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When its hot outside, nothing tastes better than a refreshing, cold salad.
Pasta salads, rice salads green salads, etc. all make excellent side dishes or main dishes for lunch or dinner at home, or to bring to a BBQ or family gathering. Salads are also one of my favorite things to pack for a picnic.
Below are must make salad recipes to try this Summer…
Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Salad
This healthy, Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Salad is light but satisfying, and bursting with fresh flavor. It’s the perfect meal prep recipe to make on a Sunday afternoon and enjoy for lunch throughout the week, or serve as a quick easy dinner recipe on a busy night.
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Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese Pasta Salad is a simple, flavor packed twist on a classic caprese salad. Juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and bright, fresh Italian flavors turned into a hearty, satisfying summer side dish with tender pasta.
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BLT Chicken Salad
Kick your lunch up a notch with creamy BLT Chicken Salad. Served over crunchy, shredded lettuce, it’s a perfect blend of chicken, salty bacon and sweet tomatoes.
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Best Ever Side Salad
Not your average cup of greens, this Best Ever Side Salad recipe has a secret preparation method to ensure each bite has bold flavors, and big crunch. This is sure to be your new favorite side dish!
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Easy Pasta Salad with Spaghetti Noodles
With only a few ingredients, this Easy Pasta Salad With Spaghetti Noodles recipe is a must have side dish on your table for BBQs and Summer parties.
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Dill Chicken Salad With Cashews
Perfect for the warm months, a scoop of this flavorful, herby Dill Chicken Salad with Cashews is perfect for lunch, picnics or to serve at a bridal shower.
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Caprese Corn Salad
Sweet corn season is here and this Caprese Corn Salad recipe is the perfect use for it. No need to even cook the corn! It’s sweetness paired with salty mozzarella, juicy tomatoes and a simple dressing is Summer side dish perfection in a bowl.
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Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe with Ramen Noodles
With its fresh ingredients and satisfying crunch, this Chinese Chicken Salad recipe with ramen noodles is sure to become a fast favorite. Whether you’re looking for an easy lunch, a side dish for dinner, or a meal prep option, this nutritious, colorful salad is it.Â
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Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Perfect for BBQ’s and picnics, Bow Tie Pasta Salad is cool and creamy and loaded with a big flavors from Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar. This is one of those dishes that everyone will ask you for the recipe!
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Pesto Chicken Salad
With juicy chicken and smooth, garlicy pesto sauce, this 4 ingredient Pesto Chicken Salad recipe is a low-carb, high protein power meal that is light and refreshing, and will keep you full for hours.
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Italian Pasta Salad
This Italian Pasta Salad is a bursting with Italian flavors and fresh veggies. Served as a family-friendly side dish, or as a meal on it’s own, it’s sure to be one of your go-to recipes all summer long.
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