I've rounded up over 60 Best Fourth of July Salads that are delicious and perfect for any outdoor gathering or barbecue! From classic potato salad and coleslaw to refreshing fruit salads and inventive pasta salads, there's something for everyone on this list. So fire up the grill, put on your favorite playlist, and get ready to impress your guests with these flavorful salad ideas!
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Whether hosting a backyard barbecue or attending a potluck, salads are the perfect side dishes and a staple at any summer gathering. And with so many different salads, choosing which ones to make can be hard. That's why I've rounded up over 60 Independence Day salads perfect for any occasion.
They're also incredibly easy to make and can be made ahead of time, allowing you to spend more time with family and friends. Complement your salads with these delicious Barbecue and Smoker Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, and Beverage Recipes.
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🍓 Fruit-Based Salads
These summery salads are packed with fresh fruit and are fantastic for summer - and pair perfectly with anything from grilled hot dogs and burgers to brisket and steaks.
Spinach Strawberry Walnut Salad with Feta
This fresh and flavorful Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing is packed with juicy strawberries, salty feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and tender spinach. All of this is topped off with a delicious homemade lemon poppy seed dressing.
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Fruit Salad with Cool Whip and Pudding
Get ready for a real treat with this easy Fruit Salad with Cool Whip and Pudding! Juicy, sweet fruit is combined with a creamy dressing made with vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, and pineapple juice.
Fruit Salad With Cool Whip
Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Basil
This Watermelon Basil Salad with Feta and Honey Glaze is the perfect summer side dish for your next BBQ. The juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and sweet blueberries combine to create an explosion of flavor with each bite.
Watermelon Basil Salad with Feta
Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
This broccoli apple salad with carrots, raisins, and cheese is amazing. The creamy Greek yogurt dressing is low-fat and made without mayo.
Broccoli Apple Salad
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Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad
Grilled peach burrata salad, is the perfect way to use an abundance of ripe peaches! This summery salad is ready in just 15 minutes making it the perfect side dish!
Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad
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Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing
Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing is made with fresh spinach, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, feta cheese, red onions, sliced almonds, and topped with a homemade sweet poppy seed dressing.
Spinach Berry Salad
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Chicken Fruit Salad
Grilled chicken fruit salad -Juicy chicken breast, fruits, nuts, salty blue cheese, and fresh greens topped with homemade vinaigrette dressing bring this crunchy summer salad with fruit to a whole new level.
Chicken Fruit salad
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Easy Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
Try this strawberry goat cheese salad for a light and summery side! It’s a refreshing dish to take to potlucks, barbecues, and more.
Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
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Mandarin Orange Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
This mandarin orange salad only takes 10 minutes to put together and has just 118 calories per serving.
Mandarin Orange Salad
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Anti-Inflammatory Salad
This Anti-Inflammatory Salad is a great way to fill your body with tasty, nutritious ingredients to help fight inflammation.
Anti-Inflammatory Salad
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Fried Goat Cheese Salad
Fried Goat Cheese Salad with strawberries, avocado, basil and honey balsamic vinaigrette is decadent but fresh and light.
Fried Goat Cheese Salad
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Watermelon Mint Salad
My watermelon mint salad is light, refreshing, and full of fresh fruit flavor. It's the perfect summer side dish or light meal and is always a favorite at potlucks or picnics.
Watermelon Mint Salad
🍅 Caprese Salads
This classic salad is a summer staple. These salads pair perfectly with any main dish with just a few simple ingredients like fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, and juicy cherry tomatoes.
Spinach Caprese Salad with Strawberries
Spinach Caprese Salad with Strawberries is a simple but spectacular dish packed with bright summer flavors.
Spinach Caprese Salad
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Caprese Salad with Peaches
Caprese Salad with Peaches and Balsamic Glaze is a delicious twist on the classic. Summer peach recipes like this are beautiful appetizers!
Caprese Salad with Peaches
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Simple 5 Ingredient Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
Make this cherry tomato caprese salad with colorful cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, and flavorful olive oil!
Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
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Grilled Peach Caprese Salad
Sweet and juicy peach slices are with fresh mozzarella cheese, gorgeous in-season herbs, and salty prosciutto, then drizzled with a warm thyme-infused honey as an easy grilled peach caprese salad.
Grilled Peach Caprese Salad
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🥬 Greek-Inspired Salads
The vibrant Mediterranean cuisine of Greece inspires these refreshing and flavorful salads. Featuring classic ingredients like feta cheese, cucumbers, and tomatoes, they are perfect as a side dish or light meal for summer days.
Easy Greek Cucumber Salad
This easy Greek cucumber salad combines crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and Kalamata olives in a zesty homemade dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes!
Greek Cucumber Salad
Delicious Greek Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe
This Greek shrimp pasta salad recipe is hearty enough for colder weather, but the citrus and mild spices make it a perfect dish for summer, too.
Greek Shrimp Pasta Salad
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Loaded Vegetable Greek Pasta Salad
Tender whole-wheat pasta tossed with a homemade authentic greek dressing, Kalamata olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp English cucumbers, red bell peppers, Pepperoncini peppers, and chunks of yummy feta cheese. This greek pasta salad is always a hit!
Loaded Vegetable Greek Pasta Salad
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🍝 Pasta Salads
These hearty salads are perfect for those who are looking for something a bit more hearty.
Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This creamy bacon ranch pasta salad combines crispy bacon, al dente pasta, and a homemade ranch dressing for the ultimate side dish! Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, and summer gatherings.
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Tender macaroni is combined with a sweet and creamy homemade dressing in this Hawaiian Macaroni Salad.
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Spinach Pasta Salad
Spinach Pasta Salad is a delicious blend of baby spinach, penne pasta, feta cheese, tomatoes, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing!
Spinach Pasta Salad
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Super Easy Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad
This quick and super easy Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad. It is loaded with vegetables, herbs, feta cheese, and a lemony dressing. Great for potlucks, meal prep, or as a side.
Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad
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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
Italian Pasta Salad - The best BBQ side dish! This pasta salad recipe is made with a simple homemade Italian vinaigrette and filled with peppers, tomatoes, olives, and salami.
Italian Pasta Salad
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Tortellini Pasta Salad
This Easy Tortellini Pasta Salad is filled with pillowy cheese tortellini, juicy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, kalamata olives, and feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy homemade Italian dressing. A delicious cold summer salad perfect for picnics, potlucks, and BBQs.
Tortellini Pasta Salad
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Italian Pasta Salad
This delicious Italian Pasta Salad Recipe is made with fresh veggies, sliced salami, mozzarella cheese, tender cooked pasta, and homemade Italian dressing. Flavorful and super easy to prepare, this salad is perfect for potlucks and picnics.
Italian Pasta Salad
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Instant Pot Macaroni Salad
Easy Instant Pot Macaroni Salad recipe. Step by step guide with pictures, cooking tips, serving ideas and a recipe video. Perfect for beginners.
Instant Pot Macaroni Salad
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Best Orzo Pesto Salad
Orzo pesto salad is a vibrant recipe filled with colorful veggies and a dairy-free pesto sauce. Enjoy it for a light lunch or a side dish!
Orzo Pesto Salad
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Pasta Salad Crudaiola Barese
This pasta salad is called Crudaiola Barese and comes from Bari in Puglia. It is a super simple patriotic red, white and green dish!
Pasta Salad Crudaiola Barese
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Casarecce Pasta alla Peperonata
The star of this seriously tasty vegetarian casarecce pasta alla peperonata is a stewed sweet pepper sauce that’s very traditional in Southern Italy.
Casarecce Pasta alla Peperonata
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Pesto Orzo Salad
This pesto orzo salad is full of flavor and healthy ingredients and takes around 20 minutes to come together. Perfect for BBQs and potlucks!
Pesto Orzo Salad
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Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe
The best chicken macaroni salad recipe is a simple rotisserie chicken salad full of flavor! The best cold chicken macaroni salad!
Chicken Macaroni Salad
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Creamy Parmesan Vegetable Pasta Salad
This creamy Parmesan Vegetable Pasta Salad is a summertime favorite!
Parmesan Vegetable Pasta Salad
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Antipasto Pasta Salad
Loaded with grilled vegetables, cherry tomatoes and Cannellini beans, this antipasto pasta salad is the dish you need to round out your summer picnics.
Antipasto Pasta Salad
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🦐 Seafood-Based Salads
Seafood salads are perfect for those who love the taste of the ocean and are a great option for a light and refreshing meal on a warm day.
Tuna Caesar Salad
Tuna Caesar salad is a perfect combination of crispy lettuce, Parmesan, garlicky croutons, tangy dressing, and savory tuna fish.
Tuna Caesar Salad
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Lighter Salmon Pasta Salad with Greek Yoghurt Dressing
This lighter salmon pasta salad is so simple and quick to make. The salmon adds a little luxury and the dish is a perfect side for your grilled meat.
Lighter Salmon Pasta Salad
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Cajun Shrimp Salad (LC, GF)
This colourful Cajun Shrimp Salad Recipe is packed with nutrients and full of bold zesty flavour. A quick, easy and healthy shrimp salad!
Cajun Shrimp Salad
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Avocado Shrimp Salsa Salad
This refreshing summer salsa can pull double-duty as chip dip or a salad. Avocado Shrimp Salsa Salad combines your favorite guacamole and salsa ingredients and then adds amazing texture and body with chilled shrimp. Serve at your next cookout with tortilla chips!
Avocado Shrimp Salsa Salad
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Salmon Nicoise Salad
Salmon Nicoise Salad is full of fresh ingredients like tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, Niçoise olives, and more. Low carb, Whole30, keto-friendly, and paleo.
Salmon Nicoise Salad
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🌽 Corn-Based Salads
These easy salads are a great way to showcase fresh corn - so yummy!
Elote Corn Salad (Mexican Roasted Corn)
Inspired by Mexican roasted corn, this Elote corn salad has a bright and creamy flavor that is always a crowd pleaser.
Elote Corn Salad
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The Best Grilled Corn Salad Recipe
This is the best grilled corn salad - absolutely perfect for summer time! This delicious salad pairs well with all of your barbecue staples.
Grilled Corn Salad
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Grilled Corn Salad with Feta Dressing
This Grilled Corn Salad recipe is fresh and easy! It’s made with roasted corn, avocado, tomatoes and tossed in a lemon feta cheese dressing.
Grilled Corn Salad
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Creamy Shoepeg Corn Salad
Shoepeg corn salad is a creamy, refreshing side dish that combines corn, cucumber, tomato, and red onion with a tangy mayonnaise and vinegar dressing to make a mouthwatering marinated corn salad.
Creamy Shoepeg Corn Salad
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Mexican Street Corn Salad
This Mexican Street Corn Salad is made with grilled corn that is tossed with a creamy, tangy dressing, fresh cilantro, spicy jalapeño, and crumbly Cotija cheese for a flavor-packed side dish that goes with anything.
Mexican Street Corn Salad
🥒 Cucumber-Based Salads
These cool and refreshing salads are a great way to beat the heat.
Creamy Old-Fashioned Cucumber Salad with Mayo
This creamy Old-Fashioned Cucumber Salad with Mayo is the perfect side dish for any meal. With crisp, fresh cucumbers and delicious flavor from the homemade dressing, it will quickly become a family favorite!
Old-Fashioned Cucumber Salad
Ultimate Panera Copycat Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad
If you're a fan of Panera Bread's Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad, then you're going to love this copycat recipe! This wholesome salad is sure to become a favorite, made with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and fragrant basil, all tossed in a delicious homemade Greek dressing! Perfect for picnics, family dinners, or BBQs!
Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad
Creamy German Cucumber Salad
Creamy German Cucumber Salad (aka Gurkensalat) - thinly sliced cucumbers in the most delicious sour cream dressing. A family fave - SO GOOD!
German Cucumber Salad
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Cucumber Carrot Salad
Cucumber Carrot Salad is perfect for warm summer days or whenever you need a light side dish. It’s filled with cucumbers, carrots, and a sesame dressing.
Cucumber Carrot Salad
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Easy Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This simple and flavorful cucumber and tomato salad is light, refreshing and takes just minutes to make! Perfect as an appetizer or side.
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
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🌿 Tabbouleh Salads
Fast & Delicious Taboule Salad
Looking for a fresh vegan salad? Try this delicious taboule (aka tabouli), packed with herbs, veggies, and Middle Eastern flair.
Taboule Salad
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Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
This easy quinoa tabbouleh salad recipe takes just 30 minutes to make. It’s vegan, healthy, super delish, and it can be served as a main or as a side.
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
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🐓 Chicken-Based Salads
Copycat Panera Bread BBQ Chicken Salad
If you love Panera's BBQ Chicken Salad, then you'll love this copycat recipe! This hearty restaurant-style salad is packed full of juicy chicken and crisp vegetables tossed with black bean corn salsa and homemade BBQ Ranch dressing.
Panera Bread BBQ Chicken Salad
Whole30 Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad (Keto)
This Whole30 salad with grilled chicken and strawberry is easy, healthy and delicious. This salad is great for lunch, dinner and meal prep.
Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad
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BBQ Chicken Salad
From summer cookouts to easy lunches, this BBQ chicken salad will be your new go-to! Top with crunchy fried onions for an instant classic.
BBQ Chicken Salad
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Chicken Macaroni Salad
Chicken Macaroni Salad - a delicious cross between a creamy pasta salad and a chicken salad. Easy and a great way to use up leftover chicken!
Chicken Macaroni Salad
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Spicy Southwest Salad
This spicy southwest salad is what dreams are made of! With an easy spicy ranch dressing and avocado, it’ll be your new go-to salad at home!
Spicy Southwest Salad
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Chicken Avocado Caesar Salad Recipe
Chicken Avocado Caesar Salad is one of our favorites for a quick and easy meal. Grilled chicken, fresh avocado, crispy bacon, tomatoes and egg slices. Tossed in a homemade creamy Caesar dressing and topped with croutons and parmesan.
Chicken Avocado Caesar Salad
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🥔 Potato Salads
This salad is a mainstay at every July party. The creamy layers of potato mixed with other ingredients like hard-boiled eggs, sweet peppers, and red onion make a delicious salad perfect for any backyard BBQ.
Creamy Red Skin Potato Salad
This creamy red skin potato salad combines tender potatoes, crunchy celery, and fresh herbs in a tangy dressing. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, and potlucks!
Red Skin Potato Salad
Hawaiian Potato Salad
No backyard party is complete without this Hawaiian potato salad! Featuring tender chunks of potato and loads of macaroni, this ultra creamy potato salad is a classic island side dish that’s perfect with just about any summer meal.
Hawaiian Potato Salad
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Greek Potato Salad
Greek Potato Salad is a delicious twist on the classic. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, it’s the perfect potato salad recipe for summer.
Greek Potato Salad
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Easy Creamy Potato Salad Recipe
How to make the Best Potato Salad Recipe - Made with eggs, dill pickles, onions, and celery in a creamy mayo dressing, it’s the perfect side dish for all your summer BBQs, potlucks, and cookouts. This easy recipe is extra flavorful and so delicious!
Creamy Potato Salad
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🥬 Vegan Salads
Whether looking for vegan salads or vegetarian options, I have the perfect salad!
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This Mediterranean chickpea salad is a super easy 10-minute recipe that’s hearty, tasty and colourful!
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
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Edamame Salad
This refreshing Edamame Salad takes less than 15 minutes to make. Full of vibrant colours, it is keto, vegetarian and vegan friendly.
Edamame Salad
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Four Bean Salad
This quick and easy four bean salad is simple and delicious. With a tangy vinaigrette it’s perfect for a BBQ, potluck, or a picnic.
Four Bean Salad
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Instant Pot Lentil Salad
Easy Instant Pot Lentil Salad recipe. Step by step guide with pictures, cooking tips, serving ideas and a recipe video. Perfect for beginners.
Instant Pot Lentil Salad
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Raw Shredded Carrot Salad With Lemon
Raw shredded carrot salad with lemon comes together in just minutes! Perfect as a side dish for BBQs and potlucks, or as meal prep for school and work lunches.
Raw Carrot Salad
🥦 Other Salads
Easy Miracle Whip Coleslaw Recipe
This quick and easy Miracle Whip Coleslaw Recipe is a simple side dish perfect for any meal or backyard barbecue! Made with just 4 ingredients, it's ready in 5 minutes and goes great with grilled burgers, chicken, smokies, or pretty much anything!
Creamy Coleslaw With Mayo
Broccoli Crunch Salad Recipe With Chopped Bacon
This Broccoli Crunch Salad recipe is my latest salad obsession. This salad has it all - crunchy broccoli, creamy dressing, crisp bacon, and it's so incredibly delicious - and quick to make! You'll never look the same way at broccoli again.
Broccoli Crunch Salad
English Pea Salad Recipe
Old fashioned English Pea Salad recipe is quick, full of fresh veggies, and a colorful side dish. No cooking, no eggs, and no bacon required!
English Pea Salad
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Summer Chopped Veggie Salad Recipe
This Chopped Veggie Salad recipe is the perfect summer side dish. Delicious, super easy to make and pairs perfectly with grilled foods.
Summer Chopped Veggie Salad
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Grilled Fajita Salad with Pronghorn Antelope Loin
This salad combines a zesty antelope loin with grilled romaine and a spicy, creamy dressing for a delicious summer salad.
Grilled Fajita Salad with Pronghorn Antelope
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BEST Broccoli Salad Recipe
Crunchy, easy broccoli salad with crispy bacon, sweet dried cranberries, onion, and nuts all tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing. Tips for making the best broccoli salad. A classic potluck, BBQ, or summer side dish recipe!
Broccoli Salad
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Instant Pot Quinoa Salad
This Instant Pot Quinoa Salad is fast and easy to make. All you need is 20 minutes of time! Simple summer salad recipe!
Instant Pot Quinoa Salad
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Butternut and Beetroot Salad
This butternut and beetroot salad is a hearty and flavourful lunch idea or light dinner.
Butternut and Beetroot Salad
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❓ Recipe FAQs
What are some good bases for a summer salad?
Leafy greens like spinach, romaine, and kale are great choices. You can also use grains like quinoa or couscous, or even pasta.
How do you keep your salad from getting soggy?
One trick is to keep your dressing separate from the rest of your salad until you're ready to eat. You can also choose ingredients that hold up well to dressing, like peppers, cucumbers, and carrots.
Can I make my salad ahead of time?
Yes, you can prep most of your ingredients ahead of time, but it's best to wait to add your dressing until you're ready to eat. This will help prevent your salad from getting soggy. Some salads that can be prepared a day in advance are pasta salads, quinoa salads, and potato salads.
What makes a salad recipe suitable for Fourth of July celebrations?
Salad recipes suitable for Fourth of July celebrations often incorporate fresh, vibrant ingredients, patriotic colors, and flavors that complement summer BBQs and outdoor gatherings.
Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or attending a July 4th cookout, these Best Fourth of July Salads are the perfect accompaniment to your menu.
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