Food
July 27, 2023
10+ Refreshing Summer Salads That Are Anything But Boring
Take advantage of the season’s freshest ingredients with one of these chef-approved salad recipes. Transport your tastebuds to Italy with a Cacio e Pepe-inspired Kale Salad by Mina Stone or try Cory Vitiello’s refreshing crushed cucumber salad.
Chopped Market Salad
A salad that’s simultaneously crunchy, creamy, sweet and spicy .
Get the full recipe here.
Cacio e Pepe-Inspired Kale Salad
“This is my version of having the idea of a decadent pasta, in salad form. It has the flavor components of a cacio e pepe, set against the backdrop of a hearty forest of green kale. The kale stands up to the challenge, providing a healthy vehicle for the tangy salty cheese, crunchy hazelnuts, and spicy black pepper.” – Mina Stone
Get the recipe here.
If Summer Were A Salad
“What I like about this salad — like so many of my salads — is that there’s no lettuce,” says Rosie Daykin.
Get the recipe for If Summer Were A Salad.
Herby Sun-dried Tomato Salad
“The crunchy seeds and the herbs are the shining stars, so do not skimp on either. Also, the secret to the chickpeas is panfrying them in a little bit of butter.” – Tieghan Gerard
Get the recipe here.
French Bistro Salad
This mustardy potato and bean salad is topped with egg, making it hearty enough for a stand-alone meal.
Get the recipe for French Bistro Salad.
Crushed Cucumber Salad
“When I started out cooking at Scaramouche in the late ’90s, this often appeared as part of our staff meal before the shift started. Depending on who was cooking, you’d get flavors and dishes from all over the world. This was always one of my favorite sides, made by an old friend.” – Cory Vitiello
Get the recipe here.
Tuscan Chicken Salad
This arugula-based salad brings together juicy grilled chicken, loads of Grana Padano and the surprisingly sweet and savory taste of pickled grapes (trust us!).
Get the recipe for Tuscan Chicken Salad.
Grilled Shrimp & Mango Salad
“Working in the sunshine in Turks, I wanted to create something light, inspired by what was available around me. When I first put this recipe together, I was really excited. Then when I served it and other people loved it, I knew I had hit on something. This is honestly why I cook: making people happy through food.” – Adrian Forte
Get the recipe here.
Kale Salad with Caper Vinaigrette, Crotonese Cheese and Bacon
“The secret to this dish is a rather unusual approach to preparing the kale. We read that people were massaging their kale. Well, we found that funny and needed to try it ourselves, so we created this salad on a whim. Now it’s one of our most popular dishes! Gently rubbing the kale breaks down its fibres, which creates a tender base, and the tartness from the vinaigrette complements the rich bacon and salty Crotonese — a Pecorino-style aged semifirm cheese.” – Steven Wall
Get the recipe here.
Zucchini & Couscous Salad
“It’s a great salad, but it’s also a great meal and I like that. It does double duty!” says Rosie Daykin.
Get the recipe for Zucchini & Couscous Salad.
Tahini Caesar
“My husband, Ido, and I are obsessed with the Caesar-inspired romaine salad that Roberta’s in Brooklyn does,” says Top Chef Canada host Eden Grinshpan. “So, here’s my version with my kind of twist, which features — can you guess? — tahini. This salad plus Baharat Whole-roasted Chicken and a fat glass of wine… it doesn’t get much better than that.”
Get the recipe for Tahini Caesar.