Summer is the best time for fresh healthy salads with local ingredients 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 

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Healthy Salads, Never Boring

Whipping up a salad on Sunday for the week ahead is the best way for me to stay on track with eating during the work week. I’m less likely to grab something out of connivence if I’ve a ready made, hearty salad waiting. It just makes the work week less stressful too! 

These salads are make ahead ready and travel with ease. They can hang out in the fridge for days and are packed with all the good things. With vegan and gluten free options, there’s a salad here for everyone! 

Which healthy salad will you try first? 

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 this healthy salad 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 healthy 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! You gotta give this healthy salad a go!: 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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