8 Cooling Salads for Hot Days
Salads are delicious, and they’re also super healthy! But in the summertime, salads can be far too warm to make you feel full and satisfied, especially if they have lots of protein or starch ingredients like nuts or beans. Cooling salads, on the other hand, don’t include any ingredients that are going to heat up your body by expanding in your stomach, making them the perfect way to stay cool even when it’s hot outside!
Creamy Avocado and Tomato Salad
This Creamy Avocado and Tomato Salad is the perfect summer salad! It's light, refreshing, and full of flavor. Plus, it's super easy to make. Simply combine diced avocado, diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Then enjoy!
Orange, Carrot and Feta Salad
This salad is a great way to use up any oranges that are starting to go bad. The sweetness of the oranges pairs well with the feta, while the carrots add a crunchy texture. This salad can be served as a side or main dish.
To make this salad, you will need:
-2 cups chopped oranges
-1 cup chopped carrots
-1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
-1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
-1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-Salt and pepper to taste
Spicy Cucumber Salad
This salad is perfect for hot summer days! Cucumbers are a great source of hydration, and the lime juice in this recipe will help to brighten your mood. To make this salad, you'll need:
-1 English cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
-1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
-1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
-1/4 cup chopped cilantro
-2 tablespoons lime juice
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-Salt and pepper to taste
Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Salad
The watermelon is sweet and juicy, the feta is salty and tangy, and the black olives add a nice savory flavor. The best part about this salad is that it's so easy to make. Just throw everything in a bowl and you're good to go!
Cucumber, Almond and Lemon Salad
This salad is perfect for hot summer days! The cucumber and lemon are refreshing and cooling, while the almond add a nice crunch. Plus, it's super easy to make.
Cherry Tomato, Goat Cheese and Basil Salad
This salad is light, refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day. The sweetness of the cherry tomatoes pairs perfectly with the tangy goat cheese and the fresh basil gives it a nice zesty flavor. Plus, it's super easy to make! Just throw all the ingredients into a bowl and you're good to go.
Citrus Beetroot Salad
Beets are earthy and sweet, and they pair perfectly with citrus fruits. This salad has both, plus a few other ingredients that make it extra special. Then, you'll need to segment the oranges and grapefruits. Once that's done, it's time to assemble the salad. Start by adding the greens to a large bowl. Top with the roasted beets, citrus segments, avocado, and feta cheese. Finally, drizzle with a simple vinaigrette made of olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. This salad is best enjoyed immediately, but it will keep in the fridge for a day or two.
Grilled Zucchini Greek Yogurt Dip with Toasted Walnuts
This grilled zucchini Greek yogurt dip is a cooling salad for hot days! It's easy to make and so flavorful. Plus, it's healthy and low-calorie. Toasted walnuts add a nice crunch. Serve with pita chips or fresh vegetables.
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