Best 7 Strawberry Summer Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a burst of summer flavors with our refreshing Strawberry Summer Salad, a vibrant medley of sweet strawberries, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and a hint of aromatic mint. This delightful salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect side dish or light lunch option. The zesty Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing adds a touch of brightness and complements the natural sweetness of the strawberries.

Also included in this article are additional recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the tangy Strawberry Salsa, a perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish. Savor the luscious Strawberry Jam, a versatile spread that elevates your breakfast toast, yogurt parfaits, or even as a glaze for roasted chicken. Treat yourself to the decadent Strawberry Shortcake, a classic dessert featuring layers of fluffy biscuits, sweet strawberries, and creamy whipped cream.

With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these recipes are designed for home cooks of all skill levels. Each dish is curated to highlight the vibrant flavors of strawberries, making them ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or simply enjoying the bounty of the season.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY-MELON SUMMER SALAD



Strawberry-Melon Summer Salad image

This salad is perfect for summer BBQs. The fruit makes it tasty.

Provided by Drizzler

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Strawberry Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup lemon yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups watermelon balls
2 cups cantaloupe balls
2 cups halved fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, whisk together the lemon yogurt, honey, and lemon juice until smooth, and gently fold in the watermelon balls, cantaloupe balls, and strawberries. Toss to coat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 38.6 mg, Sugar 20 g

STRAWBERRY SUMMER SALAD



Strawberry Summer Salad image

I stopped at a deli and ordered a meal that came with this salad. The salad was so different that I didn't even want to try it. I did try it and loved it! I created my own version at home. Everyone loves it! You can use spinach leaves entirely if you prefer, or mix in any kind of greens you like.

Provided by The Dahl House

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 bunch fresh spinach, washed, stems removed
½ cup diced red onion
1 (16 ounce) package fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Steps:

  • Make a dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl. Stir in the poppy seeds; set aside.
  • Toss together the lettuce, spinach, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Add the strawberries and lightly toss again. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 197.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

SUMMER STRAWBERRY SALAD



Summer Strawberry Salad image

I was asked to take a salad to a backyard get-together and didn't want to just take the same old thing, so I came up with this recipe, which combines features of several different salads I've had in the past. Look for my recipes for balsamic vinaigrette and creamy orange soy dressings on this site. Both are excellent with this salad.

Provided by Janna

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups walnut pieces
1 pint strawberries, quartered
1 (10 ounce) bag iceberg salad
1 (5 ounce) bag baby spinach
1 (4 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in preheated oven until walnuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Toss toasted walnuts, strawberries, iceberg salad, baby spinach, feta cheese, red onion, and black pepper together in a large bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 352.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

SUMMER STRAWBERRY SALAD



Summer Strawberry Salad image

This salad is hard to beat when it comes to color, flavor and nutrition! It makes for a wonderful side on a summer day. Diane Sahley - Lakewood, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups hearts of romaine salad mix
3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
1/4 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

  • Arrange salad mix among four salad plates. Top with the strawberries, pineapple, oranges and blueberries. Sprinkle with pecans. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

STRAWBERRY SUMMER SALAD



Strawberry Summer Salad image

Randi Gross LETHBRIDGE, Alberta My daughter wanted me to submit this family-favorite salad. We love it served with steak and baked potatoes. It's perfect for warm summer days.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 cups torn romaine
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the romaine, strawberries, celery and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

POACHED SUMMER PEACHES WITH STILTON STRAWBERRY SALAD



Poached Summer Peaches with Stilton Strawberry Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ripe peaches
1 (16-ounce) bottle Beaume de Venise
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups strawberries
3/4 cup walnuts
1 cup Stilton
5 sheets phyllo dough
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 ounces Stilton
Candied Walnuts, recipe follows
Balsamic Reduction, recipe follows
1 cup walnuts
3/4 cup honey
3 cups balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Begin by poaching the peaches. Bring the Beaume de Venise, sugar, and water to a boil. Add the peaches to the hot liquid. Cover the pot with parchment paper and bring to a rolling boil. Remove pot from heat and let the peaches sit in the hot liquid until it cools down. Peel skins off and set aside. Dice the strawberries and place them in a bowl. Toast the walnuts and chop into small pieces and add them to the strawberries. Crumble the Stilton and mix with the strawberries. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Carefully place a phyllo sheet on a flat surface and lightly brush with the melted butter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Place another sheet of dough on top of the other and repeat process 5 times. Cut the pastry in a long, 1-inch width triangle, place it on a silpat or a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle crumbled Stilton. Allow to cool on a wire rack. To serve, slice the peaches in half and remove the pit. Place peaches in center of 4 plates, scoop strawberry salad and place on top of peaches. Drizzle the Balsamic Reduction, add a few Candied Walnuts around plate, and top with Stilton crisps.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. To candy the walnuts, combine the honey with the walnuts, spread over a baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes. Balsamic reduction: 3 cups balsamic vinegar Place the Balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan, bring to a boil, and allow the vinegar to reduce to 3/4 of a cup. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Place the Balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan, bring to a boil, and allow the vinegar to reduce to 3/4 of a cup. Remove from the heat and set aside.

STRAWBERRY STILLTON SUMMER SALAD



STRAWBERRY STILLTON SUMMER SALAD image

Categories     Fruit     Leafy Green     No-Cook     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 main courses/6 starters

Number Of Ingredients 6

Romaine Lettuce
Fresh Strawberries
Crumbled Blue Cheese
Toasted Pine Nuts
Raspberry Vinigarete,purchased
Grilled Chicken, Optional

Steps:

  • Cut or tear lettuce into bite sized pieces, place in serving bowl. Add sliced strawberries and crumbled cheese. Place pine nuts in an oven-proof saute pan and roast until brown in 350 degree oven (approx 8 minutes) Once the pine nuts have cooled add them to the salad along with the grilled chicken if using (chicken can be hot or cold depending on your preference). Toss all together with Rasp. Vin. dressing and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries: The fresher the berries, the better the salad will taste. Look for berries that are plump, red, and have a sweet smell.
  • Slice the strawberries thinly: This will help them absorb the dressing and make them easier to eat.
  • Choose a good quality balsamic vinegar: A good balsamic vinegar will have a complex flavor with notes of sweetness, acidity, and fruitiness.
  • Let the salad marinate for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This will help to keep the strawberries fresh and crisp.

Conclusion:

Strawberry summer salad is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy the season's bounty of fresh berries. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is a perfect side dish for any summer meal. Whether you're serving it at a backyard barbecue or a potluck, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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