Try one of these healthy options! Whether as a side or your main meal, these salads will brighten your day. Throw all the ingredients in a bowl together or leave them separate to make your own servings.
Start off with a traditional favorite:
Classic Strawberry & Feta
Ingredients
3 cups spinach leaves
1 cup feta
2 cups strawberries, quartered
1 diced yellow pepper
½ cup pine nuts
Directions
Wash the spinach leaves, strawberries, and pepper. Quarter the strawberries and dice the yellow pepper. Mix and enjoy!
Makes 4 servings
Crispy Peaches & Swiss
Crazy about summer peaches? We are too! Try this clever blend of flavors which will sweeten and shock your taste buds.
Ingredients
4 heads of romaine lettuce
2 peaches, sliced
½ cup blueberries
1 cup shredded Swiss
½ cup baked walnuts
½ cup diced mushrooms
Directions
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside and allow them to cool. Wash the peaches, blueberries, and mushrooms, then follow cutting instructions. Mix and enjoy!
Makes 4 servings
Berry Swarm
If you love berries, this salad is perfect for you!
Ingredients
3 cups of arugula
1 ball of 12oz fresh mozzarella
1 cup blackberries
1 cup almonds
½ cup raspberries
½ cup dried cranberries
Directions
Wash the arugula, blackberries, and raspberries. Halve the almonds and berries. Cube the fresh mozzarella. Mix and enjoy!
Makes 4 servings
Simple Elegance
Looking for a new tasting salad? This recipe combines all your favorites together!
Ingredients
2 cups spinach
1 ½ cups halved grapes
1 cup sliced pecans
1 cucumber, quartered
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
Directions
Wash the spinach, cucumbers, and grapes. Cut the grapes, pecans, and cucumbers and crumble the goats cheese. Mix and enjoy!
Makes 4 servings
Sweet and Sour Apple Delight
Ready to shed this summer heat? Get ready for fall with this simple apple salad.
Ingredients
3 cups arugula
3 sliced apples
¾ cup sunflower seeds
1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar
Directions
Wash the arugula and apples. Peel and slice the apples. Shred the cheese. Mix and serve!
A quick note on…
Dressings
Although these salads are delicious without dressings, if you want to add more flavor try making your own homemade dressing. For a more cutting flavor, throw on some oil and vinegar. If you want something to match the flavors of your salad, try the jam based dressing belo
Ingredients
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette
2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Depending on your flavors, mix the type of vinegar or preserves you use. Try cider, herb, or wine-based vinegars. Get creative with your favorite jams; try blackberry, peach, or mango.
Have your own favorite combination of fruit and cheese? Or a favorite homemade dressing? Post it below for us to try!
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