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8 Of The Greatest Summertime Salad Recipes

This summer indulge your tastebuds with crisp and tasty summertime salad recipes. During the season of hot weather and bikini’s light eating is a great way to stay thin and also cool. Forgoing heavy meals won’t leave you bogged down in the heat, but eating light instead will leave you with plenty of energy and comfort to tackle your daily routine in the hot summer.

Check out these top 8 summer salads to keep a light, fresh and healthy summer diet.

1. Salmon Greek Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing

Sticking with the light, fresh and healthy motto, this recipe for salmon greek salad is undeniably satisfying.  Salmon is the perfect summer superfood to incorporate into your diet. Its high in vitamins and proteins and its delicious taste makes it even better.

2. Crunchy Thai Salad With Peanut Dressing

Crisp and crunchy! If you want a quick and wholesome summertime dinner with an Asain flare, this recipe for crunchy Thai salad will satisfy your cravings. With a rainbow of colors and tropical flavors, this salad has the perfect amount of natural sweetness that screams summertime. Packed with delectable vegetables and covered in a creamy peanut dressing that will send your tastebuds on a magic carpet ride, this salad is a summertime must that is so good it needs to continually be made in the offseason too.

3. Asain Pear Salad With Orange Ginger Dressing

If you’ve never tried Asian pears, then you’re missing out. This delicious salad recipe adds this scrumptious fruit as a little bit of an Asian twist. Tender edamame, crunchy carrots, refreshing cucumber, and ripe oranges compliment the crisp tart flavor of the Asian pears. A bright citrus orange dressing tops off the salad with tangy and sweet flavors.

4. Summer Fruit Salad with Peach Poppy Seed Dressing

This vibrant summer salad recipe is filled with an abundance of juicy peaches and sweet berries that summon the perfect amount of natural sweetness. The poppy seed dressing has a nutty almond-like flavor and mini crunch that complements the fruity mixture, making this combination irresistible. Find the exact recipe for this refreshing salad here.

5. Summer Succotash Salad

Fresh seasonal summer vegetables and fruits make up the main components of this vibrant summer salad. Tossed in a light dressing, the ingredients shine through and make this salad a wholesome meal for any summer dinner.

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6. Broccoli Slaw And Kale Salad with Chicken

A take on traditional broccoli slaw, this salad recipe is loaded with nutrient-rich vegetables and tender pieces of protein-packed chicken. This crunchy recipe not only tastes good but is good for you too. Find the exact recipe here.

7. Mexican Street Corn Salad

What better way to spruce up typical summertime corn on the cobb than with this recipe for Mexican street corn salad. A concoction of roasted ears of corn, savory spices, salty cheese, fresh lime juice, and Spanish crema create a delightful Mexican tasting salad to spice up your summer. This easy to make salad is perfect for summertime barbeques or poolside hangouts or for turning dinner time into a summertime fiesta.

8. Broccoli Salad With Cherry Chia Dressing

Packed with eight different nutrient-rich ingredients, this summer salad recipe is chock-full of good stuff for your body and mind.  Fresh seasonal summer ingredients inspire the flavors of this wholesome dish that’s extremely satisfying. Ripe cherries and juicy oranges are the key ingredients that make this salad super tasty and perfect for big ol’ boost of energy that will keep you going. Find the full recipe here.

Try out any of these healthy yet delicious salad recipes this summer and take your tastebuds on a trip. Comment your favorite down below!

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