40 fresh summertime salad Recipes

frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed and undiluted, orange marmalade, triple sec or 2 tbsp other orange-flavored liqueur, assorted melon balls (cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon), halved fresh strawberries, pineapple, peeled cored, and cubed, cantaloupes, halved and seeded, mint leaf (optional)

torn romaine, red pear, diced, fresh raspberries or halved strawberries, pecan halves, toasted, dried cranberries, raspberry vinaigrette

mango - peeled, seeded and cubed, papaya - peeled, seeded and cubed, mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented, kiwis, peeled and sliced, fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cubed, cream cheese, room temperature, marshmallow fluff, vanilla extract

cottage cheese, carrot, peeled and shredded, green pepper, chopped (more or less depending on your taste), green onions, chopped fine (use tops ), fresh tomatoes , de-seed for less juice and chopped, salt and pepper

strawberry gelatin, boiling water, cold water, unflavored gelatin, cold water, half-and-half cream, cream cheese, softened, sugar, vanilla extract, strawberry gelatin, boiling water, cold water, sliced fresh strawberries

low fat cottage cheese (large curd ), low-fat sour cream (*), cucumbers (seeded, large dice ) or 1 large cucumber (seeded, large dice), green onions, small dice (white and green parts ), beefsteak tomatoes, seeded, large dice, red pepper, seeded, large dice, yellow pepper, seeded, large dice, orange bell pepper, seeded, large dice, red radishes, medium to large size, thinly sliced, carrot , large, scrubbed and shredded, pitted black olives, large, halved, frozen peas , defrosted, red onion, small dice, garlic powder, sea salt, fresh ground pepper (to taste), fresh parsley, chopped

watermelon , cut into bite-sized chunks, tomatillos, husks removed , thoroughly rinsed, quartered and thinly sliced (about 1/2 lb), feta cheese, crumbled (or queso fresco), fresh mint leaves, about 5 to 6, chopped, jalapeno (seeding optional), lime juice, fresh squeezed, white distilled vinegar, salt, olive oil, vegetable oil

salt, penne, fresh tuna steak, about 3/4-inch thick, olive oil, frozen corn, thawed and patted dry, roasted red peppers or fried sweet peppers with onions, chopped, dried red pepper flakes, mayonnaise , optional, snipped chives

uncooked orzo pasta, vegetable oil, apricots, peeled and chopped, peach, peeled and chopped, green onions, thinly sliced, sliced almonds, toasted, grated fresh gingerroot, minced fresh cilantro, ground coriander, salt, pepper, lemon juice

ripe watermelon, chunks, peach, peeled pitted,and sliced, cantaloupe , chunked, avocado, peeled,pitted and sliced, strawberry, cut in half, marshmallow cream, mayonnaise, celery seed, curry powder , optional

potatoes, bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled, green onions, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, salt, dry ground mustard, fresh ground pepper

strawberry gelatin, boiling water, cold water, unflavored gelatin, cold water, half-and-half cream, cream cheese, softened, sugar, vanilla extract, strawberry gelatin, boiling water, cold water, sliced fresh strawberries

rice vinegar, freshly grated ginger, honey, salt, tomatoes, firm but ripe, yellow grape tomatoes, firm but ripe, red leaf lettuce or similar lettuce

my nana used to make this in the summertime and we would eat it while it was still warm; it is 1 of my favorite recipes., potatoes; peeled, cubed and boiled, onion, chopped, stalk of celery, chopped, butter or margarine, raisins, chopped, fresh dill, chopped, dried rosemary, mayonnaise, extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper to taste

cantaloupe, honeydew melon, grapes, peach, cherries, fresh pineapple, strawberries (sliced )

tri-color fusilli pasta, bell peppers (yellow, red and green ), cut into strips, grape tomatoes, halved (1 cup), pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped, marinated artichokes, drained and chopped, red onion, sliced, garlic, finely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh basil leaves, chopped, lemon juice, salt and pepper

tri-color fusilli, bell peppers, cut into strips (yellow, red and green ), grape tomatoes, halved (1 cup), pitted kalamata olive, coarsely chopped, marinated artichokes, drained and chopped, red onion, sliced, garlic cloves, finely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh basil leaf, chopped, lemon juice, salt and pepper

black beans, cooked (good quality canned are fine, just rinse & drain), salt, healthy dash hot sauce (or more ) or red pepper flakes, chopped fresh basil, diced green bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, diced yellow bell pepper, diced red onion, diced tomatoes (may substitute 16oz can of petite ), garlic cloves, minced (or use garlic press), olive oil, balsamic vinegar or 1/2 cup qood quality red wine vinegar, sugar