We’re winding down July now and getting ready to step into Hot August Nights. Actually, our temperatures in Reno Nevada haven’t been too bad and the forecast shows us entering August in the mid-80s. Still too hot to do anything elaborate in the kitchen.

With this in mind, I took a stroll through my previously posted salads to revisit during the month. So, I’d like to share these with you since some go back a few years and might be new to you. All are deliciously low carb.

Shrimp and Asparagus Salad

Requiring only a little cooking for the shrimp and asparagus, this dish comes together in about thirty minutes or less. The lemon vinaigrette can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until ready to serve.

Find this easy to prepare salad here.

 

Salmon Salad

Although I originally made this on a chilly March day, it is still an excellent summer salad.

Get this recipe here.

 

Bacon and Cauliflower Salad

While this is my substitute for a potato salad, this one is hearty enough to be a main course. Or add a sausage and low carb hot dog bun (several on the market) for a more substantial meal.

The recipe is here.

 

Summer Vegetable Salad

Another substitute for a potato salad, this one is light, low calorie, and low carb, and it tastes wonderful.

Find the recipe here. 

 

BLT Salad

Love a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich? This is a great way to get all those lovely flavors without the bread. Easy to make and delicious to eat. Check out the secret ingredient.

The recipe is here.

 

Tostado Salad

This is like a taco salad with butternut squash and so tasty. If you don’t have a star mold to shape the low carb tortilla (you can get 0 carb ones now!), you can use a cup cake pan to shape it by flipping the pan so the opening are facing down and positioning the tortilla between the cups to form a bowl shape.  Or you can just wrap the salad in a warmed-up tortilla.

Get the recipe here.

 

Fresh Chicken and Strawberry Salad

You can find these on the menu in several restaurants during the summer. Strawberries are a natural in salads.

Get the recipe here.

That wraps up this selection of salads. Give them a try and/or add your own twists to them. Don’t like strawberries? Add a different fruit. Prefer a different meat? Change it out.