July 17, 2023

Our favourite summer salad recipes

Nothing says fun in the sun like a fresh salad!

Whether they’re the star of your lunches on the go, your picnics or a colourful side to other delights at family BBQs, salads are always a hit during summer.

We’ve selected 12 of our favourite flavour-packed salads that will satisfy both your need for freshness and for greatness.

Buon appetito!

Stefano’s chopped salad

Filled to the brim with delicious ingredients, this salad comes together easily and very quickly. No wonder it’s become my signature salad! I bet it’ll make its way to your plate all summer long.

 

Niçoise salad

Niçoise salad simply screams summer! Our version includes a generous amount of fresh herbs and a zingy lemon vinaigrette to deliciously tie in all the ingredients. It’s perfect as a shared appetizer or as a main dish.

Green goddess salad with avocado and cashews

A life changing salad! The secret is in the vivid green, creamy avocado and cashew dressing that is full of fresh herbs and bright flavours.

 

Summer orzo pasta salad

Pasta salad is an absolute summer classic. It’s fresh, it’s easy, it’s quick, it’s nutritious, but mostly, it’s delizioso!

Caesar salad

Discover our take on the classic. Our secret? Using only the very best olive oil, anchovies, and Parmesan. Plus, you can keep the vinaigrette for up 4 days in the fridge. We bet you’ll be making it more than once!

 

Classic panzanella

This is a salad to remind us of hot days under the Tuscan sun, where it originated. It substitutes classic lettuce with ripe tomatoes, red onions, black olives, and a simple vinaigrette.

This recipe bursts with freshness thanks mainly to the pickled touch and the hint of fresh lemon, dill, and mint. Chickpeas then come in for roundness and protein, while burrata serves a hearty portion of creamy goodness.
Sunshine in a dish! Here's our fresh spring salad, reminiscent of California. A hearty salad just as we like them, with a variety of vegetables, greens and a lemon and Dijon mustard dressing.

Zucchini, chickpea and burrata salad

This recipe bursts with freshness thanks mainly to the pickled touch and the hint of fresh lemon, dill, and mint. Chickpeas then come in for roundness and protein, while burrata serves a hearty portion of creamy goodness.

 

Lobster salad

Sunshine in a dish! Here’s our fresh spring salad, reminiscent of California. A hearty salad just as we like them, with a variety of vegetables, greens and a lemon and Dijon mustard dressing.

Fusilli pasta salad

Perfect for picnics, camping trips, BBQs, lunches… the list goes on! This easy pasta salad (and true crowd-pleaser) comes together quickly and makes a great main course or side dish.

 

Summer pasta salad

A perfect summer pasta salad that celebrates the season’s vegetables. Colourful, full of vegetables, super simple to make, it can be eaten cold or at room temperature, and is easy to take along for picnics or lunches.

Grilled vegetable and quinoa salad

Here’s a colourful summer quinoa salad with grilled veggies and a nice classic balsamic vinaigrette. So turn on the BBQ and start grilling! You won’t regret it.

 

Piedmontaise pasta salad

The kind of salad you like to have on hand when you spend the day outside. With hard-boiled eggs and vegetables, it’s a complete and highly nutritious meal. It’s also easy to prepare in advance; practical!