{"id":243721,"date":"2023-05-14T03:00:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-14T03:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=243721"},"modified":"2023-04-24T19:49:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T19:49:00","slug":"green-salad-ideas-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/243721\/green-salad-ideas-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Salad Ideas for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Think eating healthier has to be boring? These green salad ideas for summer showcase how you can eat lighter without sacrificing flavor. Adding proteins such as pieces of tuna, grilled chicken, or steak turn a green salad into a complete meal. Main dish salad ideas are perfect for lunch, a picnic in the park, or an al fresco summer dinner. Your friends and family will be excited to eat their greens when they try these delicious salads filled with fresh ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Recipe Roundup 6234949048860672 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/fruit-salad\/citrus-feta-salad-with-honey-lime-dressing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/LAzVYqmD0F3mR727neyIkecQpetKE0eOs6t1mmB7WqGZJDqq9wvDcXUZy26TNJGNvNmTCuOs0eUiGQX5IdvsBMIC6chEId8zA-o1WOM\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MELISSA BUCHANAN-SMITH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CLARKSTON, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/LdUlF_KS-Mm3RkDdmnBqge69kMzBscUVe4O5MXP21kNO5gPyKvprrtb3C4XuKyJirhlJVIRYm_no-cq2EM29T-AgHDxxFagj_KUgnEo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/fruit-salad\/citrus-feta-salad-with-honey-lime-dressing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citrus &#038; Feta Salad, Homemade Honey-Lime Dressing<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love a healthy salad with a kick of citrus.&#8221; &#8211; Melissa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/grilled-chicken-salad-restaurant-style.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/J0GATwR_swGfFz9hCAHwSy6ICTw_ZFIts9ntN-sbZ2XduYws2TXZhTPZSHR4fX72EHLVwvsQwJ-4NP0IGykGr7eQ-DpWMjv6rYWhY8DRKqOhkVeoR5Jl6g\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">PEGGI ANNE TEBBEN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">GRANBURY, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/jQXXwmmNp2PyWVdXy6ZisjgrbT9052nbKVKTlSGloT4oxiPBVrauNb52kAX9H3FFfngDqpZ-pUTplmjWLRaIsm36TiGS84ZoqzIn-dM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/grilled-chicken-salad-restaurant-style.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grilled Chicken Salad, Restaurant Style<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I used to make this in 2 different steakhouse-type restaurants I cooked in. It started out, I made them one day for myself and another worker for lunch when doing prep work one day when we weren&#8217;t open. It was so well-liked, we had people ordering it, and then at one of the restaurants, I put it on the menu.&#8221; &#8211; Peggi Anne<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/salad-beef-salad\/cider-house-steak-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/o3UIcmptteuxId8lsHAGuNxor0vLrjELeMgKCNnDr0VgFOZVRIKVb-XYoHpo8hSB14f1I68579avM2-3AqcPeGXX_gYjb1Q9Sy8LhK8\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">GWENDOLYN KENITZER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LAKEWOOD, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/n5x1WhHWVN-gtS2LZK-xsUmx4V-5XOsl0OOHrmVUn2p3486Qg8dD0FedGTWsY9Bo-okvb8tLklO7jpXRt_Yqanmhg0oq8uCr04fbLtKK=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/salad-beef-salad\/cider-house-steak-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cider House Steak Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love this salad. It really is my favorite.&#8221; &#8211; Gwendolyn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/green-salad\/hawaiian-summer-grill-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/MRVJPL-zdXlSPlZJlk5RDg10tM1opaVecqut86th7-nxIoG3U4RYV9QELOyaJg92qsD0R53mUCTiCKwqCmjEy1OXEbTAAdiODYhD97L0hALEn7GC1VotaA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">AMBER PARSONS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PARKERSBURG, WV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/d71-Gl47m2ixYkRSCUU4OutSgiL1khQLSVW3OrzPrkukQ-xXsiJizy0aoonJ_IpSVL4x-FiZGsBu5qSLLm9R1Jwg10dkxs217zd8F0M=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/green-salad\/hawaiian-summer-grill-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawaiian Summer Grill Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;For a time-saver, you can use any type of rotisserie chicken then slice it up into strips (or medallions).&#8221; &#8211; Amber<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/spicy-sriracha-grilled-chicken-and-watermelon-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/IZYkJZ3MqURdJ1CfdssELMAzdwJJU4_w9BaszCLTIdLJa1eGXeK7tzWb6damo0EKucG7-jTOtisCd3VAKzNIPp0OeABtzxj5w4742DU\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JESS GREARSON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">FALMOUTH, ME<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SegRgRmDzNvWh-Xz1b7EbS2RLPx8jCE4B38uyuKi7x4L8YSXxf5YJresEyaCF2L7GzH4PPyp5eU-r0GSiahthCxshU5qYAdcTmC3Iyo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/spicy-sriracha-grilled-chicken-and-watermelon-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spicy Sriracha Grilled Chicken and Watermelon Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;At a family celebration recently, my brother ordered a special that came with a watermelon salad. He was seated far from me, so I didn&#8217;t get a bite, and I&#8217;ve been wondering about that salad ever since. Here&#8217;s my attempt to recreate it as a bed for my favorite fast chicken. The cool sweet salad balances the saucy heat of the Sriracha to perfection. The simplicity of this marinade is matched only by its great taste.&#8221; &#8211; Jess<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/fruit-salad\/mandarin-orange-strawberry-spinach-salad-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/WUQhRtDDrx_cNMtsLuWzXbYbXkTuA5OyyMDn77PANOfoGdvgw0WkJNqYkRduT6T3gLppuJXuo0uhP8mqCHZUpGyHwC_DceW4UecWyKHoosRZ3iJ8Jvs\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MARIE GUARAGNA<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ARLINGTON, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/7y3omBaq_Zjq-5HD5jzeRjz5QI4350junmn734D-vfnxln4eCt75Eegi_0RElFrhaD8pn77OzUb7kibTCRtFl3CxV2c4QAs2CBnxSA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/fruit-salad\/mandarin-orange-strawberry-spinach-salad-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mandarin Orange Strawberry Spinach Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a true crowd-pleaser!&#8221; &#8211; Marie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/green-salad\/tijuana-caesar-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ghHcDdNm-_TWqPEXI_pCS61EsK4L3vKuteZcRmrKpmnv5XfG17G7RJ78K1x1cCs0i72GdWRxaefqG3o7qM-5tgSKWYau1ETKJDB_A3xCsgeps1S7E8v8\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KATHY BASIK<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">FT. MYERS, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Z_eY6OZY7dgnZ0YenchPXF9pOlJW5Y7mHZ4aA0fiJQESM7rXhRBRvCfbs5yDaj4MMMlXh5S3J6AkEXQ893NHFraBsJdYmtyyCInjPog=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/green-salad\/tijuana-caesar-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tijuana Caesar Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This has a fun twist for a Caesar salad. I used the root vegetable jicama that has the texture of a potato and the sweet taste of coconut.&#8221; &#8211; Kathy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/fruit-salad\/mandarin-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3Zs2gCY9vs_URrG9M1MFFDpeoZVYT8syQKh_dzDZOLqeXPmuU-8bWxGr5y_Ve9Vz9v6h1V6cSJcwieXbkAOjITR_7B1_J_YHTTVRhuLvSUFeFXVq2d1p\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CYNDI TILLEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ALBUQUERQUE, NM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/LwAqK-ZoA6ArGeBC205HGYBc8qorvtkdcjGDnXGoVvLmB_k-NfABj7PLRGo2eZ_xSA2mWFBQDlA66THMz7x_siyDj3cZPk7WGW1Rs9JV=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/fruit-salad\/mandarin-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mandarin Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is one of my favorite salads. It is refreshingly different than your typical salad.&#8221; &#8211; Cyndi<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/green-salad\/tunasteak-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/CxIGxnqyGSAKyBWcd-rUOPPm_kVDJ3rUgRXOzXe7t1YBU1xureixPFBiWZBxcbL_vtQHDjhcCMmIjoiN_dQ12dc0mEnGWfZGfvx7IB8\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LYNNIE DENTON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">DUBLIN, OH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ZcjDVwfZVp8nnuvd6X_LVN0qeqMTtjm94zz09ZARugsp3X2yDaY0SkaCnYuMLhOef8kA_g7TU8KiMEzBvKgHFV9V9XyJWaU8BOlhbiQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/green-salad\/tunasteak-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuna Steak Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love beautiful, colorful salads with a healthy dose of protein to make a perfect meal. This is one of my favorites. Double or triple the recipe for your family and serve it up with a warm, toasty baguette to make it a meal.&#8221; &#8211; Lynnie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/salad-fruit-salad\/strawberry-and-bacon-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/KivmhJa-uNY7WMCyvF_hjOchvlLXph1bZiydD6Gx4Wdh8nPEaAHfEuPipz0zDSE_zrjFhgLQgYrFWqQ-9byX_gTrmWA6SJH9_rac\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JOANNE SARVER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NEKOOSA, WI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pgwTHHDbZUmdyQl5LL_BvYkEvJsFlPxaBHjkssqndGTsRlpf_J5lordK94V4KHLAkjkKl89YP0ysdo8SZlbbVeVzp9AafvwcrBMW3-E=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/salad-fruit-salad\/strawberry-and-bacon-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strawberry and Bacon Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A really good salad.&#8221; &#8211; Joanne<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/greek-style-grilled-chicken-salad\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3SPuOpRasftdK4qsQfN2ht-nLX8SShSxzPslFb7n-hGSotHf_wVIV1esUPG5amsXbrRYLYc0SRcZBPX4zGC2VNb5Y6v5cpLhEKN0mQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hbo479oDLVnmFba5fwAY1gZ6fI59-4PbppqlMwvPK1yDr-qErba6z0rLfC_YCkka4Ox4-bhI9z0D-lRptXh7qJnxG4Fq4jMQg8biD2s=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/greek-style-grilled-chicken-salad\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greek Style Grilled Chicken Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A Greek style salad with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, Feta and Greek dressing with grilled chicken!&#8221; &#8211; Kevin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/fruit-salad\/avocado-citrus-salad-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/aVOs6vMovCW2fEbkPBNvlF-Uju9CzMVJnGdI3dUY5JZjm8Yl1OlQoDymaGi6WFm6FML961SNoONyC_iT3BjMIzSWzt5jp5ijyBicJbwRN1HqKAO5hswd\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">NIKKI SMITH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HEMET, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/d4oNkWaJIFqsuqc4Mn1UJL3YAV8M1zxtgDz521YZsX355hc3ClyPwzH1ipR2u-HUhQ_wyoZH_pC2KzCTTb1bv5xbTUt3PzjtGCt9QOo5=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/fruit-salad\/avocado-citrus-salad-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avocado Citrus Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love avocados!!! So why not have a nice refreshing avocado salad? 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