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    10 Summer Salads Your Family Will Love

    Published: Jun 23, 2017 · Modified: Mar 11, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 4 Comments

    Summer salads are so easy to throw together when good produce is in season. Eating salads is a great way to give your body a good dose of antioxidants and other nutrients.

    When you start eating healthier, you'll find you have more energy and you'll sleep better. Those two changes alone can be life-changing!

    Do you ever stop to think about why you don't make salads more often? I think because it takes so much time. 

    Eating salads is such a healthy way to give your body some of the nutrients it's craving. Do you ever stop to think why you don't do it more? I think because it's boring and it takes time. Would you agree? #SaladRecipes #BestSalads #easysaladrecipes 

    A little preparation is all you need to have your family eating salads and begging for more! Wash and chop the vegetables up ahead of time. 

    Eating salads is such a healthy way to give your body some of the nutrients it's craving. Do you ever stop to think why you don't do it more? I think because it's boring and it takes time. Would you agree? 

    You can also chop the fruits, but add a little lemon, lime or orange juice to them to keep them from turning brown and use them within a couple of days.

    It's that time of the year when we can find so many different delicious and really fresh ingredients for salads. Shopping the farmer's markets is not only fun but you can bring home just-picked fruits and vegetables.

    Eating salads is such a healthy way to give your body some of the nutrients it's craving. Do you ever stop to think why you don't do it more? I think because it's boring and it takes time. Would you agree? 

    One tip that has helped me is to make salads in a jar. Simply layer the ingredients, beginning with the dressing. (Do look at the ingredients and calorie/fat content. Some of them are crazy high in both!)

    Next, add the hardest veggies first, like carrots, celery, and chickpeas. The lettuce goes on top. I like to use a couple of cherry tomatoes as they hold up better.

    I've eaten a salad made this way 5 days after it was made and it was still so fresh! Of course, add anything soft like croutons once you've poured the salad in a bowl. These travel well for work, too!

    Any of the below salads would probably work in a jar, too. Let me know which is your favorite!

    10 Summer Salads Your Family Will Love

    Quinoa Chickpea Salad Recipe

    This Quinoa Chickpea Salad recipe is the perfect meal when you want something light. It’s also a wonderful pairing to a steak, roasted chicken, or fish.
    Check out this recipe
    Quinoa Chickpea Salad Recipe

    Greek Cucumber Salad

    This Cucumber, Tomato and Feta Salad is fantastic in the summer when tomatoes are perfect. The key, of course, is the dressing.
    Check out this recipe
    Greek Cucumber Salad

    Broccoli Salad Recipe

    This delicious brocoli salad is a little different than most. The crunchy veggies and sweet fruit are delicious and rich in antioxidants.
    Check out this recipe
    Broccoli Salad Recipe

    Easy Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

    This Greek orzo salad is delicious and super easy to prepare. When you need a side dish for meat, chicken, or seafood, this is the perfect easy recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

    Authentic Tabbouleh

    Tabbouleh was one of the best things I ate when I visited Jordan. It’s a healthy dish with incredibly fresh flavor, and it goes with so many dishes.
    Check out this recipe
    Authentic Tabbouleh

    Blueberry Corn Salad » A Healthy Life For Me

    Blueberry Corn Salad Clean Healthy Recipe
    Check out this recipe
    Blueberry Corn Salad » A Healthy Life For Me

    Easy Mexican Layered Salad

    This Mexican layered salad recipe is layered with flavor and color! Some people think of a salad bowl as some part of a diet deprivation, but eat this chopped Mexican salad and you’ll feel indulged.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Mexican Layered Salad

    Blackberry Salad - Dinner at the Zoo

    This blackberry apricot salad is full of fruit, lettuce and herbs and is topped with feta cheese, sliced almonds and a creamy apricot poppy seed dressing.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Salad - Dinner at the Zoo

    Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Salad » A Healthy Life For Me

    Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Salad Recipe
    Check out this recipe
    Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Salad » A Healthy Life For Me

    Summer Fruit Salad with Serrano Mint Syrup - The Chunky Chef

    This summer fruit salad is made with a blend of watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe, and tossed in an easy syrup made with mint and a hint of serrano!
    Check out this recipe
    Summer Fruit Salad with Serrano Mint Syrup - The Chunky Chef

    The Salad I’m Eating Every Week Until the End of Summer

    It’s fresh, it’s filling, and it’s packed with the season’s best produce.
    Check out this recipe
    The Salad I’m Eating Every Week Until the End of Summer

    BBQ Chicken Salad - Damn Delicious

    BBQ Chicken Salad - This healthy, flavorful salad comes together so quickly, and it is guaranteed to be a hit with your entire family!
    Check out this recipe
    BBQ Chicken Salad - Damn Delicious

    Southwestern Chicken Salad With A Low Fat Creamy Dressing - Cafe Delites

    A Chili Lime Southwestern Chicken Salad with a low fat and CREAMY Cilantro Chili Lime Dressing that doubles as a marinade!
    Check out this recipe
    Southwestern Chicken Salad With A Low Fat Creamy Dressing - Cafe Delites

    Peach Prosciutto Mixed Green Salad » A Healthy Life For Me

    This Gluten Free Peach Prosciutto Mixed Green Salad is a light, sweet, and salty salad recipe combining fresh summer peaches with salty prosciutto
    Check out this recipe
    Peach Prosciutto Mixed Green Salad » A Healthy Life For Me

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    Eating salads is such a healthy way to give your body some of the nutrients it's craving. Do you ever stop to think why you don't do it more? I think because it's boring and it takes time. Would you agree? 

    Looking for more salads? Here's a group of delicious healthy salads I think you'll enjoy, too!

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    1. Jasmine

      June 29, 2017 at 3:44 pm

      Who doesn't love salad? With a healthy whip of cream! Day is made.
      Thanks for sharing this.

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      • Kelly

        June 29, 2017 at 4:44 pm

        Thanks, Jasmine! Enjoy! I've got salad in a jar coming soon!

        Reply
    2. Lisa

      June 24, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      My family is certainly going to love these! Thanks for putting the collection together.

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      • Kelly Stilwell

        June 29, 2017 at 4:30 pm

        Enjoy, Lisa! Thanks for taking the time to say that!

        Reply

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