Tasty Summer Salad Recipes That Will Leave You Wanting More

Here is an awesome list of summer salads that you’re going to love. Whether you're looking for something fresh for lunch, dinner, or to bring to a BBQ, there's definitely a salad here that will hit the spot!

Don't forget to serve these salads with grilled steak or chicken!

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Veggie Salads
Salads with Meat
Pasta Salads
Salads with Fruit

Veggie Salads

Salad Shirazi Recipe - An Edible Mosaic

Salad Shirazi is a Persian chopped vegetable salad mainly comprised of tomato, cucumber, and onion with a tangy lime juice and olive oil dressing.

Salad Shirazi Recipe

Simple Chopped Asparagus Salad Recipe with Basil & Pine Nuts - An Edible Mosaic

This easy salad recipe showcases asparagus front and center, pairing it with pine nuts, parmesan, fresh herbs, and a garlicky lemon dressing.

Chopped Asparagus Salad

Crunchy Caesar Salad with Smashed Croutons

Need a top-notch Caesar salad in your recipe arsenal? Look no further! This restaurant-worthy Caesar salad is made with fresh, garlicky homemade smashed croutons, zesty Caesar dressing, and tons of Parmesan cheese.

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A bowl full of lettuce, radicchio, croutons, and parmesan cheese. Serving spoon set to the side.

Little Gem Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

A light and refreshing salad packed full of fresh herbs for a delicate spring and summer salad. Quick and easy to whip up on weeknights or when entertaining friends.

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A bowl filled with greens and vegetables up close served with a fork on a white background.

The Ultimate Mushroom Salad with Lemon Maple Vinaigrette

Mushroom lovers! This fun combination of earthy mushrooms, vibrant lemon, and the subtle sweetness of maple, come together in a refreshing salad. Perfect for your next picnic or get-together with friends.

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Mushroom salad served on a decorative blue plate and served with a gold spoon.

Dill Cucumber Salad | How To Make Creamy Cucumber Salad - Cook with Kushi

Dill Cucumber Salad or German Cucumber Salad - classic, best & easy to make creamy recipe with fresh cucumber, dill, onions, sour cream or yogurt dressing

Dill Cucumber Salad

Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad - Curry Trail

Chinese smashed cucumber salad is a crunchy, spicy, refreshing side dish. The texture of this cucumber salad is addicting.

Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad

Lemony Green Bean Salad with Goat Cheese - Maple Vine Kitchen

Enjoy this quick and easy Green Bean Salad recipe featuring crisp beans, zesty lemon, and creamy goat cheese—a light and refreshing summer side dish!

Lemony Green Bean Salad

Salads with Meat

BLT Salad with Creamy Pesto Ranch Dressing

Love BLT sandwiches? Try this unique BLT salad recipe with crispy bacon, sweet tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, garlic toast croutons, and creamy pesto ranch dressing. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner when fresh tomatoes are in season!

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A salad with tomatoes, bacon and lettuce on a white and blue plate.

Farro Summer Salad with Salami and Olives

Get ready to enjoy the vibrant flavors of summer with this delightful Farro Summer Salad. Packed with farro, salami, olives, fresh mozzarella, veggies, and fresh herbs. This salad is simple to prepare and is guaranteed to become a summer favorite among your friends and family!

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Silver serving platter with farro salad and black serving spoons.

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Best Italian Chopped Salad | Get Inspired Everyday!

Enjoy the best Italian Chopped Salad you’ve ever had loaded with salami, cheese, roasted pepper, veggies & an oregano oil & vinegar dressing.

Best Italian Chopped Salad

Healthy Chicken Salad | Get Inspired Everyday!

Easy to make, this Healthy Chicken Salad has 2 dressing options! Choose from a Greek yogurt dressing or an avocado dressing for dairy-free.

Healthy Chicken Salad

Grilled Pork and Peach Salad - Casual Epicure

This easy Grilled Pork and Peach Salad is made with fresh peaches, juicy pork chops glazed with peach sauce, and topped with goat cheese and walnuts.rn

Grilled Pork and Peach Salad

Pasta Salads

Green Goddess Pasta Salad - The Forked Spoon

This Green Goddess Pasta Salad is a delicious creamy, tangy, herb-packed pasta salad. Perfect for summer potlucks or spring lunches, it’s easy to make and includes shredded chicken, tender pasta, baby spinach, arugula, and avocado.

Green Goddess Pasta Salad

Moroccan Pearl Couscous Salad Recipe with Israeli Couscous - Immigrant's Table

This pearl couscous salad recipe uses Israeli couscous with feta, pumpkin, peppers, tomatoes, fresh herbs and all the fixings of a traditional Moroccan couscous, in a tahini lemon dressing tinged with turmeric. An incredible side dish or starter to your meal!

Moroccan Pearl Couscous

Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Grapes - Life Around The Table

Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing orzo pasta salad featuring a colorful combo of crisp zucchini, juicy green grapes and cherry tomatoes, salty feta cheese, and black beans. Tossed in a simple yet flavorful vinaigrette made with olive oil, balsamic, and herbs, this salad is a perfect balance of salty and sweet....Read More

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Seafood Pasta Salad - XOXO Bella

This is the best seafood salad with cooked pasta, shrimp, crab meat and veggies. Everything gets coated in a light and creamy dressing.

Seafood Pasta Salad

Shrimp Pasta Salad {Avocado Dressing} | Kitchen At Hoskins

Shrimp Pasta Salad is absolutely delicious with creamy and spicy avocado dressing - The best Mexican pasta salad for summer meals or parties.

Shrimp Pasta Salad

Salads with Fruit

Peach and Burrata Salad with Honey Basil Dressing

This peach and burrata salad is one of my favorite summer salads to serve during peach season! The combination of ripe juicy peaches, creamy burrata cheese, and fresh herbs is pure heaven, and a fun twist on the classic caprese salad.

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A white plate on a white background filled with peaches, greens and burrata cheese.

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Toasted Fennel Vinaigrette

A fresh a vibrant salad with sweet strawberries, crunchy snap peas, fresh herbs, creamy goat cheese and crunchy almonds with a velvety toasted fennel vinaigrette.

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A white bowl filled with spinach, strawberries, peas and served with a side of almonds.

Stone Fruit Salad with Goat Cheese - Chenée Today

Summer stone fruit salad with goat cheese, mint, and toasted almonds! Plus a honey-lemon stone fruit salad dressing for a peach fruit salad!

Stone Fruit Salad with Goat Cheese

Spicy Watermelon Jalapeño Salad with Charred Corn - Home Cooking Collective

This fresh, flavorful, and summery spicy watermelon salad features charred corn, fresh herbs, and crushed corn nuts in a chili lime dressing.

Watermelon, Corn and Jalapeño Salad

Spicy Watermelon Jalapeño Salad with Charred Corn - Home Cooking Collective

French Goat Cheese Salad - Immigrant's Table

Set on a trip to the quaint farmhouses of Northern France with our Sweet and Creamy Goat Cheese Simple Salad with Fruit (read the post to find out why!). With vibrant arugula, crisp Lebanese cucumbers, and a medley of sweet grapes and cranberries, all topped with creamy goat cheese and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this salad is the perfect blend of tangy and sweet, crispy and creamy.

French Goat Cheese Salad