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8 Healthy Summer Salads To Try Before Labor Day

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August is the perfect time to enjoy all of summer’s fabulous fruits and vegetables while they are at their peak. What better way to enjoy them than in a healthy summer salad. I’ve got 8 delicious options for you to try hand-picked from my most popular recipes. The hardest part will be deciding which one to make first! Bonus: they are all meatless so you can add in a protein of your choice or keep them meatless. 

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8 Healthy Summer Salads To Try Before Labor Day

This Sweet & Spicy Apple Jicama Slaw is by far my most pinned and downloaded recipe. It is a lighter and healthier coleslaw that pairs perfectly with anything on the grill. 

sweet and spicy apple jicama slaw

Looking for a low carb option? I’ve got you with this Cauliflower Rice Tabouleh Salad. It has been on repeat at my house all summer. Just perfect with fresh tomatoes.

cauliflower rice tabouleh

Love a classic Caesar salad? You are going to flip over this Grilled Caesar Salad. The flavor is savory and crave-worthy.

Grilled Caesar Salad

Strawberry, Blueberry, Avocado, Quinoa & Kale Salad is a light and fresh summer salad perfect for lunch. Quick and easy!

strawberry, blueberry, avocado, quinoa and kale salad

Throwing eggplant on the grill really brings the flavor to a new level. This is the salad that changed my kids’ minds about eggplant. Try this easy, Grilled Eggplant Caprese Pasta Salad this weekend with tomatoes and mozzarella.

Don’t let summer end before trying each & every one of these healthy #SummerSalads #Meatless #HealthyEats

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Grilled Eggplant Caprese Salad

Another chilled noodle salad idea. This Easy Edamame Sesame Noodle Salad is ready in a snap with just a few ingredients. An easy go to for lunch or an easy dinner side.

 

edamame sesame noodle salad

Everything you love about Ramen soup in a chilled out, healthy summer version with a spicy peanut dressing. I can’t get enough of this Summer Ramen Salad.

ramen salad

And finally, my list of favorite summer salads would not be complete without this Grilled Hawaiian Pasta Salad with a honey garlic vinaigrette. Grilled tofu and and pineapple are the most delicious addition to any summer meal. This pasta salad is a can’t miss!

vegetarian pasta salads| Grilled Hawaiian Pasta Salad

Don’t let summer end without giving these 8 healthy, easy salads a try. Your family is going to love them!

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About Deborah Brooks

Hi I'm Deborah! I spend my days successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into. I love to keep up to date on new running & fitness trends. I definitely choose my running gear based on color and love to express my fashion sense while exercising.

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  1. Kim Beaulieu says

    08/10/2021 at 11:18 am

    I want to try every single one. I’m loving the idea of the ramen one for kids. Genius idea!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/10/2021 at 2:15 pm

      The ramen salad is one of my favorites as well

  2. Liz says

    08/10/2021 at 2:28 pm

    SO many yummy ideas! The kale salad will be on our menu next week for sure!!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/10/2021 at 3:46 pm

      fantastic let me know what you think

  3. Black Knight says

    08/11/2021 at 3:25 am

    All the salads look delicious. My favorite is the Cauliflower rice tabouleh salad.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/11/2021 at 8:12 am

      That has been a go to for me this summer. Light and delicious

  4. Amanda says

    08/12/2021 at 4:35 pm

    I am totally joining the meatless Monday thing and these will be my go-to recipes! Thanks for sharing.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/12/2021 at 5:11 pm

      fantastic! I hope you find some recipes that your family enjoys

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