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Summer Salads : Top 20

 

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Fresh Broccoli Salad

Submitted by: Nora 
This salad has bite and crunch and sweetness. Broccoli, crumbled bacon, raisins and nuts, with a smattering of red onion. The dressing is mayonnaise based, with sugar and vinegar adding a sweet and sour dimension. Serves eight. 

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Garlic Croutons

Submitted by: Cathy Hofmann 
A very simple recipe, these croutons are good for a Caesar's Salad or any tossed green salad. 

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Strawberry and Feta Salad

Submitted by: MSCHEF 
A lively mixture of lettuce, strawberries, almonds, and feta is tossed with a tangy oil and vinegar dressing! 

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Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad

Submitted by: MrsPorkChop 
Home Town: Dix Hills, New York, USA
Living In: Stamford, Connecticut, USA
A yummy, easy salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, and a raspberry vinaigrette. It's always a big hit and is requested by my friends and family constantly! 

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Healthy Garden Salad

Submitted by: Sylvia Muckerman 
Home Town: Greenfield, Iowa, USA
Living In: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Edamame (green soybeans), corn, cherry tomatoes and black beans combine to make a colorful salad with a light lime vinaigrette dressing. 

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Seasonal Fruit

Submitted by: Karena 
This salad looks and tastes great and can be varied with the seasons. In summer use your favorite type of berry along with the grilled chicken, and in winter use orange segments (or try dried apricots or cranberries. The dressing is a sweet vinaigrette, and complements both the fruit and the poultry. 

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Blueberry Spinach Salad

Submitted by: Heidi Gilleland 
I received this recipe from a co-worker's wife and it's become one of my favorites. The addition of blueberries gives this salad a different twist. 

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Strawberry-Mango Mesclun Salad

Submitted by: scoopnana 
Mango, strawberries, and sweetened dried cranberries are a vibrant addition to mixed greens tossed with an oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. 

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Pudding-Topped Fruit Salad

Submitted by: Michelle Masciarelli 
My sister shared this recipe with me. She served the fruit in wine goblets, topped with the pudding. For large groups, serve it in a big salad bowl. Either way, it's refreshing and delicious. -Michelle Masciarelli, Torrington, Connecticut 

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Refrigerator Pickles

Submitted by: GARYR 
You will have to slice oodles of cucumbers for this great recipe, but when your finished and you take your first bite, you 'll want to slice up another bushel. Perfect to spoon over your favorite salad or top a grilled burger, or just to nibble for the heck of it. 

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Green Pepper Tomato Salad

Submitted by: Lili Hill 
My mother has made this tasty salad for as long as I can remember. It's no surprise that this recipe has worked its way into my hand-written 'Most Used Recipes' book. --Lili Hill of Athens, Georgia 

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Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Submitted by: ShawnaRae Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Mission Valley, Texas, USA
Living In: Goliad, Texas, USA
This is a quick and easy throw-together salad that is super tangy and creamy and a way to use up some of your fresh garden veggies. Very refreshing! Increase or decrease amount of vinegar and mayonnaise to your liking. 

Poached Orange Pears

Submitted by: Edna Lee 
These pears are very simple to prepare, but so elegant, assures Edna Lee of Greeley, Colorado. I love to serve them when fresh raspberries are in season. They make a beautiful presentation for special occasions and are always well liked by both young and old. TIP: I've occasionally used home-canned pear halves and no one ever knows the difference, Edna says. 

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Summer Salad with Cumin-Crusted Salmon

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
For the greatest omega-3 benefit buy the fattiest fish. Try mackerel, anchovies, herring, sardines, salmon, tuna and turbot. Frozen and canned are OK, the USDA says. 

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Avocado Salad with Bacon and Sour Cream

Submitted by: TXGIRLSX3 
Home Town: Friendswood, Texas, USA
Fresh avocados combine with bacon, green onions, sour cream, and a splash of lemon. Spooned over red leaf lettuce, it's a refreshing salad. 

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Spaghetti Salad II

Submitted by: Natalie 
Sesame and poppy seeds are just two of the fun ingredients in this super summer salad. Cucumber, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes and broccoli are tossed with pasta, Parmesan, seeds, paprika and cayenne, then coated with Italian-style dressing. 

Strawberry Summer Salad

Submitted by: The Dahl House 
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Living In: Buffalo, Minnesota, USA
This recipe makes a poppy seed salad dressing and a green salad with strawberries. Combine the two for a unique salad option. 

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BBQ Pork Salad with Summer Fruits and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Submitted by: National Pork Board 
A festive, colorful salad with the fresh flavors of summer fruits and sliced BBQ pork dressed with a spicy honey balsamic vinaigrette. A tasty one-dish meal for summer! 

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Roasted Beet, Peach and Goat Cheese Salad

Submitted by: Megancake 
Home Town: Cornwall, Connecticut, USA
Living In: Los Angeles, California, USA
This salad is a bit of work, but it's so delicious and always impresses guests. Mache can be hard to find, so you may omit it and just use arugula, but it adds a great nutty flavor if you can find it. 

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Raspberry Vinaigrette

Submitted by: Dorothy Smith 
This fruity salad dressing gets its beautiful rich red color from raspberries. A hint of Dijon mustard gives it just the right touch of tartness. Field editor Dorothy Smith from El Dorado, Arkansas shared the recipe. 

 
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