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30 Jun 2025

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10 Sunny Summer Salads

Summer salad

Salad can get a bad rap. People think of bland and watery iceberg lettuce, but in fact, salads are an art form, from the simplest rendition to a colorful kitchen-sink approach. —Marcus Samuelsson

I have a thing for salads. Next to soup, salads are one of my favorite foods. What’s not to like?

There’s nothing bland about the salads I love. Each is a true art form—colorful, richly textured, crisp or creamy, and delicious.

With so many variations, it’s hard for me to settle on a favorite.

My 10 all-time favorite salads

Ultimate Chicken Salad (Photo: Downshiftology)

Ultimate Chicken Salad
(Photo: Downshiftology)

Caesar Salad (Photo: Natasha's Kitchen)

Caesar Salad
(Photo: Natasha’s Kitchen)

Chunky Strawberry Salad with Poppyseed Dressing (Photo: A Spicy Perspective)

Chunky Strawberry Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
(Photo: A Spicy Perspective)

Avocado Egg Salad (Photo: Diethood)

Avocado Egg Salad
(Photo: Diethood)

Watermelon Salad with Feta (Photo: Love & Lemons)

Watermelon Salad with Feta
(Photo: Love & Lemons)

Classic Potato Salad (Photo: Tastes Better From Scratch)

Classic Potato Salad
(Photo: Tastes Better From Scratch)

Italian Pasta Salad (Photo: Belle of the Kitchen)

Italian Pasta Salad
(Photo: Belle of the Kitchen)

Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad (Photo: Foolproof Living)

Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad
(Photo: Foolproof Living)

Spinach Salad With Mandarin Oranges (Photo: My Family Thyme)

Spinach Salad With Mandarin Oranges
(Photo: My Family Thyme)

Old Fashioned Pea Salad (Photo: Fantabulosity)

Old Fashioned Pea Salad
(Photo: Fantabulosity)

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Patricia and Tom
Now that our nest is empty, Tom and I are enjoying quiet, intimate dinners at home. Simple meals. Smaller portions. The best cuts of meat. Organic vegetables. I’m always trying new recipes for 2 and still learning how to scale down the family favorites we’ve enjoyed through the years. Stay tuned.

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