These delicious salad recipes are perfect for summer BBQ’s, picnics in the park, and hangouts with family and friends. Easy to put together they are a great option for lunch, or a weeknight dinner. They are also the perfect way to use seasonal Australian fruits and vegetables. From a refreshing Thai style Calypso® mango slaw, to a vegetarian Broccolini® buddha bowl, to a classic Greek salad featuring Kumato® tomatoes there’s something for everyone in this collection.
Summer Get togethers
These salads are perfect for casual togethers with family and friends. They are light, refreshing and will make everyone come back for seconds (and even thirds). The perfection Greek salad is a crowd pleaser with bold and rich Kumato® tomatoes, and sweet and crunchy Minicaps® baby capsicums.
BROCCOLINI® WITH FETA CHEESE AND CASHEWS
WEEKNIGHT DINNERS
Can’t think of what to make for dinner tonight? These easy to put together salads will make weeknight dinner planning a breeze. The Broccolini® green buddha bowl is a delicious vegetarian option for a Tuesday night dinner. But if you like your meat, then try out the spicy Moroccan spiced salmon bowl with sweet and juicy Calypso® mangoes.
PICNICS IN THE PARK
Celebrate the beautiful summer weather with a picnic in the park. And a must have picnic food item is a quick and easy salad. The rich and creamy mac n cheese lunchbox salad featuring Qukes® cucumbers will be a hit with adults and kids alike. However, if you want light and refreshing the Thai style Calypso® mango slaw is a must try!
Check out our article for more picnic food recipe inspiration.
BBQ's
Summer and BBQ’s go hand in hand together, and these summer salads make the best use of the BBQ grill. Experiment with Asian flavours by putting chicken, pineapples and Minicaps® baby capsicums on skewers and serving with satay sauce. Or barbecue up some succulent Australian lamb and serve with a tomato salad featuring Mix-a-Mato® tomatoes.
Let us know your favourite summer salad recipe in the comments below!