10 fresh, healthy and lively salads for summer

Tuesday 24 June 2025 10:48 - Adèle Peyches
10 fresh, healthy and lively salads for summer

When the temperature rises, all we want to do is swap heavy dishes for fresh, crunchy, flavorful salads. And the good news is that "salad" doesn't have to mean "bland"! On the contrary, all it takes is a few well-chosen ingredients and a little daring to transform your plate into a real moment of pleasure.

Here are 10 summer salads that combine deliciousness, freshness and balance. Perfect for light meals, picnics or terrace dinners.


1. A crisp salad with grilled rice and salmon

Crispy and spicy salmon crispy rice salad!

Transform your day-old rice into an ultra-crisp salad full of pep! With golden rice with red curry paste, salmon, crunchy vegetables and a soya-ginger-lime sauce to liven things up, this crispy rice salad is an explosion of flavors. Fresh, spicy,...

2. A sweet and savoury salad full of sweetness

Roasted apricot, arugula and burrata salad

Looking for a fresh, fruity, gourmet salad with a twist? Try this salad of roasted apricots, arugula and burrata : a perfectly balanced sweet and savory combination! The apricots, lightly caramelized with honey and rosemary, add a melt-in-your-mouth...

3. A spelt base for a change from pasta or rice

Spelt and tuna salad: light, tasty and perfect year-round recipe

Spelt and tuna salad is a fresh, balanced dish that is perfect for any occasion. Great as a light lunch, meal to take to work or quick dinner, it is an ideal choice for those who want to eat healthy without sacrificing taste. In our version,...

4. When crisp potatoes meet fresh cucumbers

Cucumber salad with crispy potatoes

We've found one of our favorite salads this summer: Cucumber Salad with Super Crispy Smashed Potatoes ! Very easy to prepare, this salad combines fresh cucumbers with golden, crispy "smashed potatoes", creating a delicious balance of textures and...

5. An explosion of colors and flavors on the plate

Vegetable tagliatelle salad with peanut sauce

The sun is starting to shine, and we've been looking forward to preparing some light, gourmet salads for our picnics and barbecues :-) We're kicking off summer with this colorful, crunchy salad featuring cucumber and carrot tagliatelle , topped with a...

6. A pickled cucumber salad that takes us on a journey

Japanese cucumber salad

Our Japanese cucumber salad is the best fresh and tasty summer meal! Easy to prepare, this salad combines crunchy cucumbers with a delicate marinade made from rice vinegar, sugar and soy sauce . Perfect to accompany your barbecues, to eat on a cream...

7. Pasta salad with homemade pesto twist

Pasta salad with zucchini pesto, mozzarella and dried tomatoes

If you are looking for a refreshing and balanced recipe for your future picnic or for your lunch box at work, our creamy pasta salad with zucchini pesto, mozzarella and dried tomatoes is absolutely a must-try! This delicious combination of pasta,...

8. A sunny version of semolina salad

Couscous salad for a simple, healthy and colorful starter!

You never have enough easy and healthy recipes in your cookbook, right? Especially when we are looking to do something that will make us several meals . So for that we suggest you use your semolina in a couscous salad! With seasonal vegetables...

9. An extra-fresh and colorful plate for hot days

Watermelon, feta, avocado and cucumber salad: extra fresh!

Good news for fresh salad lovers, here is a recipe that will quickly be part of your top 3! It's so delicious that the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, herself has made it one of her favorite recipes! A preparation extremely rich in water also to...

10. A sweet and savoury plate that smells of vacations

Sweet and sour salad with roasted peaches and burrata !

We love to put fruits in a salad, try our recipe and enjoy ! Arugula and roasted peaches are the best combo ever ♥ Just add a burrata on top and you'll have the tastiest salad !

Adèle PeychesAdèle Peyches
Editorial manager who just can't wait for winter to enjoy fondue! Passionate about gastronomy and always on the lookout for new culinary gems, I first studied law before returning to my first love: the taste of good products and the joy of sharing around the table :)

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