19 Of Our Favorite Summer Salads
Once the weather starts shifting, I start craving summer salads! And these are the favorites. We have plenty of side salads made perfect for parties, picnics and potlucks, as well as main dish salads for satisfying, but lighter dinners.
Summer Tomato Salad

When tomato season hits, you can find me making this tomato salad all summer long! 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.
Get the recipe: Summer Tomato Salad with Roasted Corn and Avocado
Best Black Bean Quinoa Salad

This black bean quinoa salad recipe should be on the top of your recipes-to-make list! Itโs 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, itโs a great salad for everything from picnics to summer cookouts to healthy meal prep salads to get you through the week.
Get the recipe: Best Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe
Peach Caprese Salad

This salad has all of the flavors of summer in a single dish. Sweet juicy peaches, tomatoes, avocados, fresh basil, olive oil, and a creamy burrata cheese bring this salad to life. Itโs perfect for serving alongside all of your summer grilling favorites.
Get the recipe: Peach Caprese Salad
Cucumber Salad

This fresh and delicious salad has a crunchy texture, bold flavors, and you can customize to your tastes in so many different ways. You can have it on the table in just five minutes, and itโs a great light meal or a tasty side dish.
Get the recipe: Cucumber Salad
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe

Youโll 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 thatโs perfect for picnics, potlucks, or paired with grilled chicken for the most delicious summer cookouts.
Get the recipe: Greek Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe
Southwestern Quinoa Salad

This Southwestern quinoa salad is a flavor fiesta that youโll be serving all summer long! Itโs a crunchy quinoa salad with chipotle quinoa, butter lettuce, pinto beans, tomatoes, avocado, corn and a homemade tangy lime dressing. Hearty enough for a main dish, but it will also work as a side dish for all of your summer gatherings.
Get the recipe: Southwestern Quinoa Salad
Cucumber Tomato Salad

This cucumber and tomato salad is a summertime classic! Itโs got a sweet and tangy dressing and lots of fresh flavor. Itโs ready in just five minutes, and you can serve it at picnics, potlucks, and BBQโs all summer long!ย
Get the recipe: Cucumber Tomato Salad
Easy Napa Cabbage Slaw

This crunchy napa cabbage slaw recipe is the coleslaw youโll make ALL summer long! Crunchy napa cabbage is studded with blue cheese crumbles and tossed in an easy and flavorful vinaigrette dressing and perfect with smoked and grilled meats.ย
Get the recipe: Easy Napa Cabbage Slaw Recipe
Strawberry Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Thereโs so much that you are going to love about this amazing summer salad. Tender grilled chicken, juicy strawberries and pineapple, creamy avocado slices, and a little crunch from pistachios all topped with a homemade poppy seed dressing.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Spinach Summer Salad Recipe

This light and tasty salad can be on the table in minutes and itโs perfect for lunch or a light dinner. You can change the fruits in this recipe to any summer fruit that you have on hand and still have a delicious salad that tastes amazing!
Get the recipe: Spinach Summer Salad Recipe
Rainbow Salad with Edamame and Sesame Dressing

This rainbow salad is more like a slaw, but it has lots of bright colors and fresh flavors! Shredded red and green cabbage, shredded carrots, and edamame are all combined together for this light and crunchy salad with a creamy sesame dressing to pull it all together.
Get the recipe: Rainbow Salad with Edamame and Sesame Dressing
Southwest Salad

Are you ready for a fresh and modern Southwest salad recipe? While it still maintains the Southwest vibes, they come in a slightly unexpected way โ by swapping some of the expected ingredients for some different ones like taco spiced garbanzo beans.
Get the recipe: Southwest Salad Recipe
Grilled Panzanella Salad

If you are looking for a crowd pleasing summertime recipe that can also feed said crowd, look no further, youโve found it! This salad has it all with grilled zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, squash, sourdough bread, and a tangy basil dressing to pull it all together.
Get the recipe: Grilled Panzanella Salad
Easy Big Mac Salad

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.
Get the recipe: Easy Big Mac Salad Recipe (Burger Salad)
Easy Greek Potato Saladย ย

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 itโs also loaded with flavor, making it a great side dish for so many meals and absolutely perfect for picnics or summer meals.
Get the recipe: Easy Greek Potato Salad Recipe with Green Beans
Wedge Salad Recipe

You can’t go wrong with a wedge salad! Pair with your favorite grilled steak or chicken, it’s always a satisfying option. The classic blue cheese dressing, bacon, and tomatoes on top is delicious, but it’s not the only way to make a wedge salad. We have three other options, too!
Get the recipe: Wedge Salad Recipe
Smashed Cucumber Salad

This smashed cucumber salad is full of fun fresh flavors that everyone is going to love. Feta cheese, cucumbers, pistachios, and fresh herbs are all you need to make this flavorful dish that youโll be enjoying all summer long!
Get the recipe: Smashed Cucumber Salad
Easy Taco Salad

This Dorito taco salad is a meal that never fails to go over well and it’s perfect for summer evenings or even camping. This taco salad recipe is quick and easy (about 30 minutes!), easily customizable (let everyone make their own!), nutritious (itโs got protein, fat, fresh vegetables, fiber, flavor), and definitely, delicious.
Get the recipe: Easy Dorito Taco Salad Recipe
Mediterranean Bean Salad

With fresh produce and simple ingredients, this Mediterranean bean salad is a satisfying and filling salad that should definitely be served at your next outdoor bbq and picnic. Serve with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp, or simply enjoy as a quick and easy go-to lunch!
Get the recipe: Mediterranean Bean Salad