Nothing says summer more than busting out the grill and spending the weekend outside, cooking up a storm. But grilled meals don’t have to be heavy with meats. Here are the best ways to use your grill to create delicious, healthy salads.
We’ve always grilled meats, fish and chicken. But the art of grilling vegetables — especially salad greens like romaine — has become trendy only in the past five years. Here’s our list of the best grilled summer salads, so get that grill fired up.
1. Grilled red potato salad with sausage and ranch dressing recipe
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This grilled red potato salad with sausage and ranch dressing is the perfect twist on the traditional potato salad. The char left on the potatoes gives it that summer flavor.
2. Grilled peach salad with baby arugula recipe
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We’re loving the sweet-savory combination of this grilled peach salad with baby arugula.
3. Grilled romaine hearts with Caesar vinaigrette recipe
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Grilled romaine hearts with Caesar vinaigrette is what started it all. Romaine hearts are hearty and easy to grill.
4. Grilled vegetable quinoa salad recipe
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Satisfy the vegetarians and the meat eaters alike with this delicious grilled vegetable quinoa salad.
5. Grilled pineapple salad recipe
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One of our favorite fruits to grill is pineapple, and this grilled pineapple salad looks like the perfect way to dive into the trend of grilled salads.
6. Grilled fruit salad with lime recipe
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This grilled fruit salad with lime is the perfect way to enjoy dessert on a hot summer day without having to turn on the oven.
7. Grilled corn salad with nonfat chili-lime dressing recipe
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If possible, wait for your local summer corn to make this grilled corn salad with nonfat chili-lime dressing. Well worth the wait — we promise.
8. Grilled salad recipe
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A basic, this grilled salad is the perfect canvas for a grilled protein or to serve as a side dish to your meal.
9. Grilled Caesar salad with homemade croutons recipe
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Take it to the next level by making this grilled Caesar salad with homemade croutons. Homemade croutons are the perfect touch of crunch your salads need.
10. Grilled panzanella salad recipe
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Any salad that has its main ingredient as fresh baguette bread is a winner in our book. Try this grilled panzanella salad, using the ripest tomatoes around.
11. Grilled asparagus spring salad with Meyer lemon-shallot vinaigrette recipe
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Try this grilled asparagus spring salad with Meyer lemon-shallot vinaigrette as a side to your grilled seafood or steaks.
12. Grilled romaine salad with IPA Caesar dressing recipe
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Like we mentioned above, romaine was probably the lettuce that started the grilled salads trend. We’re loving the dressing in this grilled romaine salad with IPA Caesar dressing.
13. Grilled halloumi, roasted tomatoes and apricots with honey wine vinegar recipe
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This grilled halloumi, roasted tomatoes and apricots with honey wine vinegar is packed with texture, color and flavor.
14. Grilled sweet potato and wilted kale salad recipe
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A nutritious and hearty summer salad, this grilled sweet potato and wilted kale salad will become a favorite.
15. Grilled vegetable salad with olive oil and feta recipe
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This grilled vegetable salad with olive oil and feta is said to be a healthy, flavorful and satisfying summer side dish, and we agree.
16. Char-grilled corn salad recipe
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Make sure to get a good char on your corn before making this char-grilled corn salad. It makes all the difference.
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