5 Refreshing Summer Salad Recipes

Putting together the perfect summer meal can be tricky. A lot of your favorite recipes from fall and winter may seem too heavy in the heat. You need dishes that will satisfy you without weighing you down. These five refreshing salad recipes can fit the bill!

Crispy Jicama Apple Salad via Adventure Blooms

We’ve included this tasty recipe on the list because of the jicama. Jicama is a light, crunchy, refreshing vegetable that deserves much more attention than it gets. Additionally, this recipe is super simple, using just six ingredients. You won’t need to break a sweat to put together this refreshing salad!

Easy Cucumber Salad via Sweet and Savory Meals

We can’t resist this simple cucumber salad recipe, so we’re sharing it with you because it is easy and makes good use of an awesome summer ingredient. Cucumbers come into season during the summer, so they are usually widely available and particularly delicious. Plus, cucumbers contain a lot of liquid, so they can help keep you hydrated in the heat of summer. This recipe pairs cucumber with other light, refreshing flavors, including dill and green onion.

Avocado Grapefruit Salad via Fillmore Kitchen

This innovative salad makes the list because it contains some of the most refreshing ingredients we can think of: grapefruit, lime, and cilantro. The flavors are balanced with creamy avocado and peppery arugula for a delicious dish you may crave in the heat of summer.

Melon, Arugula, & Mint Salad with Mozzarella via Yummy Beet

If you’re looking for an elegant salad to refresh and impress dinner guests, this recipe could do the trick. We’ve included this recipe because the mint and melon make it super refreshing. However, the unique combination of ingredients also makes the recipe particularly fancy and can give your next dinner party a chefy touch.

Herb-Lovers Lemony Orzo Salad via Gimme Some Oven

This recipe makes the cut for refreshing salads because we think lemon and herbs taste delightfully light and bright on a hot summer day. Plus, the recipe lists plenty of possible ingredient substitutions, making it easy to adjust for your needs and preferences.

What is your favorite salad recipe for summer? Let us know in the comments section below.