36 Tasty Summer Salad Recipes to Savor All Season

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and vibrant salads, and we’ve got 36 delicious recipes that will have you savoring the season. From light and refreshing to hearty and filling, we’ve got something for every taste bud. These summer salad recipes are packed with fresh and seasonal ingredients that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a side dish for your BBQ, or a refreshing dinner option, these fresh summer salads have got you covered. So grab your ingredients and get ready to indulge in some seriously tasty summer eats!

Green Goddess Salad

This viral green goddess salad is vibrant, flavorful, and packed with veggies—anything but boring and perfect for lunch or dinner!
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Panzanella Salad

An Italian panzanella salad is a rustic blend of tomatoes, bread and other salad vegetables. It’s a vibrant, colorful, fresh summer salad.
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Italian Rice Salad

Bright, zesty, and packed with veggies, italian rice salad – insalata di riso is your perfect chilled dish for picnics or light summer meals.
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Asian Zoodle Salad

Asian zoodles salad is a wonderful blend of spiralized zucchini noodles along with other vegetables and an Asian inspired dressing.
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Steak And Squash Salad

This steak and squash salad with arugula, feta, and maple vinaigrette is hearty, fresh, and bursting with flavor and color!
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Cobb Salad

This cobb salad is fresh and filling, with chicken, bacon, ham and avocado, finished with a bold garlic cilantro dairy-free dressing.
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Smoked Italian Pasta Salad

This smoked Italian pasta salad is packed with smoky meats, veggies and a tangy vinaigrette. A bold side dish for cookouts or meal prep.
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Radicchio Endive Chicken Salad

Radicchio endive chicken salad is fresh, colorful and packed with bold flavors. A hearty, protein-rich salad with an easy mustard dressing.
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Tex Mex Chicken Pasta Salad

This Tex Mex chicken pasta salad is so delicious. It’s a southwest pasta salad with chicken and this is a highly tasty dinner salad recipe.
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Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad

This watermelon feta cucumber salad is so crisp and refreshing with a honey lemon dressing. Perfect for summer cookouts, lunches or picnics.
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Burrata Caprese Salad

Burrata Caprese salad features heirloom tomatoes, basil, creamy cheese and balsamic glaze for a fresh, no-cook dish that’s full of flavor.
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Italian Tuna White Bean Salad

This delicious Italian tuna white bean salad with tender brined fresh tuna, creamy beans, garlic and herbs is fresh, fragrant and so tasty.
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Sesame Avocado Asian Chicken Salad

Sesame avocado Asian chicken salad is a fresh, protein-packed dish with a tangy dressing. It’s colorful, crunchy and easy to make.
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Smoked Potato Salad

This smoked potato salad features a combination of smoked potatoes and smoked hard-boiled eggs that take this classic salad to the next level.
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Elote Corn Kale Salad

Elote corn kale salad combines grilled corn, baby kale and creamy dressing for a fresh and flavorful side or light meal.
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Garden Veggie Macaroni Salad

This garden veggie macaroni salad features crisp vegetables, pasta and a creamy dressing. It’s colorful, fresh and full of flavor.
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Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad

This air fryer blackened chicken Caesar salad is spicy, fresh, and loaded with bold flavor. Perfect for easy lunches or weeknight dinners.
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Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad With Green Olives

Easy Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad With Green Olives is perfect for picnics or potlucks. Mushrooms make this pasta salad hearty and rich.
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Prosciutto & Melon Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

The best salads combine sweet, salty, creamy and tangy: in this case, ripe summer cantaloupe, cured prosciutto, creamy mozzarella and a flavorful (and easy!) homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Pair that with some mild bitter greens and you’ve hit every bullet point of taste (ok, so maybe there aren’t any creamy tastebuds but I’d argue it’s still
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BBQ Chicken Salad

BBQ Chicken Salad
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Seafood Pasta Salad

This seafood pasta salad is a quick and easy dish with shrimp and crab meat tossed in butter and mixed in with a creamy homemade dressing!
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Taco Pasta Salad

Taco Pasta Salad with Doritos puts a zesty twist on regular pasta salad! Made with Mexican spices, ground beef, and fresh veggies, it’s tossed in creamy chipotle dressing and topped with cheesy tortilla chips!
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Cajun Potato Salad

A deliciously old fashioned Cajun Potato Salad Recipe that has withstood the test of time. Easy ingredients and the perfect side for a good bowl of gumbo!
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Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

This Greek orzo salad is made with cucumbers, tomatoes & feta cheese, all tossed in a homemade vinaigrette dressing. It’s packed with flavor!
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Crisp, sour dill pickles are the star of this refreshing Dill Pickle Pasta Salad, loaded with bacon, cheese, and homemade dressing.
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Spinach Salad Recipe With Bacon

This delicious spinach salad recipe is loaded with texture and flavor and finished with a sweet and tangy dressing. Easy and quick to make!
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Vegan Roasted Potato Chickpea Salad

This Vegan Roasted Potato Chickpea Salad with Dill (no mayo) will be your new favorite recipe. Avocado Skillet is a plant based food blog.
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Green Goddess Pasta Salad

Green Goddess Pasta Salad is the stuff Summer Recipe dreams are made of! This healthy Pasta Salad Recipe is full of flavor and oh so easy to throw together. Loaded with asparagus, peas, chickpeas, pine nuts, and the ultimate green goddess dressing, this Green Goddess Pasta Salad Recipe is perfect.
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Burrata Caprese Salad

Burrata caprese salad is a simple and delicious appetizer with creamy burrata, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
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Pesto Potato Salad

Baby potatoes are cooked in the instant pot pressure cooker then tossed in a creamy basil pesto. Pesto potato salad is perfect for BBQs!
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Blt Pasta Salad

This BLT pasta salad is packed with juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and crunchy croutons, all mixed with a tasty mayo dressing.
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Best Pasta Salad

This is the best pasta salad recipe! A flavorful homemade dressing and roasted tomatoes make it stand out from the rest.
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Mediterranean Risoni Salad

This risoni salad tastes wonderfully Mediterranean and of summer, and is quickly and easily prepared! All you will need are tomatoes, arugula, and fresh mozzarella to create this delightful orzo salad that will leave you craving for more! Serve as a side dish for your next highly anticipated cookout, or even as a lighter main course on a hot summer’s day!
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Asian Noodle Summertime Salad

I love creating recipes, so thank you to House Foods for this delectable opportunity to make Asian Noodle Summertime Salad.
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Watermelon Salad With Feta

The best watermelon salad with feta and arugula. This summer salad is so simple, yet very refreshing and full of flavor! Ready in 10 minutes.
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Summer Pesto Pasta Salad

A fresh and tasty summer pesto pasta salad recipe that is perfect as a side at any summer barbecue, or as a light lunch unto itself…
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