Summer Salad Recipes

With summer officially here, we are enjoying the flavors of all the fresh, peak-season produce! This week, we’ve put together a collection of salad recipes that are hearty enough to keep your kitchen stove off. We hope these vibrant, flavor-packed dishes bring delight to your table this week!

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White Bean Salad With Summer Vegetables

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Serve your white bean salad atop a bed of greens. Your favorite burger patty would be a fantastic 25% option.

75% water-fiber foods –  zucchinis, corn, white beans, cherry tomatoes, celery, green olives, greens, garlic, fresh basil
25% foods – burger patty, dressing

Viral Quinoa Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve your salad with a side of grilled fish or tofu. Fresh peaches would elevate the flavor profile even more.

75% water-fiber foods – quinoa, red onion, cucumber, chickpeas, kalamata olives, fresh dill, fresh parsley, fresh mint, peaches
25% foods – raisins, feta, pistachios, dressing, chicken/tofu

Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve your salad over a bed of brown rice. To increase fiber, replace half the chicken with a can of rinsed and drained white beans. Fresh cherries would be delicious with the meal.

75% water-fiber foods – grated English cucumber, garlic, fresh dill, fresh parsley, cucumber, celery, red onion, white beans, brown rice, cherries
25% foods – chicken, yogurt, feta cheese

Southwest Salad Power Up

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Prepare this Power Up salad as directed in the post.

75% water-fiber foods – spring mix lettuce, salsa, corn, black beans, shredded carrots, guacamole, banana
25% foods – Gardein Chick’n Strips, shredded cheese

Chunky Thai Tofu Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Cook the tofu according to recipe directions, then toss the salad ingredients and top with tofu. Want to amp the fiber and protein even more? Add one bag of shelled edamame to the salad.

75% water-fiber foods – red bell pepper, green onion, shredded peas, shredded carrots, bock choi, radishes, purple cabbage, cilantro, lime, edamame, ginger
25% foods – tofu, peanut dressing

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.