Grilled corn and poblano potato salad
Come August, farmers market stands and grocery produce displays will be overflowing with fresh corn. Put those ears to good use with this grilled corn and poblano potato salad recipe from Food Network star Marcela Valladolid.
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AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Farro and arugula salad
Pack in your daily dose of ancient grains with this farro and arugala salad recipe from Associated Press food editor J.M. Hirsch. Don’t worry, it’s not too healthy. The recipe calls for six slices of bacon.
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AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Thai cucumber salad
Have a craving for takeout? Satisfy your taste buds and your waistline with this healthy Thai cucumber salad, packed with citrus, soy sauce, jalapeno and cilantro. Some crushed peanuts add a crunch.
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AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Prosciutto, cantaloupe and orecchiette salad
It may sound like an odd pairing, but nothing goes together quite like prosciutto and cantaloupe. The only thing that could make this sweet-and-salty combo better? Pasta. Next time you’re in the mood for a light Italian classic, try this recipe for prosciutto, cantaloupe, and orecchiette salad.
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Heirloom and cherry tomato salad
During the hot and humid dog days of summer, it’s best to keep in mind the good things that come around this time of year … like tomato season. Put your ripe and juicy tomatoes to good use with this heirloom and cherry tomato salad recipe from culinary legend Alice Waters.
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AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Tangy fruit salad
Salads don’t need to be limited to vegetables. The next time you crave something sweet, try this recipe for tangy fruit salad from Vikas Khanna. But before you do, you might need a trip to the store for an extra ingredient: Dried mango powder is key to this recipe.
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AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Tomato, corn and melon summer salad
Nate Appleman’s summer salad recipe combines three seasonal favorites in one dish: tomatoes, corn and melon. It’s all tossed in a jalapeno vinaigrette. You can find the recipe here.
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Warm bean and bacon salad
Hungry for something more than lettuce? No problem. For a heartier dish, try this stick-to-your-rips recipe for warm bean and bacon salad from renowned chef Jacques Pepin.
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AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Chili-cucumber bread salad
Get out your mandoline: Thinly sliced veggies are the key to this chili-cucumber bread salad. Toasted sourdough chunks add a welcome crunch. Find the recipe here.
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AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Blistered corn salad
Slide those burgers and dogs over: it’s time to give corn some room on the grill. This recipe for blistered corn salad is perfect for your next summer cookout.
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Shades of green salad
As a famous frog once said, “It’s not easy being green.” But it sure is easy eating it. Especially with this shades of green salad, packed with green beans, asparagus, snow peas, zucchini and avocado. Find the recipe here.
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