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Of course weather can vary wildly across the globe, but at least here in Europe it seems to be ridiculously hot the last couple of weeks with temperatures even reaching up to 40ËšC / 104 ËšF, which I think is insane. With that kind of weather cooking is not my favorite pass time. So I eat a lot of salads. That’s why today I am sharing 15 easy salads for hot weather.
They will also be perfect as a side dish for your next barbecue and – the good news – they can also be eaten when it is not hot.
Tip from Simone
If you want to store your salads or take them with you to lunch at work for instance, it always helps to pick vegetables that are a bit sturdier than your average lettuce. Even choosing arugula over lamb’s lettuce for instance will make a difference.
Spelt Salad with Cherries and Asparagus
Easy, summery and delicious is this spelt salad with cherries and green asparagus. No spelt? You can easily make this recipe with either quinoa, farro or something similar. It will be delicious no matter what!
Napa Cabbage Salad
Making an easy salad for either lunch or dinner is one of my favorite ways to add more vegetables into my routine. This delicious crunchy napa cabbage salad is fantastic. It stores relatively well and is so good with the cashew dressing!
Vegan Buddha Bowl
Easy buddha bowls such as this one are perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It’s filling and delicious! As a bonus you can easily vary this dish too by changing the legumes used or add different toppings based on what you have available.
Belgian endive salad with tomatoes
Belgian endive is one of my favorite vegetables. I love both the white and the red variety, as it is pretty versatile. This easy salad is made special by the use of banana in the dressing.
Fennel salad with apple and celery
Delicious crunchy salad with fennel, apple and celery.
Quinoa salad with chipotle dressing
Delicious and spicy quinoa salad. With black beans, avocado, corn and fresh herbs
Quinoa salad with feta and beetroot
One of my favorite flavor combinations is feta and beetroot. And combine those two with quinoa and you have a delicious easy salad on your hands. Great for lunch or dinner!
Papaya salad
This delicious Thai papaya salad is easy and works perfectly as a side dish for a barbecue
Dakos Salad
You probably can’t find dakos bread in the Netherlands, so if you can’t make it yourself, you can substitute sourdough bread. I like to toast it and serve it with the salad. Alternatively, you can serve it more like a panzanella by tossing the bread through the dakos salad. This way the bread absorbs the liquid. Either way is fine, of course. Choose what you like best.
Panzanella salad recipe
It doesn't get more Italian than this delicious Tuscan bread salad
Mackerel salad with beetroot
This salad will feed four when used as a side dish or two if it is for lunch and eaten with some toasted bread
Classic potato salad
This timeless classic potato salad strikes the perfect balance between creamy and tangy. Tender red potatoes are gently tossed with a light, flavorful dressing made from Greek yogurt and mayonnaise, offering richness without being too heavy. Thinly sliced red onion adds a crisp bite, while briny capers bring a pop of bold, savory flavor. Simple, fresh, and satisfying – this is a go-to side dish for picnics, barbecues, or any casual gathering.
Halloumi pasta salad
A nice fresh summer pasta salad with tomato pesto, halloumi, broccoli and fennel. The addition of the crunchy halloumi makes this extra delicious and easy.
Chicken salad with cherries
Easy and delicious lunch salad which is perfect for when it's peak cherry season
Thai salad with Chinese cabbage and mango
Super quick and easy to make Asian inspired slaw salad with Chinese cabbage, mango and crunchy cashew nuts.
