Ahh, nothing says summertime like a fresh summer salad, however, you get bored with the same old salad! If you are searching for fresh new recipes, stop!
I’ve rounded up 50 of the best summer salad recipes. Whether you are looking for a great new potluck or barbecue recipe or simply to serve something new and different to your family, I’ve got you covered!
50 of the Best Summer Salad Recipes
Best Salad Tools!
Sometimes having the right tool makes the job so much easier! I have bought these tools over the years, to make salad making so much easier!
- A good knife! Essential in my book as you chop, chop, chop all those ingredients! This Wusthof knife is my favorite one, it was worth the investment years ago!
- A large cutting board | when making salads, you are generally prepping many veggies at once, I love these eco-friendly bamboo cutting boards, they are sturdy, easy to clean and relatively inexpensive!
- Large Bowl | Sometimes I use my wooden bowl, other times I love my big porcelain bowl, either way you need a couple of good sized bowls for your salads.
- Lemon/Lime Squeezer | I use this tool ALL THE TIME in my kitchen, many great salads, have citrus in them or in the dressing.
- Peeler | I have gone through a lot of peelers in my day, but this one from Oxo is truly one of the best!
- Chopper | If you are chopping averse, and I have several friends who are, then a chopper is your friend. I have an old Zyliss chopper but Oxo also makes a great chopper.
- Mandolin | A totally optional kitchen gadget, I have an older one and I love it for slicing onions paper thin, for slicing my potatoes for my gratin potatoes and so much more!
SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS?
There are salad recipes to fit everyone’s palate, restrictions, diet, sensitivities, allergies and more. From healthy to healthy-ish; Paleo, Gluten Free, Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian and more.
- Green salads
- Pasta salads
- Fruit salads
- Antipastas
- Chicken salad
- Egg Salads
- Potato salads
- Macaroni salads
- Orzo, CousCous, and Farrow salads
- Asian salads
- Greek salads
- Roasted Corn, Broccoli, and Slaws
- Instant Pot, Make ahead and no cook recipes and more!
Jump on board and check out the best summer salad recipes from around the web.
The Best Summer Salad Recipes
Antipasto Pasta Salad
An easy Italian antipasto pasta salad recipe is made with cucumbers, red and orange bell peppers, pasta, artichoke hearts, olives, meat, cheese, and homemade Balsamic dressing! The perfect dish to bring to a summer picnic, potluck or barbecue!
Wild Rice Harvest Salad
Wild Rice Harvest salad is overflowing with lots of satisfying crunchies, and you'll enjoy eating the rainbow of toppings. Dressed with this easy to prepare maple Dijon vinaigrette.
Sweet Maple Apple Pecan Salad
A delightfully light and filling salad, with bright colors and a light dressing. Wonderful for any season, throughout the year, easily adapt to seasonal fruits and flavors.
Blackberry Grilled Chicken Salad with Fried Goat Cheese
The perfect salad to serve for a luncheon. Blackberry Grilled Chicken salad with blackberry balsamic vinaigrette, fresh blackberries, pistachios, avocado and topped with crispy, creamy fried goat cheese!
Carrot Quinoa Salad With Yogurt Tahini Dressing
Carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is a healthy, nutrient-rich and delicious fresh salad. This quinoa bowl salad is gluten-free.
Corn and Farro Salad with Spiced Chick Peas
Ancient grain, greens and sweet corn come together to make a fantastic summer salad!
Mediterranean orzo salad | orzo salad recipe
This Mediterranean orzo salad is a delicious side dish or a lunch recipe bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Grilled Corn and Halloumi Salad
This grilled corn and halloumi cheese salad with avocado is the perfect side dish for your summer BBQ’s! Nothing beats a fresh grilled summer salad.
Pasta Salad With Roasted Corn And Edamame
Love a chilled pasta salad for summer and this is the perfect recipe with roasted corn and edamame. Healthy and filling to serve for a backyard barbecue.
Simple, Easy Greek Salad
This simple and easy Greek Salad is bursting with freshness and flavour.
Lemon Basil Chicken Salad – Gluten Free
This easy and healthy Lemon Basil Chicken Salad recipe is one you will make over and over. Use leftover rotisserie to make it even easier!
Easy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe
Use homemade ranch to pair up wtih bacon for the perfect Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad!! Make it up the night before for even more flavor and serve it up!
Grilled Steak Salad with Chive Yogurt Dressing
Make a salad the star of your dinner table with a simply seasoned grilled steak salad with plenty of veggies and a tart twist on a creamy dressing made with yogurt and milk!
Pressure Cooker Amish Macaroni Salad Recipe
Pressure Cooker Amish Macaroni Salad features red bell pepper, eggs, celery and sweet onion in a sweet dressing. It’s a perfect side for many dishes.
Summer Corn Salad
This salad is a great way to enjoy the abundance of cucumbers, corn and tomatoes coming out of the garden right now. The fact that it is so easy to assemble just makes it even better!
Mexican Watermelon Salad Recipe
This watermelon salad gets a Mexican makeover with crunchy toasted pepitas, salty queso fresco, fresh cilantro and a tangy lime vinaigrette. Serve with tacos or any grilled meat for an easy Mexican feast!
Grilled Chicken Salad with Berries and Blueberry Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Blueberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad is packed with flavor! Juicy marinated chicken, fresh berries, goat cheese, crunchy pecans, and an easy homemade vinaigrette salad dressing, it’s a healthy and gluten free family friendly meal!
The Best Homemade Coleslaw (Brazilian-Style)
Brazilian Homemade Coleslaw (kale slaw) is a fresh, colorful salad made with kale, onions, and coleslaw mix, tossed with a lime-garlic vinaigrette. A must for all year round, including as a side for barbecued meats and sandwiches.
Make A Tasty Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad
Perfect for summer barbecues, this tortellini caprese pasta salad is hearty and delicious.
Mediterranean Greek Cucumber Salad
This Garden Fresh Mediterranean Greek Cucumber Salad allows you to use up abundant fresh summer produce like tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh herbs quickly and easily in a delicious plant-based, naturally gluten-free salad that comes together in just minutes
Grilled Steak Salad with Feta and Clamato Dressing (Moxie’s Copycat): Weight Watchers Friendly
This healthy Grilled Steak Salad with Feta and Clamato Dressing is a lighter copycat version Moxie's Steak Salad but it's Weight Watchers friendly at only 7 smart points!
Grilled Corn Salad - House of Nash Eats
Panzanella: Traditional Italian Bread and Tomato Salad
This traditional Italian dish is made with stale bread and is absolutely one of the best things you'll eat all summer! Try this authentic version and pretend you're in Italy!
Feta Corn Salad A SUMMER favorite!
This summer salad features corn, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and a light refreshing dressing to round out the dish. It's the perfect accompaniment to any meal.
Macaroni Dill Salad
Whip up this Macaroni Dill Salad in no time to serve at your summer BBQs! Fresh dill and radishes give it an extra zip of flavor.
Grilled Halloumi and Watermelon Mint Salad
A blueberry and watermelon mojito salad is just what summer calls for! This delicious salad is topped with grilled halloumi cheese.
Copycat O’Charley’s California Chicken Salad
O'Charley's California Chicken Salad is a new favorite! Grilled chicken with strawberries & mandarin oranges are then mixed with candied pecans, blue cheese and homemade Balsamic vinaigrette - so good!
Peach, Plum and Cherry Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette!
A beautiful summer salad loaded with stonefruit!
Layered Salad
This classic Layered Salad has layers of lettuce, peas, celery, hard boiled eggs, cheese, bacon, and more! Easy to make, and delicious to eat!
Summer Corn + Tomato Salad
This fresh and easy tomato corn salad is a perfect summer side dish! Simply toss together roasted corn, tomatoes, avocado, herbs, and an easy vinaigrette.
Easy 7-Layer Chicken Taco Salad
This showstopper 7-Layer Chicken Taco Salad takes those potluck-classic layered salad recipes to whole new heights (literally!). Piled high in a trifle bowl, it’ll be the “Oooooh … who made that?” hit of the picnic, but we’ve got shortcuts and make-ahead tips to ensure that it’s quick and simple, too!
Italian Blue Salad with Homemade Apricot Dressing & Honey Pecans
This Italian Blue Salad is the perfect summer salad! Inspired by a hometown pizza shop– mixed greens served with blue cheese, honey roasted pecans, fresh blueberries and a homemade apricot vinaigrette dressing.
Easy Black Bean and Corn Salad
When I need a quick crowd-pleasing dish that doesn’t require any cooking, my first go-to is this simple Black Bean and Corn Salad recipe.
Healthy Chinese Chicken Salad
A healthy Chinese chicken salad full of crunchy veggies like cabbage, carrots, sprouts, and snap peas! Served with a light, flavorful soy sesame dressing!
Broccoli Salad With Bacon And Sunflower Seeds
This broccoli salad with bacon and sunflower seeds is a great summer salad with an amazing combination of flavors that will keep you reaching for more!
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean quinoa salad is a wonderfully healthy side dish or meatless main meal. Tender quinoa is tossed with fresh basil pesto, artichokes, Kalamata olives, and cherry tomatoes. Filling and flavorful!
Feta Bruschetta Pasta Salad
This quick and easy Feta Bruschetta Pasta Salad packs bold flavours to pair perfectly with your summer grilling feasts and is sure to be a big hit at your next BBQ or cookout.
Watermelon, Cucumber & Jicama Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing (Paleo & Vegan)
Asian Ramen Noodle Salad (All Natural)
Asian Ramen Noodle Salad is powered with crisp cabbage, organic ramen noodles, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, green onions, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro, cashews; dressed in a sweet-sour (reduced sugar) Asian dressing.
Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
All the right flavors, bright and colorful, packed into this beautiful pasta salad. Great for a crowd or your family, the leftovers are even better!
Easy & Healthy Cobb Salad
You will want to try this hearty, simple to make Cobb Salad, this is no side salad, this is a hearty and filling, loaded with meats, cheese and veggies! The perfect no cook meal
Creamy Vegan Broccoli Slaw for Cookouts, Picnics, Tacos, & MORE!
Bacon Balsamic Macaroni Salad
Crisp bacon pieces strewn throughout this delectable, creamy bacon balsamic macaroni salad that is loaded with crunchy celery, bright red grape tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese and topped with a mouthwatering creamy balsamic ranch dressing.
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon, Apple, Walnut and Pecorino Romano Cheese
Grilled Vegetable Potluck Salad with Creamy Avocado Ranch – Perry's Plate
Tropical Mango Berry Salad
A vibrant ultra fresh fruit salad bursting with summer ripe mangoes & berries, dressing in an all natural light lime dressing that's sublime!
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Tasia ~ two sugar bugs
This is a fantastic collection of salads! I crave salad year round, but even more so in the summer months.
Thanks for sharing Kathleen!
Kathleen
Thank you Tasia, I love salads too!!
Miz Helen
This is an outstanding collection of Summer Salad Recipes! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Kathleen
Have a beautiful week Miz Helen!!