Take advantage of the abundant local crops during the summer months to add a few easy and delicious chicken featured salads to your menus. Long days, busy schedules and hot temps sweeping the country make it easy to choose a light lunch or evening meal of fresh summer vegetables and Springer Mountain Farms chicken. Look for perfectly ripened seasonal produce available from your own garden, farmer’s markets and local grocery stores this time of the year to get those creative juices flowing!

Leave the boring behind and mix various greens for a more flavorful combination that compliments the chicken and fresh vegetables you choose to use. Top your salads with fun ingredients like dried fruit, grilled fruit, seeds, fresh herbs, and nuts to jazz up the delivery. The possibilities are endless, but here’s a list of topping ideas to get you going:

• Roasted Chick Peas

• Wasabi Peas

• Cheese Crisps (Parmesan, Cheddar, Swiss)

• Crispy Air Fried Kale Chips

• Toasted Sesame Seeds

• Roasted Sunflower or Pumpkin Seeds

• Grilled Corn

• Boiled Eggs

• Grilled Fruit (peaches/pineapple) or Fresh Fruit (berries, watermelon, mango)

• Slow roasted cherry tomatoes

• Beans

• Chopped Pickles, Pickled Okra or Asparagus

• Roasted Peppers

• Dry Roasted Peanuts

• Ramen Noodles, Fried Wontons or Chow Mein Noodles

Let us help you brighten up your Summer menu with these 4 delicious salad recipes!

Protein-Packed Summer Stone Fruit Salad with Grilled Chicken from @sliceofjess

Grilled Chicken Berry Spinach Salad from @chefsoutherntemp

Tzatziki Chicken Pasta Salad from @tidal_tastes

Citrus Chicken Salad with Spicy Honey Mustard from Springer Mountain Farms Kitchen