14 Easy Summer Salads For
Weight Loss
Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing
You're going to love digging into
these bright, fresh salads that come together in a matter of minutes. Each of
these recipes is refreshing and tasty, the perfect salad for a hot summer day.
Every salad contains less than 550 calories and more than 6 grams of fiber per
serving. The low-calorie and high-fiber combo is helpful for weight loss, if
that is your goal. Plus, they are packed with protein for some staying power.
Recipes like our Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing and Summer Vegetable
Gnocchi Salad are equally delicious and nutritious.
Chicken & Kale Taco Salad with Jalapeño-Avocado Ranch
This healthy, super-fast salad
recipe swaps out romaine for kale, giving you more than 10 times the vitamin C.
Easy flavor hacks like store-bought ranch and pickled jalapeños help make a
creamy, tangy and spicy dressing you'll want to drizzle on everything from
salad to sliced veggies and shredded poached chicken.
Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing
We've replaced chicken with
shrimp in this delicious and easy spin on the classic Cobb salad. This
satisfying salad takes just 20 minutes to make, so it's perfect for weeknight
dinners, but it's elegant enough to serve to guests.
No-Cook Black Bean Salad
A classic black bean salad is a
must for picnics and potlucks. This vegan version gets its creaminess from
blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you
want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.
Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss
cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from
avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with
grilled vegetables.
Chopped Cobb Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing
In place of bacon, this
satisfying salad uses store-bought crispy chickpeas for lower saturated fat and
less prep time. Using fresh herbs, bright citrus and a creamy base of yogurt
and mayonnaise for the dressing gives it a flavorful finish.
Salmon & Avocado Salad
Tender salmon tops a hearty salad
of red cabbage, carrots and avocados tossed with a creamy dill vinaigrette in
this quick, easy dinner.
Summer Vegetable Gnocchi Salad
This riff on pasta salad is best
served warm while the gnocchi are nice and tender. Plus, the grilled veggies
taste extra-good fresh off the fire in this easy gnocchi recipe.
Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Peppery fresh radishes complement
sweet shrimp and creamy avocado in this quick salad. Enjoy this healthy salad
as a quick light dinner or for lunch.
Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dressing
This hearty vegan salad is loaded
with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the
crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.
Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
This no-cook bean salad is a
delicious way to use summer's best cherry or grape tomatoes and juicy cucumbers
for a light dinner or lunch. Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe
that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.
Stetson Chopped Salad
Knock it out of the park at
dinner with this composed salad recipe inspired by the crazy-popular Stetson
Chopped Salad at Cowboy Ciao in Scottsdale, Arizona. It packs in colorful
vegetables and a variety of textures from whole grains, seeds and a creamy
homemade dressing for a photo-worthy, healthy meal. Keep it vegetarian or add
smoked salmon or roasted chicken.
Southwestern Salad with Black Beans
Here we top salad greens with
black beans, sweet corn and grape tomatoes and bring it all together with a
tangy avocado-lime dressing for a Mexican-inspired salad. Try this salad for a
take-along lunch. To keep the salad greens from getting soggy, pack the greens,
salad toppings and dressing in separate containers and toss them together just
before eating.
Lemony Lentil Salad with Feta
This delicious and healthy lentil
salad comes together in just 30 minutes and makes a wonderful hot-weather meal.
Serve with whole-wheat pitas, if desired.
Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette
Salad for breakfast? Don't knock
it until you've tried it. We love how this meal gives you 3 whole cups of
vegetables to start your day.
