🥗✨ 25 Gorgeous Summer Salads


Hi Reader,

We got our first delivery of home-grown lettuce from a generous neighbor this week. Translation: salad season is here (and we have the best neighbors)!

Today I'm sharing 25 gorgeous and refreshing salad recipes to enjoy this summer.

From texture-packed lettuce-less salads, to salads featuring fresh summer berries, and fork-busting salads with staying power — I hope you find a few recipes to make over and over again all season long!

🤩 Lettuce-less Salads

💪🏼 Salads with Staying Power

My Favorite Salad Spinner

This OXO Salad Spinner makes cleaning then drying fresh lettuce easy - plus it doubles as a storage container!

🥗 Garden Fresh Salads

🍓🫐 Fruit-Forward Salads

⭐️ NEW! On Iowa Girl Eats

Chocolate Chip Cookie Granola

Sprinkle this cookie-inspired, extra-clustery granola on yogurt or ice cream, or enjoy by the handful!

🍽 Top Recipes on Iowa Girl Eats

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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

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