Summer Salads

Fresh and Easy Summer Meal Recipes

You will find a nice selection to choose from like Easy Summer Potato Salad, Sweet Jicama Salad, Red Pepper Pasta Salad, and Pineapple Tuna Salad to name a few.

New salads will be added on a continuing basis so keep checking back for more fresh, quick, and easy summer salads.

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• 1 (6oz) can of tuna – packed in water and drained
• 1 cup fresh pineapple – cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 cup carrot - grated
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup plain fat-free or low-fat yogurt
• 1 tbsp fresh chives – finely chopped
• 1 tsp lime zest

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, pineapple, carrot, chives, and lime zest.
Step 2: Add the yogurt, starting with 1/2 cup, and mix well, adding more yogurt if needed to reach desired consistency.
Step 3: If desired, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Optional Additions: Try adding some sliced water chestnuts or cashew pieces.

Quick Meal Ideas:

- For a simple meal, serve salad over packaged coleslaw mix with a bowl of gazpacho soup on the side.

- Another simple idea is to serve this quick tuna salad on a bed of chow mein noodles with a side of sliced cucumbers and onions drizzled with lime juice, olive oil, and a sprinkle of lemon pepper.

2-3 servings

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• 6 medium red or 4 medium white potatoes – cubed, boiled until tender, and cooled
• 2 scallions – thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp pimiento-stuffed olives – roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh dill – finely chopped or 1 tsp dried dill

Step 1: Combine all the salad ingredients in a bowl and toss well.
Step 2: Salt and pepper to taste.

Optional Additions: Try adding a little lemon zest or crispy cooked and crumbled bacon to this potato salad for added flavor.

Quick Meal Ideas:

- For a simple meal idea, serve this summer salad along with stir-fried shrimp, broccoli, and mushrooms.

- This salad can also be served over a bed of assorted salad greens with a bowl of your favorite warm or cold soup.

2-3 servings

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• 1 (15oz) can black beans – rinsed and drained
• 1 cup yellow squash – thinly sliced half-moons (steam lightly if desired)
• 1/2 an avocado - peeled, pitted, and cubed
• 1/2 cup red radishes – thinly sliced half-moons
• 1/4 cup (or to desired moistness) bottled vinaigrette dressing

Step 1: Place beans, squash, avocado, and radishes into a mixing bowl.
Step 2: Add the dressing to desired moistness and toss well to combine.
Step 3: Salt and pepper to taste.

Optional Additions: Try adding torn fresh basil leaves or sliced almonds or fresh grated parmesan cheese to this easy summer salad recipe.

Quick Meal Ideas:

- This quick and flavorful salad makes a terrific accompaniment to grilled or baked salmon.

- For an easy summer meal, try serving this bean salad with grilled hamburgers and coleslaw.

2-3 servings

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Step 1: Combine the jicama, tomatoes, capers and parsley in a bowl.
Step 2: Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well. Taste and adjust dressing if needed.

Optional Additions: Try adding provolone cheese cubes or black pitted olives to this simple salad for a different layering of flavors.

Quick Meal Ideas:

- Serve salad over avocado slices with warm rolls and cheese spread or bean dip on the side.

- You could also serve this quick salad on a bed of salad greens with a spoonful of hummus placed in the center of the greens and then the jicama salad on top with pita chips on the side. The hummus gives an added richness and flavor to this fresh summer salad.

2-3 servings

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• 2 cups cooked farfalle or rotini pasta
• 1 1/2 cups sweet red bell pepper – medium dice
• 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup basil pesto – thinned with a little water to make a sauce

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine all the salad ingredients and toss well.

Optional Additions: Try adding some cooked and cubed chicken or green pimiento-stuffed olives.

Quick Meal Ideas:

- Pasta Salad with Chilled Lemon Broccoli: For a simple summer meal, serve salad chilled in bowls along with warm garlic bread and a side of steamed and chilled broccoli tossed with lemon juice and a little olive oil.

- This quick and easy pasta salad could also be served with grilled meat or seafood kabobs, for a simple summer meal.

2-3 servings

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Step 1: In a bowl, combine all the salad ingredients, tossing with as much dressing as desired. Mix well.

Optional Additions: Try adding some crumbled blue cheese or avocado chunks or a little chopped jalapeno pepper to this summer salad.

Quick Meal Ideas:

- Serve this easy salad with grilled steak or chicken for a quick and easy summer meal.

- For a very simple meal, serve this corn salad on crisp salad greens or shredded cabbage and pair it with your favorite sandwich.

2-3 servings

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