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20 Incredible Summer Salads for Every Occasion

By A Cultivated Nest Team

Insanely Delicious Summer Salads.

Salads get a bad rap for being plain and boring. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. There are so many options for delicious and easy salads to fill you up all summer long. Whether you are looking for a salad to take to a barbecue, eat for a light lunch, or enjoy as a side dish, we have it for you! This list of 20 Incredible Summer Salads for Every Occasion will satisfy all your cravings.

20 Incredible Summer Salads for Every Occasion- You are going to love these incredible summer salads for every occasion! They are perfect for parties, get-togethers, and dinner! | #recipe #salad #healthyRecipes #summerRecipes #ACultivatedNest

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I love the variety of summer salads because they can range from sweet or savory. Summer fruit is always delicious in salads, and you can always make so many amazing homemade salad dressings. I’m excited for you to take a look and fill up on these delightful salads.

I also love how frugal salads can be. A little bit of store-bought rotisserie chicken goes a long way when mixed into a salad. Plus, if you don’t have to cook any of your toppings, you won’t have to use your oven or stove top. Which means you’ll save on energy and can keep from heating up your home even further during those hot summer months!

20 Incredible Summer Salads for Every Occasion

Don’t be afraid to go a little wild when it comes to preparing salads. You will be amazed at how many combinations you can come up with just by trying out new things. Take a look at these tips to give you the best results every time.

  • Make your own dressing when possible. Store-bought dressing is fine when you are in a pinch or out of ingredients. But if you want to get the most out of your salad, you should really try to make the dressing yourself. It’s so much tastier, and healthier, too. Here are 20 homemade salad dressings recipes for you to try!
  • Make the salad with a variety of lettuce and greens. There are lots of possibilities like spinach, arugula, butter lettuce, curly endive, spring mix, and many others. Using a variety will give you flavor, texture, and color.
  • When possible, don’t add the salad dressing until you are ready to serve it. If you dress your summer salad too early, you will find that often the lettuce will become soggy or mushy.
  • Add spices. Yes, you can even season salad! While most of your salad’s flavor will come from its contents and dressing, a bit of dry herb spices can really take the flavor profile up a notch. Consider adding dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper!

20 Incredible Summer Salad Recipes- You are going to love these incredible summer salads for every occasion! They are perfect for parties, get-togethers, and dinner! | #recipe #salad #healthyRecipes #summerRecipes #ACultivatedNest

      1. Chopped Wedge Salad from Skinny Taste
      2. Healthy Taco Salad from Wholesome Yum
      3. Vegan Cobb Salad With Coconut Bacon from Love & Lemons
      4. Spinach Strawberry Salad With Balsamic Poppy Seed Dressing from Well Plated

20 Incredible Salad Recipes for Summer- You are going to love these incredible summer salads for every occasion! They are perfect for parties, get-togethers, and dinner! | #recipe #salad #healthyRecipes #summerRecipes #ACultivatedNest

      1. Mango Mandarin Sesame Shrimp Salad from Creme De La Crumb
      2. Glowing Grilled Summer Salad from Pinch of Yum
      3. Steak Cobb Salad With Creamy Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing From A Sweet Pea Chef
      4. Italian Marinated Artichoke Salad from Wholesome Yum

20 Easy Salad Recipes- You are going to love these incredible summer salads for every occasion! They are perfect for parties, get-togethers, and dinner! | #recipe #salad #healthyRecipes #summerRecipes #ACultivatedNest

      1. Watermelon And Avocado Salad With Honey Lime Vinaigrette from Slender Kitchen
      2. Shrimp Cobb Salad from Natasha’s Kitchen
      3. Mediterranean Chopped Salad from Feel Good Foodie
      4. Greens Salad With Honey Lemon Vinaigrette from A Sweet Pea Chef

20 Summery Salad Recipes- You are going to love these incredible summer salads for every occasion! They are perfect for parties, get-togethers, and dinner! | #recipe #salad #healthyRecipes #summerRecipes #ACultivatedNest

      1. Summer Salad Recipe from Wine and Glue
      2. Picnic Perfect Summer Salad from BREA Getting Fit
      3. Grilled Caesar Salad from A Couple Cooks
      4. Green Goddess Quinoa Summer Salad from Pinch of Yum

20 Incredible Summer Salads You Have to Try- You are going to love these incredible summer salads for every occasion! They are perfect for parties, get-togethers, and dinner! | #recipe #salad #healthyRecipes #summerRecipes #ACultivatedNest

      1. Southwestern Chopped Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing from Damn Delicious
      2. Summer Salad from Taste & Tell
      3. Healthy Grilled Asian Thai Shrimp Salad from Wicked Spatula
      4. Summer Salad With Homemade Salad Dressing From Green Healthy Cooking

Do you prefer sweet or savory salads?

20 Incredible Summer Salads for Every Occasion- These delicious summer salad recipes are perfect for any occasion, and are a great way to have an easy and healthy dinner! | #saladRecipes #recipes #healthyRecipes #summerRecipes #ACultivatedNest

You might also be interested in: 20 Drool-Worthy Homemade Salad Dressings

20 Drool-Worthy Homemade Salad Dressings

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Comments

  1. Fitoru Keto says

    June 26, 2020 at 4:13 am

    These salad recipes are perfect! I’m sure I’m going to love these! Thanks for sharing!

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