Imagine for a minute: the sun is shining down on you, the barbecue is going, and it's the quintessential summer day. As you make your way to the table to indulge in burgers and grilled corn, you realize that what you're really craving is a fresh salad. And not just any salad — you want a colorful creation topped with your favorite summer fruit: strawberries! Your mouth begins to drool, and then you realize just how easy it is to whip up a strawberry-filled summer salad. You run to the kitchen, pull out fruit and veggies, and get to work. Before you know it, you've satisfied that fruity craving in the best way possible.
Now, back to reality, but the best thing about this daydream is that it's so achievable! Thanks to these delicious recipes from our favorite blogs and TikTok accounts, you can easily re-create the summer salad of your dreams in basically no time at all. Complete with goat cheese additions, hearty nut toppings, homemade dressings, and more, we can't wait for you to enjoy the quintessential summer day salad.
The unexpected flavors found in this good-for-you salad come together to create a delicious dish. Serve it with a dressing made of balsamic vinegar, oil, and a touch of orange juice.
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Traditional caprese calls for tomatoes, but switch things up with juicy strawberries if you're feeling adventurous. Topped off with bits of basil, every bite of this is a treat.
Bursting with sweet strawberry flavors, this pasta salad tastes like a sunny summer day. We suggest adding bits of mint and goat cheese if you really want to elevate this dish.
Avocados, strawberries, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, basil, and balsamic glaze are here to present you with the best summer salad of all. Light, colorful, and filled with flavor, it doesn't get much better than this.
Quinoa and goat cheese are the underlying stars of this show. Packed with protein and leafy greens, this is the perfect side dish for any dinner of the week.
This strawberry avocado pasta salad is an inventive take on the traditional pasta salad that's usually served at summer barbecues. A balance of avocado, feta, strawberries, and poppyseed dressing creates a light dish that will have you coming back for seconds. Dig in!
With marcona almonds and a balsamic vinaigrette, this flavorful salad will become your new go-to in minutes. It's crispy, bright, and filled with only the best ingredients. Yes, please.
Basil and mint are already a dynamic duo, and when you pair these two ingredients with strawberries, it's even better. This pasta features a rich pesto base that ties together all the flavors with ease. Enjoy!
Light, easy, and quick to make, this avocado salad features a honey and lime drizzle that'll make your taste buds very happy. Just add some of your favorite nuts, and you'll want to dig into this every chance you get.
You can never have enough goat cheese, right? This delicious salad is a treat thanks to the avocados and chicken. Feel free to add all the toppings you want (we like sunflower seeds and walnuts!).
Juicy shrimp and sweet strawberries marry together to make this mouthwatering salad. Top it off with sliced nuts or even a hint of basil, and you'll be in heaven.
Did someone say goat cheese?! This simple salad is really easy to make, but it has the most mouthwatering flavor combo. We suggest packing on the berries, because they add a big kick of flavor.
Skip the line at Panera Bread and whip up this strawberry poppyseed salad inspired by the restaurant chain's instead. If you have leftover chicken from last night's dinner, add that to this salad that's already bursting with flavor.
Trust us, you'll love how the spinach pairs with the berries in this healthy salad. It gives you the perfect balance of fruit and veggies, and wow, does it taste good with the pine nuts and orange juice.
