Make These Summer Salad Recipes on Repeat
Recipe Overview
Overview
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, vibrant salads that not only satisfy but also nourish. The vegan Niçoise salad is a delightful twist on the classic, swapping out tuna and eggs for chickpeas and marinated artichokes. This salad is not just colorful but also packed with flavor and nutrition, making it a fantastic option for meal prep. You can prepare it in advance, ensuring you have a healthy meal ready to go throughout the week.
Next up is the mango guacamole salad, which takes a refreshing approach by using guacamole as a dressing. The combination of creamy avocado, tangy lime, and sweet mango creates a deliciously unique flavor profile. Toss in some black beans and you have a filling dish that can be enjoyed as a main or a side.
The kale Caesar salad is another standout, featuring a sunflower seed dressing that is both rich and nutritious. The addition of crispy chickpeas adds texture and flavor, making this salad a satisfying choice. It’s versatile enough to be enjoyed year-round, with the option to swap in seasonal fruits like peaches or grilled pineapple for added flair.
These salads are not only easy to make but also perfect for summer barbecues and gatherings. They showcase how salads can be both hearty and refreshing, ensuring that you stay satisfied while enjoying the best of what summer has to offer.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Use chickpeas and marinated artichokes instead of tuna and egg.
Tip: Prep all ingredients in advance for a colorful and beautiful salad.
Do not mix all ingredients with romaine and the dressing until ready to eat.
Make creamy mango guacamole to use as dressing.
Massage kale, red cabbage, and carrots in the guacamole.
Toss the salad with black beans.
Tip: Add quinoa or chewy farro to make the salad more filling.
Tip: Use fresh mango for sweetness in your guacamole salad.
Prepare the salad with sunflower seed dressing and crispy chickpeas.
Tip: Crispy chickpeas can be made in the air fryer or oven for added flavor.
Swap ingredients based on the season, like adding fresh peaches or grilled pineapple.
Tip: Pomegranate molasses and lime juice add tanginess to salads year-round.
Tip: If you don't like bitter greens, replace them with red cabbage or romaine.
Toss white beans with tomatoes and fresh peaches in a peach miso dressing.
Tip: Miso dressing adds umami flavor to salads.
Mix black-eyed peas with celery and an herby dressing.
Tip: Use nutritious ingredients in salads for a healthy meal prep option.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber.
- •Mango adds a natural sweetness and tropical flavor to salads.
- •Kale is a nutrient-dense leafy green that can be enjoyed year-round.
- •Using guacamole as a dressing adds creaminess without dairy.
