5 Summer Salads that will Help you Forget the Inevitable Heat Death of the Universe

It’s getting to be that time of year! And due to increasing global temperatures as a direct result of our obtuse ignorance of the damage mankind has done to the environment it’s going to be HOT HOT HOT! Cool down and refresh with these summer salads that are sure to delight.

Chickpea

A summer classic, chickpea salad adds that little boost of protein to keep up your energy so you can outrun your own thoughts! “I prefer to call them garbanzo beans” you’re thinking to yourself. Well, we aren’t going to be so focused on semantics when all the water is evaporated by the sun and the humble, sustainable chickpea is all we have left. I mean…yay summer! Omg pool party!

Greek Crumbly Feta

The kalamata olives in this salad match perfectly with the crumbling sense of safety feta. Cheese. Feta cheese. Everything is fine.

Caprese

Mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic vinegar. Balanced and so easy to make. Just a genuine salad recommendation from yours truly. Make this limited time salad now before the extreme drought in Italy makes it impossible! Viva Italia!

Lemon Vinaigrette

Now this one is all about the preparation. Watching the news? Oh no you don’t! Squeeze some of that lemon directly into your eyes. Suddenly, there is a much more pressing matter on your hands. This recipe is especially effective if you have a bunch of tiny little paper cuts you didn't know about while squeezing the lemon.

Sun-dried Tomato

Sun-dried tomato adds the perfect punch of tangy sweetness to your salad. Not a fan of sun-dried tomatoes? Time to get used to it, buck-o. With the earth getting hotter and hotter by the minute, all tomatoes are going to be sun-dried and burnt up by 2030. Time to train your palette!

Summer is coming up quickly so pick your favorite recipe, put on some Phoebe Bridgers, and get chopping!