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21 Refreshing Salads to Eat Before Summer Ends

Salads are the king of the food game. Easily customizable, and fresher than ever in the summer, you can dress and pile up your salad however you like. With the dreaded August heat upon us, there’s nothing like a fresh, summer salad to cool you off. So we teamed up with our friends at StumbleUpon to find the tastiest summer salads across the web. Check it out, people.

1. Cucumber, Avocado Feta Salad

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Photo courtesy of twopeasandtheirpod.com

A green bowl that I wanna eat. Check it out here.

2. Watermelon Shrimp Salad with Mozzarella

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Photo courtesy of finedininglovers.com

Because there are few things that scream summer as loud as watermelon and shrimp. Get the details here.

3. Apple Beet Salad with Endive and Baby Greens

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Photo courtesy of kitchenconfidante.com

After you take your first bite, the beet and apple combo will make sense – trust me. Check it out here.

4. Raw Ramen Salad

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Photo courtesy of Austin Allem

This salad has turned my world upside down. Raw ramen… in a salad? Check it out here.

5. Avocado Rice Vermicelli Salad

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Photo courtesy of eatwell101.com

A lil Vietnamese-inspired salad, and it’s probably the easiest salad to make, like, ever. Find out how here.

6. Peach, Blueberry, Gorgonzola and Toasted Walnut Grilled Pizza Salad

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Photo courtesy of creative-culinary.com

Because everything is better in the form of a pizza. Check it out here.

7. Quinoa Salad with Roasted Beets

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Photo courtesy of spoonuniversity.com

Throw some cheese on anything and you’re golden. Learn how here.

8. Cantaloupe, Prosciutto and Shaved Parmesan Salad

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Photo courtesy of bigflavorstinykitchen.com

Meat, cheese and fruit in a salad – what more could you want? Find out how to make it here.

9. Chopped Summer Salad

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Photo by Elizabeth Layman

Chop and toss – simple. Get the details here.

10. Watermelon, Spinach and Zucchini Salad

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Photo courtesy of gourmandeinthekitchen.com

This salad is perfect on a hot day. Check it out here.

11. Superfood Crunch Salad

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Photo courtesy of ohsheglows.com

Everyone needs a lil crunch in their lives. Learn how here.

12. Fennel and Orange Salad

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Photo by Megan Prendergast

Shaved fennel and sliced oranges make the perfect salad. Learn how here.

13. Blueberry-Mango Mixed Greens Salad with Blueberry-Guava Vinaigrette

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Photo courtesy of boulderlocavore.com

This salad is literally packed with every food group imaginable – fruit, veggies, nuts, dairy… Learn how here.

14. Mango, Jicama & Cucumber Salad Recipe

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Photo courtesy of thismomcancook.com

Spicy and sweet – my kind of salad. Get the deets here.

15. Skinny Taco Salad

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Photo courtesy of gimmesomeoven.com

Taco salad might be best salad ever invented. Learn how here.

16. Fried Goat Cheese Salad

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Photo courtesy of whatsgabycooking.com

How do you make cheese taste even better? Fry it, duh. Learn how here.

17. Crunchy Cabbage and Ramen Noodle Salad

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Photo courtesy of thekicthn.com

Another excuse to eat ramen? I’m in. Check it out here.

18. Marinated Cherry Tomato and Herb Salad

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Photo courtesy of theyummylife.com

Sweet, juicy tomatoes covered in fresh herbs – yes, please. Details here.

19. Goat Cheese, Strawberry and Basil Salad

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Photo courtesy of Joanne Bruno

Because cheese and berries are #boss. Get the recipe here.

20. Cucumber Ribbon Salad

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Photo courtesy of rachelcooks.com

This is when a spiralizer comes in handy. Get the recipe here.

21. Blood Orange and Radish Salad

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Photo courtesy of wheatfreemeatfree.com

The bitterness of the radishes is balanced out by the sweetness of the blood oranges and honey. Learn how here.