Fresh Summer Salads

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Cauliflower and Quinoa Salad with Feta(with video)

We’ve transformed the classic Italian tomato and bread salad panzanella into an Indian feast. Make sure not to overcook the cauliflower—it should be crisp-tender.

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Summer Tomato Salad

This luscious salad—inspired by the Italian classic, panzanella—is the perfect way to use any leftover French or Italian bread.

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Watercress Chicken Salad with Oranges(with video)

This Mediterranean salad is packed with clementines, feta cheese, rotisserie chicken, watercress, and olives.

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Potato Salad with Tuna, Cherry Tomatoes and Peas

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Watermelon and Berry Salad with Feta

The classic Mediterranean combo of watermelon and feta gets even more summery with the inclusion of juicy fresh berries.

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Easy Orzo Salad

This hearty salad has orzo pasta, spinach, red onion, corn, and feta to make a satisfying, wholesome meal in just 15 minutes.

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Minted Couscous Salad

Incorporating the tangy brine from a jar of roasted red peppers is an easy way to add acidity to this side dish without the need for a whole other ingredient.

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Tomato and Corn Salad

Creamy salad dressing highlights the sweetness of fresh corn and tomatoes in this versatile side dish. Serve it with everything from grilled chicken to steak.

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Salad with Chicken, Basil, and Berries

Grab a rotisserie chicken to add easy protein to this summery salad that features fresh fruit and crunchy almonds.

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Asian Noodle Salad with Shrimp, Watercress and Mango(with video)

The trick to this refreshing salad is letting others do the work: Buy precooked shrimp and precut mango. The rice noodles cook in a snap.

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Grilled Corn Salad

This is a great salad to make ahead and keep in the fridge for easy summer lunches and dinners. Try grilling the green onions along with the corn for a slightly mellower flavor.

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Artichoke Egg Salad

This savory salad combines hard-boiled eggs, artichoke hearts, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, and cherry tomatoes—perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side.

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Chickpea and Cucumber Salad

Creamy tahini—the secret ingredient in hummus—lends a nutty richness to the dressing in this Mediterranean-inspired salad.

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Rice Salad with Avocado Dressing

Rice mixes and mingles with grilled summer veggies and a tangy avocado dressing in this summertime side dish.

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Pad Thai Salad with Shrimp

Featuring a spicy fish sauce vinaigrette, this lighter twist on takeout noodles can be served warm or cold.

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White Bean Caesar Salad(with video)

This homemade Caesar is vegetarian but still packs the big flavor of the classic dressing. Lots of protein makes sure you leave the table full and satisfied.

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Eggplant Parm Salad

A heavy Italian-American dish gets a summer makeover when eggplant is marinated and grilled instead of breaded and fried.

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Chicago-Style Hot Dog Salad

This fun twist on a Midwestern classic includes all the toppings like pickle spears, tomatoes, and pickled peppers.