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
Transform your day-old rice into an ultra-crispy salad packed with flavour! With golden rice coated in red curry paste, salmon, crunchy vegetables and a soy-ginger-lime sauce that brings everything to life, this crispy rice salad is an explosion...
2. A sweet and savoury salad full of sweetness
Looking for a fresh, fruity, indulgent 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 soft, fragrant...
3. A spelt base for a change from pasta or rice
Farro and tuna salad is a fresh, balanced dish that's perfect for any occasion. Great as a light lunch, a meal to take to work or a quick dinner, it's an ideal choice for those who want to eat healthy without sacrificing taste. In our version,...
4. When crisp potatoes meet fresh cucumbers
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
The sun is starting to shine, and we couldn't wait to make some light, delicious salads for our picnics and barbecues :-) We're kicking off summer with this colorful, crunchy salad featuring cucumber and carrot tagliatelle , topped with a creamy...
6. A pickled cucumber salad that takes us on a journey
Discover our recipe for Japanese-style marinated cucumber salad , a fresh and tasty option for your summer meals! Easy to prepare, this salad combines crunchy cucumbers with a delicate marinade made with rice vinegar, sugar and soy sauce. Perfect...
7. Pasta salad with homemade pesto twist
An interesting combination that makes for a delicious cold dish. Our creamy pasta salad with zucchini pesto, buffalo mozzarella (though regular cow’s-milk mozzarella works too) and sun-dried tomatoes is a balanced summer main course that’s easy to...
8. A sunny version of semolina salad
You never have enough easy and healthy recipes in your cookbook, right? Especially when you’re looking to make something that will provide several meals . So we suggest using your couscous in a couscous salad recipe ! With seasonal vegetables and...
9. An extra-fresh and colorful plate for hot days
Calling all fans of fresh food: here's a recipe that will quickly make it into your top three! It's so delicious that Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge herself, has made it one of her favorite recipes! It's also very high in water, helping you...
10. A sweet and savoury plate that smells of vacations
Fruit in a savory salad ? Yes, really! We can assure you that this combination of flavors will win you over ♥ At first, we were just as unsure as you might be about adding roasted peaches to our salad. Then came the tasting—and what a revelation!...
Adèle Peyches
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