You came to the right place. More than 79 of the best summer salads all in one spot, organized so you can find exactly what you need fast. Pasta salads, chicken salads, hearty dinner salads packed with protein, watermelon, corn, fruit, potato, taco, Greek, jello, broccoli, slaws, and homemade dressings. Whatever you are making this summer, it is in here. Use the table of contents to jump straight to what you need!
The Summer Salads I Actually Make
Okay, let me just say: salads have a reputation problem. For too long they’ve been the sad, soggy side dish nobody asked for. That is NOT what you’ll find here. I’ve spent years building a collection of summer salads that are legitimately exciting to eat, and I’m sharing all 79 of my favorites with you today.
Most of these are recipes I’ve made in my own kitchen, eaten at my own table, and brought to enough summer gatherings to know they work. A handful come from friends and blogging colleagues whose recipes I’ve personally made and loved. Some are light and fresh, some are hearty enough to call dinner, and a few are just flat-out over the top in the best possible way.
Whatever your crew needs, there’s something in this list for them. Let’s dig in.
The Best Pasta Salad Recipes
Is there anything more crowd-pleasing than a big bowl of pasta salad? These recipes cover every craving and every occasion. Plus, they all travel beautifully and taste even better the next day!
Antipasto Pasta Salad
Bold salami, tangy pepperoncini, and olives get tossed with pasta in a zesty balsamic vinaigrette for a hearty salad that tastes even better the next day. This one is a make-ahead dream!
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Cheese-filled tortellini, crisp fresh veggies, and a tangy Italian dressing come together in just 20 minutes. Easy, impressive, and completely irresistible!
Caprese Pasta Salad
Juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil tossed with rotini in a simple balsamic vinaigrette! All the classic Caprese flavors you love, with a pasta twist that serves a crowd.
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Creamy Caesar dressing, tender chicken, and pasta all in one bow! It works as a satisfying weeknight dinner just as well as a potluck showstopper. Two birds, one bowl!
Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
This is a twist on classic Italian pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and spinach, with a simple balsamic vinaigrette that ties it all together perfectly.
Bacon Balsamic Macaroni Salad
Crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh tomatoes are all tossed in a creamy balsamic ranch dressing that makes this macaroni salad unlike anything you’ve had before!
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This one always disappears fast! With tender chicken, crispy bacon, colorful veggies, and farfalle pasta all coated in a creamy ranch dressing, it’s pretty darn irresistible!
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Sweet, creamy, and with that signature Hawaiian flavor, this macaroni salad is the real deal. It’s perfect for laid-back summer cookouts and absolutely everyone’s idea of a good time.
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
I love orzo in pasta salad! This one has tender orzo, kalamata olives, feta, and crunchy veggies make this colorful salad as stunning to look at as it is to eat!
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Crispy bacon, cheddar, sweet peas, juicy grape tomatoes, and rotini all tossed in a creamy ranch dressing with a splash of apple cider vinegar that takes it over the top. My friend MinShien knocked this one out of the park and it comes together in just 30 minutes!
Linguine Salad
No-mayo linguine salad is loaded with fresh veggies and Italian dressing. It’s a timeless potluck classic that’s been earning fans at summer parties for decades!
The Best Healthy Summer Salads
Eating well in the summer doesn’t have to feel like a chore, not when the salads look this good! These fresh, nourishing recipes are loaded with real ingredients that keep you full and satisfied without weighing you down.
Cucumber Salad
This is the cucumber salad of summer — crisp English cucumbers and red onion sliced paper-thin and marinating in a tangy, sweet vinegar dressing with fresh dill. It tastes like something your grandma kept in the fridge all season long, and honestly? That’s the highest compliment. Brenda absolutely nails this one.
Greek Farro Salad
Nutty farro, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, olives, and feta all come together in a zesty Greek dressing for a salad that works beautifully as a main or a side.
Costco Quinoa Salad
The Costco quinoa salad you love, recreated at home with quinoa, lentils, and fresh veggies! It’s just as good for meal prep as it is fresh. Hearty, healthy, and endlessly versatile.
Peach Arugula Salad
Peppery arugula and sweet summer peaches are one of those combinations that just works, and this salad is the best possible way to enjoy them while they’re in season.
Mexican Chopped Salad
Crisp, colorful veggies get tossed in a bright honey lime vinaigrette that brings every single bite to life. Light enough to feel healthy but flavorful enough that you won’t miss a thing.
Green Goddess Chicken Salad
Is anyone else as green goddess obsessed as me?! Tender chicken and cool, crisp veggies are coated in a fresh, herby green goddess dressing that’s as vibrant in color as it is in flavor. This one is on permanent rotation for me!
Kale Crunch Salad
Fresh kale, a tangy homemade vinaigrette, and a generous handful of crunchy roasted almonds. This is the salad that finally makes kale something to look forward to.
The Best Dinner Salad Recipes
Salad can be for dinner, and really, you’re going to love it! These hearty, satisfying recipes are loaded with protein, texture, and so much flavor that no one at your table will miss a thing. They’re built for those hot summer nights when you want something substantial on the plate without turning on the oven.
Chef Salad
This classic, hearty chef salad works just as well as a satisfying weeknight dinner as it does a lunch!
BBQ Salmon Salad
Smoky, flaky shredded salmon piled over fresh, crunchy veggies with a bold barbecue vinaigrette! Need I say more?!
Panera Green Goddess Cobb Salad
Juicy grilled chicken, crisp veggies, and a dreamy homemade green goddess dressing make this copycat recipe taste exactly like the Panera version, or maybe even better!
Steakhouse Wedge Salad (with Romaine)
All the indulgent, steakhouse-worthy drama of a classic wedge, made right at home with crisp romaine, creamy blue cheese, and all the best toppings. It’s seriously a showpiece!
Easy Italian Chopped Salad
Every forkful delivers crisp veggies, savory Italian meats, and a punchy dressing that tastes like your favorite restaurant made it. And it comes together in minutes!
Blackberry Grilled Chicken Salad with Fried Goat Cheese
Sweet blackberries, juicy grilled chicken, and warm golden fried goat cheese make this the kind of salad that stops a dinner party in its tracks. Yes, it’s as incredible as it sounds.
Chicken Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, creamy avocado, and a tangy dressing. This is the classic Cobb, done right and hearty enough to call dinner.
Chopped Italian Sub Salad
All the flavors of your favorite Italian sub, deconstructed into one big chopped salad. You’ve probably seen this one all over social media, and yes, it absolutely lives up to the hype!
Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad
Sweet summer strawberries and creamy tangy goat cheese are a natural pair, and this salad lets both of them shine. Elegant enough for company, easy enough for Tuesday.
Tuna Pasta Salad
Creamy, cold, and packed with classic flavor, this tuna pasta salad is the potluck legend that always empties first, and always gets requests for the recipe.
The Best Corn Salad Recipes
Fresh summer corn might just be the most joyful ingredient of the season, and these corn salads are the best possible way to celebrate it!
Chipotle Corn Salsa
While it doesn’t have “salad” in the name, this copycat Chipotle corn salsa is a fresh, citrusy corn dip that works just as well as a side as it does for a salsa!
Bean & Corn Salad
Black beans, sweet corn, colorful bell peppers, and cilantro tossed in a lime Italian dressing. It’s ready in 15 minutes and works equally well as a salad, a dip, or a taco night side!
Grilled Corn & Avocado Salad
This one has summer written all over it. Charred sweet corn, buttery avocado, salty feta, and fresh herbs in a lightly spiced creamy dressing!
Frito Corn Salad
Crunchy Chili Cheese Fritos take this corn salad in a bold, totally unexpected direction. Scoopable, snackable, and dangerously addictive at cookouts!
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Roasted corn kernels tossed with creamy mayo, salty feta, fresh lime juice, and a touch of chili powder, this Mexican street corn salad brings all the flavor of elote right to your bowl. It works warm or cold and disappears fast at cookouts!
The Best Greek & Mediterranean Salad Recipes
Briny olives, creamy feta, zesty lemon, crisp cucumbers, fresh herbs, and Mediterranean flavors were practically made for summer!
Mediterranean Chopped Salad
Crisp greens, fresh veggies, olives, chickpeas, and crumbled feta in a bright Greek dressing. Stunning enough for company and easy enough to make any night of the week!
Greek Tabouli Salad
Herby, fresh, and full of bright Mediterranean flavor, this classic tabouli is a make-ahead gem that pairs perfectly with practically everything on the menu.
Mediterranean Pickled Vegetable Salad
Pickled and fresh veggies, olives, and beans in a zesty homemade dressing, this crunchy, tangy salad is low-calorie and seriously high in flavor.
Caprese Salad
Ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil leaves drizzled with olive oil and a balsamic glaze. It sounds almost too simple, but when those tomatoes are at peak summer ripeness, there is nothing better on the table. Sara’s version is classic and exactly right — ten minutes and you’re done.
Greek Quinoa Bowls with Romesco Sauce
Protein-packed quinoa meets bold Greek toppings and a vibrant romesco sauce that takes this bowl completely over the top. Healthy eating never looked this good!
Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cool, crunchy cucumbers and ripe summer tomatoes in a light, creamy dill dressing, ready in 15 minutes and the perfect no-fuss side for anything off the grill.
The Best Chicken Salad Recipes (+ Protein Salads)
Chicken salad is the ultimate summer staple, and once you see how many incredible ways there are to make it, you might never go back to just one version. Perfect for lunches, light dinners, tea sandwiches, and everything in between!
Chicken Salad with Grapes
Sweet grapes, tender chicken, and a lightly herbed creamy dressing, this sherried chicken salad is the kind of elegant yet easy recipe that’s perfect for lunches and luncheons alike.
Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol
Creamy, simple, and absolutely craveable, this spot-on copycat of Chicken Salad Chick’s beloved Classic Carol is proof that the best recipes don’t need to be complicated. Make a big batch!
Green Goddess Chicken Salad
Fresh herbs, creamy dressing, and tender chicken come together in a vibrant green goddess salad that’s as beautiful on the plate as it is delicious.
Apple Pecan Chicken Salad with Tarragon
Crisp apple, buttery pecans, and fragrant tarragon give this chicken salad a sophisticated, surprising twist that makes it feel truly special. One of my personal all-time favorites!
Sassy Scotty Chicken Salad
Cheddar, bacon, and ranch-forward flavors make this Chicken Salad Chick copycat bold, sassy, and totally impossible to stop eating. The name says it all!
Cranberry Chicken Salad
Sweet dried cranberries add a lovely pop of color and flavor to this creamy chicken salad. Pile it on a buttery croissant and call it the perfect lunch.
Southern Tuna and Egg Salad
Creamy, well-seasoned, and packed with that old-fashioned Southern comfort flavor, this tuna salad is best piled high on soft white bread. Classic for a reason!
Southern Egg Salad
Tender hard-boiled eggs in a creamy, tangy dressing with simple Southern-style seasoning, this timeless egg salad is perfect as a sandwich, a spread, or a simple side.
Classic Waldorf Chicken Salad
Crisp apple, juicy grapes, and a creamy dressing served over cool bibb lettuce, this classic Waldorf is as graceful and delicious today as it ever was.
The Best Watermelon Salad Recipes
Watermelon in salad form is one of summer’s greatest revelations. Sweet, juicy, salty, and refreshing all at once!
Watermelon Arugula Feta Salad
Sweet watermelon, peppery arugula, salty feta, crunchy pecans, and fresh mint in a light lemon dressing. Sweet, savory, and absolutely stunning on the table.
Watermelon Strawberry Salad
Two of summer’s best fruits meet a bright honey lime dressing in this no-cook, 15-minute salad that’s pure joy in every single bite!
Watermelon Feta Salad
Cool, refreshing watermelon and salty feta with a hint of fresh mint, the classic sweet-and-savory summer pairing that never, ever gets old!
The Best Potato Salad Recipes
No summer cookout is complete without a stellar potato salad, that’s just a fact. Mayo-based or vinegar-dressed, served warm or cold, classic or creative. Fair warning: these are the potato salads people actually fight over at the buffet table!
Warm German Style Potato Salad
Tender potatoes tossed in a tangy bacon vinaigrette while still warm, this mayo-free German classic is a welcome change of pace and packed with serious smoky, savory flavor.
Crunchy Bacon Potato Salad
Creamy dressing, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and just the right amount of crunch, this Southern classic tastes like the homemade version Grandma always made!
Classic Potato Salad
No tricks, no twists, just a beautifully creamy, classic homemade potato salad made with simple ingredients done exactly right. Sometimes that’s all you need!
Warm Potato Salad with Bacon
Tender hot potatoes, crispy bacon, and a tangy German-style dressing served warm! It’s hearty, satisfying, and perfect alongside anything fresh off the grill.
The Best Taco Salad Recipes
Bold, zesty, and endlessly customizable, taco salad is the MVP of summer entertaining! And chips on the side are always encouraged!
Catalina Taco Salad
A retro potluck icon with fresh veggies and a smoky homemade Catalina dressing, this is the dish that hits every single time!
Layered Taco Salad (Ground Beef)
Seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, fresh toppings, and all your favorite taco fixings, layered into one gorgeous, crowd-pleasing bowl. The first scoop is always the prettiest!
Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Crisp, colorful veggies and a bright honey lime vinaigrette, this is the lighter, fresher side of taco night that still delivers on every single flavor.
The Best Broccoli Salad & Slaws Recipes
Broccoli salad has had a serious glow-up, and slaws are not just for pulled pork anymore! These crunchy, crowd-pleasing sides are some of the most requested recipes at summer gatherings, and once you see how easy they are to make, they’ll be on permanent rotation at your house, too.
Amish Broccoli Salad
Raw broccoli and cauliflower, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and red onion in a creamy mayo-sour cream dressing with a hint of lemon. Ready in 15 minutes and low-carb to boot!
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Two powerhouse veggies in a creamy, crowd-pleasing dressing, this simple, satisfying salad gets better the longer it sits and is perfect for making ahead.
Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad
All the sweet and savory flavors you love from Chicken Salad Chick’s famous broccoli salad, recreated right at home and just as good!
Broccoli Blueberry Salad
Baby kale, broccoli, and fresh blueberries in a light dressing, it sounds unexpected, but this nutrient-packed salad is genuinely delicious.
Easy Apple Cabbage Slaw
Crisp apples and shredded cabbage in a bright, simple dressing, the crunchy, refreshing side dish that makes everything from pulled pork to fish tacos taste even better.
Sweet and Sour Slaw
Just 5 minutes of prep and this vibrant, tangy-sweet coleslaw is ready to go! A summer BBQ staple you’ll want to make again and again all season long.
The Best Fruit Salad Recipes
Fruit salad doesn’t have to be an afterthought, and this collection is here to prove it. We’re talking margarita-spiked dressings, tropical mango bowls, peach panzanella, and a grape salad that’ll make you feel like you’re at Chicken Salad Chick.
Margarita Fruit Salad
Fresh seasonal fruit drizzled in a tangy, citrusy margarita lime dressing. It’s bright, refreshing, and as beautiful to look at as it is to eat.
Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Grape Salad
Plump grapes folded in a rich, creamy dressing and finished with brown sugar and pecans, this beloved Chicken Salad Chick copycat is sweet, indulgent, and completely worth it!
Mexican Fruit Salad
Bright, festive, and bursting with bold sweet-tangy flavor, this colorful Mexican fruit salad brings all the fun and flair of a street cart right to your table.
Tropical Mango Fruit Salad
Lush mango, colorful tropical fruits, and a light dressing that tastes like a vacation in every single bite!
Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Salad
The classic strawberry rhubarb pairing gets a fresh, unexpected treatment in this bright seasonal salad that celebrates two of summer’s most beloved flavors in a whole new way.
Peach Panzanella Salad
Ripe summer peaches, heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and crusty bread, this Italian-inspired beauty is the summer salad you didn’t know you were missing.
Orange Fruit Salad
Sweet oranges in a poppy seed vinaigrette with feta and walnuts. This salad is bright, a little unexpected, and completely lovely. Like a burst of sunshine in a bowl!
Berry Fruit Salad
A gorgeous, vibrant bowl of summer’s best berries that looks like you spent way more time on it than you actually did. Simple ingredients, stunning results.
Easy Fruit Salad Recipe
Fresh fruit, fluffy marshmallows, and a sweet citrus dressing! This is the kind of recipe that makes everyone at the table smile.
The Best Jello Salad Recipes
Don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it, friends! Jello salads are a beloved potluck tradition for a reason, they’re sweet, nostalgic, and always the first thing to go. Call them salads, call them desserts, call them whatever you want, just make sure you grab a spoonful before the bowl is empty!
Cherry Cola Jello Salad
Tart cherries, pineapple, pecans, and fizzy Coca-Cola set into a gorgeous, nostalgic Jello salad. One bite and you’ll completely understand why this has been a favorite for decades!
Cottage Cheese Salad
Creamy, dreamy, and made for warm-weather gatherings, this cottage cheese Jello salad is a retro gem that always brings a little extra happiness to the potluck table.
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
A buttery pretzel crust, a cool creamy layer, and a fresh strawberry Jello topping, this retro summer salad is made with just 8 ingredients and tastes like pure nostalgia.
Layered Strawberry Jello Salad
Layers of Jello, sour cream, fresh strawberries, pineapple, bananas, and pecans makes this a true Southern table tradition that has earned its spot at every single family gathering.
Snickers Salad
Snickers bars, crisp apples, and a sweet creamy dressing! Yes, this is a real thing, and yes, it’s absolutely amazing. The most fun dish on the table, every time.
The Best Gluten-Free Salad Recipes
Most of the salads in this collection are gluten-free, or simply swap out an ingredient to make them gluten-free. I believe in you!
Costco Quinoa Salad
Quinoa, lentils, and fresh veggies in a naturally gluten-free package that’s hearty enough for meal prep and healthy enough to feel great about. Win-win!
Asparagus Pecan Salad
Tender asparagus, crunchy pecans, tangy dried cranberries, and creamy goat cheese in a balsamic dressing!
Spinach Salad
A vibrant vegetarian spinach power salad loaded with good-for-you ingredients that are big on flavor, texture, and nutrition. Popeye would approve, and so do I!
The Best Salad Dressing Recipes
Here’s the truth: a great dressing is what separates a good salad from an unforgettable one. Once you start making your own, you’ll wonder why you ever bought it in a bottle!
Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing
Bright, herby, and infinitely better than anything from a bottle, once you make this from scratch, you’ll always want a jar of it waiting in your fridge.
Simple Cilantro Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Fresh cilantro, sweet honey, and zippy lime juice make this vinaigrette the one dressing you’ll want to put on everything all summer long.
Panera Green Goddess Dressing
Creamy, herbaceous, and spot-on for the fan-favorite Panera dressing!
Simple Blue Cheese Dressing
Tangy, creamy, and loaded with bold blue cheese flavor, this homemade version makes the bottled stuff taste like a distant memory.
Pomegranate Salad Dressing
Fruity, bright, and beautifully jewel-toned, this gorgeous dressing adds a stunning pop of color and unexpected flavor to any salad.
Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Tangy-sweet and made with wholesome ingredients, this versatile everyday dressing is the one that pairs beautifully with almost everything. Keep it on rotation!
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Cool, creamy, and herbaceous, homemade buttermilk ranch is a genuine game-changer. Make it once and you’ll see why I’m obsessed with it!
Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Sweet maple and tangy Dijon in a simple, sophisticated vinaigrette that makes every salad it touches taste like something special.
Asian-Inspired Salad Recipes
Bold flavors, crunchy textures, and fresh ingredients that wake up your taste buds in the best way. These Asian-inspired salads bring something totally different to the summer table and trust me, once you try them you’ll wonder why you don’t make them more often!
Spring Roll Salad
All the fresh, bright flavors of Vietnamese spring rolls, deconstructed into a light, beautiful bowl that’s quick enough for any weeknight. Fun, flavor-packed, and totally unique!
Asian Ramen Noodle Salad (All Natural)
Crunchy, full of texture, and made completely from scratch, this all-natural Asian ramen noodle salad is the one that always gets recipe requests at parties.
Frequently Asked Questions about Summer Salads
Most of the pasta salads, potato salads, and chicken salads in this collection are actually better the next day — the flavors just keep getting better as they sit. My Antipasto Pasta Salad, German Potato Salad, and any of the Chicken Salad Chick copycats are all perfect make-ahead options. Just hold off on adding anything crunchy (croutons, chips, nuts) until right before serving.
Two things: dress it right before serving when possible, and if it’s a green salad, make sure your lettuce is fully dry before it hits the bowl. For pasta salads, toss with a little extra dressing right before serving since the pasta absorbs it as it sits. Layered salads like the taco salad hold up especially well because the toppings stay separate until you dig in.
You want something that travels well and doesn’t need to stay cold for more than an hour or two. My top picks: the Antipasto Pasta Salad, Broccoli Cauliflower Salad, Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, and any of the pasta salads. They’re all sturdy, crowd-sized, and honestly taste better at room temp than straight out of the fridge.
More than you’d think are in this list! The Cobb Salad, Green Goddess Chicken Salad, BBQ Salmon Salad, and the Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad all pack serious protein. The chicken salad recipes are also great for this — pile them on a croissant or over greens and you’ve got a real meal.
Yes, and I’ll die on this hill. The dinner salads section was built specifically for this — Blackberry Grilled Chicken Salad, Italian Chopped Salad, Panera Green Goddess Cobb, Chicken Cobb Salad. Any of these are filling enough that nobody at your table is going to bed hungry.
The majority of salads in this post are naturally gluten-free or very easy to make that way. The main thing to watch is pasta salads — just swap in your favorite GF pasta and you’re good. I’ve noted the most obviously GF-friendly options in the dedicated Gluten-Free section, but honestly, scan through any category and you’ll find options.
If you’re making salads in peak summer, you want to be leaning into corn, tomatoes, peaches, watermelon, berries, cucumbers, and fresh basil. That’s when they taste best and cost the least. The watermelon salads, corn salads, and fruit salads in this post are specifically built around that peak-summer produce window.
Honestly, a simple vinaigrette handles most of the salads in this post. My Zesty Italian Dressing and Honey Lime Vinaigrette are two I keep on rotation all summer long. If you want something creamy, the Green Goddess and Buttermilk Ranch are both worth making from scratch at least once — the difference from bottled is significant.
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 | this is my favorite cutting board, dishwasher safe and not plastic!
- 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 chopper-averse, then a box chopper is your friend.
- 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!
Well friends, there you have it! 79+ of the best summer salad recipes to carry you through the whole season and then some. Whether you are loading up your plate at a backyard barbecue, packing a cooler for a picnic, or just trying to get a great dinner on the table without heating up the whole house, there is a salad in this collection that was made for that exact moment.
I would love to know which ones you try! Drop a comment below and tell me your favorites. And if you make any of these, tag me on Instagram so I can see! Happy salad season!
Originally published July 2019, this post has been completely reorganized and updated with more than 20 new recipes for the most comprehensive summer salad collection on the site. Last updated June 2026.
Michaela Kenkel
What a great collection! Thank you for including me!
Thanks for your great recipes!
Lisa Linthicum
I brought the Mexican Watermelon salad to our neighbor’s 4th of July BBQ, and it was a hit! I gave the recipe to several people! It’s such a fun take with the toasted pepitas and such a nice light dressing. Thank you for sharing!
So glad you loved it, Lisa!
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!
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
Have a beautiful week Miz Helen!!