28 Days of Summer Salad Recipes Are Here to Win Warm Weather Meals

Lori Lange
·5 min read

Kiwi Berry Salad with Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing

Spring is here and before you know it, it will be summer! That means it's time to get out and enjoy that warm weather and switch to lighter meals by eating salad. If you love summer salads, but get bored with the same go-to pasta, corn and strawberry salads, these 28 summer salad recipes are here to inspire you to try something new!

You're going to want to make a lot of salads in the next couple of months. No one wants to eat a lot of heavy food when it's hot out, so salads turn out to be the perfect choice. This collection here includes a huge variety. Some are tomato-based salads like the classic Caprese salad, some include pasta like orzo and rotini and some have copious amounts of summer fruit mixed in.

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Best Summer Salad Recipes

You'll find goodies in this bunch such as Peach Salad with Grilled Basil Chicken, Kale Summer Salad, Kiwi Berry Salad, Grilled Vegetable Salad, Shallot Mustard Tomato Salad, and much more!

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28 Summer Salad Recipes

<p>Crisp <a href="https://parade.com/1352088/alexandramallon/types-of-lettuce/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:lettuce;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">lettuce</a>, <a href="https://parade.com/277902/smccook/how-to-buy-clean-and-stuff-an-artichoke/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:artichoke hearts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">artichoke hearts</a>, salty <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/70-recipes-prove-everything-better-184014119.html" data-ylk="slk:bacon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">bacon</a> and the star—hearts of palm—make this a dish that leaves a lasting impression.</p><p><strong>Recipe here:</strong> <a href="/1080179/kristamarshall/hearts-of-palm-salad-recipe/" data-ylk="slk:Hearts Of Palm Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Hearts Of Palm Salad</strong></a></p>
<p>Amy Katz</p><p>If you've never tried Burmese Tea Leaf Salad, you're missing out on a simple green salad mixed in a light and flavorful dressing, topped with a crunchy nut blend.</p><p><strong>Recipe here:</strong> <a href="/1196342/kelli_acciardo/burmese-tea-leaf-salad/" data-ylk="slk:Burmese Tea Leaf Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Burmese Tea Leaf Salad</strong></a></p>
<p>Everyday Mom's Meals</p><p>This <a href="https://parade.com/845311/kavitharamaswamy/25-finger-licking-tex-mex-appetizers-to-kick-off-your-cinco-de-mayo-party/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Tex-Mex;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Tex-Mex</a> salad is filled with tons of flavor from the corn, black beans, tomatoes and onions.</p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><a href="/1078090/kristamarshall/copycat-bob-evans-wildfire-chicken-salad/" data-ylk="slk:Copycat Bob Evans Wildfire Chicken Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Copycat Bob Evans Wildfire Chicken Salad</strong></a></p>
<p>Everyday Mom's Meals</p><p>Love Arby's chicken salad? Never miss out again and make this yummy copycat version whenever the craving strikes.</p><p><strong>Recipe here:</strong> <a href="/1245653/kristamarshall/copycat-arbys-pecan-chicken-salad/" data-ylk="slk:Arby's Pecan Chicken Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Arby's Pecan Chicken Salad</strong></a></p>
<p>Andrew Purcell</p><p>One of the dishes that Trisha Yearwood says is a staple for elegant Southern meals is a <a href="https://parade.com/1024844/kristamarshall/best-strawberry-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:strawberry;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">strawberry</a> salad. Her strawberry salad recipe calls for using a mix of spinach and romaine leaves for the greens.</p><p><strong>Recipe here:</strong> <a href="/843382/aliceknisleymatthias-2/trisha-yearwoods-strawberry-salad-with-a-surprise-ingredient/" data-ylk="slk:Strawberry Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Strawberry Salad</strong></a></p>
<p>Cooking Classy</p><p>This <strong>Fresh Peach Salad </strong>is topped with grilled basil chicken and a sweet and tangy white balsamic vinaigrette. This grilled chicken salad can be served as a side dish or an entree and is the perfect way to use up end-of-summer peaches! </p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.cookingclassy.com/peach-salad-with-grilled-basil-chicken-and-white-balsamic-honey-vinaigrette/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Peach Salad with Grilled Basil Chicken;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Peach Salad with Grilled Basil Chicken</a></strong></p>
<p>Recipe Girl</p><p>Throw tomatoes into a salad with crunchy cucumbers, onion and a simple herb dressing, and you have a lovely summer side dish.</p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2016/07/25/tomato-cucumber-and-basil-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Tomato, Cucumber & Basil Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Tomato, Cucumber & Basil Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>Recipe Girl</p><p>Here's a pasta salad full of plenty of vegetables, cheese and tossed with a good vinaigrette.</p><p><strong>Recipe here:</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2016/06/20/summer-vegetable-pasta-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>Here, fresh peaches, raspberries and a little cheese are topped on a bed of fresh greens and finished with grilled chicken and corn plus Balsamic dressing.</p><p>Recipe here: <strong><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2015/06/23/grilled-chicken-summer-salad-with-balsamic-vinaigrette/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Grilled Chicken Summer Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Grilled Chicken Summer Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>Here's a gorgeous salad for the meat lovers out there. </p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2014/06/09/grilled-steak-chopped-summer-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Grilled Steak Chopped Summer Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Grilled Steak Chopped Summer Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>This meaty, creamy corn salad will complete any summer barbecue. </p><p><strong>Recipe here:</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2013/04/29/bacon-avocado-and-corn-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Bacon, Avocado and Corn Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Bacon, Avocado and Corn Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>Recipe Girl</p><p>Fresh tomatoes are topped with a simple, tangy vinaigrette and capers.</p><p><strong>Recipe here:</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2008/11/10/shallot-mustard-tomato-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shallot Mustard Tomato Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shallot Mustard Tomato Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>Recipe Girl</p><p>Dotted with corn, blueberries, tomato and arugula, this salad basically screams summer. </p><p><strong>Recipe here:</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2014/07/14/blueberry-corn-salad-with-prosciutto/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blueberry Corn Salad with Prosciutto;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blueberry Corn Salad with Prosciutto</a></strong></p>
<p>Recipe Girl</p><p>This salad is a way to eat boatloads of berries and goat cheese for dinner. </p><p><strong>Recipe here:</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2016/07/19/arugula-berry-goat-cheese-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Arugula, Berry & Goat Cheese Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Arugula, Berry & Goat Cheese Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>Recipe Girl</p><p>Salty feta marries beautifully with sweet watermelon and peppery arugula. </p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2014/09/01/watermelon-feta-and-arugula-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Watermelon, Feta & Arugula Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Watermelon, Feta & Arugula Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>Recipe Girl</p><p>Summer simplicity at its best. </p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2007/09/07/grilled-vegetable-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Grilled Vegetable Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Grilled Vegetable Salad</a></strong></p>

Recipe Girl

Summer simplicity at its best.

Recipe here: Grilled Vegetable Salad

<p>This salad, which is bursting with kiwis, fresh berries, pistachios and feta, will let you cling to summer just a little longer!</p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2015/09/08/kiwi-berry-salad-with-raspberry-poppy-seed-dressing/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Kiwi Berry Salad with Raspberry Poppyseed Dressing;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Kiwi Berry Salad with Raspberry Poppyseed Dressing</a></strong></p>
<p>Recipe Girl</p><p>Here’s an easy summer salad recipe using the best of summer produce.</p><p><strong>Recipe here:</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2016/07/07/fresh-corn-tomato-salad-balsamic-basil-dressing/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Fresh Corn Tomato Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Fresh Corn Tomato Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>A salad with orzo is a terrific choice for a summer salad.</p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2007/03/29/orzo-salad-with-corn-green-beans-and-tomatoes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Orzo Salad with Corn, Green Beans & Tomatoes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Orzo Salad with Corn, Green Beans & Tomatoes</a></strong></p>
<p>Recipe Girl</p><p>Need an easy side dish for all those great barbecued dinner recipes? This macaroni salad is the perfect complement to all those grilling dishes.</p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2015/08/25/summer-macaroni-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Summer Macaroni Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Summer Macaroni Salad</a></strong></p>
<p> Zucchini, asparagus, corn, and yellow bell peppers are grilled to perfection and tossed with a fresh, lemony dressing.</p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.saltandlavender.com/grilled-summer-vegetable-pasta-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>The Garlic Diaries</p><p>For salad with extra flavor, take it to the grill. </p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.thegarlicdiaries.com/grilled-romaine-salad-with-bacon-and-blue-cheese/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Grilled Romaine Salad with Bacon & Blue Cheese;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Grilled Romaine Salad with Bacon & Blue Cheese</a></strong></p>
<p>Lori Lange</p><p>This type of salad is a potluck classic. The tasty ingredients are layered in a pretty glass bowl so the layers can be seen in all their colorful beauty.</p><p><strong>Recipe here:</strong> <strong><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/layered-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Layered Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Layered Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>Sugar Free Mom</p><p>This fresh and bright Summer Confetti Salad is the perfect low carb side dish to all of your party needs this season! </p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/summer-confetti-salad-low-carb-and-gluten-free/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Summer Confetti Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Summer Confetti Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>Pinch of Yum</p><p>File this as your new summer WFH lunch salad. </p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://pinchofyum.com/green-goddess-quinoa-summer-salad" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Green Goddess Quinoa Summer Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Green Goddess Quinoa Summer Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>Little Broken</p><p>The most festive summer tomato mozzarella salad with balsamic reduction. Make this as an appetizer or side and you’ll be the talk of the party! </p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.littlebroken.com/2015/02/21/tomato-mozzarella-salad-with-balsamic-reduction/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Tomato-Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Reduction;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Tomato-Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Reduction</a></strong></p>
<p>The Balanced Berry</p><p>With the tangy dressing, ripe fruit and fresh kale this salad is everything. Bring it to your next BBQ, and it will be a hit!<br></p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://www.thebalancedberry.com/kale-summer-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Kale Summer Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Kale Summer Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>Pinch of Yum</p><p>Chock full of chicken and orzo, loaded with fresh veggies, and finished with a zippy lemon dressing and goat cheese, this salad is a complete meal.</p><p><strong>Recipe here: </strong><strong><a href="http://pinchofyum.com/zippy-orzo-summer-salad" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Orzo Summer Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Orzo Summer Salad</a></strong></p>

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