Holy yum! We’ve gotta warn you that by the end of this post, you’re going to be craving a fresh, crisp, and colourful salad – proceed with caution! We’ve rounded up the best 50 easy summer salads. Some are super healthy and the others are just plain delicious! From noodles to fruit and crisp veggies to protein, here are all the summer salads you have to try this season:
1. Watermelon and Feta Salad
A quick and easy recipe that only uses 5 ingredients. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Huffington Post
2. Corn, Avocado & Black Bean Salad
Perfect on its own, with chips or in a pita. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Produce on Parade
3. Zesty Lime, Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Eat this salad as an appetizer, lunch or light dinner. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Skinny Taste
4. Arugula, Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
Less than 450 calories. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Clean & Delicious
5. Asian Salad with Miso Ginger Dressing
Ginger and garlic gives this recipe a nice kick. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via the Garlic Pad
6. Cobb Salad Spears
A great addition to your next barbecue! Get the full recipe here.
Image and Recipe via the Garlic Pad
7. Antipasto Salad Kabobs
There’s something for everyone on these kabobs! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Mantitlement
8. Crunchy Asian Ramen Salad
Add a little crunch to your salad with toasted ramen noodles. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Gimme Some Oven
9. Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese
Packed with protein and low in fat. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Foodness Gracious
10. Potato Salad with Green Beans and Asparagus
Add a little green to your potato salad! Get the full recipe here.
Image and Recipe via Green Valley Kitchen
11. Fresh Broccoli Salad
An inexpensive and easy way to eat broccoli. You can use greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a healthier salad. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via All Recipes
12. Saucy Sesame Noodle Salad
Spicy and tangy, saucy and crunchy, filling but not heavy. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Tadka Pasta
13. Grilled Pineapple, Chicken & Avocado Salad
Get this salad ready in just 20 minutes! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Gimme Some Oven
14. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans
Feeling lazy? Skip candying the pecans and just toss them in! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via I Wash You Dry
15. California Spaghetti Salad
Great for your next potluck, BBQ, and the olive lover in your life! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via The Recipe Critic
16. Arugula, Grape & Saba Vinaigrette
Grapes in salad will change your life. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Bon Appetit
17. Tomato Cucumber Salad
A refreshing summer side. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Five Heart Home
18. Brussels Sprout and Spaghetti Squash Pesto Salad
Healthy greens and zesty flavors. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Soap Queen
19. Avocado and Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad with Skinny Chipotle-Lime Ranch
A healthy ranch dressing? Say no more. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Cooking Classy
20. Dill Cucumber Salad
The salting and sugaring of the cucumbers is what makes this recipe so unique. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Foodie Crush
21. Carrot Summer Salad
A little twist on a classic carrot salad. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Happily Unprocessed
22. Chili Lime Sweet Corn Salad
This flavour combo will knock your socks off! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Lovely Little Kitchen
23. Berry Avocado Quinoa and Kale Salad with Honey-Lime Poppy Seed Dressing
A salad packed with super foods! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Cooking Classy
24. Yogurt and Dill Potato Salad
Yogurt adds the creaminess that mayonnaise normally provides while adding protein and calcium. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via The Yummy Life
25. Summer Chickpea Salad with Honey Garlic Lime Vinaigrette
This salad only takes minutes to throw together! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via How Sweet Eats
26. Summer Orzo Pasta Salad
This recipe makes plenty for a full meal and leftovers for lunch! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via A Cedar Spoon
27. Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Simple and easy to throw together for those summer cookouts. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via the Recipe Critic
28. Edamame-Chickpea Power Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing
This vegan and gluten-free recipe is packed with flavor. Get the full recipe here.
Image and Recipe via 86 Lemons
29. Apple, White Cheddar, and Spinach Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Apples and cheddar make the perfect pair. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Averie Cooks
30. Sweet and Sour Thai Cucumber Pasta Salad
Have it on its own or paired with crispy coconut shrimp, pan seared salmon or grilled chicken kebabs. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Peas and Crayons
31. Strawberry Avocado and Kale Salad with Strawberry Apple Cider Vinaigrette
A sweet and tangy salad that takes 10 minutes to make. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Averie Cooks
32. Skinny Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad
You won’t even miss the mayonnaise! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via The Yooper Girl
33. Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
You’re going to be addicted to this dressing! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Le Creme de la Crumb
34. Golden Artichoke and Chickpea Salad
Fast, healthy, and cheap. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via The Cooking Photographer
35. BBQ Cauliflower Salad
Featuring a delicious cashew-based vegan ranch dressing! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Fork and Beans
36. BBQ Chicken, Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
One of the most gorgeous salads you’ll have all summer. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Lemon Tree Dwelling
37. Thai Cashew Chopped Salad with Ginger Peanut Sauce
Full of colour and flavour. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via the Recipe Critic
38. Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
You can make this salad up to 4-days in advance. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via A Cedar Spoon
39. Caprese Salad with Garlic Balsamic Dressing
Creamy, herby, sweet, and spicy. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Laurens Latest
40. Grilled Seafood Salad with Avocado and Asparagus
A fresh and flavourful hastle-free salad with a treasure trove of grilled seafood. Get the full recipe here.
Image and Recipe via Scrumpdillyicious
41. Vietnamese Grilled Beef Salad
You can also add noodles to this dish or replace the lettuce with noodles completely! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Use Real Butter
42. Dorito Taco Salad
A super tasty recipe that kids will love! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Plain Chicken
43. Pear, Raspberry & Pistachio Salad with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
So many amazing flavor combinations and the pears and raspberries go together perfectly. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via the Recipe Critic
44. Caramel Apple Salad
We couldn’t resist putting a dessert salad into our list! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Chef in Training
45. Pizza Pasta Salad
If you have kids, this is the perfect recipe to get them involved with! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via A Cedar Spoon
46. Texas Style New Potato Salad
Just watch this potato salad disappear at your next gathering! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via She Wears Many Hats
47. Cucumber and Honeydew Melon Salad
The crispness of the cucumber, pop of red onion and sweetness of melon will be perfect with BBQ, shrimp, steak or by itself. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Frugal Coupon Living
48. Grapefruit and Fennel Salad
Super refreshing and light. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via The Nest
49. Steak and Bleu Cheese with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing
Hearty enough to satisfy any appetite! Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via the Creative Bite
50. Mexican Chicken and Rice Salad
A totally addicting fresh summer salad loaded with black beans, chicken, corn and rice. Get the full recipe here.
Image and recipe via Jo Cooks
Do you have any favourite, easy summer salads? Leave the recipe below!
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