Light Summer Salad Recipes

If summer was a flavour, this salad would be it! This reader-favourite summer salad is made with corn, strawberries, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and basil. Easy, healthy, and SO refreshing!

This summer salad is LOADED with fresh fruits and veggies like corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, and strawberries! Since most of the ingredients are seasonal

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It’s not only tasty and healthy, but it’s so easy to make. This summer salad is perfect for your next summer BBQ, picnic, or any day you need something delicious and refreshing! I hope you love this one as much as I do.

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Want more summer salad recipe inspiration? Check out my roundup of 20+ easy, healthy summer salad recipes for more ideas. You may also love my Peach Feta Salad, or this Summer Lemon Orzo Salad!

The whole food ingredients in this summer salad all provide a ton of nutrition. Check out some of their health benefits below!

This summer salad is BEYOND easy to make! The only cooking involved is steaming the corn – the rest is simply chopping up ingredients.

Summer Quinoa Salad

While best enjoyed the day of, leftovers of this salad will stay fresh for about 1 day. Store in an airtight container in the fridge!

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Summer Citrus Avocado Salad

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If summer was a flavour, it would taste like this! This salad is loaded with fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies. It's super refreshing and perfect for your next summer BBQ or picnic.

As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.

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Around here, BBQ foods are a summer staple. We're talking ribs, steaks, burgers, and more. But just as important are the summer sides to keep things light and fresh! From a cool cucumber salad to grilled corn salad with cilantro vinaigrette, this list of summer salad recipes is perfect for balancing out all those hearty grilled dishes. If you thought salads were just a bowl full of mixed greens, think again! We're taking seasonal produce to a whole new level with some of the best salad recipes ever. Think: creative twists on pasta salad recipes, crisp salads featuring summer fruits, and even a cheeseburger salad that acts as a main course for your weeknight dinner!

When it comes to making the best summer salads, the key is using fresh ingredients. Head to the farmers' market to look for cucumbers, corn, watermelon, and juicy tomatoes. You'll put them all to good use with recipes like the classic caprese salad and the watermelon salad with feta and mint. Looking for a picnic side dish? We've got you covered! Try a salad that can be made ahead of time, like the broccoli salad or the layered salad. Whichever recipe you choose, be sure to have your favorite salad dressing handy. (Might we suggest the Drummond all-time favorite, homemade ranch?)

Build Your Own Summer Salad

This chopped salad is bursting with color thanks to fresh veggies like tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, and avocado. It's also pretty hearty from the chickpeas.

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Sweet seasonal strawberries work surprisingly well with peppery arugula and tangy feta in this bright summer salad. We also love the crunch from the pecans!

Swap out your typical corn on the cob for a corn salad instead. It's loaded with hearty mix-ins like pinto beans and avocado.

Light Summer Salad Recipe

This classic salad is made up of cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and feta. It's perfectly refreshing, easy to make, and delicious when paired with your favorite lamb burger.

Does anything scream summer more than a juicy watermelon? We certainly don't think so! This salad pairs the sweet fruit with crunchy cucumber, mint, and roasted pistachios for a refreshing salad that everyone will love.

Not all salads have leafy greens. This one swaps the lettuce for fresh broccoli and tons of tasty add-ins (bacon, cheddar, and dried cranberries).

Best Arugula Salad Recipes

Everything you love about a BLT sandwich with the delicious addition of pasta! It even has a dressing made with ranch seasoning mix!

The combination of warm, grilled pork with crisp lettuces and juicy strawberries is utter perfection. And, it's even hearty enough for a hungry cowboy.

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If you're hosting a big cookout, this is a great way for serving salad to a crowd. Simply give each person a spear or two alongside grilled steaks or whatever your main course might be.

Vegetarian Salad Recipes

Loaded with ground beef, cheese, and avocado—this salad recipe is hearty enough to serve for dinner any night of the week. But it's especially fun on taco Tuesdays.

Every good cookout needs a good potato salad. This one has a tangy, herby, mayo-based dressing that's sure to brighten up your meal.

This quick side dish has a ton of texture thanks to fresh green beans. But we also love the bits of diced onion and celery for crunch.

An Easy Summer Salad Recipe

Marinate your shrimp in a mixture of garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and soy sauce for a delicious mix-in to this simple green salad.

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Ree's 7-Layer Salad Is Good for Any Potluck Scoop Up Classic Egg Salad for a Quick Lunch No Bunny Could Resist This Crunchy Carrot Salad Chicken Pasta Salad Is an Instant Potluck ClassicOnce the weather is finally warm, summer salad recipes are where it’s at! Salads are ideal for highlighting the fresh produce of season: and perfect side dishes for cookouts and barbecues. Here are a few of our very favorite summer salads for all your summery occasions. This list includes only side salads: perfect for pairing with burgers, a grilled meal, or to round out the pitch in table. Looking for main dish salads instead? Keep reading: we’ve got something for everyone!

Here's a top summer salad recipe to make each season: Fresh Peach Salad! This one is a standout, pairing juicy ripe peaches with a sweet balsamic vinaigrette, punches of creamy goat cheese and nutty toasted almonds. Add pops of sweet corn and savory red onion slivers and it's a total treat!

This strawberry summer salad accessorizes with just about every meal, and tastes incredible. It starts with a tangy and lightly sweet strawberry vinaigrette salad dressing (yum!), then spinach, strawberries, and thin sliced red onion. Top it off with a few crunchies: chopped pecans and a bit of salty feta, and you’ve got one extremely delicious side salad. We like it with pizza, with salmon, with pasta: ok it goes with just about everything!

Light Broccoli Summer Salad Recipe

Next up in our summer salad recipes: watermelon salad! What could be more summer? This one takes only 10 minutes to throw together and is the perfect accessory to any barbecue or cookout. It features juicy sweet watermelon and salty feta cheese, topped with a bit of chopped basil. It's a classic combination that's begging to be part of your summer traditions.

It’s not summer until you’ve made corn salad! This one is all about fresh flavor: sweet bursts of corn, juicy tomatoes, and herbaceous basil pair with a tangy, light vinaigrette. If you’re like us…you won’t be able to stop eating it! Top with feta cheese crumbles if you like, or keep it as a plant based salad: it’s just as good either way.

Here’s a fresh spin on that classic Bean Salad! This classic American summer salad has been gracing tables for generations, and everyone has their own take on it. Here’s our spin on that bean salad of our youth, with a little less sugar and more freshness. But don’t worry: it’s still an easy three bean salad that’s as easy as

Bright And Light Summer Meals

Next up in our summer salads: this potato salad is truly the best potato salad we’ve had. It tastes like your favorite deli counter potato salad, but more vibrant and delicious. It's tangy and crunchy, filled with minced dill pickle, green onion, yellow mustard, and mayo.

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