Summer is calling for fresh, feel good salads! From hearty bowls packed with protein to light and refreshing veggie-loaded favorites, these 15 healthy salads are perfect for easy lunches, meal prep, or those hot summer nights when you don’t want to turn on the oven. Bookmark this roundup and get ready to make your way through them all!
1
Green Goddess Crunch Chicken Salad
If you're trying to eat more greens, this salad makes it easy. It's packed with crunch, protein, and the creamiest green goddess dressing that's good on anything and everything. It’s great for meal prep or a quick snack to dip with chips!
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2
Roasted Potato & Peach Summer Salad Side Dish
If you’re looking for the perfect summer salad, this is it. Crispy potatoes, sweet juicy peaches, creamy burrata, and arugula come together with a tangy balsamic dressing for the perfect sweet and savory combo! Make this for your next gathering, it will be a big hit!
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3
Crispy Rice Salad with Creamy Sesame-Chili Dressing
This crunchy, refreshing salad is packed with texture and bold flavor—thanks to crispy rice, fresh veggies, and a nutty, spicy dressing you’ll want to put on everything.
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4
10 Minute Summer Pasta Salad
This salad is the most refreshing & easy dish that will keep you feeling full long after! It literally took me less than 10 minutes to make!
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5
Mandarin Chicken Salad With Ginger Sesame Dressing
If you love a good crunch, this one’s for you. This salad is tangy, packed with tender chicken and crisp veggies, and delivers the perfect bite every time!
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6
Summer Beet Salad with Roasted Walnuts
Looking for a fresh summer side? This beet salad is fresh and topped with perfectly roasted walnuts for the best crunch!!
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7
Honey Balsamic Strawberry Salad
This honey balsamic strawberry salad is fresh and full of spring flavor. Sweet strawberries, peppery greens, and crunchy walnuts make every bite irresistible!
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8
Miso Chicken Caesar Salad With Crispy Rice And Avocado
Not your average Caesar! This version is dressed up with crispy rice, miso, and avocado for that extra savory flavor!! This recipe is perfect if you have leftover rice and/or chicken, but making it day of is just as good too!!
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9
Meal Prepped Chopped Salad
This chopped salad is about to become your meal prep go-to to bring as your lunch to work or school, or to have in the fridge right when you get home! It’s so delicious, packed with nutrients, and stores perfectly in a mason jar for whenever you’re ready to eat it!
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10
Pistachio & Pea Quinoa Salad
This Pistachio & Pea Quinoa Salad is perfect for when you want to a protein-packed meal without the meat. Don’t let the pistachio and pea combo confuse you – these are SO good together! It’s perfect for meal prep and eating healthy on-the-go.
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11
Steak Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing
This hearty and fresh steak salad is the perfect balance of protein, greens, and flavor. Crisp veggies, juicy steak, and creamy balsamic dressing come together for a satisfying meal that feels both nourishing and indulgent. Topped with shaved Parmesan for that final touch of savory goodness.
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12
Roasted Summer Vegetable Orzo Salad
My newest summer lunch obsession: roasted veggie orzo pasta salad. It captures the essence of summer so perfectly with seasonal ingredients and it’s light, it’s lemon-y, and simple to meal prep. Plus, it can be enjoyed hot or cold!! It’s dairy free (and technically vegan!) too! Though, if you want to spice it up, I suggest adding in feta and any protein of choice!
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13
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
One of my FAVORITE summertime lunches to make!! It’s so simple and SO DELICIOUS – great for BBQs, get-togethers, meal prep, etc! Plus I promise, everyone will LOVE!!
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14
Crunchy Cabbage Chicken Salad with Tahini Dressing
This fresh and flavorful salad is super easy and perfect for summer! It works great as a light meal for a few people or a side dish for a group.
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15
Peanut Crunchy Kale Salad
Oh. My. Gooooosh this salad is amazing. The dressing is one of my favorite salad dressings to exist it takes a little bit of prep time to create this salad, but I promiseee it’s worth it. I love to make extra of each ingredient (the chicken, quinoa, & peanut dressing specifically) to meal prep it!! You literally will crave this salad all the time!!
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