Beth Branch is an Editorial Assistant at Country Living Magazine as well as an avid foodie with a passion for baking and photography."},{"name":"Christopher Michel","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/author/225323/christopher-michel/","@type":"Person","description":"
Christopher Michel has been the Senior Food and Gardens Editor at Country Living Magazine since March of 2021. Chris has over ten years of experience writing and editing for national magazines and websites, mostly in the food space, such as Cooking Light, The Kitchn, Rodale’s Organic Life, and Bon Appetit. Prior to that, Chris worked in a variety of food spaces in New York City. In 2022, Chris completed the Alabama Master Gardener’s Program hosted by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
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We'll do just about anything to keep the oven off in the summer months. It's the perfect time to take advantage of fresh, seasonal produce by tossing together some big ol' summer salads! When you've got watermelons, cherries, summer squash, tomatoes, and so many other options at your fingertips, you're pretty much guaranteed to create something delicious.
To help with your weeknight meal planning, we've rounded up our best summer salads, from big, leafy green salads to hearty pasta salads to fresh, fruity salads. They've also got their own simple and homemade dressings! Bonus points: many of these are also perfect for lunch, picnics, or leftovers.
More ways to make meals without the oven? Check out our Summer Slow Cooker Recipes for plenty of easy dinner ideas!
Whip up a quick vinaigrette in the bottom of a large bowl. Layer in a bed of fresh greens, and top with juicy slices of peach, slivers of spicy red onion, roasted almonds, and some creamy, pungent blue cheese.
We love panzanellas. The rustic torn-and-toasted bread hits that sweet spot between unfussy and elegant, that makes it perfect as a dinner-party starter, or just a weeknight dinner.
You don't need a lot for a good summer salad, but when greens are in season, the fresher the better, so get 'em local. It's worth it.
Get lettuce mix from your farmer's market, add some cukes and tomatoes, and round it out with Feta and Castelvetrano olives. Dress it all in lemon juice and oil.
This summer staple salad was invented in the southern French city of Nice. It's perfect for picnics as the hearty ingredients pack easily and only taste better as they marinate.
A good salad should have a mix of both flavors and textures. Here, peppery watercress balances against sweet berries, crunchy almonds, and salty cheese, all coated in a light, summery vinaigrette.
