If you are looking for a collection of the best summer salad recipes that are made with the freshest and tastiest ingredients, you have come to the right place. This collection of delicious salad recipes will become your go-to resource.
Salads are one of my favourite meals to make, especially during Summer. So I decided to put together a collection of the best summer salad recipes that are perfect not only for Summer but all year round. These recipes work well for lunches, dinner parties, barbeques, and even when you just want a quick and easy meal to make at home.
No matter your dietary requirements, you are sure to find quite a few salad recipes that you can make, and so many of these recipes are easily adaptable to suit your dietary needs by swapping an ingredient or two!
Which one will you try first?
Enjoy these 55 Best Summer Salad Recipes!!!
Italian Salad
This classic Italian Salad features romaine lettuce, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, olives, onion, pepperoncinis, and amazing homemade Italian dressing. Extra crunchy and ideal for large families!
Watermelon Salad with Feta and Basil
This Watermelon Salad with Feta and Basil is incredibly delicious and so easy to prepare. The sweetness of the fruit is countered by the salty, savory ingredients – it’s full of fresh flavor!
Broccoli Crunch Salad
This broccoli crunch salad is full of veggies, nuts, craisins, and tossed in a homemade vinaigrette. It’s also dairy free, gluten free, and vegan friendly.
Panzanella Toscana with Fresh Mozzarella Caprese
This Tuscan-inspired Panzanella Toscana with Fresh Mozzarella is a bread and vegetable salad with a strong nod to the southern Italian island of Capri–with fresh mozzarella, extra tomatoes and extra basil. It’s extra-delicious! And, it just screams “summer!”. The creamy mozzarella is utterly harmonious paired with the oil-kissed, toasted bread and macerated tomatoes.
Bell Pepper Cucumber Salad
This bell pepper cucumber salad is a perfect summer dish, offering a refreshing blend of crisp veggies paired with a tangy ginger dressing. Topped with everything bagel seasoning and a hint of chili crunch for a little kick, it’s an easy-to-make, flavorful salad that’s ideal for warm days when you crave something light yet satisfying.
Vegan Orzo Salad
This light and refreshing vegan orzo salad is so good for summer. Flavorful with an easy dressing, you will love making this salad.
Salad with Beetroot and Feta
A light lunch or delicious side dish, this salad with beetroot and feta is made with tender roasted beets, salty feta, crunchy walnuts and microgreens and topped off with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Buy cooked beets at the grocery store for a significant time saver!
Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad
Have BBQ parties and outdoor activities to go to in the summer? Don’t go empty handed, instead take this delicious Macaroni Salad. It’s made with simple ingredients and everyone will love it!
Summer Fruit Salad
Looking for a taste of paradise? Summer fruit salad is bursting with a colorful and flavorful combination of pineapple, mango, oranges, and peaches.
Chicken and Bacon Caesar Salad
The ultimate chicken and bacon Caesar salad! With crispy croutons, a delicious creamy sauce and a crunchy lettuce base. Delicious!
The Jennifer Aniston Salad
The Jennifer Aniston salad is here! The perfect blend of flavor and freshness and named after the famous Friends star, this salad lives up to its hype. If you haven’t tried it yet, but heard of it, now’s your chance to dive in and make this easy salad recipe for yourself. It’s fresh , filling , and fantastic!
Mixed Citrus Green Salad
Brighten up your meal with a vibrant Mixed Citrus Green Salad, featuring a refreshing blend of crisp greens and zesty citrus fruits. This salad combines the tangy flavors of oranges and grapefruits with crunchy vegetables and creamy avocado for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Summer Cobb salad with Corn & Blueberries
Pile on your favorite summer fruits & vegetables for a seasonal Cobb salad. It’s a full meal and packed with protein.
Spicy Prawn Mango Summer Salad
A simple, hearty 15-minute summer salad. Where refreshing juicy mangoes and cooked prawns are tossed with a tangy, slightly spicy lime dressing. YUM!! Here is how to make prawn mango salad with simple steps.
Italian Quinoa Salad with Arugula
This Italian Quinoa Salad is full of Mediterranean flavor! It’s tossed with grape tomatoes, arugula, basil, toasted hazelnuts, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Chickpea and Halloumi Salad
This chickpea and halloumi salad is so easy to throw together, with nutty quinoa, punchy rocket (arugula) and a delicious balsamic and maple dressing. Quick and easy and delicious warm or cold.
Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad
Sweet, tangy, colorful, and fresh Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad with poppy seeds is ready in under 20 minutes and a great side dish or mains for everyday eats or holiday gatherings.
Rocket Salad with Halloumi, Walnuts and Peaches
This rocket salad with fried halloumi and walnuts can be made with fruit such as figs or peaches and it could star as the main attraction on your dinner table
Rocket Salad with Halloumi, Walnuts and Peaches
Sliced cucumbers are tossed in sweet, tangy, and spicy sesame dressing topped with roasted peanuts makes for a delicious side dish that everyone will love. It takes just 5 minutes to make and is vegan.
Blueberry Goat Cheese Salad
This Blueberry Goat Cheese Salad is an easy summer salad that is perfect to make during blueberry season. Made with blueberries, goat cheese, spinach and toasted walnuts. Then topped with a maple balsamic vinaigrette.
Orzo Pesto Salad
This quick and easy orzo pesto salad is loaded with fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella. A perfect light lunch or side dish!
Grilled Pineapple Jerk Pork Bowls with Kale and Avocado
These grilled pineapple jerk pork bowls with kale and avocado are sweet, savory, spicy, and loaded with nutritious superfoods!
Summer Roasted Vegetable Salad
This flavorful Summer Roasted Vegetable Salad is made with lots of grilled veggies! It’s served over quinoa and topped with a lemon herb tahini sauce.
Southwest Quinoa Salad
This southwest quinoa salad is filled with crunchy veggies, cilantro, avocado, and roasted chickpeas. Toss it with a spicy jalapeño ranch!
Burrata Caprese (Burrata Tomato Salad)
A delicious twist on a classic caprese salad that you are going to want to eat on repeat all summer long!
Mexican Street Corn Salad
This Mexican Street Corn Salad has fantastic layers of flavor and texture! A delicious twist on elote. Really easy to make and can be mostly made ahead!
Sweet Potato Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing
This Sweet Potato Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing can be served cold or room temperature. It’s full of flavor and can be made in advance!
Creamy Vegan German Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)
This German style creamy vegan cucumber salad (gurkensalat) is a favourite recipe to make for summer. Thinly sliced cucumbers are tossed with a balanced creamy and tangy dairy-free dressing and flecked with plenty of fresh herbs and shallots.
Summer Peach Salad with Cherries, Goat Cheese, Honey-Balsamic Dressing
This easy Peach Salad is delicious summer sunshine in every bite! Juicy peaches with fresh cherries, crunchy almonds, creamy goat cheese and tangy-sweet dressing – an explosion of gorgeous flavors!
Shrimp Louie Salad Recipe and Dressing
A creamy, tasty dressing and shrimp make the Shrimp Louie Salad a delicious lunch salad
Summery Italian Pasta Salad (No Meat, Just Veggies!)
This summery Italian pasta salad has all the flavor but without the meat. It’s perfect for a lighter lunch or bringing to cookouts and potlucks.
Traditional Greek Salad
A traditional Greek salad lets the flavor of summer vegetables shine. It’s cool, crisp, and refreshing, and you can make it in 10 minutes!
Easy Tropical Fruit Salad (4 ingredients)
Make this vibrant, easy tropical fruit salad as a pretty and refreshing ending to a meal or as an appetizer served in mini cups. Just 4 ingredients and 12 minutes prep time.
Salmon Strawberry Salad
Pan-seared salmon, fresh berries, and a sweet poppy seed dressing combine in this salmon strawberry salad. It’s a perfect summer entrée!
Grilled Watermelon Salad
Sweet, colorful, and fresh Grilled Watermelon Salad with feta and blueberries is ready in under 20 minutes and makes an easy side dish for hot summer days or every day.
Lemon Orzo Salad With Grilled Vegetables
Lemon orzo salad with grilled vegetables is a beautiful make-ahead, nutritious, under-30-minute side or main dish. Light, fresh, summery and totally customizable.
Mango Avocado Salad
This Mango Avocado Salad is full of sweet and savory summery flavors.
Lemon Potato Salad
You don’t need mayo for a terrific Potato Salad! The secret is to marinate the potato so it sucks up flavour like a sponge. Love the bright zesty flavour in this one!
Peach Burrata Salad
This peach burrata salad is layered with cantaloupe, sliced strawberries, mint, basil and edible flowers. Finish with creamy torn burrata!
6 Ingredient Corn and Tomato Salad
A refreshing and satisfying salad that only calls for a handful of ingredients, this 6 ingredient corn and tomato salad is the perfect side dish for summer.
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Dill pickle pasta salad is a creamy, simple recipe that is the perfect make ahead meal or side. We love serving this to our families for lunch since it is easy to pack for a busy day. This versatile salad can also make a great picnic or get-together companion that everyone will love.
Sherried Chicken Salad
Sweet, tangy, crunchy salad is perfect for summer and all year round. Chicken salad made with pantry ingredients, take this salad to BBQ parties, backyard parties, and all your outdoor activities in the summer.
Grilled Peach Salad Recipe with Goat Cheese
Indulge in the perfect harmony of flavors with this Spiced Pecan Grilled Peach Salad Recipe featuring creamy goat cheese. The smoky sweetness of grilled peaches pairs harmoniously with the subtle tanginess of goat cheese, while spiced pecans add a delightful crunch.
Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
With sweet strawberries, crispy fresh spinach, creamy diced avocado, and tangy radish rounds mixed with sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy pine nuts, and soft, mild feta cheese, you get an incredible mouthful of different flavors in every forkful.
Italian Chopped Salad
This Italian Chopped Salad is packed with color and flavor! It’s easy to make and versatile, just the thing for serving for no-cook dinners, backyard parties, or potlucks and picnics.
Thai Mango Salad
Light, refreshing, and flavorful, this Spicy Thai Mango Salad is made with fresh flavors of Mango, cucumber, red bell peppers, onions, Cilantro, and mint tossed in a flavorful spicy, sweet, and savory dressing! It is made in less than 30 minutes and is a delicious accompaniment to any Thai dish.
Charred Corn Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Parmesan
Take advantage of fresh, sweet corn with this charred corn salad! Tossed in a zingy dressing and filled with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs, it’s the perfect side to a summer barbecue.
Best Steakhouse Wedge Salad Recipe (with Romaine)
Forget plates and silverware! This easy wedge salad is so easy to eat with your hands. Made with all your favorite summer ingredients, this colorful salad is packed with nutrition.
Easy Caprese Salad Recipe
The classic Italian caprese salad comes in the colors of the Italian flag. Fresh ingredients and soft mozzarella make this a delightful summer salad meal.
Mediterranean Artichoke & Roasted Red Pepper Salad Recipe
Perfect for a hot summer’s day, this roasted red pepper and artichoke salad highlights the natural sweetness of in-red peppers combined with tangy artichokes. The best thing? This salad can be made several days in advance – it just gets better as it sits in the fridge!
Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad
This salad is a refreshing twist on a classic side dish that can elevate your barbeque parties or be used as a light snack. It combines the spicy goodness of jalapenos and the rich, tangy flavour of cream cheese with the crisp, cool crunch of cucumbers.
Summer Peach Corn Salad Recipe
Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing summer peach corn salad boasts juicy fresh peaches, charred sweet corn, creamy avocado, and rich burrata, topped with a spicy jalapeño vinaigrette. Perfect salad for the summer season!
Green Summer Panzanella Recipe
Enjoy a fun spin on traditional panzanella with this recipe for green summer panzanella. It features thinly sliced cucumbers and zucchini with white beans, red onion, and chunks of toasty bread in a garlicky vinaigrette!
Paleo Strawberry Spinach Salad with Walnuts and Rotisserie Chicken
Our Paleo Strawberry Spinach Salad with Walnuts and Rotisserie Chicken packs summer into a mason jar! It’s gluten-free and Whole 30 friendly! We love how quick, simple, and healthy this lunch is to meal prep!
Bowtie Pasta Salad
This vibrant Bowtie Pasta Salad features bowtie pasta, fresh veggies, and mozzarella pearls tossed in a zesty champagne vinaigrette. It’s the perfect dish for summer BBQs and picnics!
TIPS FOR PREPARING SALADS
1. Make-Ahead Preparation
- Layering Ingredients: When preparing salads in advance, layer your ingredients in a jar or bowl starting with the sturdier veggies (like cucumbers and carrots), grains (like quinoa or farro), proteins (like beans or chicken), and finally the greens on top. This prevents sogginess and keeps everything fresh. Make sure you store your dressing in a separate container.
2. Storing in the Refrigerator
- Use Airtight Containers: Store salads in airtight containers to maintain freshness. If you’re preparing individual servings, glass jars are great as they’re both airtight and visually appealing. Keep the dressing separate until you’re ready to eat to avoid wilting the greens.
3. Substituting Ingredients
- Flexible Ingredients: Don’t be afraid to swap ingredients based on what you have on hand. For example, if a recipe calls for spinach but you have kale, use that instead. You can also substitute proteins (chickpeas for chicken) or grains (quinoa for rice) based on dietary preferences or availability.
These tips will help you enjoy fresh and delicious salads with minimal effort!
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DID YOU MAKE ONE OF THESE SALADS?
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