When it comes to eating fresh and healthy for summer weight loss, nothing beats a simple-to-assemble salad. But simple doesn’t have to mean boring. After all, you can only eat so many plain jane lettuce salads before they start to lose their luster.
That’s why we’ve rounded up 20 of our best summer salad recipes that can boost your weight loss success. These delicious summer salads are an easy meal prep option that can be whipped up in no time. They are sure to keep you nourished and living life to the fullest this beach season!
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Here are 20 summer salad recipes that are perfect for your weight loss menu:
1. Green Goddess Summer Salad >
Calories per Serving: 235
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 Vegetable and 2 Extras
This bright green salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. Its name comes from its lovely green veggies like shredded Brussel sprouts, kale and edamame. It also features quinoa, almonds and parmesan cheese, all mixed with a tangy Dijon dressing. Thanks to all of these healthy ingredients, this salad packs in fiber, protein and antioxidant power.
2. Fig Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette >
Calories per Serving: 325
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 SmartCarb, 3 Extras and 3 Vegetables
This crunchy salad features kale, arugula and quinoa. However, it is the salad’s namesake, figs, that are at the heart of this recipe. Dried figs are chewy, sweet and add something special to this tasty assembly. Figs also happen to be a great source of fiber, antioxidants, calcium and a variety of other vitamins and minerals. Figs pair well with goat cheese, which also makes an appearance in this yummy dish that’s perfect for your Nutrisystem plan.
3. Cacao Citrus Summer Salad >
Calories per Serving: 128
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 2 Extras
This citrus-based fruit salad brings together the unique flavor combination of grapefruits, oranges and pomegranate seeds. We top it all off with some chopped pistachios, cacao nibs, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cinnamon. The tangy sourness of the grapefruit is offset by plenty of sweetness. It’s like a dessert treat but it’s packed with antioxidants, fiber and other nutritional benefits that you’ll love this summer! In fact, some research even indicates grapefruits have weight loss benefits and can even help reduce heart disease.
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4. Asian Cashew and Farro Salad >
Calories per Serving: 259
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel, 1 Vegetable and 1 Extra
If you’re looking for something beyond a leafy green salad, you’ll want to give this edamame, cabbage and carrot-based salad a whirl. It also features green onions, cucumbers, farro, cashews and sesame seeds. Dressed with an Asian-inspired vinaigrette, this summer salad idea has plenty of tang to make your lunch or dinner enjoyable while providing you with a nutritionally balanced and diet-friendly meal.
5. Watermelon Chicken Salad >
Calories per Serving: 148
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel and 2 Extras
You wouldn’t think that the ingredients in this summer salad recipe could possibly work together. But they just do. This Watermelon Chicken Salad combines a refreshing cup of cubed watermelon, chicken, celery and red onion. Dressed in a yogurt- and mayonnaise-based dressing—with just the right amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper—this salad is packed full of flavor and protein. It’s a refreshing summer salad recipe you’ll want to make again and again this beach season! Plus, a serving is just 148 calories and counts as 1 PowerFuel and 2 Extras.
6. Summer Corn Salad >
Calories per Serving: 210
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel and 2 Extras
While corn might show up in your meals most often as a side dish, it is the star of this delicious and nutritious summer corn salad that also features tomatoes, onions and avocado. It’s all dressed with a lime and olive oil dressing and then sprinkled with feta cheese for a showstopper dish.
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7. Asparagus Caprese Salad >
Calories per Serving: 138
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 Vegetable and 1 Extra
This unique and yummy twist on a traditional Caprese salad gives asparagus the spotlight while also featuring cherry tomatoes, red onions, some basil and mozzarella cheese. Like the original, it’s all blended with a tasty vinaigrette, making it one of the best summer salad recipes you and your family will love!
8. Watermelon Berry Summer Salad >
Calories per Serving: 92
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 1 PowerFuel
This salad is another great way to get more watermelon into your day—a juicy fruit known for being soaked with nutrients. In this summer fruit salad, cubed watermelon is combined with blackberries, feta cheese and some mint for a truly refreshing dish. Feel free to get creative and swap in another berry like blueberries. You could even throw in a non-starchy veggie like sliced cucumbers to help you get in your four required servings!
9. Grilled Asparagus Caesar Salad >
Calories per Serving: 151
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel, ½ Vegetable and 2 Extras
Here’s a fun way to switch up a classic Caesar salad! Let grilled asparagus take the centerstage. Asparagus is a nutrient-packed vegetable known to be a good source of fiber, folate and vitamins A, C, E and K. In this easy summer salad recipe, grilled asparagus is dressed in a healthy Caesar dressing that features nonfat yogurt at its base. Mix in some croutons and parmesan cheese for that true Caesar flavor.
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10. Blueberry Quinoa Summer Salad >
Calories per Serving: 143
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 2 Extras
The yum factor in this refreshing summer salad recipe is off the charts. Fresh blueberries, yellow corn, quinoa and goat cheese are added atop a bed of arugula and drizzled with a simple-but-delicious lemon vinaigrette. It’s the type of summer quinoa salad you’ll want to make again and again. With only 143 calories per serving, it’s also the type of salad that will keep your healthy eating regimen on track this summer season.
11. Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad >
Calories per Serving: 144.5
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb, ½ Vegetable and 1 Extra
Veggie noodles are all the rage and this recipe makes good use of sweet potato spirals made from a spiralizer. This colorful salad brings the rainbow to your plate with veggies like corn, tomatoes, bell peppers and onion, all tossed in a zesty, homemade southwestern dressing.
12. Mason Jar Cobb Salad >
Calories per Serving: 314
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel, 1 ½ Vegetables and 2 Extras
Mason jars are a fun and easy way to meal prep for the week ahead. This delicious mason jar salad is definitely a healthy summer recipe you’re going to want to try. Although a traditional cobb salad has bacon and blue cheese, this healthier version features grilled chicken, chickpeas, avocado and more. A fat-free ranch dressing keeps the calorie count low on this mason jar salad recipe.
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13. Pomegranate Chicken Salad Wraps >
Calories per Serving: 207
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 SmartCarb and ½ Vegetable
Summer chicken salad is such a versatile dish that can be created in so many delicious ways. This version features pomegranate seeds and a chopped apple for a sweet addition. Served in a lettuce wrap instead of bread, you can have three whole wraps for a single serving that clocks in at just 207 calories.
14. Pomegranate Arugula Salad >
Calories per Serving: 128
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 Vegetable, 1 SmartCarb and 1 Extra
If you love pomegranates, you’re going to love this simple, cold summer salad. It uses pomegranate juice as a key ingredient in its delicious pomegranate balsamic vinaigrette. The salad itself features a bag of arugula, a Bartlett pear, pomegranate seeds, chopped pistachios and goat cheese for a flavorful blend of ingredients. It’s a lot of flavor for a mere 128 calories per serving.
15. Mediterranean Panzanella Salad >
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