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16 Summer Salads to Enjoy This Month

Summer salads are the epitome of fresh, vibrant, and delicious eating. And they are a staple for a reason. As the temperature rises, our cravings shift towards lighter, more refreshing meals, and nothing tastes better than a delicious and nutritious summer salad.

Use the season’s best produce for the best flavors – we have a variety of salads that feature juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and bright herbs.

Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad

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If you like the tomato basil cucumber salad at Panera Bread, you need this copycat recipe to make it at home. Crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant and sweet basil are all tossed in a delicious Greek dressing for a salad that you canโ€™t resist. This is a salad that everyone loves.ย 
Get the recipe: Ultimate Panera Copycat Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad

Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad 

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This Mediterranean tortellini pasta salad is the ultimate in pasta salads. Itโ€™s hearty, itโ€™s filling, and itโ€™s absolutely delicious! Itโ€™s a perfect summertime dinner that you can even make ahead of time. Itโ€™s got chewy pasta, a homemade vinaigrette dressing, crunchy and colorful veggies, and loads of flavorful and salty bites with olives, cheese, and salami. Itโ€™s the perfect combination of flavors and a great recipe in the summer months.ย 
Get the recipe: Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad

Southwest Salad

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This Southwest salad recipe is perfect for summer! Juicy chicken, taco-seasoned garbanzo beans, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, tortilla chips, and mixed greens give this salad a lot of different textures and flavors. This is a filling meal that wonโ€™t sit too heavily on those long summer days.
Get the recipe: Southwest Salad

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

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Youโ€™ll love this Greek orzo pasta salad with bright, fresh flavors and satisfying, salty bites! This Greek pasta salad is made with classic Greek ingredients like crunchy and crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, salty feta, and fresh dill. Everything is tossed with tender pasta and a red wine vinaigrette for a salad thatโ€™s perfect for picnics, and potlucks, or paired with grilled chicken for the most delicious summer cookouts.ย  ย  ย  ย  ย 
Get the recipe: Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Peach Caprese Salad

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If you are looking for a salad thatโ€™s both beautiful and tasty, check out this peach caprese salad. Juicy summer peaches, creamy avocados, tomatoes, and burrata cheese make this amazing salad something to crave all summer long. Ready in just five minutes with a flavor that everyone is sure to love!ย 
Get the recipe: Peach Caprese Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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This chicken Caesar pasta salad recipe is the perfect meal for summer and is sure to be one of your favorite salads! Tender pasta and crisp romaine lettuce are topped with a homemade Caesar dressing and finished off with grilled juicy chicken, plenty of salty Parmesan cheese, and crunchy breadcrumbs for a meal that comes together in a totally delicious way.
Get the recipe: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Summer Tomato Salad with Roasted Corn and Avocado

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This summer salad recipe features a variety of tomatoes, roasted corn, sliced onions, creamy avocado, and a sweet honey basil dressing to bring it all together. It tastes like summer and goes with so many main summer dishes like grilled shrimp or grilled chicken for a delicious and nutritious summer meal.
Get the recipe: Summer Tomato Salad with Roasted Corn and Avocado

Easy Dorito Taco Salad

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This Dorito taco salad is a meal that never fails to go over well. This taco salad recipe is quick and easy, easily customizable (let everyone make their own!), nutritious, and definitely, delicious. Who doesnโ€™t love taco night?! Itโ€™s an amazing salad for a busy weeknight dinner, that perfect for the summer months. 
Get the recipe: Easy Dorito Taco Salad

Mediterranean Bean Salad

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This Mediterranean bean salad is healthy, filling, and satisfying. Itโ€™s easy to put together and perfect for a quick lunch,or as a side dish for your grilled favorites. Cannellini beans, red bell peppers, onions, cucumber, and feta cheese are all you need for the fresh fun salad served with a homemade lemon vinaigrette. 
Get the recipe: Mediterranean Bean Salad

Arugula Watermelon Feta Salad

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This refreshing watermelon feta salad with arugula has so many flavors going for it โ€“ peppery greens, sweet watermelon, salty feta cheese, and a hint of heat. Itโ€™s nice enough for entertaining or a summer meal, but also easy enough (ready in 10 minutes!) for weeknight dinners. Itโ€™s the perfect salad to enjoy during watermelon season.
Get the recipe: Arugula Watermelon Feta Salad

Black Bean Quinoa Salad

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This black bean quinoa salad recipe should be on the top of your recipes-to-make list! Itโ€™s light and bright, satisfying and nutritious, and loaded with plant-based protein and fiber, all with tons of layered flavor. Because it can be made ahead, itโ€™s a great salad for everything from picnics to summer cookouts to healthy meal prep salads to get you through the week.
Get the recipe: Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Basil and Feta

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This fresh salad is perfect for summer, with juicy, sweet watermelon, cucumbers, basil, red onions, and blueberries. It comes together in a matter of minutes and the homemade honey lime dressing brings it all together and really makes it โ€œpopโ€. Take it to potlucks and picnics where it is sure to be a hit!ย 
Get the recipe: Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Basil and Feta

Easy Greek Potato Salad with Green Beans

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You will love this Greek potato salad recipe! Not only is this healthy potato salad made with just a few simple ingredients (and some easy shortcuts!), but itโ€™s also loaded with flavor, making it a great side dish for so many meals and absolutely perfect for picnics or summer meals.ย 
Get the recipe: Easy Greek Potato Salad with Green Beans

Easy Napa Cabbage Slaw

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This crunchy napa cabbage slaw recipe is the coleslaw youโ€™ll make ALL summer long! It is the perfect side for summer picnics, grilled dinners, and potlucks. Crunchy napa cabbage is studded with blue cheese crumbles and tossed in an easy and flavorful vinaigrette dressing. Itโ€™s perfect for potlucks, picnics, and BBQs all summer long!ย 
Get the recipe: Easy Napa Cabbage Slaw

Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)

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If you like Mexican street corn you are going to love this delicious salad version! Itโ€™s tangy, creamy, and just a little bit spicy. It will only take you 15 minutes to make and itโ€™s the perfect summer side salad because it pairs well with everything! 
Get the recipe: Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)

Easy Big Mac Salad

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This Big Mac salad recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy ALL the flavors of the classic fast food burger. This recipe for the Big Mac salad is made with crunchy iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onion, savory ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, and, of course, finished off with the dressing. Enjoy this burger salad with a side of french fries for a familiar and satisfying combo that the whole family will love!
Get the recipe: Easy Big Mac Salad

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