I’m back!!!! It’s been a few hectic weeks of studying, and exams, but now it’s all over. And I couldn’t be happier. Now I get to enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation. It also means there will be a little more action here on The Healthy Diva. More recipes, more workouts, and a few other things to freshen things up a bit. And what better way to kick things off with than Motivational Monday.
I think Homer Simpson was wrong … You totally can make friends with salad. Make me a salad and I’ll be your friend any day!
But why are salads so awesome? First of all they are a great way to use up leftovers, and also help meet your intake of fruit and veg for the day. Salads are also fun to make, and the flavour combinations are endless. You’ll also notice the colours from the fresh produce are vibrant and enticing, luring you in. Plus it’s a meal in a bowl. Which means no dishes. A winning situation if you ask me!
With the fourth of July only days away, I thought today would be an opportune time to share some salad recipes. We all know a good potato or pasta salad on Independence day does not go amiss. And even though I’m in Australia, I still know my roots, and you bet I’ll be celebrating the day in style!
Below is my personal favourite salad recipe, as well as a few from fellow bloggers which look incredibly delicious! Let’s dig in…
My personal favourite!!! Zesty Chicken Salad with Summer Fruit
Spinach Basil Couscous Salad by Janetha from Meals and Moves
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Tomato Zucchini Pasta Salad with Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette by Laura at The Cooking Photographer
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Potato Salad with Celery, Cress, and Bacon by Martha Stewart Living
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Strawberry, Watermelon, Arugula and Feta Salad by Heidi at Foodie Crush
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And lastly this Jalapeno-Lime Slaw from Cooking Light
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Hopefully this salad collection will inspire you to toss up a healthy creation to enjoy on the fourth, or any day really! Here’s to a happy, healthy, and relaxing week ahead.
-Sarah xo
Love a salad and these look great. Thanks
No prob jennifer!
yum yum yum! Lovin all these combo ideas! Usually my salads are oober simple and lazy, I wish I could be this creative haha
My crazy concoctions usually happen from throwing together things from the fridge. Most of the time they work out fab…sometimes…not so much haha
Welcome back Sarah! Loving the look of that last salad – I adore slaws! It is SO salad season!
Aww thanks Shira, I’m happy to be back
I couldn’t agree more with you. I totally love,love,love salads.
Why don’t you try a Greek salad,too? I think you’ll like it. Check it here:http://fruitandcake.com/?p=1386.
Thank your for a beautiful post.
Yumm…thanks for the link
Great to see another post! I hope your exams went well. When do you get your results?
Thanks for the salad ideas, they all look so yummy. I think my favourite salad would have to be my fiance’s Mediterranean salad. It has a base of greens, all sorts of different grilled veggies, feta cheese and a home made dressing. YUM!
Oh that mediterranean salad sounds divine. You shall have to share the recipe
Results start rolling out tomorrow, so fingers crossed.
I think that about 90% of my summer meals could be categorized as salads at this point- Whatever is left in the fridge gets tossed into a bowl and eaten cold. Easy as can be, and so satisfying! My favorite traditional sort of salad though is the Israeli salad. Just can’t beat the simplicity of cucumbers, tomatoes, a little bit of red onion, lemon juice, and parsley.
Need to try that spinach and basil couscous!!!
These all look great! I absolutely LOVE salads