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Home » Recipes » Salads » 15+ Delicious Meal Prep Summer Salad Recipes

15+ Delicious Meal Prep Summer Salad Recipes

5/16/22

These 15+ Delicious Meal Prep Summer Salad Recipes are perfect to make ahead – they're a great way to enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables!

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Summer Salad Recipes

Now that the good weather is finally here, I'm ALL about summer salads! My fave kind of summer salad recipe is one that blends marinated proteins with a variety of greens and veggies – throw in some avocado, add some bomb dressing and a few out of the box toppings like crunchy tortilla strips, fresh herbs and hot peppers, and you've got me sold on salad for lunch or dinner!

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The summer salad recipes featured in this post are perfect for any meal and are substantial enough to get you through your work day without having to stop for extra food. We've got everything from seared ahi tuna with a sesame carrot ginger dressing to crunchy wonton chicken salad, Mexican chicken orzo salad, avocado ranch with crispy chickpeas and more.

The great thing about these summer salad recipes is that you can switch up the ingredients and customize them to whatever you've got on hand. It's all about nailing the dressing and then improvising from there. Really, there's no magic formula, so that's another reason why I love salad meal prep. You really can just go with your cravings and take it from there.

Looking for more summer recipe inspiration? Check out my No Cook Summer Recipes and Summer BBQ recipes, too!

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How to meal prep salads

When it comes to meal prepping salads, mason jars are the way to go. They help keep your salads fresh for days so you can make a big batch on the weekend and enjoy them throughout the week.

Layering is key when it comes to storing your salads in mason jars. Make sure you add everything to your jars in the following order:

  • Dressing on the very bottom (you can also store it separately on the side).
  • Grains like quinoa, brown rice, couscous, etc.
  • Protein like chicken, tofu, ground beef, etc.
  • Other veggies like bell peppers, onions, sweet potatoes, etc.
  • Lettuce or leafy greens on top.

If you’re including any nuts or tortilla strips, I suggest storing those on the side in a little container or Ziploc baggie to keep their texture.

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chicken

30 minutes
This Strawberry Spinach Salad with chicken and goat cheese is a deliciously protein-packed meal with a 4-ingredient dressing!
Make this recipe
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 1010mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3675IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chicken

Chickpea Quinoa Power Salad {Gluten Free}

45 minutes
This Chickpea Quinoa Power Salad with Jalapeno Dressing is a delicious rainbow slaw with diced mango and chili lime chickpeas!
Make this recipe
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 773mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 8009IU | Vitamin C: 112mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 3mg
Chickpea Quinoa Power Salad

Big Mac Salad Jars {Meal Prep, Low Carb}

30 minutes
These Meal Prep Low Carb Big Mac Salad Jars are like a healthy cheeseburger – you probably already have the sauce ingredients!  
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Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1041mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3.1mg
Meal Prep Low Carb Big Mac Salad Jars

Healthy Sweet Potato Salad

40 minutes
This Healthy Sweet Potato Salad is the perfect summer dish to make ahead and bring to a potluck or picnic – it even has bacon in it!
Make this recipe
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 13390IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
Sweet potato salad

Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

30 minutes
This Ahi Tuna Salad is a colourful dish served with seared tuna steaks, sliced avocado, crunchy wontons and a delicious sesame ginger dressing.
Make this recipe
Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 1280mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 23313IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 4mg
Sashimi Tuna Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing

The BEST Arugula Salad

45 minutes
Inspired by Aroma Espresso Bar, is the BEST Arugula Salad with lentils, sweet potatoes and lemon-olive oil dressing. You can meal prep it, too!
Make this recipe
Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 1030mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 17294IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 6mg
The BEST Arugula Salad

The Best Veggie Mason Jar Salad {Two Ways!}

30 minutes
This Veggie Mason Jar Salad is packed with protein, with a yummy hummus base for an extra layer of flavour – try making it one of two ways!
Make this recipe
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 888mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 45.4mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 4.3mg
The Ultimate Vegetarian Mason Jar Salad

Broccoli Salad {High Protein + Meal Prep}

50 minutes
This High Protein Broccoli Salad is perfect for meal prep – it’s so filling with lentils, bacon and quinoa in a creamy dressing!
Make this recipe
Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 647mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3210IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 3mg
Broccoli Salad {High Protein + Meal Prep}

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Jars

15 minutes
These Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Jars with artichokes & sundried tomatoes are the perfect plant-based meal prep lunch idea!
Make this recipe
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 5.2mg
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Jars

Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad

40 minutes
This Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad is a delicious spin on taco salad with a super simple, tasty sriracha-mayo dressing. It's the perfect lunch!
Make this recipe
Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 945mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 13015IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 5mg
Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad

Mexican Chicken Salad with Orzo via Salt & Lavender

This Mexican chicken salad with orzo is fresh, healthy, and loaded with delicious Tex-Mex flavors! Quick and easy and ready in 30 minutes.
Make this recipe

Roasted Beet and Kale Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts via The Endless Meal

This healthy Roasted Beet and Kale Salad is ridiculously delicious. It’s tossed in a maple balsamic dressing and dotted with roasted beets, maple candied walnuts, and goat cheese. When I make this for friends, they always ask for the recipe. You DEFINITELY want to make this one!
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A glass bowl of roasted beet and kale salad with dressing being poured on it.

Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad via Isabel Eats

This Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad is loaded with freshly chopped veggies, crispy Mexican roasted chickpeas and creamy avocado ranch dressing!
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Caprese Chicken Salad Meal Prep Bowls via Sweet Peas and Saffron

Caprese chicken salad meal prep bowls have baked chicken, fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, quinoa and basil leaves.
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Farmers Market Salad via Spices in My DNA

This Farmers Market Salad is filled with lots of fresh veggies, roasted sweet potato, avocado, and a delicious lemon honey basil dressing!
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Avocado Ranch Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Mango via The Butter Half

This avocado ranch ahi tuna poke bowl with mango is full of fresh ingredients that are also full of flavor. Make this easy family dinner in under 10 minutes, and enjoy the nutritious health benefits.
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Whole30 Vegan Sweet Potato Falafel Bowl via Paleo Gluten Free

Baked falafel made with sweet potato and cauliflower in a food processor! Healthy whole30 vegan falafel recipe with minty herb sauce and a summer salad! This easy paleo falafel can be made ahead and frozen.
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Veggies via The Awesome Green

A delicious combination of textures and Mediterranean flavours, this quinoa salad is light and healthy, while also protein-packed and filling. 
Make this recipe
A big plate of Mediterranean quinoa salad with a small bowl of pine nuts off to the side.

Chickpea Salad with Avocado via Dinner at the Zoo

This chickpea salad is loaded with avocado, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese and herbs, all tossed in a Greek style dressing. A healthy chickpea salad is a great addition to any barbecue, pot luck or picnic!
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Slow Cooker Chipotle Honey Chicken Taco Salad Lunch Bowls via Sweet Peas and Saffron

Make your meal prep hands off with this smoky chipotle honey twist on a taco salad. The sauce doubles as a dressing for the salad!
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Grilled Haloumi & Pearl Couscous Salad via The Verdigris

It is time for the big summer salad. What you need in your life right now is a big, herby, hearty salad that can sit in the fridge and get better with time.
Make this recipe

The BEST Taco Salad Recipe {Ready in Only 25 Minutes!} via Isabel Eats

This Taco Salad recipe is made with ground beef, chopped lettuce and all your favorite toppings, including nacho-flavored Doritos tortilla chips!
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Healthy Broccoli Salad via Salt & Lavender

This healthy broccoli salad is a lightened-up version of your favorite! It’s crunchy, tangy, sweet, and makes the perfect side dish. Ready in 15 minutes!
Make this recipe
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Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I also run the awesome 5-Day Meal Prep Challenge, which is a free email course and Facebook group where I share my meal planning strategies and easy meal prep tips and recipes. Be sure to check out my free beginner’s guide to meal prep and follow me on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram to get my latest recipes and meal prep tips!

Comments

  1. Rick Fairfield says

    July 26, 2018 at 09:52

    Wow! Impressive display! You gave me great ideas for some salads. And I think that pairing with other Canadian cooking sites is a superb way of showing how Canadian cuisine is evolving. Great work.

    Reply
  2. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says

    June 27, 2018 at 14:10

    Thanks so much for including my salads, Taylor! These look awesome. That ahi tuna one in particular is calling my name right now!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      June 27, 2018 at 14:19

      No problem at all, my pleasure! 🙂 I can’t wait to try your Mexican chicken salad Natasha…it looks AMAZING!

      Reply

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