Summer Salad Recipes to Refresh Your Palate | The Food Diaries

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Hello, foodies!

With the temperature going up and days getting longer, nothing would be better than a fresh salad to soothe your soul. In today's post, we will discuss some yummy summer salad recipes that would become your soul food during hot weather and for outdoor gatherings.






Recipe 1: Watermelon and Feta Salad

    • 2 cups diced watermelon
    • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • Salt and pepper to taste






 Recipe 2: Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad 

1. 1 ripe avocado, diced
2. 1 cup mixed greens
3. 1 cup grilled chicken, sliced
4. 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
5. 1/4 cup crumbled red onion
6. 2 tablespoons olive oil and lemon juice





Recipe 3: Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

    •  1 cup cooked quinoa
    •  1 cup cooked black beans
    •  1 cup diced bell peppers
    •  1 cup diced cucumber
    •  1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • - 2 tablespoons lime juice





Ideal picnic salad, BBQ or even light lunch. Customize to your taste by adding your favorite ingredients.

Enjoy a cool summer ahead, and don't forget this salad!✌






So, what's your favorite summer salad recipe? Share it with us in the comments!💖👇


Location: India

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