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Who says summer salad recipes need to be all about greens? While we love us a huge bowl of arugula dressed in lemon, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parmesan, there's a whole rainbow of creative and colorful salad recipes out there — think something red, white, and blue! Here are 12 of our favorite unexpected recipes. Happy summer salad-ing!
Food 52
Cuban Avocado, Watercress, and Pineapple Salad
Whoever decided to put all of these ingredients together is kind of a genius. (via Food 52)
Give Recipe
Turkish Bulgur Salad
We love the look of these little salad bites – packed with yummy grains and herbs. (via Give Recipe)
May I Have That Recipe
Beet Carpaccio with Avocado & Chia Dressing
Beet carpaccio? Such an awesome concept. (via May I Have That Recipe?)
Jelly Toast Blog
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella
We’ve got a serious weakness for panzanella – who doesn’t love adding bread to their salad? (via Jelly Toast Blog)
Livia Sweets
Thai Style Coleslaw with Lime and Peanuts
This Thai take on coleslaw is a great way to mix up your summer barbecue repertoire. (via Livia Sweets)
Kiran Tarun
Spring Sprouts Salad with Coconut
Radishes always win in our book but we would have never thought to combine them with coconut, sprouts, and citrus. (via Kiran Tarun)
May I Have That Recipe?
Fennel, Blood Orange & Hazelnut Salad
We’re going to call it – toasted hazelnuts on any salad are an easy win. (via May I Have That Recipe?)
Prevention RD
Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Salad
Get your buffalo chicken fix and stock up on healthy points? Love it. (via Prevention RD)
Taste Love and Nourish
Shaved Broccoli Salad
Turn broccoli into a leafier green by shaving it and tossing with all sorts of goodies. (via Taste Love and Nourish)
Half Baked Harvest
Summer Chopped Tomato Peach Salad
Add some tasty fruit to your unconventional salad recipes this summer! Better yet, try your hand at this summer shopped tomato peach salad by Half Baked Harvest!
It's colorful, juicy, and tasty — three things we love!
(via Half Baked Harvest)
We love a good burger, but sometimes your body just craves something light and fresh. These summer salad recipes are anything but boring, and they're the perfect addition to any summer menu!
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