Summer is a glorious season of warm weather and fun. It’s also a season where cooking becomes a challenge. Why? Because nobody wants to turn on their oven when it’s hot outside. Salads are a quick and simple solution to this problem. To avoid getting bored with eating the same thing repeatedly, try these variations that will keep you craving salads all summer long!
Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
The tangy, flavorful marinade and dressing found in this recipe is one worth saving. Set aside some time to marinade the chicken and let it sit for the recommended two hours before cooking. There are only five ingredients required to create this delicious meal. However, the recipe has suggested optional toppings including crispy bacon, hard-boiled egg slices and asparagus spears. You can make this salad in less than 30 minutes. If you’d like to give it a try, you can find the recipe here.
Rainbow Veggie Salad
This salad isn’t anything revolutionary, but it’s a great reminder that you should have lots of color and diversity in your meals. Having each color of the rainbow represented is a great indicator that this salad is going to be incredibly nourishing to your body. To avoid any sogginess to the dish add the leafy greens in right before serving. Add your favorite dressing on top and enjoy! You can find the recipe here.
Chicken Fajita Salad
If TexMex food speaks to you, you’ll want to keep this salad in your meal rotation. Again, this recipe includes instructions for creating your own marinade and dressing as well. It packs a lot of flavor with grilled onions and bell peppers. Add avocado, cilantro and sour cream on top to complete the dish. Give this recipe a try! You can find it here.
Balsamic Chicken Caprese Salad
You can’t get much simpler than a Caprese salad. This recipe gives simple instructions on how to cook the chicken in a balsamic marinade. It also has tips to make preparation easier. For example, you can buy mozzarella cheese that is already separated into little balls and ready to throw in your salad. Try making this delicious dish! You can find the recipe here.
Greek Salad
This salad is an excellent vegetarian option, but you could always add chicken if you wanted to make it a little more substantial. It has the classic elements of a Greek salad including Kalamata olives and feta cheese. This recipe is fantastic because it provides the instructions to make homemade dressing as well. It is recommended to let the salad sit for 30 min prior to eating to allow the flavors to blend together. If you’re interested in making this recipe, you can find it here.
Don’t let the weather discourage you from eating healthy. If you find yourself getting stuck when thinking about what to make for dinner, let salad be the solution for you. Try these incredible, diverse recipes to keep your palette excited and happy.
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Let us know if you try them and which is your favorite.
Lovely dishes of different salads. Thank for the recipies and new ideas I need to try one.
All are good tasting and good for you. my favarite is Rainbow Veggie Salad
I heard Kolrabi is a Greek vegi, but where does one find it in Newton, Kansas?
The reason I ask is because I have heard it helps one get rid of diabetes.