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    10 Favorite Summer Salads for Your Next Cookout

    Published: Jun 26, 2017 Β· Modified: Aug 25, 2022 by Audrey Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

    Get those grills fired up... because it's #CookoutWeek 2017! This week, I'm joining forces with over 40 food blogger friends to bring you delicious recipes perfect for every backyard BBQ, picnic, summer party, or cookout including a $400 prize package. I am starting things off with 10 healthy and refreshing summer salads that are perfect no matter what the main course is.

    Summer Salad Recipes

    Barley Tabbouli Salad Β -Β Middle Eastern salad with bulgar wheat or barley, cucumbers and tomatoes

    Cold Rice Salad - olives, tomatoes and artichoke hearts with a curry dressing.

    Creamy Bacon Broccoli Salad - Β a healthier version of the classic raw broccoli salad

    Jajuk (Summer Soup) - cucumbers and yogurt

    Mediterranean Pasta Salad - pasta, arugula, feta, olives, tomatoes and more

    Melon Pineapple Fruit Salad - three kinds of melon and pineapple with cilantro and onions

    Pickled Red Cabbage Salad - red cabbage marinated in a red pepper vinaigrette

    Watermelon, Beet and Cucumber Salad -Β add some crumbled feta and this is a crunchy savory sweet salty delight.

    Southwestern Three Bean Salad - three bean salad with black beans, hominy and a Chipotle Lime Dressing.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Laura Sampson

      June 26, 2017 at 9:52 am

      What a tasty summer salad recipe collection!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        June 26, 2017 at 3:22 pm

        Summer is perfect for salads, ripe produce and too hot to cook.

    2. Jess @ The PinterTest Kitchen

      June 26, 2017 at 12:11 pm

      Can't wait to see what tomorrow's salad recipe is =)

      Reply
      • Audrey

        June 26, 2017 at 3:21 pm

        Southwestern Three Bean Salad with Chipotle Lime Dressing...... ha ha! I am munching on some as I finish the post.

    3. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie

      July 03, 2017 at 11:13 am

      Great list of salads! I always get into a rut with salads and love finding new variations.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        July 04, 2017 at 11:21 am

        You and me both!

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