Summer Salads That Aren’t Rabbit Food (Aka Filled with the Good Stuff)
Whether you’re a salad lover or not, we can all definitely agree that Summer calls for fresh food. It just doesn’t feel right to be eating heavy and hot on a hot day. Summer is a time of abundance of fresh food. Yummy fruit, berries, and vegetables are in season, and our bodies are craving them.
I know that salads can sometimes seem less than exciting, but it really doesn’t have to be that way.
I’ve gathered up a few salads that will entice even those who call a salad “rabbit food” the key is in remembering to include ALL the good stuff.
STRAWBERRY KALE SALAD WITH TEMPEH BACON by Making Thyme for Health
A yummy vegan summer salad that non-vegans will also be into.
SUMMER NECTARINE AND KALE SALAD by Making Thyme for Health
Nectarines make SUCH a yummy and unexpected salad topping.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO & WATERMELON PANZANELLA SALAD by PaleOMG
This salad can be gluten-free or not, depending on your bread choice!
PEACH PROSCIUTTO SALAD by PaleOMG
Arugula, prosciutto, peaches. Need I say more?
WARM BEET QUINOA SALAD by Joyous Health
Beets are better warm.
END OF SUMMER COBB SALAD by PaleoOMG
Cobb Salads feel so nourishing, and this one has peaches and prawns for a surprise twist.
PAPAYA SALAD by Karlene Karst
Papaya has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
MARINATED RAINBOW CARROT SALAD by Julie Daniluk
I’ve been told this is a Summer favourite.
BLACK BEAN SALAD by Two Peas and Their Pod
Serve as a salad, or with chips as a dip.
SUSHI SALAD by Two Peas and Their Pod
Add your favourite sushi-grade fish, or prawns for some extra protein!
GRILLED VEGETABLE SUMMER SALAD by Making Thyme for Health
Bring out that BBQ-- A Vegetarian option even meat-eaters will love.