This Summer Salad Recipes roundup is all you need to battle the heat while still eating healthy. And I don’t mean eating bird seed healthy, but flavor bomb salad recipes that are complete, filling meals by themselves!
Believe me guys, I’m not that big on salad recipes. No really, give me a big bowl of Chinese Cashew Chicken Noodles Stir Fry or Restaurant Style Paneer Butter Masala and I’m your girl. But the temperatures keep going up and who’s going to bring them down? Me and my best salad bowl, of course!
That’s right, these salad recipes have great responsibilities. They have to be healthy. Not wilted-lettuce-dressed-up-with-fatty-mayonnaise healthy (which is not healthy at all, btw). But “aah-the-good-stuff” healthy, loaded with veggies and proteins. They have to taste good and be filling because nothing’s worse than a salad lunch that leaves you reaching for that bag of chips in two hours.
And these summer salad recipes take their responsibilities very seriously! Each one is a wholesome meal. So no spending time making anything else. And they taste soooo good they put your cravings to rest! I’m serious, but if you don’t believe me, take a look at them for yourself! =
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Vegetarian Salads
Three Bean Salad
This three bean salad makes for a super healthy and delicious meal. it’s crunchy and creamy with a refreshing salad dressing that takes the whole dish a notch a higher!
Asian Cucumber Salad with Tofu
Creamy, spicy, herby, refreshing, and crunchy is the best way to describe this Asian cucumber salad with tofu that’s cooling and sooo perfect for the summer!
Asian Cucumber Salad
This refreshing and spicy Asian cucumber salad features crisp Persian cucumbers tossed in a flavourful dressing made with our homemade chilli oil. It’s a delightful and easy-to-make side dish that adds a burst of flavour to any meal!
Nepali Mushroom Salad | Mushroom Sadheko
Bold, fiery, and addictive, this Nepali Mushroom Salad or Sadeko is easy and comes together with simple ingredients. But don’t be fooled, because one bite, and I promise you won’t be able to stop!
Moong Sprouts Apple Salad
Crunchy, zesty, tangy, this moong sprouts and apple salad makes for a healthy Diwali starter or snack. Served in 3 different ways for a fun twist each time!
Asian Slaw | Healthy Cabbage Salad
This Asian Slaw salad that’s made with crunchy veggies and a sweet and spicy sauce. It’s the perfect refreshing summer salad that’s filling yet super light on the stomach.
Healthy Lemon Dill Potato Salad (No Mayo)
This Healthy Lemon Dill Potato Salad is dressed in a zesty vinaigrette so fresh that you’ll never miss the traditional mayo based potato salad! It’s best served warm so that the potatoes soak up all that good dressing and goes best with sides like wings, ribs and all the barbecue foods.
Smoked Baingan Salad
The smoky yogurt infused with delightful coconut-y flavors, paired with fried spiced eggplant, creates a true explosion of taste.
Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This mediterranean inspired chickpea salad is like a party in your mouth! It’s got a healthy combination of protein, carbs, fibre and fats which makes it a great dinner dish too. Carry it in your lunchbox or serve it as a side with some pita and hummus – this bowl will disappear in minutes. Ready in 15 minutes if you already have cooked chickpeas at hand.
Vegan Pasta Salad with Italian Balsamic Dressing
Watch the recipe video above. This Vegan Pasta Salad is packed with five cups of veggies and tossed in a light, flavorful Italian balsamic dressing that makes it a firm summer favorite. Its light and healthy, and is a meal on its own.
Watermelon Salad
This watermelon salad with herbs and a zingy dressing is just the perfect thing to munch on on a hot summer day. The fresh and zesty flavors will definitely brighten up your day ☀️🍉
Creamy Apple Broccoli Walnut Salad
This apple broccoli walnut salad is lighter, creamier but not mayo heavy. Its loaded with apples, broccoli, carrots, walnuts, onions, raisins, cranberries and pumpkin seeds. Its best to make this ahead and refrigerate for an hour before serving. Watch the Recipe Video ABOVE to see step by step directions.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Watch Recipe Video ABOVE. This mediterranean quinoa salad is packed with quinoa, chickpeas, black beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and feta which are all good-for-you ingredients. Healthy, delicious, gluten free and vegetarian, this salad can be made ahead which makes it perfect for lunch, parties, birthdays, barbecues and picnics.
Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad
Super zippy and summery lemon orzo pasta salad is vegetarian, and bursting with summer produce. Tossed with corn, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, spinach, feta and a light but delicious lemon salad dressing, this salad is perfect to make ahead and serve cold.
Italian Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad
Italian Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad is an easy, cold, make ahead salad which takes under 20 minutes to make and is perfect for picnics, barbecues and family dinners!
Thai Peanut Mango Quinoa Salad (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Super delicious Thai Peanut Mango Quinoa Salad which you can make ahead for potlucks and barbecues and also happens to be gluten free and vegan! Comes with a finger licking sweet and spicy sambal dressing that’s different from the regular peanut dressing.
Apple Arugula Almond Salad with Orange Dressing
Apple Arugula Almond Salad with Orange Dressing is a quick, easy healthy salad that actually tastes good. Vegan, Gluten Free & the perfect side to dinner!
Black Rice Salad Bowl with Spicy Peanut Dressing
A healthy, hearty and tasty black rice salad bowl with spicy peanut dressing. Serves two and is only 336 calories.
Greens, Persimmon Ricotta Salad with Orange Dressing
This Greens, Persimmon Ricotta Salad with Bitter Orange Marmalade Dressing is a true blue winter salad and a great way to celebrate the beautiful produce!
Spinach, Heirloom Tomato and Crumbled Tofu Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing
This Spinach, Heirloom Tomato and Crumbled Tofu Salad served with a liquid gold like Roasted Garlic Dressing is healthy, flavorful and high in necessary irons and protein.
Apple Walnut Summer Salad
Healthy and refreshing Apple Walnut Salad drizzled with a sharp Honey Mustard Vinaigrette makes for a great summer salad.
Non Veg Salads
Cucumber Noodle Prawn and Mango Salad (Gluten Free)
Recipe for a fresh cucumber noodle prawn and mango salad which is also gluten free. All the thai flavours of Bangkok in this hearty spiralizer salad recipe.
Spicy Chicken Cucumber Salad
Love this chicken salad that has the most amazing Asian flavours and a fantastic texture! Really juicy poached chicken with lots of crunchy cucumber, peanuts, fresh herbs and a spicy chilli oil based dressing. Every bite is a flavour bomb!
Thai Prawn Mango Salad
This Thai Prawn Mango salad comes together in 15 minutes and is delicious, fresh and zesty – the perfect way to celebrate summer! The trick is not to overcook prawns – based on the size, the cooking time varies from 30 secs to 2 minutes. Make the salad ahead of time because as it sits in the fridge, the flavours get a chance to meld together and get absorbed.
Barley Chicken Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
This barley salad with herb vinaigrette is a great way to use up left over veggies and grains. Add some meat and it becomes a great lunch or dinner option.
Crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad
Watch the recipe video above. If you are looking for a vibrant, refreshing salad that’s extra crunchy – this chinese chicken salad ticks all the boxes. It’s packed with veggies and poached chicken and the asian ginger dressing combined with crunchy fried noodles makes it extra special! You’ll be making this on repeat.
Southwest Chicken Quinoa Bean Salad
Southwest Chicken Quinoa Bean Salad is a hearty, delicious salad that’s more like a meal. I have two dressing recipes for you to choose from – cilantro lime and a creamy southwest dressing with yogurt and sour cream. This salad recipe is a keeper for warm summer months!
Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Blue Cheese Dressing
A fabulous chicken cobb salad that has all the right fixings including grilled chicken and lots of bacon! Serve this with a creamy avocado blue cheese dressing that’s made with greek yogurt and you have dinner sorted. This isn’t just a salad, it’s a meal!
Mexican Prawn Avocado Taco Salad
Mexican Prawn Avocado Taco Salad is a delicious, hearty salad that has all the flavors of your favorite mexican taco, but healthier. Loaded with lettuce, black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn and a delicious cilantro lime dressing, it’s perfect when you want salad for dinner.
Grilled Chicken Mango Salad with Mango Cilantro Dressing
Grilled Chicken Mango Salad with Mango Cilantro Dressing is loaded with cucumbers, peppers, avocado and has a crazy good dressing that doubles up as a marinade! Best summer salad ever!
Salad Dressing Recipes
Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
With this Honey Mustard Salad Dressing recipe, you’ll never go wrong! It’s a delicious blend that has the perfect pairing of honey and mustard combined with apple cider and balsamic vinegar.
Peanut Sauce Salad Dressing
Thai style Peanut Sauce Salad Dressing is creamy with a ton of umami. This doubles up as a dip and you’ll want to use it on everything!
Creamy Avocado Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
Creamy avocado blue cheese salad dressing is the best homemade blue cheese dressing you’ll try – its lighter because it’s yogurt based and has a sharp taste that’s perfect when drizzled on your favourite cobb salad. You can use this dressing to a pasta salad or even use it as a dip!
Mango Cilantro Salad Dressing
Mango Cilantro Salad Dressing is a fresh, tropical, creamy dressing that’s super healthy, easily made in a blender and is gluten free. You’ll want to pour it on everything!
Three Homemade Salad Dressings
Learn how to make three homemade salad dressings which are healthy and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks
