Super Refreshing Summer Salads For Dinner

With summer now in full swing, it’s time for me to show you guys some of my favorite Summer Dinner Ideas: Summer Salads. Whenever the high temperatures start coming in during the season of summer, I have been thinking of what types of recipes you guys would like to see. Summer Salads are a great all-in-one meal thatโ€™s not only healthy, but super easy to make ahead of time or last minute.


1. Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing (10 Minutes!)

This Japanese Dressing is honestly SO delicious and addicting, I promise anyone who tries it will LOVE IT!

If you never tried Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing, you are missing out. This sweet, savory, refreshing, tangy, and super umami is a salad dressing you will fall in love with!

If you ever wonder why the salad in bento boxes is so delicious, you need to give this recipe a try. It might be your go-to dressing this summer.

Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing 
Summer Dinner Ideas - Summer Salads
Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing
10 minutes
I will be the first to admit that I am not a big fan of Salads; however, this Japanese Dressing is honestly SO delicious and addicting that even a non-salad eater like myself LOVES IT! If you never tried Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing, you are missing out. Sweet, savory, refreshing, tangy, and super umami is the salad dressing you will love! If you ever wonder why the salad in bento boxes is so delicious, you need to give this recipe a try. It might be your go-to dressing this summer.
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2. Creamy Sesame Pasta Salad

If you want to get more vegetables in your system in a delicious way, you need to try my Creamy Sesame Pasta Salad. Super easy to meal-prep at home, and you can customize based on what you have in the fridge. The Creamy Sesame sauce is refreshing and super addicting, the perfect recipe for the summer.ย 

Creamy Sesame Pasta Salad
20 minutes
Easy, HEALTHY, and delicious Creamy Sesame Pasta Salad is my go-to recipe this summer! If you want to get more vegetables in your system in a delicious way, you need to try my Creamy Sesame Pasta Salad. Super easy to meal-prep at home, and you can customize based on what you have in the fridge. The Creamy Sesame sauce is refreshing and super addicting, the perfect recipe for the summer.
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3. Garlic Smashed Cucumber Salad

You need to try my Garlic Smashed Cucumber Salad because I promise you will fall in love!

This cucumber salad is perfect for kids as it is not spicy, but still has all the savory flavors you find at restaurants. With fresh garlic oil drizzled on top of crunchy cucumber, who could say no?

Prepare this Garlic Smashed Cucumber Salad in bulk to enjoy throughout the week.

GARLIC SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD

Summer Dinner Ideas - Summer Salads
Garlic Smashed Cucumber Salad
30 minutes
Savory and garlicky smashed cucumber salad is refreshing and pairs perfectly with every meal. Fresh garlic oil drizzled on top of crunchy cucumber; you need to try my Garlic Smashed Cucumber Salad because I promise you will fall in love! This cucumber salad is perfect for making for kids as it is not spicy but still has all the savory flavors you find at restaurants. Prepare this Garlic Smashed Cucumber Salad in bulk to enjoy throughout the week.
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GARLIC SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD

4. Macaroni Salad (SUPER CREAMY!)

Superย creamy, savory, and slightly sweet macaroni saladย is refreshing and pairs perfectly withย garlic shrimp. I promise this is theย CREAMIEST Macaroni Saladย you will EVER try! My secret weapon that makes my Macaroni Salad super savory and addicting isย dashi powderย andย Japanese Mayo. I prepare macaroni salad in bulk for theย perfect weekday meal prepย and customize it based on your preference.

If you are a vegetarian, skip the imitation crab meat!


Macaroni Salad
Macaroni Salad
1 hour 10 minutes
If you are trying to get more vegetables in your diet, you need to try my EXTRA Creamy Macaroni Salad that is super easy to make at home. I promise this is the CREAMIEST Macaroni Salad you will EVER try! I prepare macaroni salad in bulk for the perfect weekday meal prep and customize it based on your preference. If you are a vegetarian, skip the imitation crab meat.
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Macaroni Salad

5. Spicy Jellyfish Salad (Secret to GOOD SKIN)

My Spicy Jellyfish Salad is refreshing, nutritious, and extremely tasty!

Jellyfish Salad is a popular share dish at weddings and Asian banquets. It is also a secret weapon when it comes to youthful, glowing skin since it is rich in collagen

This is one of my favorite salads that is not only refreshing but perfect for helping you get glowing skin! That is why it’s on my list of Summer Dinner Ideas – Summer Salads!

Spicy Jellyfish Salad is spicy, tangy, savory, and refreshing. I like to add shredded chicken and sliced cucumber to add a little texture and crunch.

Spicy Jellyfish Salad -Summer Dinner Ideas - Summer Salads
Spicy Jellyfish Salad
30 minutes
Are you looking for a recipe that is low in calories and fat, high in protein, DELICIOUS, and SUPER good for your skin? Well, I got you because my Spicy Jellyfish Salad is refreshing, nutritious, and extremely tasty! Jellyfish Salad is a popular share dish at weddings and Asian banquets. It is also many Asiansโ€™ secret weapon when it comes to youthful, glowing skin since it is rich in collagen!
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Spicy Jellyfish Salad

6. Korean Spinach Salad 2 Ways (Sigumchi Namul)

Here are two types of healthy and delicious Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul) that take less than 10 minutes to make and can last in the fridge for a whole week!

There are two flavors you can choose from,ย one spicy and one savory. Both flavors taste good with everything and are super simple to make. If you make Sigeumchi Namul in bulk once a week, you will have vegetables ready to go for the rest of the week!ย 

Korean Spinach Salad - Summer Dinner Ideas - Summer Salads
Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul)
10 minutes
Here are two types of healthy and delicious Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul) that take less than 10 minutes to make and can last in the fridge for a whole week! We are making two flavors today, one spicy and one savory; both flavors taste good with everything and are super simple to make. Make Sigeumchi Namul in bulk once a week, and you got vegetables ready to go for the rest of the week!
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Korean Spinach Salad served as a side dish

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