Refreshing and delicious…summer salads are a staple for every epic barbeque. Here are just a few stellar examples to brighten your summer event menu for Labor Day and beyond:

If you are looking to be the hit of the party, make a beautiful strawberry caprese salad by simply pairing sliced ripe strawberries with fresh mozzarella. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and garnish with basil.

Another summer salad that is always sure to please is shrimp, tomato and cucumber topped with a fresh herb lemon dressing; or try making your macaroni salad recipe with avocado dressing instead of ordinary mayonnaise.

Greek tortellini salad, with red onion slices, kalamata olives, fresh spinach leaves, crumbled feta, diced cucumber and tomato also makes a beautifully delicious presentation.

How about when it is just too hot to cook? You may want to try romaine topped with figs and blue cheese with a Dijon mustard dressing; a baja salad made with crunchy iceberg lettuce, diced avocado, leftover grilled corn, black beans, slices of heirloom tomatoes and feta with a light lemon pepper dressing; or kale, edamame, sunflower seeds and shredded carrots topped with a sweet sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and olive oil dressing.

Whatever you decide, you can find everything you need to make your summer extra special at any Perrine’s Produce location.