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    Home » Salads

    10 Easy Healthy Summer Salads

    July 25, 2022 Updated: July 31, 2022 by Lisa Wells / 6 Comments

    10 fast & easy salads (perfect for summer!)

    Quick and easy summer salads — and easy healthy dressing recipes — to make when it's too hot to cook. Including options that are paleo, keto, Whole30, and vegan too!

    Here are 10 easy paleo summer salads — including my all-time favorite. And 3 easy paleo dressing recipes. All are gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free.

    The dog days of summer are here. And when it's hot like this, the last thing I want to do is turn on the stove. So here are 10 easy healthy paleo and keto summer salads — including my all-time favorite. I've made this one twice this week!

    Easy Summer Salad Recipes

    My favorite tomato and cucumber salad | cookeatpaleo.com

    Easy Tomato Cucumber Salad

    My favorite homegrown tomato and cucumber salad! Just add red onions, vinegar, olive oil and fresh basil or mint for an amazing flavor. This salad is my go-to for barbecues, picnics and family gatherings and it's always a hit.

    Chicken, spinach and strawberry salad | cookeatpaleo.com

    Strawberry Chicken Salad with Spinach

    This spinach salad with chicken, strawberries and walnuts is a light and healthy take on the classic strawberry salad. And the homemade dressing is quick and easy with just a few simple ingredients. It's perfect for lunch or brunch too!

    Broccoli bacon salad | cookeatpaleo.com

    Broccoli Salad with Bacon

    This healthy broccoli salad recipe will bring back that old-school favorite! It uses crumbled bacon, red onions, apple cider vinegar, walnuts for crunch and golden raisins for that perfect combination of salty, sweet and sour. It's the perfect side dish for BBQ or to take as a dish to pass.

    Antipasto salad with prosciutto | cookeatpaleo.com

    Antipasto Salad

    This antipasto salad is made with crunchy romaine lettuce, olives, peppers, prosciutto and pepperoni - all the flavors from antipasti in an easy salad. Just toss with a quick homemade Italian dressing with garlic and herbs, and you've got a hearty main dish salad.

    Avocado Caprese salad

    Avocado Caprese Salad

    This Caprese salad uses avocado instead of fresh mozzarella to keep it dairy-free and vegan. Add heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with balsamic to take it over the top.

    BLT Salad with Avocado and Chipotle Dressing | cookeatpaleo.com

    Avocado BLT Salad

    If you love a BLT sandwich, this salad is for you. It has bacon, lettuce and grape or cherry tomatoes plus avocado for an extra creamy texture. Top it with an easy chipotle vinaigrette for a delicious taste.

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    Shrimp and Arugula Salad

    This simple classic salad is inspired by a salad I had in Sicily. The arugula is dressed simply with olive oil and lemon juice. Add large cooked and chilled shrimp for a perfect summer salad.

    Raspberry Avocado Turkey Salad | cookeatpaleo.com

    Raspberry Avocado Turkey Salad

    Fresh summer berries pair with roasted turkey breast, walnuts and bibb lettuce for this fruit topped salad. Try it with other summer fruits like watermelon or peaches to change it up.

    Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts | cookeatpaleo.com

    Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts

    This classic chicken salad is perfect for a no-cook dinner. Serve it over a bed of mixed greens or spinach and kale salad - or wrap it in a grain-free tortilla. Or make a salad plate with roasted sweet potato salad or a cassava flour pasta salad with grilled veggies and Italian dressing.

    Arugula strawberry salad | cookeatpaleo.com

    Arugula strawberry salad with Meyer lemon vinaigrette

    Try this quick and easy arugula strawberry salad with Meyer lemon vinaigrette as a starter or side salad with fish on the grill.

    And here are a few simple dressing recipes you can use to top any salad ingredients you have on hand:

    • Italian Dressing
    • Chipotle Balsamic Dressing
    • Paleo Ranch Dressing

    All are gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for easy healthy summer salads!

    More Salads

    • BLT Salad with Avocado and Chipotle Dressing
    • Easy Tomato Cucumber Salad
    • Strawberry Chicken Salad with Spinach (And Easy Dressing Recipe)
    • Avocado Tuna Salad (Whole30, Paleo, Keto)
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    1. Wendy

      May 05, 2015 at 11:53 am

      These look great! I'm always looking for new salad ideas and ways to incorporate more vegetables. I have to remind myself often that even though I can't have nightshades, my family CAN, so I will be using these ideas this summer! 🙂

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      • Lisa

        May 05, 2015 at 12:37 pm

        I hope you enjoy them, Wendy!

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    2. Cate

      June 24, 2015 at 8:39 am

      It looks very fresh and tasty!

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      • Lisa

        June 24, 2015 at 12:07 pm

        Thanks Cate!

        Reply
    3. Lily Casella

      July 26, 2017 at 7:23 pm

      I have tried some of your recipes, I tell you they are all delicious, they look fresh and l like the way you use herbs and spices to bring out the flavor from the meat and the vegetables you cook. I have just got into eating paleo meals just recently, for five months now I'm love it.

      Thank you

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      • Lisa

        July 27, 2017 at 9:25 am

        Thanks so much Lily! I'm glad you're loving it! 🙂

        Reply

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