Tomato Peach Burrata Salad.

Summer Salads for Fresh Meals

Hey there, salad lovers and summer enthusiasts! Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite way to beat the heat and stay refreshed during those scorching summer days: summer salads. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a backyard barbecue, or just looking for a light and satisfying meal, summer salads are the perfect go-to option. Packed with fresh seasonal produce, vibrant colors, and bold flavors, these salads are a celebration of everything that makes summer so delicious. From crisp greens and juicy fruits to creamy dressings and crunchy toppings, there’s a summer salad out there for every palate and occasion. In this article, we’ll explore some mouthwatering recipes and creative combinations to inspire your next summer salad adventure.

Summer Vegetable Salad

Summer Vegetable Salad.
Summer Vegetable Salad. Photo credit: The View From Great Island.

A vegetable salad with the best summer has to offer ~ from juicy corn to jewel-toned cherry tomatoes and crisp green beans ~ a gem of a salad!
Get the Recipe: Summer Vegetable Salad

Summer Fruit Salad With Kefir Poppy Seed Dressing

Summer Fruit Salad with Kefir Poppy Seed Dressing.
Summer Fruit Salad with Kefir Poppy Seed Dressing. Photo credit: The View From Great Island.

Summer Fruit Salad with Kefir Poppy Seed Dressing ~ a healthy and delicious mixed fruit salad that goes from breakfast to dessert ~ can be vegan too!
Get the Recipe: Summer Fruit Salad With Kefir Poppy Seed Dressing

Mediterranean Farro Salad

Mediterranean Farro Salad.
Mediterranean Farro Salad. Photo credit: Dishes Delish.

Brighten up your day with this fresh and flavorful Mediterranean farro salad. It’s vibrant, easy to make, and tastes absolutely delicious!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Farro Salad

Watermelon And Cucumber Salad {Simple & Fresh}

Watermelon And Cucumber Salad {Simple & Fresh}.
Watermelon And Cucumber Salad {Simple & Fresh}. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Watermelon and Cucumber Salad is a great way to celebrate a warm summer day. This healthy salad is full of watermelon, cucumber, feta, avocados, and mint. It’s perfect for a party or neighborhood get together.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon And Cucumber Salad {Simple & Fresh}

Summer Beet And Corn Salad

summer beet and corn salad.
Summer Beet And Corn Salad. Photo credit: The View From Great Island.

This summer beet and corn salad is my sister’s recipe ~ it’s a simple healthy salad that celebrates sweet summer corn, beets, and sisterhood!
Get the Recipe: Summer Beet And Corn Salad

Black Bean Salad With Corn

Black Bean Salad with Corn.
Black Bean Salad with Corn. Photo credit: Dishes Delish.

Spice up your next meal with this delicious black bean salad with corn! This easy-to-make veggie dish is packed with flavor and perfect for an outdoor picnic or quick lunch.
Get the Recipe: Black Bean Salad With Corn

Strawberry Feta Salad

Strawberry Feta Salad.
Strawberry Feta Salad. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Strawberry Feta Salad is one of the best summer salads for healthy eating. It is packed with flavor and texture and made with simple ingredients like baby kale, fresh strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta. Coated with a simple balsamic vinaigrette, this salad will surely be a hit at your table.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Feta Salad

Black Rice And Spinach Salad

Black rice salad with strawberries, pistachios, and spinach.
Black Rice And Spinach Salad. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This healthy Black Rice and Spinach Salad is full of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. Treat yourself to this gluten free power salad – you deserve it!
Get the Recipe: Black Rice And Spinach Salad

Cherry Plum & Goat Cheese Summer Salad

Cherry Plum & Goat Cheese Summer Salad.
Cherry Plum & Goat Cheese Summer Salad. Photo credit: Jar Of Lemons.

Happy Monday, friends! It’s officially August, which means that it’s still definitely summer (at least in Texas) but we’re all starting to dream about fall! Ok, maybe just me. At the same time, I’m not totally ready to say goodbye to summer! I KNOW. So indecisive! Today we’re celebrating the last bit of summer with a Cherry Plum & Goat Cheese Summer Salad!
Get the Recipe: Cherry Plum & Goat Cheese Summer Salad

15-Minute Sweet Potato & Arugula Salad With Avocados

15-Minute Sweet Potato & Arugula Salad With Avocados.
15-Minute Sweet Potato & Arugula Salad With Avocados. Photo credit: The Loopy Whisk.

This sweet potato arugula salad is the perfect quick and healthy mid-week lunch, that you can prepare in just 15 minutes! With a hack to make the most amazing “roasted” sweet potatoes (in only 10 minutes) and with the creamiest 4-ingredient peanut butter dressing. Gluten free + vegan!
Get the Recipe: 15-Minute Sweet Potato & Arugula Salad With Avocados

Easy Tossed Salad

Easy Tossed Salad.
Easy Tossed Salad. Photo credit: Jo Cooks.

This simple, quick, healthy, super Easy Tossed Salad goes well with almost any dish or by itself. You can easily customize it to your liking.
Get the Recipe: Easy Tossed Salad

Roasted Pumpkin Panzanella Salad

Roasted Pumpkin Panzanella Salad.
Roasted Pumpkin Panzanella Salad. Photo credit: Jo Cooks.

Give this Roasted Pumpkin Panzanella Salad a try and you won’t be disappointed. It’s packed with healthy ingredients and delicious flavors.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin Panzanella Salad

Strawberry Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

Strawberry Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe.
Strawberry Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a fresh, fun, and fruity salad! This healthy Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad is our fave summer salad recipe is filled with all kinds of good stuff, like lettuce, almonds, feta cheese, homemade croutons, and fresh strawberries. I even topped it off with homemade dressing!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

Next Level Niçoise Salad With Crispy Chickpeas and Caper Vinaigrette

Next Level Niçoise Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Caper Vinaigrette.
Next Level Niçoise Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Caper Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Love & Olive Oil.

This protein-packed twist on a classic Niçoise salad features flakes of albacore tuna, hard-boiled egg, cherry tomatoes and crispy chickpeas, drizzled with a tangy caper vinaigrette. Side dish no more… the best salads are the ones you can eat as a full meal, satisfying and filling all on their own. And this next-level Niçoise salad
Get the Recipe: Next Level Niçoise Salad With Crispy Chickpeas and Caper Vinaigrette

Summer Kale + Blueberry Salad

Summer Kale + Blueberry Salad.
Summer Kale + Blueberry Salad. Photo credit: Coley Cooks.

Easiest ever summer salad recipe with a simple honey lemon vinaigrette, crunchy sunflower seeds, sweet blueberries and massaged kale! It’s gluten free, vegan, plant based, paleo and tastes amazing!
Get the Recipe: Summer Kale + Blueberry Salad

Summer Berry Salad

Summer Berry Salad.
Summer Berry Salad. Photo credit: Like Mother Like Daughter.

This summer berry salad is the perfect refreshing salad, full of fresh berries and candied almonds.
Get the Recipe: Summer Berry Salad

Summer Salad With Fruit

Summer Salad With Fruit.
Summer Salad With Fruit. Photo credit: The Live In Kitchen.

Summer salad with fruit is a healthy, vegetarian lunch idea for hot summer days! Add a burst of flavor and sweetness with fruit in your salad.
Get the Recipe: Summer Salad With Fruit

Mid Summer Dream Salad

Mid Summer Dream Salad.
Mid Summer Dream Salad. Photo credit: Sunkissed Kitchen.

A loaded summer salad with the season’s best produce! Top your greens with peaches, green beans, corn, cherries, and basil.
Get the Recipe: Mid Summer Dream Salad

Watermelon Berry Summer Salad

Watermelon Berry Summer Salad.
Watermelon Berry Summer Salad. Photo credit: Yay! For Food.

Bursting with sweet, colourful fruit and fresh, cooling mint, this vibrant watermelon salad recipe is so easy to make and delicious you’ll want to serve it all summer long.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Berry Summer Salad

Tomato Cucumber Salad

Tomato Cucumber Salad.
Tomato Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

This Greek-inspired Cucumber Tomato Salad is made with fresh tomatoes and cucumbers mixed with a red wine vinaigrette dressing.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Cucumber Salad

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Creamy Cucumber Salad.
Creamy Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: Wholesome Yum.

Make this easy, creamy cucumber salad recipe with sour cream, lemon juice, onions, and dill. It’s crisp, refreshing, and ready in 10 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Cucumber Salad

Tomato Peach Burrata Salad

Tomato Peach Burrata Salad.
Tomato Peach Burrata Salad. Photo credit: Like Mother Like Daughter.

This tomato peach burrata salad is the ultimate mix of summer produce! It can be made in 15 minutes and is the best appetizer or side dish for any meal. It’s a beautiful dish, that will be a new summer favorite! It will be the first thing to go at your summer BBQ or potluck!
Get the Recipe: Tomato Peach Burrata Salad

Summer Fruit Salad With Lemon Dressing

Summer Fruit Salad With Lemon Dressing.
Summer Fruit Salad With Lemon Dressing. Photo credit: Jo Cooks.

This Summer Fruit Salad with Lemon Dressing is super healthy, delicious, refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day. Always a crowd pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Summer Fruit Salad With Lemon Dressing

End Of Summer Orzo Salad

End of Summer Orzo Salad.
End of Summer Orzo Salad. Photo credit: Table For Two.

This end of summer orzo salad is a great way to use up the summer’s finest ingredients (zucchini, corn, tomatoes, and basil), but also great year-round!
Get the Recipe: End Of Summer Orzo Salad

Spinach Berry Salad (With Poppy Seed Dressing) Recipe

Spinach Berry Salad (With Poppy Seed Dressing) Recipe.
Spinach Berry Salad (With Poppy Seed Dressing) Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

This Spinach Berry Salad is fresh, fruity, and summery! Mixed berries, goat cheese, and a creamy poppy seed dressing create the best flavor!
Get the Recipe: Spinach Berry Salad (With Poppy Seed Dressing) Recipe

Strawberry Pecan Salad With Poppyseed Dressing

Strawberry Pecan Salad With Poppyseed Dressing.
Strawberry Pecan Salad With Poppyseed Dressing. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

This Strawberry Pecan Salad with Poppyseed Dressing is a fresh choice for spring and summer. Includes berries, spinach, cheese, and nuts.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Pecan Salad With Poppyseed Dressing

Delicious Fruit And Vegetable Salad

Delicious Fruit And Vegetable Salad.
Delicious Fruit And Vegetable Salad. Photo credit: Dizzy Busy & Hungry.

Crunchy, tangy, and refreshing, this Fruit and Vegetable Salad is delicious either as a side dish or a light entree on a hot summer evening!
Get the Recipe: Delicious Fruit And Vegetable Salad

Italian Potato Salad With Green Beans

Italian Potato Salad With Green Beans.
Italian Potato Salad With Green Beans. Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

When you need a wow-moment on the picnic table, turn to this Italian Green Bean Potato Salad! Ready in 35 minutes, unique, healthy and flavorful.
Get the Recipe: Italian Potato Salad With Green Beans

Broccoli Pasta Salad

Broccoli Pasta Salad.
Broccoli Pasta Salad. Photo credit: This silly girl’s Kitchen.

This Broccoli Pasta Salad is loaded with broccoli and other veggies the tossed creamy parmesan dressing! The perfect flavor and side dish for your summer gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Pasta Salad

Best Easy Orzo Pasta Salad With Feta

Best Easy Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta.
Best Easy Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta. Photo credit: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen

This Orzo Pasta Salad is a fun and fresh summertime salad that is super easy to put together, feeds a crowd, and has deliciously tasty ingredients all mixed in
Get the Recipe: Best Easy Orzo Pasta Salad With Feta

Summer Salad With Herbed Ricotta

Summer Salad With Herbed Ricotta.
Summer Salad With Herbed Ricotta. Photo credit: Jo Cooks.

Summer Salad with Herbed Ricotta and Balsamic Vinaigrette – a simple salad with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and radishes.
Get the Recipe: Summer Salad With Herbed Ricotta

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