Top 10 Summer Salads You Need to Try!
It's the perfect time of year to enjoy a meal that's crisp and cool. The best part about these salads? Not only will they satiate you, they'll nourish you from the inside out! Whether you're looking for a lighter dish or even something a little heartier, we've got a list below that that offers everything under the sun, no matter which salad you choose. Check out these tasty dishes and make your favourites all summer long!
Light Salads
What you're looking for is even in the name of this one! It's called the Strawberry Summer Salad and it's packed with summer zing from the strawberries right down to the blue cheese. It also looks beautiful so it's sure to impress!
Fresh mozzarella just hits a little differently, doesn't it? It's cooling and delicious for any salad in the hot months of the year! That's why we've put it in this Spinach Mozzarella Salad!
Ah, oui - now we get très fancy with the Salade Lyonnaise. Summery and stunning, top your frisée lettuce with a poached egg and thick cut bacon. A creamy yolk + a bold vinaigrette = a rich and delicious 'salade'!
If you have trouble resisting bacon, this BLT Salad is for you! Bacon, lettuce and tomato come together with eggs in this salad that's light yet satiating. The sweet onion vinaigrette really ties it all together.
A quick, Mini Cobb Salad for one is just the thing to make when you're looking to fill up on a quick and nutritious lunch. This one has a fun spin on it - avocado dressing! We love a classic with a twist.
Hearty Salads
We're really loading up on the veggies and protein in this delicious Egg and Couscous Salad. Enjoy it warm or cold, it's absolutely mouth-watering either way!
Containing both brown rice and sweet potato, get ready to enjoy this Gado Gado Harvest Salad as a complete meal on its own! The variety of veggies in this salad is spectacular but our favourite is the spicy peanut dressing!
At first glance - just another salad. Until you take that second glance and realize that is has devilled eggs on top and pasta on the bottom. Not only is this Layered Devilled Egg Pasta Salad gorgeous to look at, it will fill multiple hungry tummies.
Now how could we talk about salads and not include a classic Egg Salad? In fact - here are three! If you want to experiment away from a simpler egg salad, why not try these variations? From salmon, bacon, to avocado - there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Lastly we give you our most hearty salad! The Potato, Egg and Green Bean Salad. It's a potato salad but better! Skip the mayo and drizzle it with a mustard vinaigrette.
Have we woken up your taste buds? We sure hope these tasty salads make it to your lunch or dinner table this summer! If you do make one of these salads, let us know! Tag us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with a photo of your mouth-watering dish.