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Some popular ingredients for summer salads include fresh fruits like berries and watermelon, vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes, and proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp.
One unique dressing recipe is a honey lime vinaigrette, made with honey, lime juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. Another is a cilantro lime dressing, made with cilantro, lime juice, Greek yogurt, and garlic.
To make a summer salad more filling, you can add grains like quinoa or farro, nuts or seeds for added protein, and avocado for healthy fats. You can also add a protein source like grilled tofu or canned chickpeas.
One creative way to serve a summer salad is to make it in a mason jar for a portable and convenient lunch option. You can also serve it in a hollowed out watermelon or pineapple for a fun and festive presentation.
To prevent a summer salad from becoming soggy, make sure to add dressing right before serving and toss the salad well to evenly distribute the dressing. You can also layer the ingredients in a specific order, with the dressing at the bottom, to prevent the greens from getting too wet.