Good Food Reads: Summer Salads

I don’t know if it’s the warm weather or the abundance of fresh veggies, but in the summer I have a serious need to eat salads just about every day. More often than not, I just chop up whatever I have in my fridge at the time and toss it into a giant bowl with a handful of lettuce or spinach and call it a day. Recently, I’ve been inspired to up my salad game and have been slowly collecting new recipes for salads of all kinds. This week’s Good Food Reads: Summer Salads is my new salad to do list!

I can’t wait to give this recipe for Tomato, Peach, and Corn Panzanella a go later this summer when the corn is so sweet and fresh. Talk about the best of summer produce all in one recipe!

My husband loves a classic wedge salad (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?!?). This twist on the classic would be so fun for a casual dinner party: Crispy Chickpea Wedge Salad with Avocado Ranch

Another salad classic? The Cobb. Try our version here: Cobb Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing I promise, once you make your own gorgonzola dressing, you’ll never buy it in a jar again.

I can’t wait to try this Chopped Ramen Noodle Salad with Grilled Teriyaki Turkey from A Farmgirl’s Dabbles. There is sweet, savory, and crunch in one recipe! Yes!

Summer Vegetable Salad with Charred Lime Vinaigrette has all of my favorite summer veggies (and radishes!) with a super cool dressing that uses charred limes for extra flavor.

I frequently make a big batch of quinoa in my Instant Pot (*affiliate link) and keep it in the fridge to add to meals for the week. This Kale, Edamame, & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette would be such a great use for meal prepped grains! These Summer Quinoa Salad Jars with Lemon Dill Dressing would also be fantastic!

I love all of the simple, savory elements in this Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad. I think it would be a great salad for on the go picnics or work lunch.

I make a big batch of this Thai Chicken Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing on the regular. It’s got a super creamy, satisfying dressing and is studded with tons of fresh veggies!

Every now and then, I crave a good Greek Salad. This version is really a pasta-salad twist on the classic but I think it will be so great for summer barbecues. This Chopped Asparagus Salad would also be fantastic for a summer gathering.

Finally, if you’re looking to dive back into the With Two Spoons archives, check out our recipes for Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad, Asian Chicken Salad with Grilled Vegetables, Chimichurri Panzanella Salad with White Beans, or our latest recipe: Spinach Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing.

Do you have any go-to salad recipes? We’d love to try them! Check in with us on Facebook, Insta, or in the comments below. Thanks for reading!