These fresh and colorful summer salad recipes will make your mouth water.
11. Moroccan Chicken Salad with Chimichurri Dressing
When I think of summertime, my mind definitely goes to chimichurri. It’s so refreshing with all its fresh herbs, and it has just the right amount of acidity from the vinegar. Toss that together with pomegranate seeds and perfectly spiced Moroccan chicken, and you have a winner.
12. Jalapeño Lime Tuna Salad
Tuna salad packed between two slices of bread is what summer beach days were made for. But sometimes you just want to skip the bread and keep things light without sacrificing taste and satisfaction. This refreshing take keeps things zesty and savory without an overload of calories and carbs.
13. Spicy Kale Salad with Chickpeas & Maple Dijon Dressing
Sometimes, the best way to cool down is with some spicy ingredients. This refreshing salad certainly delivers. It’s packed with jalapeño peppers to heat you up. On the other hand, that sweet maple dijon dressing will balance things out, keeping your mouth from catching fire. Sounds just about perfect to me!
14. Cucumber, Tomato, and Avocado Salad
We have a few cucumber salads on this list, and for good reason. Cucumbers have a light and refreshing taste, but they’re also pretty high in the water content. That will increase your hydration for the day and keep your body temperature low. And, really, who could say no to the combination of refreshing cucumbers, savory tomatoes, and creamy avocados?
15. Strawberry and Spinach Salad
This classic summer salad is a great recipe to whip up when you’re short on time but want something sweet and savory. It’s also extremely clean, making it a great lunchtime option for days when you want to keep things extra light.
