Today it is my great privilege to introduce you to Sylvie Shirazi of the incredibly lovely blog Gourmande in the Kitchen. Sylvie put together a stunning round-up of summer salads created by some of my favorite food bloggers; I am on my way to Peru and I can’t wait to make them all when I return! Take it away, Sylvie.
10 Sensational Summer Salad Recipes
Salads reign supreme during the summer months. Fresh and easy with minimal preparation, they are the perfect way to enjoy the season’s best fruit and vegetables. Long hot days are ideal for a no-fuss meal like a salad.
What I especially love is their versatility; grab whatever produce you’ve got lying around and a few chops of a knife later you have yourself a one-bowl meal with all the colors of the rainbow. It could be as simple as a mix of baby lettuces dressed with a vinaigrette or a hearty affair bursting with bold flavors filled with vegetables, fruit, cheese and nuts.
They are a great excuse to use up those leftovers or get creative with what you have in your vegetable bin at the moment. So when the weather heats up this summer turn to these 10 fresh and pretty summer salads for inspiration on what to serve at your next meal.
Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Salad Recipe with Feta, Chickpeas & Mint from Cookin Canuck
Grilled eggplant and zucchini are the stars of this salad while the chickpeas offer a dose of protein. Lemon, mint and feta cheese keep this grilled vegetable salad light and refreshing, serve this as a side at your next barbeque this summer.
Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Salad from She Wears Many Hats
Crunchy, refreshing cucumbers are dressed in a light but creamy Greek yogurt dressing accented with flecks of dill. This is the kind of salad that would be right at home at a picnic.
Orzo Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing from Sips and Spoonfuls
As beautiful as this salad is it’s the dressing Sukaina tells us stands out here. Lemon and mint combine to make a light vinaigrette and are tossed with a mixture of arugula and orzo and cherry tomatoes.
Potato Salad with Dill + Horseradish Aioli from A Thought for Food
Brian tells us this potato salad is filled with vibrant colors and flavors. New potatoes, red and yellow cherry tomatoes, fresh sugarsnap peas, and fresh dill are featured here and dressed in a homemade aioli.
Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Orange Segments from Delicious Shots
Najwa assures us that this salad will make any beet hater rethink their relationship with the jewel-toned root. It’s the beet and goat cheese combination that will win you over but the oranges and pistachios add a burst of color and flavor to the mix.
Grilled Radicchio with Honey Ginger Dressing from Food For My Family
Shaina throws radicchio on the grill and drizzles it with a honey-sweetened ginger dressing in this easy side salad recipe.
Blueberry Salad with Coconut Cilantro Dressing from The Healthy Apple
Amie’s summer salad is filled with sweet blueberries and features a coconut cilantro dressing, and best of all it can be made in less than 5 minutes.
Arugula Salad with Apricot-Mint Vinaigrette from Lemons and Anchovies
This salad starts with fresh apricots, purees apricots form the base of the dressing and coat a mixture of pecans, red onions, French Feta cheese, mini heirloom tomatoes, mint and arugula.
Raw Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Olives and Mint from Gourmande in the Kitchen
Zucchini is in abundance in the summer months and if you are looking for a way to use up a surplus in your garden then this zucchini ribbon salad may be the answer. Ribbons of zucchini are dressed with a light vinaigrette of lemon juice and olive oil, black olives mint and pine nuts.
Avocado and Romaine Salad from Gourmande in the Kitchen
This romaine and avocado salad is an example of the type of meal that begs to be enjoyed outdoors. Crispy romaine leaves and creamy avocado slices are tossed with a lively mustard vinaigrette and topped with crunchy walnuts.
With so many vibrant flavors and fresh produce these salads may just become your new favorites this summer!
Bio: Sylvie Shirazi is the author, photographer and real food lover behind Gourmande in the Kitchen, where she shares simple, wholesome food recipes. She features fresh and seasonal recipes with a focus on quality ingredients and minimal preparation that let the natural flavors shine.
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