Summer is considered to be the season of rainbow produce, bringing fresh veggies and fruits to our plates.
As it is around the corner, and you know what it mean that we are going to start trying to take all our meals outside. It means a lot of hot dogs, hamburgers, and grilled meat but that is not all about it. During summer time, the word salad is not so cut and dry.
From bright avocado-mango to juicy figs, these 11 amazing salads take advantage of summer’s freshest fruit.
1-Blackberry chicken salad
This hearty salad has all of the important components of a great dinner salad like a creamy feta, a well-seasoned protein, little crunch from toasted walnuts and a burst of sweetness from juicy blackberries. It makes great meal prep and an easy lunch in mid of the busy week.
2-Grilled cauliflower salad with Tahini yogurt sauce
Seasoned with cumin ad sumac along with a bright lemon sauce, this salad is a perfect addition to your barbecue spread. We use grill basket to prevent the florets from falling between the grates.
3-Grilled garlic Caesar salad
You can make this tasty salad in just 20 minutes. Simply brush the romaine lettuce with garlicky oil and then lay lettuce directly on the grill until marked and slightly wilted. Then, don’t forget to add Caesar dressing and grated parmesan as finishing touches.
4-Guacamole chopped salad
All of the delicious guacamole flavors which you can love in a healthy veggie-packed salad is right here. Do you want to pump up the protein? Then add leftover roast chicken or sauteed shrimp and serve it with tortilla chips on the side.
5-Black Rice Salad with Cherries and Plums
Rice, plums and cherries add pops of juicy sweetness to this hearty summer salad. Black rice add a dark, moody hue and an extra textural bite.
6-Stone Fruit Salad with Collard-Peanut Pesto
In this savory fruit salad, collard greens, parmesan and roasted peanuts yield a hearty pesto which is ideal partner for honey-dressed wedges of plums and nectarines.
7-Avocado and mango salad
This Mexican inspired mango and avocado salad can be made in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a summery weeknight meal.
8-Watermelon Salad with Grilled Shrimp
This salad is going to be the next family favorite for you with a perfect combo of watermelon and shrimps.
9-Fattoush
Fattoush is a Levantine salad which is made with fried pita along with seasoned vegetables like cucumber, lettuce and tomato. The special favor of fattoush comes from the dressing,which contain sumac and pomegranate molasses. With just the right amount of zestiness, this salad is the best addition to any Middle Eastern or Mediterranean meal.
10-Tortellini Caprese Salad
Tortellini adds a more creamy, cheesy goodness to the classic caprese salad.
11-Cucumber, tomato and onion salad
It is perfect when your garden or the local farmers market is overflowing with cucumbers and tomatoes. This salad does surprisingly well with out of season produce, mainly when you make it head of time so it can marinate.
