Gluten Free Salads for Summer

Cucumber, Raisin Spinach Salad

Linda, the Gluten Free Homemaker, always inspires me to think more about a certain type of food each month with her gluten free Wednesdays. June's gluten free theme is very appropriately salads. What could be better to refuel and refresh you on a warm summer day than a crisp, yummy, nutritious salad.

I make salads quite often as a side dish, but Linda's challenge got me noticing how delicious these everyday recipes really are. While sometimes as a celiac I wanna say enough salads, since it seems to be the recurring sole item on menus that are supposed to be gluten free. But when done right, even with just a few simple ingredients, salads really can be the centerpiece of a meal. Here are a few gluten free salad recipes that should refresh your love for salads.

Tomato Basil Dairy Free and Gluten Free Pasta Salad Recipe

This pasta salad featuring spinach, tomatoes, and basil is filling and nutritious, making it great for a side dish or a star entree.

Broccoli Slaw Garden Salad with Gluten Free Dairy Free Dressing Recipe
The crisp crunch of the broccoli slaw compliments the soft, dark lettuce leaves well. And the avocado provides a creaminess that will make you forget that it is dairy free as well.

Zucchini 'n Date Mixed Green Salad Recipe
This is a combo of sweet dates and refreshing veggies is a simple yet fun side salad.

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Happy summer everyone!