Ridiculously Good Summer Salad Roundup
When the weather heats up, the last thing I want to do is spend hours standing over a hot stove. Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of all the fresh, colourful produce available and there’s no better way to do that than a salad!
Are you a salad hater? Well, allow me to try and change your mind.. a great salad isn't just lettuce tossed with limp dressing. The best salads combine protein, healthy fats, fibre, herbs, fruit, crunch, and bold flavours to create a meal that fuels your body while keeping you cool. They also make excellent leftovers for lunch the next day, making healthy eating pretty darn effortless!
Here’s some ridiculously good salads
1. The “Jennifer Aniston” Quinoa Salad
There’s a reason this protein-packed quinoa salad went viral, and it’s got more to do with its merit as a salad than its celebrity ties. It’s loaded with chickpeas, cucumber, fresh herbs, pistachios, and feta for the perfect combination of freshness and crunch.
2. Tomato Peach Burrata Salad
Sweet peaches, creamy burrata, and a balsamic drizzle will leave you the potluck all star.
3. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
A colourful combination that's bursting with fibre and heart-healthy nutrients, and makes a great work lunch!
4. Thai Crunch Salad
Crunchy vegetables, quinoa, cabbage, peanuts, and a creamy peanut dressing make this salad deeply satisfying.
5. Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
You wouldn’t think it but combining sweet and juicy watermelon, salty feta, refreshing mint, and tangy lime create the ultimate refreshing side dish for hot summer days!
6. Mexican Street Corn Salad
This salad brings all the flavours of Mexican street corn home as a dish perfect for a BBQ side.
7. Greek Chicken Salad
Loaded with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, feta, and a lemony vinaigrette, this salad is a complete high-protein meal you’ll want to eat all Summer long!
8. Strawberry Spinach Salad
Fresh strawberries, spinach, pecans, and goat cheese create the perfect balance of sweet and savoury.
9. Caprese Pasta Salad
Bring the best of Italy into an easy crowd-pleasing salad even salad haters will love.
10. Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad
More than just a slaw, this salad is a protein packed meal!
11. Grilled Vegetable Farro Salad
Grilled zucchini, peppers, corn, and hearty farro create a fibre-rich salad that's perfect as either a side or a complete meal.
Here's to colourful bowls, healthy bodies, and ridiculously good salads!