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I can’t believe summer is already beginning!  Temps are starting to warm up, short sleeves are coming out of closets and we’re all getting out to enjoy more fresh air.  Along with that fresh air and sunshine come fresh in-season vegetables and fruits!

The warmer temperatures and all that additional variety in the produce section and farmers market make us crave light, fresh dishes with new flavors and textures.  Summer salads are a super tasty and healthy way to enjoy all those fruits and veggies, but it can be all too easy to get stuck in a salad rut – eating the same two or three veggies and forgetting about all the rest!

Let’s look at 7 creative Summer Salad recipes to help you make use of the cornucopia of produce available to you right now.  These will help you employ some veggies and fruits you may not try very often, as well as find some new flavor combinations to please your palate!