy and fun Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad With Green Olives is perfect for picnics or potlucks. Mushrooms make this pasta salad hearty and rich. They also stand up to the bold flavors of the dressing. Be sure to slice the mushrooms thin to make sure they absorb plenty of flavor from the marinade. Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad With Green Olives.

Georgian Salad with Baby Sweet Peppers and Zucchini

Simple, fast yet super flavorful, this delicious Georgian Salad with Baby Sweet Peppers and Zucchini will make a great potluck recipe or a side dish to your main meal. Can be made on a grill or in a skillet. Georgian Salad with Baby Sweet Peppers and Zucchini Recipe.

Vegan Caesar Salad

This easy Vegan Caesar Salad is so good, you'll never go back to the original. Even omnivores will never know there’re no anchovies or cheese in the dressing. Vegan Caesar Salad Recipe.

Kenyan Tomato and Onion Salad

Kachumbari (Kenyan tomato and onion salad) is a light and refreshing East African salad that you can put together in about 15 minutes. It makes a fantastic side dish for your grilled meat, fish, or chicken dinners. Learn the easiest way to make kachumbari! Kenyan Tomato and Onion Salad Recipe.

Greek Panzanella Salad

Herb-smothered grilled chicken, fresh veggies and crunchy croutons produce an epic Grilled Chicken Greek Panzanella Salad. It's a feel good summer recipe your family will love! Grilled Chicken Greek Panzanella Salad Recipe.

Creamy Potato Salad

This Healthy Potato Salad with cucumber and tomato in a garlicky yogurt sauce is all you need for summer picnics or BBQs. This simple salad is so easy to make and it's creamy and delicious. Creamy Potato Salad Recipe.

Dandelion Greens Salad With Couscous

Dandelion Greens Salad With Couscous is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be served as a side meal or hearty main dish. It's easy to make, healthy and yummy. Dandelion Greens Salad With Couscous.

Swiss Chard Salad With Apples And Chickpeas

What can you make with Swiss chard? A lot more than just soups and stir fries. Here is an easy, healthy, and colorful Swiss chard salad with apple and chickpeas recipe to try out. Ingredients are readily available and simple to find. This fresh salad is perfect for summer dinner, picnic or potluck. Swiss Chard Salad With Apples And Chickpeas.

Heirloom Tomato Salad With a Crunch

Heirloom Tomato Salad is a vibrant dish that combines the simple yet robust flavors of summer’s best produce. This recipe incorporates juicy heirloom tomatoes from the local farmers’ market, crisp red onion slices, and crispy toasted Panko breadcrumbs, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing and sprinkled with fresh basil leaves. Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe.

Orzo Salad

This Orzo Salad might be the perfect summer side-dish. Orzo is rice shaped pasta, typically made from wheat, but in this recipe we are using a gluten-free version. This salad includes colorful, juicy, and crunchy cucumbers and tomatoes. A lemony salad dressing works beautifully with the fresh dill and parsley. Orzo Salad Recipe.

Portuguese Salad With Grilled Chicken And Peaches

Combination of spices typical for Portuguese cuisine, makes this healthy salad full of flavor. It's so juicy and good for summer! Portuguese Salad With Grilled Chicken And Peaches.

Cucumber Red Onion Salad

This cucumber red onion salad is a refreshing, perfect side dish that takes only 5 minutes to make. With its homemade Italian dressing, it's a quick and easy salad recipe that only requires 5 ingredients! Cucumber Red Onion Salad Recipe.

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