15 Seasonal Summer Fruit Salads to Beat the Heat! – One Green Planet

As summer arrives, so does an abundance of fresh, juicy fruits that are perfect for creating light and vibrant salads. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, enjoying a picnic in the park, or simply looking for a refreshing dish to beat the heat, these salads are the ideal solution. Packed with the flavors of the season, from succulent peaches to sweet watermelon, each recipe is designed to highlight the natural sweetness of summer fruits while offering a healthy and satisfying meal option. Dive into our collection of 15 irresistible summer fruit salads that are not only easy to prepare but also bursting with colors and nutrients, ensuring your summer dining is as delightful as the sunny days ahead!

Coconut 

1. Carrot Coconut Salad

It will only take you five minutes to make this Carrot Coconut Salad, and you definitely won’t regret making it! It will invite you on a flavorful experience, and make you oh-so-happy after (and while) eating it!

2. Kale Coconut Salad With Orange-Infused Vinaigrette 

This salad is really refreshing and has ingredients like kale, coconut, almonds, and cilantro. It’s really good to have the recipe for this Kale Coconut Salad With Orange-Infused Vinaigrette around when you want something light but still filling!

3. Pomelo Salad With Roasted Coconut 

This is a plant-based take on the pomelo salad you’ll find at Vietnamese restaurants. This Pomelo Salad With Roasted Coconut has some added crunchy coconut to make it more exciting and crunchy!

4. Toasted Coconut Kale Salad With Tofu and Brown Rice 

This salad has all the textures you could want in one meal from the leafy kale, creamy avocado, savory tofu, juicy tomatoes, crunchy toasted coconut, and tangy lime! This Toasted Coconut Kale Salad With Tofu and Brown Rice is the perfect salad to bring to a summer party!

Pomegranate

1. Romanesco and Cauliflower Salad With Pomegranate

This Romanesco and Cauliflower Salad With Pomegranate is just so vibrant and inviting! It gives you the best combination of crunchy and soft texture and sweet and sour flavors. The orange tahini dressing makes the perfect finish!

2. Pomegranate and Hazelnut Moroccan Grain Salad

This Pomegranate and Hazelnut Moroccan Grain Salad has elements of fall, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it on warmer days also! Eggplant, pomegranate, and crunchy nuts make it comfy, hearty, and quite unforgettable!

3. Lemon-Ginger Farro Salad With Pomegranate and Pistachios 

When you want something healthy but still filling, this Lemon-Ginger Farro Salad With Pomegranate and Pistachios is the perfect partnership! Healthy fats and protein from the pistachios will keep you going, and fresh mint and lemon juice give the salad that little extra oomph!

4. Warm Fennel and Pomegranate Salad

When you want a salad, but also something comforting and warming – make this Warm Fennel and Pomegranate Salad! Super fresh, rich in antioxidants from the pomegranate, and finished with a creamy tahini dressing.

Watermelon

1. Watermelon Salad With Fried Tofu and Basil-Lime Dressing 

When you’re craving something summery, fresh, and with wholesome ingredients – try this Watermelon Salad With Fried Tofu and Basil-Lime Dressing! This watermelon is so much better than all the other watermelon salads you’ve ever tried.

2. Summer Watermelon Salad

Summer calls for loads and loads of juicy watermelon, and what’s better than adding chunky bites in a healthy yummy salad? This Summer Watermelon Salad has a lot of nutrients, and is finished with an easy yet yummy dressing!

3. Red, White, and Blue Salad With Watermelon Vinaigrette 

A super refreshing salad for those hot summer days! This Red, White, and Blue Salad With Watermelon Vinaigrette is almost as simple as it gets, and the cute shapes just make the salad adorable and perfect for the 4th of July or any time!

Mango

1. Mango, Chili, and Lime Quinoa Salad 

A creative salad with fresh, juicy mango, sweet golden raisins, zesty lime, and some spicy diced chilis. This Mango, Chili, and Lime Quinoa Salad is topped with some pecans and pumpkin seeds for some crunchiness.

2. Spicy Raw Mango Salad

In this Spicy Raw Mango Salad, you’ll find tanginess from the mango, crunchiness from peanuts and sesame seeds, and some bitter-sweetness from the fried onions, while garlic is sprinkled all over!

3. Forbidden Rice and Mango Salad

If you have some spare minutes, you’ve got enough time to make this colorful and beautiful Forbidden Rice and Mango Salad! You’ll find a mix of mango, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and a lot of other goodies in this summer salad.

4. Red Quinoa and Mango Salad With Lime Dressing

This salad has a lot of protein from beans. The best part about this Red Quinoa and Mango Salad With Lime Dressing is that you can include or exclude the ingredients you want, to make it unique and personalized!

These salads are perfect next to a juicy burger, like these 15 Fantastically Fresh Veggie Burger Recipes For Spring!

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet is known to Support various health benefits, including reducing chronic inflammation, improving heart health, enhancing mental well-being, achieving fitness goals, meeting nutritional needs, managing allergies, and promoting gut health, among others. Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer,  prostate cancer, and has many side effects.

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