Forget heavy lunches: these salads are perfect for hot days
On hot days, we rarely want heavy, time-consuming lunches. Dishes that are light, refreshing, and practical, but at the same time filling enough to last us until the evening, become much more appealing. That's why a variety of filling salads are one of the most popular choices during the summer months.
Their biggest advantage is that they can be prepared in advance and easily taken with you to work, on a picnic or as a quick lunch during the week. In addition to fresh vegetables, they often include pasta, legumes or grains, eggs, chicken or tuna, so they are not just a side dish, but a completely independent meal.
This time we have collected three great salad recipes that are ideal for hot days. Pasta salad with tuna and vegetables impresses with its practicality and full flavor, whole grain salad with spelt and vegetables brings seasonal freshness, and salad with crispy chicken makes for a slightly richer and more filling meal. What all the recipes have in common is that they are simple, great for meal prep, and perfect for days when you want something light without a long cooking time.
Pasta salad with tuna
A simple but extremely tasty salad that impresses with its color and freshness. In addition to juicy tuna and pasta, it is enriched with sweet corn, peas, crispy carrots, red onion and juicy cherry tomatoes, which provide a pleasant balance of flavors and textures. A creamy but light dressing combines all the ingredients into a refreshing salad that is the perfect choice for a quick lunch, picnic or light dinner. The recipe is HERE.
Salad with crispy chicken
Crispy Chicken Salad is a great choice for a light but filling summer lunch. The combination of seasonal salad, fresh vegetables and crispy fried chicken breast impresses with its taste and texture, and the great advantage of the recipe is that the chicken is fried in the oven or air fryer instead of in oil. The recipe is HERE.
Spelt salad with vegetables and mozzarella
A light and colorful dish that is meatless and full of seasonal vegetables. Instead of mashed potatoes, you can also use semolina or buckwheat porridge. You can also prepare the salad the day before and take it to work. The recipe is HERE.
