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Dietician Sheela Seharawat

Simple Summer Salads: Delicious and Nutritious Recipes

Watermelon Feta Salad:

Ingredients:

Cubed watermelon
Crumbled feta cheese
Fresh mint leaves
Arugula or mixed greens
Balsamic glaze or vinaigrette

Instructions:
Toss cubed watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh mint leaves with arugula or mixed greens.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze or vinaigrette.
Serve chilled for a refreshing and sweet-savory salad.

Mango Avocado Salad:

Ingredients:
Diced mango
Sliced avocado
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Red onion, thinly sliced
Fresh cilantro
Lime juice
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Instructions:
Combine diced mango, sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion in a bowl.
Toss with fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Chill before serving for a tropical and creamy salad.

Greek Quinoa Salad:

Ingredients:
Cooked quinoa
Cucumber, diced
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
Crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Instructions:
In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa with diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
Dress with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Serve chilled or at room temperature for a protein-packed and flavorful salad.

Caprese Salad Skewers:

Ingredients:
Cherry tomatoes
Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
Fresh basil leaves
Balsamic glaze

Instructions:
Thread cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves onto skewers.
Arrange on a platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Serve as a fun and elegant appetizer or side dish.

Summer Berry Spinach Salad:

Ingredients:
Baby spinach leaves
Sliced strawberries
Blueberries
Goat cheese, crumbled
Toasted almonds
Balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine baby spinach with sliced strawberries, blueberries, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted almonds.
Toss with balsamic vinaigrette just before serving.
Enjoy this vibrant and antioxidant-rich salad.
These simple summer salad recipes are perfect for light lunches, picnics, or as refreshing side dishes for grilled meats or seafood. Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences and seasonal availability. Incorporating more salads into your summer meals is a delicious way to stay hydrated, nourished, and satisfied during the warm weather.

Experiment with different combinations of ingredients, dressings, and textures to create your own signature summer salads. Enjoy the flavors of the season and embrace the abundance of fresh produce available during the summer months!