Sun-kissed greens: a bountiful collection of 15 summer salads

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with ‘Sun-Kissed Greens,’ a delightful collection of refreshing salads that capture the essence of the season. From crisp garden greens to juicy fruits, this collection celebrates the best of the season’s harvest. Savor the taste of sunshine with every bite and embrace the art of nourishing and delicious summer salads.

Quinoa salad in a brown bowl, garnished with pita bread
Greek Quinoa Salad. Photo Credti: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

California Steak Salad

California steak salad with strawberries and avocados.
California Steak Salad. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

California steak salad: loaded with tender steak, crunchy greens, juicy strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and topped with a bright, zingy citrus vinaigrette.
Get the Recipe: California Steak Salad

Citrus Asparagus Couscous

Citrus asparagus couscous in a white bowl next to an orange and lemons.
Citrus asparagus couscous. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Whether you need a simple side dish for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive salad for an upcoming BBQ, this citrus asparagus couscous has you covered.
Get the Recipe: Citrus Asparagus Couscous

Summer Orzo Salad

Summer orzo pasta salad in a while serving bowl on a whitewashed background next to a bowl of green beans.
Summer orzo salad. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Summer orzo salad is a light refreshing side dish perfect for the hot days of summer. Crunchy cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and orzo pasta tossed with a tangy, made from scratch vinaigrette dressing.
Get the Recipe: Summer Orzo Salad

Greek Quinoa Salad

Quinoa salad in a brown bowl, garnished with pita bread
Greek Quinoa Salad. Photo Credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Healthy and easy, this Greek Quinoa Salad with homemade vinaigrette features fresh vegetables, cannellini beans and feta cheese topped with a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Serve on its own for a vegetarian dinner or as a side dish.
Get the Recipe: Greek Quinoa Salad

Watermelon and Feta Salad

Low angle shot of a bowl of watermelon salad with kalamata olives and feta cheese.
Watermelon and Feta Salad. Photo Credit AllWays Delicious.

Watermelon Feta Salad with Kalamata Olives is a refreshing summer side dish. With only 5 ingredients, it is quick and easy to make and so refreshing!
Get the Recipe: Watermelon and Feta Salad

Mexican Corn Salad

Blue and white bowl filled with colorful corn salad and lime wedges.
Mexican Corn Salad. Photo Credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Mexican Corn Salad has all the flavors of street stall corn on the cob—sweet corn, creamy butter, freshly squeezed lime juice, diced Jalapeños, chili flakes, and cheese.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Corn Salad

Kachumber Salad

Low angle shot of Kachumber Salad in a white bowl on a striped napkin with 2 silver serving spoons on the side.
Kachumber Salad. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Kachumber Salad is a colorful salad of chopped raw veggies—chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and chile peppers. It’s seasoned with fresh cilantro or coriander leaves, ground spices, and a squeeze of lemon juice or lime juice and makes a great side for Indian dishes from veggie curries to biryani.
Get the Recipe: Kachumber Salad

Mexican Macaroni Salad

Mexican Macaroni Salad in a bowl.
Mexican Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Mexican Macaroni Salad is a delicious pasta salad with chopped vegetables and a taco seasoning dressing that is sure to please at any summer gathering.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Macaroni Salad

Amish Macaroni Salad

Bowl of Amish macaroni salad with some on a spoon.
Amish Macaroni Salad. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Get ready to dive into a bowl of creamy and flavorful Amish macaroni salad! It’s a great cookout recipe as it offers a cool and creamy complement to grilled meats.
Get the Recipe: Amish Macaroni Salad

Tuna Salad

Tuna Salad as appetizer on a pieces of baked zucchini.
Low Carb Tuna Salad. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our Tuna Salad with no mayo is a super easy recipe for your tuna salad sandwich, tuna breakfast, or tuna mini bites. This fully keto, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic-friendly healthy tuna salad can even go with one of our keto pasta recipes.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Salad

Low-Carb Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad inside colorful bowls.
Low Carb Tabbouleh Salad. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Quick, easy, and refreshing Lebanese Low Carb Tabbouleh Salad with a low carb twist done in 10 minutes will add lots of healthiness to your daily life. This Mediterranean keto tabouli salad recipe is entirely gluten-free, grain-free, low carb, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly swapping the bulgur wheat with hemp seeds.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Tabbouleh Salad

Thai Chicken Salad

Thai chicken salad with red peppers and greens.
Thai Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Thai Chicken Salad is a delicious main dish that is full of flavor and nutrients and is a power-packed salad that is dairy-free and easy to make. It features marinated chicken and a variety of veggies, including arugula and spiralized cucumbers.
Get the Recipe: Thai Chicken Salad

Arugula Caprese Salad

Arugula caprese salad on a white plate.
Arugula Caprese Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This caprese salad with arugula has cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic reduction. It’s a perfect summer salad you’re going to love!
Get the Recipe: Arugula Caprese Salad

Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

Beet cucumber salad with feta and dill on a pink plate.
Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This beet and cucumber salad with feta and dill is packed with sweet, savory, earthy, tangy, and salty flavors perfect for summer. Crunchy cucumbers, tender cooked beets, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette combine to create a delicious beet salad you’ll crave.
Get the Recipe: Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

A salad of mixed greens, basil, halved cherry tomatoes, and burrata on a white plate.
Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a fresh summer salad featuring spring mix, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, rich olive oil, and sweet, tangy balsamic reduction.
Get the Recipe: Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

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