Easy Summer Salads for IBS Relief with Simple and Satisfying Recipes

Salad is amazing all year round, but it’s especially refreshing in the summer. There’s no better time to indulge in a crisp, homemade salad full of fresh and gut-friendly ingredients. Salads are a great way to add some veggies into your weekly meal rotation, but that’s not all. They’re also a great tool for managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It’s never been easier to get a gut healthy summer fix,  so whether you're craving something light and citrusy or hearty and protein-packed, Fody Foods has you covered. Our  collection of simple and satisfying salad recipes are sure to please every palate while helping you craft the low-FODMAP salad of your dreams.

Fody’s Classic Low FODMAP Salad: Caprese Salad with Chicken 

Level up your low-FODMAP salad game with a classic Italian Caprese Salad. This version is great because it comes with a protein-packed twist: juicy marinated grilled chicken turns a light appetizer into a filling, gut-healthy lunch. This easy chicken salad recipe also gets its flavor from Fody’s Marinara Sauce and Fody’s low-FODMAP Garlic Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  It’s also loaded with nutrients, and a satisfying crunch from the fresh veggies. Meal prep this gut friendly recipe for yourself for the week or enjoy as an easy weeknight dinner that whips up in just around 30 minutes!

Fody's Smoky Low-FODMAP Salad: BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad 

Our Cobb salad recipe is a fun twist on traditional Cobb salad! This hearty cobb salad is loaded with tender BBQ chicken, canned corn, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon and avocado, all tossed in Fody’s Garden & Herb Dressing! BBQ chicken salad is always a great option for a hearty low FODMAP lunch or dinner, and it’s the perfect meal to transition into spring when you’re still in the mood for some gut-friendly comfort food.

Fody’s Tangy Low-FODMAP Salad: Slow Cooker Salad with Salsa Verde  Chicken n

If you want a low-FODMAP salad that’s loaded with protein and nutrients, and absolutely dripping with delicious zesty flavors, this one's for you. In this recipe, chicken breasts are slow cooked with Fody’s Salsa Verde to give the protein just as much flavor as the gut-friendly condiment. 

And that’s the hardest part of this easy salad recipe–from there, just add the cooked protein to the veggies, and you’ve got a filling spring salad that’s bursting with delicious, bright flavors. Add a simple homemade salad dressing that you can whip up using Fody’s Shallot Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and you’ve got yourself a nutritious meal  you’ll want to make again and again!

Fody’s Cheesiest Low-FODMAP Salad:  Burrata Pasta Salad 

A low-FODMAP salad doesn’t just involve veggies, and there’s no better proof of that than this homemade Burrata Pasta Salad recipe. If you’re looking for a simple pasta salad to serve at your next get-together, this is the quick salad recipe that’s going to be the talk of your friend group for weeks to come. As if homemade pasta salad wasn’t good enough on its own, this salad packs the rich sweetness of tomato, and the decadent, mild and beloved taste of burrata cheese. It’s a perfect warm weather salad, it’s super easy to make and you can have it ready in under 30 minutes.

Fody’s Easiest Low-FODMAP Salad: House Veggie Salad 

Do you have a house salad? You know, the salad you make for friends and family, and the one they expect to see on the side plates? The one you become known for? 

No? 

Well, this low-FODMAP salad is going to be the one! It's jam-packed with fresh, colorful, nutritious gut-friendly vegetables, and it’s a perfect match for Fody’s Balsamic Vinaigrette. It’s simple, easy to digest, bloat-free and plant-based, which makes it one of the best inclusive dinner party recipes to serve.

Fody’s Crunchiest Low-FODMAP Salad: Garden Herb Coleslaw 

Coleslaw is often overlooked, and at Fody, we’re about changing that! Mayonnaise and Fody’s Garden Herb Low FODMAP Dressing combine to make this simple coleslaw dressing. You can make this classic low FODMAP side dish in less than 10 minutes, and it’s perfect for all your summer cookouts.

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With these easy summer salad recipes at your disposal, you can enjoy delicious and gut-friendly meals all season long. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a satisfying dinner, Fody Foods has the perfect recipe to suit your needs. So grab your favorite salad bowl, head to the farmers' market for the freshest produce, and get ready to savor the flavors of summer while providing relief for your IBS symptoms. Your taste buds – and your stomach – will thank you!