One of our favorite things to do in the summer is share healthy and affordable recipes! This summer, we’re sharing ideas for salads that are so tasty your whole family will love them. Plus, we’re going a little out of the box with some of these pics, like the Three Sisters Salad or the Mango Tango Salad.
Scroll through our ideas below, and let us know if you end up trying any of them!
Chicken salad with pineapple and balsamic vinaigrette
This low sodium and healthy carb salad includes chicken, pineapple chunks, broccoli, fresh baby spinach, red onions and more.
Click here to read the recipe.
Mango tango salad
Low in fat and sodium, this mango tango “salad” can also be used as a dip or topping for fish or chicken if you dice the mango up finely! Plus, for those of you who love spicy food, you can add more jalapeño for an extra kick.
Click here to read the recipe.
Three Sisters Salad
“The “three sisters” are corn, beans, and squash (like zucchini). Native Americans planted them together in the garden because they help each other grow. The “three sisters” also work together to give your body a nutritious meal.”
Click here to read this recipe from EatFresh.org.
That Good Salad
The name of this salad says it all! If you’re a fan of parmesan, bacon, tomatoes, garlic, and Swiss cheese, you will love this salad.
Click here to read this recipe.
Rainbow Coleslaw
You’ll be delighted by how bright this dish is and by how good it tastes. Gluten-free, low added sugar, vegetarian, and budget-friendly, you’ll want to bring this side dish along to your next cookout.
Click here to read this recipe.
Avocado salad with ginger-miso dressing
If you’ve wanted to try tofu before, this is your chance! Get creative with your food processor when you make a creamy dressing, and enjoy the tastes of avocado, red onion, fresh cilantro and more.
Click here to read the recipe.
Quinoa Veggie Salad
Quinoa is a great grain that has plenty of protein and is perfect for mixing with veggies to make a salad! This quinoa salad would taste great with some chicken or salmon added for extra protein.
Click here to read this recipe.
Ground Beef Taco Salad
This taco salad takes just 20 minutes to make and you can put it together with easy and common ingredients!
Click here to read this recipe.
Apple Salad
“For this delectable and simple seasonal salad, combine diced apples and celery with raisins and nuts. Add dressing and enjoy! (What’s Cooking)”
Click here to read this recipe.
Roasted Potato & Green Bean Salad
Combing potatoes, onions, green beans and more for a tasty side-dish. This recipe is a twist on tangy German potato salad the cook’s mom used to make! Recipe provided by The Seasoned Mom on Taste of Home’s website.
Click here to read this recipe.
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