generic 45 Summer Salad Recipes Packed With the Season’s Best Ingredients
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Charred Corn and Zucchini Salad from Budget Bytes
Natural juices from the veggies—plus feta cheese and some salt and pepper—make this salad super flavorful without an ounce of dressing needed.
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Kelly Seaton via Budget Bytes - 2/45
Salmon and Avocado Caesar Salad from Cafe Delites
Pan-fried salmon and a poached egg turn a standard Caesar salad into a true masterpiece.
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Karina Carrel via Cafe Delites - 3/45
Panzanella Salad from Love and Lemons
Fresh peaches give this panzanella an extra-summery spin.
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Jeanine Donofrio via Love and Lemons - 4/45
Asparagus Salad With Lemon and Feta from Eating Bird Food
If you know someone who’s on the fence about asparagus, this fresh and flavorful salad will help them make up their mind.
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Brittany Mullins via Eating Bird Food - 5/45
Cobb Salad With an Herb Vinaigrette from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Grilled corn makes this hearty cobb salad perfect for summer. Top it with some grilled chicken too, if you’re craving extra protein.
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Chelsea Lords via Chelsea’s Messy Apron - 6/45
Nectarine, Arugula, and Crispy Pancetta Summer Salad from Inquiring Chef
Nectarines not only top this salad—they’re also blended into the homemade vinaigrette.
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Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef - 7/45
Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad from Cafe Delites
Why make fajita meat and veggies in a pan when you can throw them right on the grill?
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Karina Carrel via Cafe Delites - 8/45
Grilled Kale and Watermelon Salad from Fit Foodie Finds
It’s not summer until you’ve figured out how to incorporate watermelon into every meal. This salad combines it with grilled kale, almonds, and homemade balsamic-and-honey-mustard dressing.
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Lee Hersh via Fit Foodie Finds - 9/45
Summer Farro Salad from Two Peas & Their Pod
Chewy, nutty farro pairs perfectly with the delicate, sweet summer fruits in this flavorful salad.
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Maria Lichty via Two Peas & Their Pod - 10/45
Pineapple Three Bean Salad from Emilie Eats
Enjoy this sweet and summery bean salad as a side or dig right into it with tortilla chips. Or do both; there are no rules here.
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Emilie Hebert via Emilie Eats - 11/45
Summer Harvest Salad from Cooking Classy
Put all that fresh summer produce to use in this salad that combines a handful of the season’s favorites: zucchini, squash, corn, and tomatoes. The feta and lemon add an extra burst of flavor.
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Jaclyn Bell via Cooking Classy - 12/45
Greek Salad from Love and Lemons
Greek salad is always a good idea. This one’s simple to make and full of flavor.
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Jeanine Donofrio via Love and Lemons - 13/45
Greek Pasta Salad from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
This pasta salad combines refreshing, crunchy veggies with savory, salty olives and feta cheese, all tossed together with a fresh and light vinaigrette.
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Chelsea Lords via Chelsea’s Messy Apron - 14/45
Shrimp and Avocado Salad With Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette from Cooking Classy
The fresh cilantro-lime vinaigrette on this salad is really what brings all the ingredients together. Hot tip: The recipe suggests cooking the shrimp in a skillet, but there’s no better time to try cooking it on the grill instead.
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Jaclyn Bell via Cooking Classy - 15/45
Caprese Pasta Salad from Cafe Delites
Caprese salad and pasta salad are both winners on their own—so naturally, combining them is going to be * chef’s kiss. *
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Karina Carrel via Cafe Delites - 16/45
BLT Pasta Salad Recipe from Add a Pinch
Sometimes things just taste better in pasta salad form, like this spin on the classic BLT sandwich. It also has some key additions like onion and mozzarella cheese, because why not?
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Robyn Stone via Add a Pinch - 17/45
Watermelon Salad With Herbed Yogurt Sauce from Cookie + Kate
Watermelon is delicious on its own, but this recipe proves it’s possibly even better when combined with creamy yogurt sauce, cucumbers, shallots, basil, and mint.
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Kate via Cookie + Kate - 18/45
Quinoa Spinach Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette from Emilie Eats
It’s berry season, folks. Time to put them in everything and anything. This spinach-quinoa-and-raspberry salad is a good start.
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Emilie Hebert via Emilie Eats - 19/45
Thai Chili Summer Corn Salad from Fit Foodie Finds
Get ready for some serious crunch and spice with this corn-salad-coleslaw hybrid.
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Lee Hersh via Fit Foodie Finds - 20/45
Creamy Pasta Salad With Summer Sausage from Blackberry Babe
Pasta salad with Italian dressing? Iconic. This version calls for summer sausage but will be equally as good with your favorite ham or salami—or sans meat altogether.
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Michelle via Blackberry Babe - 21/45
Heirloom Tomato Beet Salad from Foxes Love Lemons
Tomatoes are basically synonymous with summer. If you’re a fan of the fruit, you’re going to be really psyched about this salad.
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Lori Yates via Foxes Love Lemons - 22/45
Steak Salad With Shallot Vinaigrette from Bon Appétit
Cook your steak to perfection in a cast-iron skillet, or throw it on the grill for a touch of smoke. Either way, the fresh veggies and homemade shallot dressing will pair perfectly.
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Bon Appétit - 23/45
Honeydew Salad With Ginger Dressing and Peanuts from Bon Appétit
Honeydew is one of those fruits that’s bleh when it’s not perfectly ripe—but when it is, it’s a divine, juicy treat. Take advantage of honeydew season with this salad that counters the melon’s sweetness with spicy serrano chile and a hint of ginger.
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Bon Appétit - 24/45
Roasted Beet, Avocado, and Citrus Salad from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
The combination of bright, sunny colors and a fresh, citrusy flavor makes this salad practically scream summer.
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Chelsea Lords via Chelsea’s Messy Apron - 25/45
Garden-Fresh Corn Salad from Cookie + Kate
Jalepeños add just the right amount of heat to make this fresh corn salad unique.
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Kate via Cookie + Kate - 26/45
Grilled Salmon Salad With Peaches and Corn from Eating Bird Food
Grilled fish. Sweet peaches. Juicy tomatoes. Crisp corn. This salad is just a bowl full of summer’s greatest hits.
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Brittany Mullins via Eating Bird Food - 27/45
Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad from Eating Bird Food
This simple cucumber-and-tomato salad tastes even better if the veggies come from your own backyard garden.
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Brittany Mullins via Eating Bird Food - 28/45
Chicken Avocado Corn Salad from Creme De La Crumb
You can never really go wrong with a salad that stars creamy avocado and sweet corn.
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Tiffany Azure via Creme De La Crumb - 29/45
Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Peaches With Arugula and Goat Cheese from How Sweet Eats
Fruit and meat is a killer combo that doesn’t get enough credit. This salad pairs sweet peaches with savory prosciutto, grilled to perfection.
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Jessica Merchant via How Sweet Eats - 30/45
Fiesta Lime Shrimp Salad from Creme De La Crumb
If shrimp also reminds you of a warm day by the ocean, this salad will definitely get you in the summertime spirit.
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Tiffany Azure via Creme De La Crumb - 31/45
Best Ever Creamy Sweet Macaroni Salad from Creme De La Crumb
Summer isn’t really complete without a good dose of macaroni salad—preferably eaten with a hot dog or hamburger.
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Tiffany Azure via Creme De La Crumb - 32/45
Cucumber and Avocado Salad With Tequila-Poppyseed Vinaigrette from Foxes Love Lemons
Fresh cukes, creamy avocados, and tequila dressing? Yup, basically a summer party in a bowl.
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Lori Yates via Foxes Love Lemons - 33/45
Chicken Mango Avocado Salad from Natasha’s Kitchen
Mangoes add just the right amount of sweetness to complement the juicy chicken and fresh veggies in this salad.
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Natasha Kravchuk via Natasha's Kitchen - 34/45
Loaded Summer House Salad from How Sweet Eats
As if the crunchy in-season produce isn’t enough, the mint vinaigrette makes it clear that this salad is meant to be consumed while relaxing under the summer sun.
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Jessica Merchant via How Sweet Eats - 35/45
Strawberry Burrata Salad With Basil Vinaigrette from Gimme Some Oven
Strawberries and burrata cheese (mozzarella with a creamy center) are two things that should be eaten every day, if possible. Anyone who says different is wrong.
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Ali Ebright via Gimme Some Oven - 36/45
Easy Orzo Salad from Two Peas & Their Pod
Light, fresh, herby, cheese—this orzo salad makes a perfect side for pretty much any summer entrée.
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Maria Lichty via Two Peas & Their Pod - 37/45
Watermelon & Avocado Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing from Foxes Love Lemons
The best possible upgrade to watermelon and avocado? Warm, bacon dressing.
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Lori Yates via Foxes Love Lemons - 38/45
Caprese White Bean Salad from Inquring Chef
Tomatoes and mozzarella pair well with most things, including hearty white beans, basil, and balsamic.
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Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef - 39/45
Lemony Artichoke and Quinoa Salad from Budget Bytes
This salad is great on its own, but it also works well as a side dish or even a base for a grain bowl.
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Kelly Seaton via Budget Bytes - 40/45
Blueberry, Corn, and Avocado Chopped Salad from Gimme Some Oven
Blueberries are the only berries on this ingredient list, but consider throwing in some strawberries or blackberries too. It’s summer; why not?
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Ali Ebright via Gimme Some Oven - 41/45
Thai Chopped Chicken Salad With Peanut Vinaigrette from Inquiring Chef
This salad is a variety of experiences all in one bowl—it’s sweet, savory, a little spicy, and most importantly, very crunchy.
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Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef - 42/45
Triple Berry Chickpea Crunch Salad from How Sweet Eats
It’s hard to decide what the best ingredient is in this salad—is it the berries, or is it the roasted cinnamon chickpeas? Luckily, you don’t have to decide.
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Jessica Merchant via How Sweet Eats - 43/45
Creamy Broccoli Salad from Damn Delicious
Need a classic broccoli salad recipe in your cooking arsenal? Make this one your new go-to. It’s got the perfect amount of crunch and creaminess.
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Chungah Rhee via Damn Delicious - 44/45
Avocado Tuna Salad from Natasha’s Kitchen
Tuna salad doesn’t need to be loaded with mayo to taste good—creamy avocado gets the job done just fine.
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Natasha Kravchuk via Natasha's Kitchen - 45/45
Sun-Dried Tomato, White Bean & Artichoke Pesto Pasta Salad from Two Peas & Their Pod
Most of these ingredients come in a can, making it super easy to throw together on a hot summer day.
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Maria Lichty via Two Peas & Their Pod
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