Summer Salad Recipes

Going on a picnic? Pack one of these delicious summer salads!

Recipes shared by Allison Soler.


Strawberry & Watermelon Summer Salad



Servings - Approx. 8 cups


Ingredients


Salad

  • 3 cups chopped/sliced strawberries

  • 3 cups cubed seedless watermelon

  • 1 english cucumber, peeled & diced

  • ½ cup finely chopped red onion

  • ⅓ cup finely chopped mint leaves

  • 1 cup diced/crumbled feta cheese

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice

  • 1 tbsp liquid honey

  • ¼ tsp each sea salt & black pepper


Recipe

  1. In a large bowl mix all of the salad ingredients except the feta cheese. Set aside.


  1. In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad


  1. Add crumbled feta and toss salad.


  1. Serve immediately & enjoy!




Delicious Summery Chickpea Salad



Servings - Approx. 6 cups


Ingredients


Salad

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 ½ english cucumbers, peeled and diced

  • 1 ½ cups grape/cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ¼ cup minced red onion

  • 2 medium avocados, diced

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tbsp fresh minced dill

  • 1 tsp pure maple syrup or honey

  • ¼ tsp each sea salt & black pepper


Recipe


  1. In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients (careful not to squish the avocado) and set aside


  1. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients and drizzle evenly over salad.


  1. Mix again and serve. Enjoy!



Fresh Bruschetta Pasta Salad



Serving size: 4 servings


Ingredients


1 lb. conchigliette (shell shaped noodles)

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

1 pt. cherry tomatoes, preferably multi-colored, halved

¼ block feta cheese, crumbled

1/4 c. torn basil, for garnish

Recipe


  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook orecchiette according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.


  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.


  1. To bowl, add pasta, garlic, feta and tomatoes; toss with dressing to combine.


  1. Garnish with basil and serve. Enjoy!






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