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Serve these simple main and side dish salads at your next barbecue or get-together for a fresh and delicious bite. You’ll be loading up your plate with all kinds of tasty summer produce, from tomatoes and cucumbers to zucchini and strawberries. With recipes like our Avocado Caprese Salad and Use-a-Spoon Chopped Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion & Kalamata Olives on the menu, you can whip up a flavorful salad in just 15 minutes.One of the best summer activities is visiting a farmers market, farmstand or a local CSA (aka community support agriculture farm—if you’re not still on a waiting list). It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or tempted to get too much when there’s so much to choose from. Having a meal plan and our recipes handy can help you stay on track during such outings. Once you get home with your haul, it’s helpful to know how to keep everything fresh for longer. Not all vegetables like being washed right away or stored next to each other, or even stored on a countertop or in the fridge. Take a look atThe Best Way to Store Fruits and Veggies,which includes a handy chart that’s ready to be displayed on the fridge for easy reference.
Serve these simple main and side dish salads at your next barbecue or get-together for a fresh and delicious bite. You’ll be loading up your plate with all kinds of tasty summer produce, from tomatoes and cucumbers to zucchini and strawberries. With recipes like our Avocado Caprese Salad and Use-a-Spoon Chopped Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion & Kalamata Olives on the menu, you can whip up a flavorful salad in just 15 minutes.
One of the best summer activities is visiting a farmers market, farmstand or a local CSA (aka community support agriculture farm—if you’re not still on a waiting list). It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or tempted to get too much when there’s so much to choose from. Having a meal plan and our recipes handy can help you stay on track during such outings. Once you get home with your haul, it’s helpful to know how to keep everything fresh for longer. Not all vegetables like being washed right away or stored next to each other, or even stored on a countertop or in the fridge. Take a look atThe Best Way to Store Fruits and Veggies,which includes a handy chart that’s ready to be displayed on the fridge for easy reference.
01of 16Avocado Caprese SaladView RecipePhotographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine KeelyThis avocado caprese salad has all the flavors of a classic caprese salad with the addition of creamy avocado. The sweet and tangy balsamic dressing pulls everything together, with fresh basil adding a refreshing pop of color. Add capers for an even bigger flavor.
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Avocado Caprese Salad
View Recipe
Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely
This avocado caprese salad has all the flavors of a classic caprese salad with the addition of creamy avocado. The sweet and tangy balsamic dressing pulls everything together, with fresh basil adding a refreshing pop of color. Add capers for an even bigger flavor.
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Chopped Salad with Chickpeas, Olives & Feta
Kelsey Hansen
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Use-a-Spoon Chopped Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion & Kalamata Olives
04of 16Egyptian Tossed SaladView RecipeThis crisp blend of vegetables is offered as a topping or side at Zooba, the Egyptian street food restaurant in New York City. We made it a stand-alone salad to stuff into pita with ta’ameya (Egyptian-style falafel—see Associated Recipes) or serve with just about anything else. (Recipe adapted from Zooba Restaurant.)
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Egyptian Tossed Salad
This crisp blend of vegetables is offered as a topping or side at Zooba, the Egyptian street food restaurant in New York City. We made it a stand-alone salad to stuff into pita with ta’ameya (Egyptian-style falafel—see Associated Recipes) or serve with just about anything else. (Recipe adapted from Zooba Restaurant.)
05of 16Chopped Salad with Chicken & Creamy Chipotle DressingView RecipePhotography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Melissa Gray / Kay ClarkeThis chopped salad with chicken is smoky and zesty thanks to the creamy chipotle dressing. Cilantro adds a pop of freshness to each bite.
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Chopped Salad with Chicken & Creamy Chipotle Dressing
Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Melissa Gray / Kay Clarke
This chopped salad with chicken is smoky and zesty thanks to the creamy chipotle dressing. Cilantro adds a pop of freshness to each bite.
06of 16Shrimp & Avocado SaladView RecipeJennifer CauseyPeppery fresh radishes complement sweet shrimp and creamy avocado in this quick salad. Enjoy this healthy salad as a quick light dinner or for lunch.
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Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Jennifer Causey
Peppery fresh radishes complement sweet shrimp and creamy avocado in this quick salad. Enjoy this healthy salad as a quick light dinner or for lunch.
07of 16Lentil Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & OlivesView RecipeJennifer CauseyThis Mediterranean lentil salad, with chopped veggies, feta cheese and a light dressing, is perfect to have on hand for a quick lunch.
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Lentil Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Olives
This Mediterranean lentil salad, with chopped veggies, feta cheese and a light dressing, is perfect to have on hand for a quick lunch.
08of 16Kale & Strawberry SaladView RecipeGreg DuPreeIn this kale and strawberry salad, apple-cider vinegar and mustard flavor the dressing while fresh strawberries offer a touch of sweetness. Creamy herbed goat cheese completes this healthy salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Kale & Strawberry Salad
Greg DuPree
In this kale and strawberry salad, apple-cider vinegar and mustard flavor the dressing while fresh strawberries offer a touch of sweetness. Creamy herbed goat cheese completes this healthy salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
09of 16Watermelon Caprese SaladView RecipeThis refreshing twist on the classic caprese salad replaces tomatoes with sweet, juicy watermelon. Basil and balsamic vinegar push this easy summer salad to the savory side, but if you want some sweeter notes, opt for balsamic glaze. An optional drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil at the end helps marry the flavors.
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Watermelon Caprese Salad
This refreshing twist on the classic caprese salad replaces tomatoes with sweet, juicy watermelon. Basil and balsamic vinegar push this easy summer salad to the savory side, but if you want some sweeter notes, opt for balsamic glaze. An optional drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil at the end helps marry the flavors.
10of 16Pineapple & Cucumber SaladView RecipeEnjoy this sweet, refreshing salad alongside grilled meat or fish to cut through the richness and refresh the palate. If you like a little heat, adding jalapeño will give you the kick you crave. While packs of prechopped pineapple are convenient, they’re almost always more expensive. When pineapple is in season, it’s best to buy fresh and chop it yourself. Look for a pineapple with a golden-yellow exterior, which is a good indicator of ripeness.
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Pineapple & Cucumber Salad
Enjoy this sweet, refreshing salad alongside grilled meat or fish to cut through the richness and refresh the palate. If you like a little heat, adding jalapeño will give you the kick you crave. While packs of prechopped pineapple are convenient, they’re almost always more expensive. When pineapple is in season, it’s best to buy fresh and chop it yourself. Look for a pineapple with a golden-yellow exterior, which is a good indicator of ripeness.
11of 16Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes & BurrataView RecipeFor a gorgeous take on a classic caprese, make this healthy salad recipe with heirloom tomatoes in various colors, shapes and sizes. Swapping regular mozzarella for creamy burrata makes this summer salad even more special—but it’s still incredibly easy to make.
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Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata
For a gorgeous take on a classic caprese, make this healthy salad recipe with heirloom tomatoes in various colors, shapes and sizes. Swapping regular mozzarella for creamy burrata makes this summer salad even more special—but it’s still incredibly easy to make.
12of 16Creamy Cucumber, Radish & Tomato Chopped SaladView RecipeA mix of cool, crunchy vegetables gives this healthy salad satisfying bite for a perfect potluck side.
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Creamy Cucumber, Radish & Tomato Chopped Salad
A mix of cool, crunchy vegetables gives this healthy salad satisfying bite for a perfect potluck side.
13of 16Cucumber, Tomato & Feta SaladView RecipeThis healthy summer salad takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish or as part of a vegetarian spread. If you can’t find Campari tomatoes or Persian cucumbers, feel free to swap them for whatever variety looks the best at your farmers market.
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Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad
This healthy summer salad takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish or as part of a vegetarian spread. If you can’t find Campari tomatoes or Persian cucumbers, feel free to swap them for whatever variety looks the best at your farmers market.
14of 16Zucchini Noodle “Pasta” SaladView RecipeThis healthy zucchini noodle salad has all the flavors you love in a classic Mediterranean pasta salad, but we’ve swapped in zoodles for wheat pasta, which makes the salad lighter, lower in carbs and gluten-free. Serve it with grilled chicken or fish for a light and healthy summer dinner.
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Zucchini Noodle “Pasta” Salad
This healthy zucchini noodle salad has all the flavors you love in a classic Mediterranean pasta salad, but we’ve swapped in zoodles for wheat pasta, which makes the salad lighter, lower in carbs and gluten-free. Serve it with grilled chicken or fish for a light and healthy summer dinner.
15of 16Creamy Cucumber SaladView RecipeThis creamy cucumber salad is an easy side dish for any summer BBQ. Bright dill and white-wine vinegar add fresh tartness to cucumbers and red onions. Enjoy this salad the day you prepare it so the ingredients don’t turn watery.
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
This creamy cucumber salad is an easy side dish for any summer BBQ. Bright dill and white-wine vinegar add fresh tartness to cucumbers and red onions. Enjoy this salad the day you prepare it so the ingredients don’t turn watery.
16of 16Green Goddess Salad with ChickenView RecipeFor this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chicken salad recipe, a healthy green goddess salad dressing gets its creaminess from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. Any extra dressing is delicious served over grilled chicken or flaky white fish, such as cod or flounder.
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Green Goddess Salad with Chicken
For this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chicken salad recipe, a healthy green goddess salad dressing gets its creaminess from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. Any extra dressing is delicious served over grilled chicken or flaky white fish, such as cod or flounder.
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