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A salad can be the perfect template to mix and match flavors and ingredients, especially when there’s an abundance of fresh summer produce available. These refreshing recipes are great choices for those looking to support their heart health, as they are packed with nourishing ingredients while being lower insodium and saturated fat. Get into the summer mood with healthy and tasty options like our colorful Summer Shrimp Salad or our bright and juicy Citrus-Arugula Salad.
01of 19Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & WalnutsServe this summery strawberry spinach salad alongside soup or a half sandwich, or top with grilled chicken or roasted salmon for a complete and easy healthy meal.View Recipe
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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts
Serve this summery strawberry spinach salad alongside soup or a half sandwich, or top with grilled chicken or roasted salmon for a complete and easy healthy meal.
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02of 19Summer Shrimp SaladUse an array of colorful tomatoes to make this healthy shrimp salad pop. Cooking the shrimp with fresh herbs and garlic infuses them with flavor without coming off too strong, for a light dinner salad that’s perfect for summer entertaining.View Recipe
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Summer Shrimp Salad
Use an array of colorful tomatoes to make this healthy shrimp salad pop. Cooking the shrimp with fresh herbs and garlic infuses them with flavor without coming off too strong, for a light dinner salad that’s perfect for summer entertaining.
03of 19Citrus-Arugula SaladThis easy salad recipe makes a stunning side dish for anything you’ve got cooking for dinner. The bright flavor of the citrus pairs perfectly with peppery arugula and avocado, plus a bit of jalapeño for a slight kick.View Recipe
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Citrus-Arugula Salad
This easy salad recipe makes a stunning side dish for anything you’ve got cooking for dinner. The bright flavor of the citrus pairs perfectly with peppery arugula and avocado, plus a bit of jalapeño for a slight kick.
04of 19Big Beautiful Summer SaladThis gorgeous and healthy summer vegetable salad is loaded with pretty produce, including golden beets, avocado, corn, microgreens and radishes. Chickpeas and edamame add substance, and an herb-filled buttermilk-avocado dressing makes this salad really special.View Recipe
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Big Beautiful Summer Salad
This gorgeous and healthy summer vegetable salad is loaded with pretty produce, including golden beets, avocado, corn, microgreens and radishes. Chickpeas and edamame add substance, and an herb-filled buttermilk-avocado dressing makes this salad really special.
05of 19Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame SaladCraving crunch? Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots and chow mein noodles. This salad is lightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges and sesame vinaigrette.View Recipe
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Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame Salad
Craving crunch? Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots and chow mein noodles. This salad is lightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges and sesame vinaigrette.
06of 19Couscous & Chickpea SaladCooked couscous and canned chickpeas come together in this quick salad. The basil vinaigrette makes it taste anything but basic! When in season, we recommend adding fresh chopped tomatoes for a spin on tabbouleh.View Recipe
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Couscous & Chickpea Salad
Cooked couscous and canned chickpeas come together in this quick salad. The basil vinaigrette makes it taste anything but basic! When in season, we recommend adding fresh chopped tomatoes for a spin on tabbouleh.
07of 19Smashed Cucumber Salad with Lemon & CuminDon’t skip salting the cucumbers in this quick cucumber salad recipe—just 10 minutes pulls out some of their excess moisture, concentrating the flavor and keeping the salad from being watered down. Serve this smashed cucumber salad at a summer cookout alongside burgers and hot dogs.View Recipe
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Smashed Cucumber Salad with Lemon & Cumin
Don’t skip salting the cucumbers in this quick cucumber salad recipe—just 10 minutes pulls out some of their excess moisture, concentrating the flavor and keeping the salad from being watered down. Serve this smashed cucumber salad at a summer cookout alongside burgers and hot dogs.
08of 19Mixed Greens with Lentils & Sliced AppleThis salad with lentils, feta and apple is a satisfying vegetarian entree to whip together for dinner. To save time, swap in drained canned lentils—just make sure to look for low-sodium and give them a rinse before adding them to the salad.View Recipe
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Mixed Greens with Lentils & Sliced Apple
This salad with lentils, feta and apple is a satisfying vegetarian entree to whip together for dinner. To save time, swap in drained canned lentils—just make sure to look for low-sodium and give them a rinse before adding them to the salad.
09of 19Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil VinaigretteSeek out several varieties of heirloom tomatoes for this simple salad. Sweeter and juicier than conventional tomatoes, they add the perfect pop of color.View Recipe
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Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
Seek out several varieties of heirloom tomatoes for this simple salad. Sweeter and juicier than conventional tomatoes, they add the perfect pop of color.
10of 19Green Goddess Salad with ChickpeasIn this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.View Recipe
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Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
11of 19Tofu Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut DressingTo make this tofu and cucumber salad recipe a meal, add rice noodles and double the Sichuan-inspired peanut dressing. Serve with an extra drizzle of sesame oil and sliced scallions.View Recipe
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Tofu Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
To make this tofu and cucumber salad recipe a meal, add rice noodles and double the Sichuan-inspired peanut dressing. Serve with an extra drizzle of sesame oil and sliced scallions.
12of 19Chopped Cobb Salad with ChickenThis healthy chopped salad is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. You can reserve the remaining hard-boiled egg half for a snack.View Recipe
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Chopped Cobb Salad with Chicken
This healthy chopped salad is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. You can reserve the remaining hard-boiled egg half for a snack.
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Crunchy Chicken & Mango Salad
14of 19Fiber-Packed Spicy White Bean & Spinach SaladPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterIn this light and refreshing salad, we season white beans with ras el hanout, a Moroccan spice blend which features cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, ginger, cardamom and ground black and red pepper.View Recipe
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Fiber-Packed Spicy White Bean & Spinach Salad
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
In this light and refreshing salad, we season white beans with ras el hanout, a Moroccan spice blend which features cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, ginger, cardamom and ground black and red pepper.
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Spicy Cucumber Salad with Cilantro & Peanuts
16of 19Chicken Caesar Pasta SaladThis scrumptious and healthy salad combines elements of Caesar salad, pasta salad and chicken salad for an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes (and most of the prep can be done ahead). Use your blender to whip together the tangy buttermilk-based dressing, which would also be great on a salmon or chickpea salad.View Recipe
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This scrumptious and healthy salad combines elements of Caesar salad, pasta salad and chicken salad for an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes (and most of the prep can be done ahead). Use your blender to whip together the tangy buttermilk-based dressing, which would also be great on a salmon or chickpea salad.
17of 19Sweet Potato, Kale & Chicken Salad with Peanut DressingThese hearty kale salads hold up well for four days, making them perfect for meal-prep lunches. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving.View Recipe
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Sweet Potato, Kale & Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
These hearty kale salads hold up well for four days, making them perfect for meal-prep lunches. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving.
18of 19Salmon Caesar SaladThis easy Caesar salad subs creamy Greek yogurt and buttermilk for the traditional egg yolks and olive oil and mixes in mildly bitter radicchio in addition to classic romaine. Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too.View Recipe
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Salmon Caesar Salad
This easy Caesar salad subs creamy Greek yogurt and buttermilk for the traditional egg yolks and olive oil and mixes in mildly bitter radicchio in addition to classic romaine. Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too.
19of 19Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lime DressingUsing potatoes and green beans gives this gorgeous and healthy vegetable salad a Niçoise salad feel, but you can use whatever suits your fancy.View Recipe
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Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lime Dressing
Using potatoes and green beans gives this gorgeous and healthy vegetable salad a Niçoise salad feel, but you can use whatever suits your fancy.
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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