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Cool Creation: Try Light And Fresh International Salad For A Summertime Feast

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Light And Fresh International Salad
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Summer is a season of abundance, with a bounty of fresh vegetables brimming wi෴th taste and nutrition. Salads provide unlimited opportunities for𓆉 originality and flavour, whether you want to cool down on a hot summer day or simply need something healthy and delicious.

Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint and Arugula: This salad blends sweet watermelon with salty feta cheese, fresh mint, and spicy arugula. Check this

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of cubed watermelon

  • 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese

  • 2 cups of fresh arugula leaves

  • ¼ cup of extra mint leaves, chopped

  • ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional: ¼ cup of sliced red onion or black olives for adde❀d flavour and colo𝓰ur.

More watermelon recipes that you’ll love

  • Watermelon, Arugula and Feta Salad

  • Boozy Watermelon Lime Granita.

  • Watermelon Rind Salad

  • Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

Cucumber and Tomato Salad: A cucumber and tomato salad is a classic dish that is simple to prepare and full of fresh flavours. Check this here.

Ingredients:

  • 3 tomatoes( sliced)

  • 1 cucumber(sliced)

  • 1 onion, (thinly chopped)

  • 2 tsp coriander seeds

  • 2 tsp mustard seeds

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • Kosher Salt

  • Olive oil

  • ⅓ cup coriander

More tomato recipes you will enjoy this summer:

  • Tomato Salad with Cumin and Lime

  • Kachumber Salad

  • Tomato Salad with Mint Dressing

  • Salata (Afghan Salad)

Asian-Inspired Cucumber Salad: This crunchy and zesty salad is inspired by Asian cuisine, with crisp cucumbers, carrots, and red bell peppers mixed in a tangy sesame-ginger dressing. Get the video.

Main Ingredients:

  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 1 tsp honey or sugar

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Optional: red chilli flake, mint, and 1-2 green onions.

You can try these cucumber salads too:

  • Creamy Cucumber, Radish, and Tomato Chopped Salad

  • Cucumber Chickpea Salad with Feta and Lemon

  • Kakdi Koshimbir

  • Indian Cucumber Salad

Mango and Black Bean Salad with Chilli-Lime Dressing: Ripe mangoes, black beans, red onion, and bell peppers are tossed in a spicy chilli-lime dressing to make this tropical-inspired salad. Get the

Main Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced

  • 1 can (15 ounces), black beans

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • ½ red onions (finely chopped)

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves(chopped)

Optional: 1 Jalapeno pepper and 1 avocado

For the Chilli Lime Dressing:

  • 2 lime juice

  • 2 tsp. Olive oil

  • 1-2 cloves, (garlic minced)

  • 1 tsp. Honey or maple syrup

  • ½ tsp. Ground cumin

  • ¼ tsp. Chilli powder

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

You can try these mango salads too:

  • Spicy Mango Salad

  • Mango Chickpea Salad.

  • Indian-style Green Mango Salad

  • Spicy Mango Salad

Quinoa and Avocado Salad: High in protein and healthy fats, this salad is both healthy and satisfying. Get the video.

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)

  • 2cups water

  • 1 large ripe avocado (diced)

  • 1 cucumber (diced)

  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)

  • Salt and black pepper

Optional: ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

You might like these avocado salads too:

  • Fresh Avocado Burrata Salad

  • Strawberry Avocado Salad

  • Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

  • Cucumber Avocado Salad

Additional Tips:

  • Whenever possible, us⛄e fresh, ripe produce. This guarantees that your salad has the optimal flavor and texture.

  • Prepare foods properly by slicing, dicing, or chopping them into equal sizes to ens🧜ure even flavour d💞istribution.

  • Refrigerate the salad ingredients before assembling them. This keeps the sal🐓ad crisp and fresh.

  • Garnish the salad with fresh h⭕erbs, seeds, nuts, orꦫ cheese for added visual appeal and flavour.

  • If y🍨ou're cooking the salad ahead of time, try adding delicate items like avocado or lettuce 🔯soon before serving to keep them from wilting.

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Light and refreshing salads are the ideal way to beat the heat while indulging in the wealth of summer fruit. With an infinitꦇe number of ingredient and flavour combinations, there's a salad for every taste and occasion.

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