Summer is the ultimate time to prepare your favorite salads. You can use various dark leafy veggies or several other bright colored vegetables too. To make it tasty don’t forget to add salad dressing & other condiments too.
Salads are healthy & tasty too. It can give you some relief from the scorching heat of the summer season. Following are a few ideas to help you make your favorite salads.
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Chicken and White Bean Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette:
This salad is a great option for a pot lag or when you want to pack some food for your travel. This easy to prepare meal option can be colorful too. By adding purple cabbage, orange citrus, white beans & adding perfect salad dressing can make it a perfect combination for your meal.
Chinese chicken salad with Ginger Dressing:
This is the one, which we mostly have in Chinese restaurants. However in this case you just need to omit the wonton strips (fried). When you have some leftover cooked chicken then this is the easiest option to make.
Roasted Pepper Salad with Basil, Pine Nuts & Feta:
For this salad you can use chicken kebabs or lamb burger. Mixture of sweet as well as smoky pepper, fresh olives & basil, topped with feta makes it a very charming & tasty meal for your family.
Chipotle Honey & Vinaigrette with Corn & Black Bean Salad:
This is something which is loved by most people & very easy to prepare. Make sure you are serving it with a side of grilled meat (as per your choice) or with tortilla chips, as a dip.
Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing:
This preparation is inspired by Thai Crunch Salad, offered at California Pizza Kitchen. Preparing it with edamame, crunchy veggies & Napa cabbage along with peanut dressing, which has a creamy texture, gives it an unforgettable taste.
Bulgur Salad With Dill, Red Pepper, Cucumber, Lemon & Chickpeas:
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When you want to add a Middle Eastern flavor in your food, then this could be the perfect option. You can prepare it during weekends& use it as a lunch during workdays. Prepared with the buttery texture of chickpeas along with diced veggies, fresh herbs & bulgur will definitely make it a mouthwatering meal for you & your family.
Apricot Vinaigrette With Warm Couscous Salad:
If you & your family love Moroccan food, then, this is the perfect blend for you. You can get that perfect mixture of sweet & savory by adding fresh herbs, apricot vinaigrette (must be tangy sweet), couscous, crunchy almond & scallions. This could be your favorite option for side dish during summer season.
Thai Quinoa Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Along With Fresh Herbs:
For people who love to have healthy eating options, this might be the ultimate choice for them. It is low in fat, full of protein, and also has that tasty flavor which makes it a nice choice for lunch. Nevertheless you can also serve it as a side for various Asian dishes like, lobster or crab or nicely prepared shrimp etc.
Orange And Strawberry Salad With Fresh Mint & Citrus Syrup:
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This is a nice relief from the same old usual s made with prior chopped fruits. However this Innovative and tasty option could be a great dish for brunch, nevertheless if you are able to arrange for some whipped cream along with short cake it could be a great desert too.
Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad:
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This salad is a perfect reflection of South East Asian flavors (which you can make spicy too). By shredding rotisserie chicken & adding some diced veggies along with the dressing, your salad dinner is ready. However make sure you are mixing your ingredients well before serving them.
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