Gluten Free Salads

20+ Best Spring Salad Recipes

Apr 3, 2025 · Leave a Comment

These spring salad recipes are perfect for bringing fresh, vibrant flavors to the table during the warmer months. These salads feature colorful veggies, crisp greens, and seasonal produce that highlight the bounty of spring.

cucumbers, onions and vinegar dressing in a white bowl next to fresh cucumbers is the best spring salad recipe

Ideal for parties, picnics, side dishes or a light lunch! From nutrient-packed greens to tangy dressings, these salads are a great way to showcase healthy ingredients.

These spring salads are versatile, catering to different dietary needs, such as gluten-free or vegetarian options, making them great choices for various occasions.

Whether you’re looking for a healthy side dish, a colorful vegetable salad, or a filling yet refreshing dinner, spring salads offer countless ideas to suit any meal. Many recipes focus on fresh and healthy ingredients, ensuring they are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.

These spring-inspired dishes are ideal for embracing the season’s flavors!

Spring Salad Recipes

These spring salad recipes offer a refreshing and vibrant way to enjoy the season’s fresh flavors. Whether served as a main or a complement to other dishes, spring salads are an easy and delicious way to celebrate the season.

Gluten Free BLT Pasta Salad

This easy recipe for gluten free BLT pasta salad is a delicious side dish full of veggies. It's a cold salad made with mayo, lettuce, tomatoes and bacon. The creamy dressing makes this healthy pasta salad recipe over the top good!

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Pineapple Coleslaw

This easy recipe for pineapple coleslaw is the perfect summer side dish! The cabbage salad is made without mayo with a spicy dressing. It goes great with pulled pork, tacos or as a side at barbecues.

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Chopped Wedge Layer Salad

This easy recipe for chopped wedge layer salad is made with chopped iceberg lettuce and ranch dressing. It is a healthy option for parties and barbecues. This is the best wedge salad variation made without blue cheese.

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Gluten Free Kale Caesar Salad

This healthy recipe for gluten free kale caesar salad is keto and low carb friendly. This recipe uses the best homemade caesar salad dressing! I love how quick and easy this salad is to make.

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Easy Apple Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing

This easy apple slaw with poppyseed dressing is a quick side dish salad recipe! The healthy cabbage coleslaw includes sweet apples and a tangy dressing with apple cider vinegar. This is the best creamy salad to use with pork, tacos or on it's own.

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Gluten Free Green Goddess Pasta Salad

This easy recipe for gluten free green goddess pasta salad is a healthy side dish option. The cold gluten free salad is made with peas, pesto and mayonnaise. It is a creamy salad packed with veggies that is perfect for summer barbecues.

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Seven Layer Salad

This classic recipe for seven layer salad has a delicious dressing and is easy to make. This is the best healthy salad with sour cream and mayo in the dressing. This traditional recipe is gluten free and just like the old fashioned seven layer salads I remember growing up.

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Southwestern Style Coleslaw

This easy southwestern style coleslaw recipe has a vinegar dressing and is keto, vegan and gluten free. This slaw recipe is made without mayo and is the perfect side dish. I use bags of coleslaw mix to make this recipe quickly for weeknight meals.

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The Best Old Fashioned Chicken Salad

This is the best old fashioned chicken salad recipe that is healthy and great for lunch! It is an easy homemade recipe that is made without grapes so it is keto and low carb friendly. I cook my chicken in the instant pot and then shred it in the mixer. This recipe is perfect to make ahead to serve on a sandwich or salad.

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Gluten Free Pesto Pasta Salad

This easy recipe for gluten free pesto pasta salad is a delicious summer side dish. It is a cold Italian pasta salad that uses creamy basil pesto. This healthy salad includes arugula, cannellini beans and walnuts.

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Healthy Mexican Street Corn Salad

This easy recipe for healthy Mexican street corn salad is the perfect summer side dish! The cold salad recipe uses frozen corn and is made without mayonnaise. It's so simple to roast the corn on your stovetop and then put this salad together for picnics and gatherings.

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Thai Style Cabbage Salad

This healthy recipe for Thai style cabbage salad has an easy peanut dressing that is delicious! This cold salad uses peanut butter and sesame oil the dressing to give it great flavor. It makes a creamy side dish or is great on it's own.

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Sugar Free Broccoli Salad

This recipe for a healthy version of broccoli salad is sugar free and Whole30 compliant. The salad is creamy and easy to make. This Paleo version is siple and has bacon and sunflower seeds! I think this is the best broccoli salad to bring as a side dish!

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Easy Gluten Free Macaroni Salad

This easy recipe for gluten free macaroni salad is the best cold pasta salad for summer! It's a classic barbecue staple that uses a mayonnaise dressing and brown rice elbow macaroni noodles. This summer salad is quick and simple to make for the perfect side dish.

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Black Beans and Corn Salad

This easy recipe for black beans and corn salad is the perfect summer side dish! It's a zesty cold salad that you can make ahead. The vegan recipe is full of colorful veggies with a lime dressing.

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Easy Pea Salad

This recipe for easy pea salad is made with bacon and green peas. This cold and creamy old fashioned salad is perfect for Spring! My classic recipe is made with sour cream and vinegar dressing.

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Gluten Free Kale Salad with Peanut Dressing

This healthy recipe for gluten free kale salad with peanut dressing is vegan and keto/low carb friendly. The dressing is easy to make and goes so nicely with this raw, chopped salad. This is such a simple summer salad!

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Gluten Free Coleslaw

This easy recipe for gluten free coleslaw has a creamy, homemade dressing. This healthy salad is keto and low carb friendly. I walk you through how to make the best gluten free coleslaw. #glutenfree #recipe #salad #summer

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Cucumber Salad with Vinegar Dressing

This quick and easy cucumber salad with vinegar dressing is a great side dish. It's a healthy vegetable option with onion, olive oil and apple cider vinegar. The cucumber and onion is marinated in a tangy and refreshing dressing for the perfect cold salad.

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Easy Gluten Free Bow Tie Pasta Salad

This easy gluten free bow tie pasta salad recipe is the perfect summer side dish! It's a simple cold salad with feta cheese and the best homemade dressing. This healthy salad is loaded with veggies and brown rice pasta.

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Watermelon Cucumber and Feta Salad

This healthy recipe for watermelon cucumber and feta salad is a summer favorite! It's a refreshing salad with a zesty dressing that uses feta cheese. I love to make this side dish the day before so it's cold and ready to serve.

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Air Fryer Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad

This easy cold air fryer grilled vegetable orzo salad is the perfect summer side dish! It's a healthy pasta salad loaded with veggies and a simple Italian dressing. I like to make this salad a day ahead to serve at barbecues and with meals.

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The Best Gluten Free Summer Salads

May 24, 2024 · Leave a Comment

I've rounded up my best gluten free summer salads into one big post for you. Any of these salads are delicious alone or paired with chicken or grilled steak. With all the fresh, seasonal produce big salads are the perfect summer meal!

I find myself during the warm summer months making these salads again and again. With all the vibrant fruits and vegetables a salad makes a delicious and simple summer meal. I've included green salads, pasta salads, coleslaws and more to take to backyard barbecues, gatherings or for weeknight meals.

If you are looking for the perfect fresh basil pesto recipes for these salads try my Gluten Free Homemade Walnut Pesto.

If you are looking for more gluten free summer recipe inspiration try my roundup of 75+ Easy Gluten Free Summer Recipes.

Green Salads

I like to elevate a healthy green salad recipe with chicken and in-season produce. These salads make a lovely meal during the summer months.

Chopped Wedge Layer Salad

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Gluten Free Kale Caesar Salad

This healthy recipe for gluten free kale caesar salad is keto and low carb friendly. This recipe uses the best homemade caesar salad dressing! I love how quick and easy this salad is to make.

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Seven Layer Salad

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Gluten Free Kale Salad with Peanut Dressing

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Pasta Salads

One of my favorite meals of summer is a big pasta salad! A gluten free pasta salad is perfect for picnics. Here is some recipe inspiration to use the abundant fresh produce we have right now.

Gluten Free BLT Pasta Salad

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Gluten Free Green Goddess Pasta Salad

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Easy Gluten Free Bow Tie Pasta Salad

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Air Fryer Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad

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Gluten Free Pesto Pasta Salad

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Easy Gluten Free Macaroni Salad

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Coleslaws

These delicious coleslaw recipes mean no oven needed! They are healthy summer salad recipes that are delicious on their own or served with chicken or grilled burgers.

Southwestern Style Coleslaw

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Pineapple Coleslaw

This easy recipe for pineapple coleslaw is the perfect summer side dish! The cabbage salad is made without mayo with a spicy dressing. It goes great with pulled pork, tacos or as a side at barbecues.

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Easy Apple Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing

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Thai Style Cabbage Salad

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Gluten Free Coleslaw

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Fruit and Veggies Salads

These salads go beyond basic lettuce and use lots of summer produce. I love to take fresh vegetables and fruits and make them into a salad. My sugar free broccoli salad is my favorite way to eat fresh, straight out of the garden broccoli!

Healthy Mexican Street Corn Salad

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The Best Old Fashioned Chicken Salad

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Sugar Free Broccoli Salad

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Black Beans and Corn Salad

This easy recipe for black beans and corn salad is the perfect summer side dish! It's a zesty cold salad that you can make ahead. The vegan recipe is full of colorful veggies with a lime dressing.

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Easy Pea Salad

This recipe for easy pea salad is made with bacon and green peas. This cold and creamy old fashioned salad is perfect for Spring! My classic recipe is made with sour cream and vinegar dressing.

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Cucumber Salad with Vinegar Dressing

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Watermelon Cucumber and Feta Salad

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Apple Cucumber Salad

This easy recipe for apple cucumber salad is a delicious side dish! It is really quick to make and has a tangy lime dressing. This healthy salad is made without mayonnaise and has a lot of flavor.

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75+ Easy Gluten Free Summer Recipes

Apr 30, 2024 · Leave a Comment

Summer brings us peak produce season when all the farmer's markets and stores are loaded with delicious fresh ingredients. Meaning it's time to make all of the quick and easy summer classic recipes. From main dishes loaded with veggies to warm weather berry desserts to refreshing cold drinks I have over 75 gluten free recipes to make your summer delicious.

Summer Dessert Recipes

Whether you're trying to figure out what to do with all the summer fruits and berries or all of the zucchini you have these recipes will be perfect for making them into a sweet treat.

Gluten Free Blackberry Cobbler

This easy recipe for gluten free blackberry cobbler uses fresh or frozen blackberries. This is a quick and easy dessert to make from scratch. It's perfect for wild blackberries or marionberries you purchase.

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Gluten Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies

These gluten free zucchini chocolate chip cookies are easy to make from scratch. Adding shredded zucchini makes the cookies a bit healthier. You won't even notice the zucchini in this recipe! It's great for adding some vegetables to your kid's snacks.

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Easy Gluten Free Zucchini Brownies

These easy gluten free zucchini brownies use chocolate chips and make the best brownies! Adding zucchini makes this recipe a healthier alternative. It's a simple way to add some vegetables to your sweets.

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Gluten Free Strawberry Cobbler

This easy recipe for gluten free strawberry cobbler is the perfect spring dessert. I use fresh strawberries with sweet buttermilk biscuits for a topping. I like to serve this gluten free strawberry dessert with fresh whipped cream.

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Homemade Strawberry Banana Popsicles

This easy recipe for homemade strawberry banana popsicles is a creamy frozen treat! I love ice pops as a perfect summer frozen dessert. This healthy recipe has real fruit and is simple to make. #glutenfree #recipe #popsicle #icecream

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Gluten Free Raspberry Cornmeal Cake

This easy gluten free raspberry cornmeal cake is made with fresh raspberry and has a dense texture. This dessert is perfect on it's own or with a simple glaze overtop. I love a simple polenta cake for summer dessert or brunch.

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Gluten Free Strawberry Icebox Bars

This recipe for gluten free strawberry icebox bars is the perfect dessert for summer. They are easy to make with cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, whipping cream and strawberries. I love a quick and easy homemade dessert for summer get togethers.

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Gluten Free Angel Food Cake

This easy recipe for gluten free angel food cake is a delicious dessert made with egg whites. My recipe for make this light and fluffy cake from scratch without cornstarch is perfect with whipped cream and berries or a sauce. This is the perfect cake for summer baking!

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Gluten Free Plum Cornmeal Cake

This easy recipe for gluten free plum cornmeal cake is a great way to use the fruit in season. This simple corn flour cake is topped with plums. It makes a moist cake to serve as dessert or with coffee for brunch.

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Gluten Free No Bake Lemon Icebox Pie

This easy recipe for gluten free no bake icebox pie is the perfect summer dessert! It's an old fashioned recipe with condensed milk, cream cheese and a gingersnap cookie crust. This no bake lemonade icebox pie is creamy and a classic recipe for hot days.

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Gluten Free No Bake Key Lime Pie

This easy recipe for gluten free no bake key lime pie is the best summer dessert! It is so quick to make with cream cheese, cool whip, lime juice and sweetened condensed milk. I love to make this lime cheesecake pie the day before I serve it so it's set up well and delicious.

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Gluten Free Pina Colada Cake

This easy recipe for gluten free pina colada cake is made from scratch without rum. The layer cake has a pineapple filling and coconut buttercream frosting. This moist cake is the perfect dessert for a birthday or summer picnic!

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Gluten Free No Bake S'mores Pie

This easy recipe for gluten free no bake s'mores pie uses a gluten free graham cracker crust. It's a quick dessert to make with chocolate pudding and marshmallow fluff for a topping. I added some milk chocolate shavings on top of this delicious cold pie.

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Gluten Free Canned Peach Cobbler

This easy recipe for gluten free canned peach cobbler is the best dessert! The recipe uses canned peaches and has a fluffy buttermilk biscuit topping. It is so simple to make this homemade cobbler and serve on it's own or with vanilla ice cream.

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Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

This easy gluten free strawberry rhubarb crumble recipe is very similar to a crisp. The topping has oats and is very easy to make. This dessert recipe is the best!

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Gluten Free Pear Bundt Cake

This easy gluten free pear bundt cake recipe is made with fresh pears. Baking gluten free bundt cakes from scratch is one of my favorite desserts. This spiced pear cake is perfect for fall and is amazing with powdered sugar sprinkled on top.

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Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

This recipe for gluten free strawberry rhubarb sauce is simple to make and is delicious on cakes, waffles or pancakes. This sauce can be used for dessert or breakfast with its sweet and tart flavor. It's perfect to make with fresh or frozen fruit.

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Gluten Free Cherry Almond Cake

This simple recipe for gluten free cherry almond cake is perfect for dessert or brunch. The easy cake is make from scratch using almond flour. It's simple to bake with fruit! I like to use frozen cherries, but you could also use fresh cherries.

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Gluten Free Plum Cake

This easy recipe for gluten free plum cake uses fresh plums. In late summer I have a lot of plums on my trees and a fruit dessert is the perfect thing to use them for. This simple dessert is a cross between a cake and a crumble. It's perfect with coffee for brunch or after dinner.

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Gluten Free Sour Cherry Clafoutis

This easy recipe for gluten free sour cherry clafoutis is a simple dessert using fresh or frozen cherries. This tart like dessert is based on a French dessert that is light and delicious.

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Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Bars

This easy recipe for gluten free strawberry rhubarb bars has the best shortbread crust! The crust is also used for a crumb topping over the yummy fruit filling. This is the perfect quick and easy recipe for a delicious dessert.

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Gluten Free Pineapple Bars

This easy recipe for gluten free pineapple bars is the perfect summer dessert. The gooey pineapple filling makes me dream of Hawaii. These are the best bars for lots of delicious pineapple.

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Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins with Almond Streusel

These easy and healthy gluten free strawberry rhubarb muffins have a delicious streusel topping. This recipe makes moist and fluffy muffins that are perfect for breakfast or a snack. The muffins and the almond streusel topping are both simple to make and perfect with a cup of coffee.

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Summer Cold Drink Recipes

Warm weather months call for yummy cold drinks! These options are all non-alcoholic, but loaded with flavor. I love to have a fresh pitcher of lemonade in the fridge to serve to all my summer guests.

Dunkin Copycat Brown Sugar Cream Cold Brew

This easy recipe for Dunkin copycat brown sugar cream cold brew tells you home to make this delicious drink step by step at home. Using coarse ground coffee you make a cold brew concentrate, then you add the brown sugar cinnamon syrup and the brown sugar cold foam. This recipe makes the best DIY cold brewed coffee!

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Watermelon Lemonade

This easy recipe for watermelon lemonade is made with fresh watermelon. This homemade fruit drink is a refreshing nonalcoholic choice for summer. It is a great way to use up leftover watermelon! Simply blend it up to get watermelon juice and mix the ingredients together.

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Pina Colada Mocktail

This easy recipe for a non alcoholic pina colada mocktail is dairy free and delicious! The virgin colada smoothie gets its tropical flavor from pineapple and coconut milk. This healthy drink uses frozen fruit and is super creamy.

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Easy Frozen Watermelon Margarita Mocktail

This easy recipe for frozen watermelon margarita mocktails makes a pitcher of this delicious drink. You chop the fresh watermelon into cubes and then freeze it on a baking sheet. Using lime juice, lemon juice and a little salt you get a non alcoholic watermelon slushie using your blender.

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Homemade Blackberry Lemonade

This delicious recipe for homemade blackberry lemonade is the perfect non alcoholic summer drink! You make a blackberry syrup using either regular blackberries or marionberries. The recipe makes a pitcher of refreshing blackberry lemonade that is perfect for a party.

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Homemade Blueberry Lemonade made with Frozen Blueberries

This easy recipe for homemade blueberry lemonade with frozen blueberries is a delicious non alcoholic drink. The recipe makes a simple blueberry syrup that is mixed with lemon juice and water. It is a refreshing berry drink made with frozen fruit.

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Homemade Raspberry Lemonade

This easy recipe for homemade raspberry lemonade used frozen raspberries and is non alcoholic. I walk you through the steps of how to make the raspberry syrup from scratch. This lemonade with raspberry syrup is a cold drink you can serve all summer long!

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Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktails

This easy recipe for strawberry daiquiri mocktails is the perfect summer drink. It's a non alcoholic frozen drink with lots of strawberry flavor. This simple virgin version is fruity, delicious and great for kids or adults.

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Long Island Iced Tea Mocktails

This easy recipe for long island iced tea mocktails makes a pitcher of non alcoholic drinks. This lemon iced tea mocktail is made with black tea bags, lemon and ginger beer. It's an easy mocktail recipe to serve at summer barbecues and parties.

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Classic Margarita Mocktail

This classic margarita mocktail recipe is made on the rocks and is the perfect summer drink! It's a refreshing no alcoholic drink you make in your blender at home. This virgin margarita is booze free and easy to make.

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Cantaloupe Agua Fresca

This easy recipe for canteloupe agua fresca makes the perfect drink for summer. Using the fruit, lime juice and water you can quickly have a tasty mocktail. I love this agua fresca plain or served with sparkling water.

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Instant Pot Rhubarb Simple Syrup

This easy recipe for instant pot rhubarb syrup is amazing in drinks. This simple syrup takes just four ingredients and is perfect for cocktails, mocktails and with soda. You can make this delicious homemade syrup in your pressure pot in just 10 minutes!

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Lemon Lime Homemade Sports Drink

This DIY recipe for lemon lime homemade sports drink is a healthy way to replenish electrolytes. This drink is made with natural ingredients and no added sugar. In this recipe I tell you how to make a sugar free sports drink with coconut water.

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Summer Breakfast Recipes

I love a light breakfast for the hot summer months. You can fire up your oven and make muffins or skip the hot oven and make smoothies or chia pudding. These options are all perfect for on the go mornings!

Overnight Apple Pie Chia Pudding

This healthy recipe for overnight apple pie chia pudding is perfect for breakfast! It is a gluten free and dairy free recipe made with chia seeds, cinnamon, applesauce and almond milk. This apple cinnamon chia seed pudding can be made ahead and is a great quick snack.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

These healthy and easy gluten free chocolate chip banana muffins are moist and delicious. This recipe is simple to make with no baking soda. I think these are the best gluten free banana muffins!

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Gluten Free Banana Oat Muffins

These healthy and easy to make gluten free banana oat muffins contain oatmeal and are perfect for breakfast. This baking recipe is made with almond flour and is dairy free. These moist muffins taste just like banana bread!

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Gluten Free Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

This healthy recipe for a gluten free orange creamsicle smoothie is great for breakfast or a quick treat. This easy orange vanilla smoothie is made with greek yogurt with no banana. I walk you through the quick steps to make this fruit smoothie in your blender.

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Gluten Free Blackberry Oat Muffins

This healthy recipe for gluten free blackberry oat muffins uses fresh berries and oatmeal. These are the best muffins for breakfast or a snack on the go. It's so easy to make homemade muffins!

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Gluten Free Mango Pineapple Smoothie

This healthy recipe for a gluten free mango pineapple smoothie is made without banana. It is easy to make this simple smoothie with frozen mango, pineapple, orange and with milk. I walk you through how to make what I think is the best smoothie!

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Summer Salad Recipes

I live on cold salads during the summer season! It is the perfect time of year to take advantage of all the fresh produce for cold salads. From delicious cold pasta salads to various coleslaw options these recipes are on rotation all summer long at our house.

Easy Apple Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing

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Cucumber Salad with Vinegar Dressing

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Pineapple Coleslaw

This easy recipe for pineapple coleslaw is the perfect summer side dish! The cabbage salad is made without mayo with a spicy dressing. It goes great with pulled pork, tacos or as a side at barbecues.

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Healthy Mexican Street Corn Salad

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Seven Layer Salad

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Easy Gluten Free Macaroni Salad

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Gluten Free BLT Pasta Salad

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Chopped Wedge Layer Salad

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Gluten Free Pesto Pasta Salad

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Easy Fresh Pineapple Salsa

This recipe for easy fresh pineapple salsa is perfect with fish, chicken, tacos or as an appetizer. This homemade salsa is made with fresh pineapple, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeno peppers. It has a mild flavor that is perfect for summer barbecues.

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Black Beans and Corn Salad

This easy recipe for black beans and corn salad is the perfect summer side dish! It's a zesty cold salad that you can make ahead. The vegan recipe is full of colorful veggies with a lime dressing.

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Air Fryer Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad

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Gluten Free Green Goddess Pasta Salad

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Southwestern Style Coleslaw

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The Best Old Fashioned Chicken Salad

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Easy Gluten Free Bow Tie Pasta Salad

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Thai Style Cabbage Salad

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Gluten Free Kale Caesar Salad

This healthy recipe for gluten free kale caesar salad is keto and low carb friendly. This recipe uses the best homemade caesar salad dressing! I love how quick and easy this salad is to make.

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Gluten Free Coleslaw

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Easy Pea Salad

This recipe for easy pea salad is made with bacon and green peas. This cold and creamy old fashioned salad is perfect for Spring! My classic recipe is made with sour cream and vinegar dressing.

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Sugar Free Broccoli Salad

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Watermelon Cucumber and Feta Salad

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Summer Side Dish Recipes

Side dishes are the perfect place to use all of the zucchini available during the summer months. Add in lots of other fresh veggies and you have perfect dishes to serve at barbecues all season long.

Air Fryer Roasted Zucchini Squash

This easy recipe for air fryer roasted zucchini squash is the perfect summer side dish! This healthy veggie dish is made without breading and is keto friendly. You can also mix in yellow squash if you have that too.

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Air Fryer Roasted Parmesan Broccoli

This easy recipe for air fryer roasted parmesan broccoli is the perfect vegetable side dish! The fresh broccoli florets are air fried with garlic, lemon and olive oil for a healthy meal. This is a quick way to have a side dish on the table for dinner.

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Gluten Free Zucchini Squash and Corn Casserole

This simple recipe for gluten free zucchini squash and corn casserole is the perfect summer side dish! It's a healthy summer squash recipe full of vegetables with a crispy topping. The easy casserole is baked with sweet corn, a cheesy topping and sour cream.

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Air Fryer Pesto Baby Potatoes

This easy recipe for air fryer pesto baby potatoes make perfectly roasted potatoes and uses a basil pesto sauce. Using an air fryer, the baby red potatoes come out crispy on the outiside and fluffy on the inside. These make a perfect side dish or meal!

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Gluten Free Summer Squash Casserole

This easy recipe for gluten free summer squash casserole is made with sour cream and cheddar cheese. This is a great creamy side dish with dinner. I used zucchini and yellow summer squash in this baked hot dish.

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Baked Kale and Zucchini Pilaf

This easy recipe for gluten free baked kale and zucchini pilaf is made with jasmine rice and lots of green veggies. It's a perfect side dish with steak, chicken or on it's own for a light meal. This rice casserole has cream cheese and spices for a delicious, creamy flavor.

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Summer Sauces and Snack Recipes

Sauces are the forgotten hero during the summer months. From the perfect burger sauce to dips to go with fresh vegetables to pasta sauces that use the abundance of tomatoes these summer recipes are great to have on hand.

Simple Stovetop Tomato Pasta Sauce

This simple stovetop tomato pasta sauce recipe is the perfect way to use fresh tomatoes and basil! This homemade Italian pasta sauce has a rich flavor and is perfect with past. It's easy to make this sauce recipe from scratch in a dutch oven or pot.

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Easy Refrigerator Pickled Cauliflower

This recipe for easy refrigerator pickled cauliflower is a quick way to make the best crunchy snack without any canning. With cauliflower florets, dill and a vinegar brined you can make these pickled veggies. I used a half gallon jar to prepare this keto friendly snack in.

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Gluten Free Easy Homemade Garlic Hummus

This recipe for gluten free easy homemade garlic hummus makes the best snack! The recipe uses garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas), olive oil, tahini and lemon juice. These ingredients give the hummus dip a creamy texture with a delicious flavor. I like to serve my homemade hummus with crackers and fresh veggies.

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Gluten Free Burger Sauce

This homemade gluten free burger sauce is easy to make and great on burgers or fries. The recipe just takes minutes to mix together with simple ingredients. This special sauce is perfect to have in the fridge to got with a quick meal of burgers and fries.

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Gluten Free Homemade Pasta Sauce

This easy recipe for gluten free homemade pasta sauce is made with fresh tomatoes. This is a great way to use garden tomatoes and make a simple sauce from scratch. Let me show you how to make a healthy spaghetti sauce at home.

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Gluten Free Caesar Dressing

This recipe for homemade gluten free caesar dressing is creamy and delicious! This easy version of caesar salad dressing is healthy and keto, low carb friendly. There are no eggs in this dressing.

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Gluten Free Homemade Walnut Pesto

This easy recipe for gluten free homemade walnut pesto is a simple way to use fresh basil. This sauce is made without pine nuts and makes a great pasta sauce! I tell you how to make this flavorful, healthy topping in my recipe.

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Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

This easy recipe for refrigerator bread and butter pickles makes the best crunchy pickle slices. This recipe shows you how to make one small batch by quickly pickling cucumbers. The simple brine has apple cider vinegar, celery seeds and mustard seeds for great flavor.

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Gluten Free Homemade Ranch Dip

This easy recipe for gluten free homemade ranch dip is thick and perfect for dipping fries, veggie and chips! The dip is made with sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk. This keto friendly sauce is thick and creamy! Let me show you how to make the best ranch dip you've had.

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Southwestern Style Coleslaw

Apr 7, 2024 · 2 Comments

If you are looking for more cabbage recipes try my Thai Style Cabbage Salad, my Easy Apple Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing, my Pineapple Coleslaw or my Gluten Free Coleslaw.

You can find more salads here: Gluten Free Salad Recipes

two white salad plates of southwestern style coleslaw next to a big white bowl of the slaw salad.

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl pour the coleslaw mix, add the chopped red bell peppers, green onions, cilantro, sliced almonds and sunflower seeds. Set aside.

In the bowl of your food processor add the peanut or almond butter, water, coconut aminos, avocado oil, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar and hot sauce. Pulse until the ingredients are all blended together into a sauce.

Pour the sauce over the salad mix and stir together.

Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator covered to serve later.

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does coleslaw have gluten in it?

This largely depends upon what type of vinegar you use. Malt vinegars are made from barley and would contain gluten. In this recipe I use apple cider vinegar which is usually safe.

As always make sure you read the label to make sure nothing that contains gluten has been added to the apple cider vinegar. I like the tanginess the apple cider vinegar adds to the salad.

How long does gluten free coleslaw keep?

Coleslaw is generally fine for 2-4 days in the refrigerator. I actually like coleslaw the best on the second day after the cabbage has marinated in the sauce.

Be sure not to leave your coleslaw out in the sun or warm temperatures so the dressing doesn't spoil. The gluten free coleslaw needs to go back in the refrigerator after you've served it.

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Southwestern Style Coleslaw

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Author: Elaine VanVleck
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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Ingredients

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2 packages Coleslaw Mix
2 Red Bell Peppers, seeds removed and chopped
1 bundle Green Onions, chopped
1 bundle Cilantro, just the leaves chopped
½ cup Sliced Almonds
¼ cup Sunflower Seeds

Dressing:
⅓ cup Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
⅓ cup Water
4 Tbsp. Coconut Aminos
3 Tbsp. Avocado Oil
2 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tsp. Cholula Hot Sauce

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl pour the coleslaw mix, add the chopped red bell peppers, green onions, cilantro, sliced almonds and sunflower seeds. Set aside.

Pour the sauce over the salad mix and stir together.

Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator covered to serve later.

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salads
Method: Mixed
Cuisine: Gluten Free

The Best Old Fashioned Chicken Salad

Apr 7, 2024 · Leave a Comment

I love to meal prep a container of this chicken salad to have with my lunches for the week. I like to serve it over spinach or mixed greens. I also really love this yummy chicken salad on gluten free crackers.

You can find all of my salad recipes here: Gluten Free Salad Recipes

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Instructions

Add the chicken breasts and chicken broth to the bowl of your inst ant pot. Cook on manual for 8 minutes and let the steam release naturally. If you don't have an instant pot you can boil the chicken breasts in water on the stovetop until they are cooked completely through.

Add the cooked chicken breasts to the bowl of your stand mixer and beat until shredded. Alternatively you can use forks to shred the chicken, but the mixer is so fast and easy. Let the chicken cool slightly.

Add the shredded chicken, celery and green onions to a mixing bowl.

In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, dill weed, tarragon, salt and pepper.

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir to combine.

Serve in a gluten free sandwich, on a gluten free wrap or over a bed of salad.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make chicken salad with onions?

For this old fashioned chicken salad I used green onions that I finely diced. You could also use finely diced white onion if that's what you have on hand. Then I added the cooked, shredded chicken breast, celery, green onion to a mixing bowl.

Next, you make the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, white vinegar, dried dill weed, dried tarragon, salt and pepper. Then, pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and stir to combine. It's so simple and delicious!

How long does homemade chicken salad last?

It will last 3 to 5 days in a sealed container in your refrigerator. I like to make this old fashioned chicken salad the day before. Give the salad a quick stir and then serve on sandwiches or over a salad.