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    Published: Sep 8, 2023 · Modified: Apr 25, 2024 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, light salads. These 12 Salads to Satisfy Your Cravings are sure to cool you down and keep you feeling refreshed. From avocado chicken salad to BLT pasta salad, there's something for everyone. So fire up the grill, grab some fresh produce, and get ready to enjoy some delicious summer salads!

    Caprese Pasta Salad

    Caprese Pasta Salad
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    We love this easy Caprese Pasta Salad recipe made with Sfoglini Pasta as an easy summer salad or side dish recipe! As we get ready for summer, light and fresh pasta salad recipes become a staple in my menu planning.

    Get the recipe here: Caprese Pasta Salad

    Double Avocado Chicken Salad

    Double Avocado Chicken Salad
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    This quick and easy avocado chicken salad makes for such a tasty meal. Serve this on bread for a classic sandwich, or tuck it into leafy lettuce for a healthy and delicious lunch. It has double the avocado from your average option for a fresh, flavorful and filling and so creamy!

    Get the recipe: Double avocado chicken salad.

    Shaved Brussels Sprouts Parmesan Salad

    Shaved Brussels Sprouts Parmesan Salad
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    If you have been looking for an easy and delicious side salad that goes well with pork, beef or chicken, you are in the right place. Add some fresh parmesan cheese to this salad with a simple homemade dressing and you will have the tastiest side dish. You will enjoy the change of flavor from your average lettuce option.

    Get the recipe here: shaved brussels sprouts parmesan salad.

    Kiwi Salad

    Kiwi Salad
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    This green salad is fresh and fruity! It has lettuce and spinach with slices of juicy kiwi. Make a yogurt based dressing to set this easy side off. Serve it with grilled meats for dinner, or make it a healthy and lighter lunch for a warm summer day.

    Get the recipe here: kiwi salad

    Apple Walnut Salad

    Apple Walnut Salad
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    This summer salad is so easy. It starts with coleslaw mix, and adds tart  granny smith apples, crunchy walnuts, and a really tasty homemade dressing. The result is light, crunchy and refreshing. Take this to a summer barbeque, or make a dish to munch on for lunch at work. 

    Get the recipe here: apple walnut salad

    Corn and Feta Cheese Salad

    Corn and Feta Cheese Salad
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    This simple side salad is so good! Use canned corn, tomatoes and onions and add plenty of creamy feta cheese for a tasty twist on your classic corn side dish. We could eat this every week, and after one bite, I know you will feel the same. 

    Get the recipe: corn and feta cheese salad.

    BLT Pasta Salad

    Easy BLT Pasta Salad
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    This pasta salad brings a big, bold BLT flavor to the table, but is so affordable that you can feed a crowd, without going broke. Make this for a potluck or lunch with friends. It is easy to make, and is a welcome change from the standard macaroni salad. It is best with garden fresh tomatoes if you can find them! 

    Get the recipe here: BLT pasta salad

    Watermelon Mandarin Mint Salad

    Watermelon Mandarin Mint Salad
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    Onions, watermelon, mandarin oranges and mint make for such a great combination. You naturally will want to add plenty of feta cheese to this easy salad. These flavors complement each other so well that you don’t even need dressing!

    Get the recipe here: watermelon mandarin mint salad

    Strawberry Fluff Salad

    Not Your Grandma's Strawberry Fluff Salad
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    Unlike many ambrosia style salads, this fluff salad has no mini marshmallows or jello! It is made with cool whip, cream cheese and fresh berries for a delicious dessert to offer at brunch, after dinner, or anytime you need a cool, creamy treat. It is definitely not your granny’s fluff salad!

    Get the recipe here: strawberry fluff salad

    Red Pepper Pasta Salad

    Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Salad Recipe
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    This red pepper pasta salad is such a tasty option. Make it in the morning and let the flavors mingle for the ultimate light meal on a hot summer night. It has the perfect amount of pepperoni paired with pasta for a comfort food meal that won’t weigh you down.

    Get the recipe here: red pepper pasta salad

    Bean Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives

    Bean Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives
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    Use dried pinto beans, grated carrots and some spices to make this easy and hearty bean salad. Serve this cold with sandwiches, or burgers for a healthier and flavorful option that everyone will love. This works well for cookout food, or you could serve it during the big game to satisfy ravenous football fans. The fried olives really set this dish off with big flavors!

    Get the recipe here: bean salad with fried kalamata olives

    Tangy Potato Salad

    Tangy Potato Salad
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    We love this Tangy Potato Salad recipe as an easy side dish, especially for summer recipes! Make this easy summer side dish for backyard barbecues, easy lunches and dinners and more!

    Get the recipe here: Tangy Potato Salad

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