Summer is the best time for fresh local ingredients and creative salads that can hang out in the fridge for days. I’ve rounded up these meal prep ready, Ten Salad Recipes to Try This Summer; perfect for picnics, road trips, pot lucks, lunch or for al fresco dinning! Which summer salad recipe will you try first? vegan + vegetarian + gluten free options
Laura said: “REALLY good! Makes enough for two dinners. We served it with some crusty toasted bread. REPEAT!”
Portable, make ahead and meal prep ready: Black Bean Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad with Smoky Pepitas and Roasted Jalapeño Lime Dressing
Jenn said: “I LOVE this salad and so does my husband! I’ve been making it once a week since I discovered it about a month ago. The only change I make is to add an extra tablespoon of olive oil =) .
Creamy, crunchy, packed with goodness and a long time family favorite: Spinach Pecan Brown Rice Salad with Feta
Rob said: “I’ll take that salad again for lunch!”
Texture, flavor and so hearty… make it an easy weeknight summer meal: Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Chickpeas
Supirya said: “I made this today and loved it! It’s really yummy and healthy really… Me and my friends enjoyed this…”
Oodles of noodles enjoyed chilled. A weekday summer salad lunch favorite! Sesame-Ginger Noodle Salad with Cashews
Tracy said: “I made this this afternoon for a get-together this evening and I have to say–this is going on my make for forever list. This is fantastic.”
That tangy lemon has my heart. Picnic and potluck ready: Lemon-Dijon Asparagus and Pea Macaroni Salad
Selva said: “Made this last night, and it’s now my new very favorite salad! Shared the recipe on line and everyone is excited to try it!”
A ton of umami flavors in this crunchy-creamy flavorful salad: Forbidden Rice Salad with Mango, Bok Choy and Coconut Curried Dressing.
Kim said: “Found this fantastic salad recipe on Pinterest and made it today using all the veggies I had in my kitchen! It was fabulous, healthy and pretty!!! Thanks for sharing! Loved it!!”
Find all the goodies at your local farmers market and give this fabulous summer salad a try! Market Quinoa Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
So much summer goodness in this big bowl of greens. Use the freshest stone fruit or berries you can find: Nectarine, Pistachio and Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
Kari said: “Colorful, FLAVORFUL, healthy, and delicious. A great go-to summer lunch at work! It makes me feel like I am sticking to my healthy eating goals just by looking at it!”
Meal prep ready, hearty and so perfect for weekday lunches: Garbanzo (Chickpea) Summer Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing
Alissa said: “Made this last night, and we are obsessed! Loved the spiciness of the chipotles with the sweetness of the mango and the tanginess of the lime. By far our most favourite quinoa salad to date (and we make lots)!”
So much to love in this mouth party summer salad recipe! Hearty, filling and so much flavor! Quinoa Mango Black Bean Salad with Smoky Pepitas and Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette
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There is nothing that I love in this world more than salads.
Hi Haley! I’m a fan too! :D
You have cracked the code on gorgeous and delicious salads, my friend!! :)
Thank you Annie! xo
I think I found my lunch list for the rest of the summer! They all look fabulous, Traci!!
Yesssss! Thank you Tessa! xo
I have tried every one of these and all are super delicious. Complete meals and great for lunches to take to work! Several have been repeated since posted. Would highly recommend them to all.
Thank you for your note, Claudia! So happy to hear you’re enjoying the salads!
What a delicios round of salads, and you make the best. Each one looks so good Traci. I have to try your dill dressing, pasta salad and so many more.
Gorgeous my friend.
xo
Thaaank you Ash! Yes on the dill dressing – do ittt! xo
I eat so many salads, Traci – it’s pretty much my standard lunch every day so I am always looking for new ideas. I see so many good ones here – the sesame ginger noodle salad is calling my name! Love the different mix of grains and pastas bases – something for everyone.
I know you’re a fan, Geraldine! I love your salads toooo! xo
I love summery salads, what a gorgeous round-up!
Woot woot! Thanks girl!
… your fan definitely ….
Thank you lovely! xo
Dear Traci, thank you for this round-up! Instantly I am craving all of these;)). I have tried some already and loved them all. Healthy and different from any old green or potato salad – for sure. Lots of love, Christine
You got it Christine! So happy to hear you’ve tried a few. Salads take on so many forms… there are no rules, except it must be chilled! :D
Some of the most delicious, beautiful, healthy salads I’ve ever seen Traci! Your photos always make me want to reach through my screen and grab whatever you’re serving up! Well done! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Stay cool!
Thaaank you Mare! I love salads so much, especially the hearty variety I can stick in the fridge and eat on for daaaays! Hope you’re staying cool too xo!