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.
2. Corn, Avocado & Black Bean Salad
Perfect on its own, with chips or in a pita. Get the full recipe here.
3. Zesty Lime, Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Eat this salad as an appetizer, lunch or light dinner. Get the full recipe here.
4. Arugula, Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
Less than 450 calories. Get the full recipe here.
5. Asian Salad with Miso Ginger Dressing
Ginger and garlic gives this recipe a nice kick. Get the full recipe here.
6. Cobb Salad Spears
A great addition to your next barbecue! Get the full recipe here.
7. Antipasto Salad Kabobs
There’s something for everyone on these kabobs! Get the full recipe here.
8. Crunchy Asian Ramen Salad
Add a little crunch to your salad with toasted ramen noodles. Get the full recipe here.
9. Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese
Packed with protein and low in fat. Get the full recipe here.
10. Potato Salad with Green Beans and Asparagus
Add a little green to your potato salad! Get the full recipe here.
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.
12. Saucy Sesame Noodle Salad
Spicy and tangy, saucy and crunchy, filling but not heavy. Get the full recipe here.
13. Grilled Pineapple, Chicken & Avocado Salad
Get this salad ready in just 20 minutes! Get the full recipe here.
14. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans
Feeling lazy? Skip candying the pecans and just toss them in! Get the full recipe here.
15. California Spaghetti Salad
Great for your next potluck, BBQ, and the olive lover in your life! Get the full recipe here.
16. Arugula, Grape & Saba Vinaigrette
Grapes in salad will change your life. Get the full recipe here.
17. Tomato Cucumber Salad
A refreshing summer side. Get the full recipe here.
18. Brussels Sprout and Spaghetti Squash Pesto Salad
Healthy greens and zesty flavors. Get the full recipe here.
19. Avocado and Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad with Skinny Chipotle-Lime Ranch
A healthy ranch dressing? Say no more. Get the full recipe here.
20. Dill Cucumber Salad
The salting and sugaring of the cucumbers is what makes this recipe so unique. Get the full recipe here.
21. Carrot Summer Salad
A little twist on a classic carrot salad. Get the full recipe here.
22. Chili Lime Sweet Corn Salad
This flavour combo will knock your socks off! Get the full recipe here.
23. Berry Avocado Quinoa and Kale Salad with Honey-Lime Poppy Seed Dressing
A salad packed with super foods! Get the full recipe here.
24. Yogurt and Dill Potato Salad
Yogurt adds the creaminess that mayonnaise normally provides while adding protein and calcium. Get the full recipe here.
25. Summer Chickpea Salad with Honey Garlic Lime Vinaigrette
This salad only takes minutes to throw together! Get the full recipe here.
26. Summer Orzo Pasta Salad
This recipe makes plenty for a full meal and leftovers for lunch! Get the full recipe here.
27. Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Simple and easy to throw together for those summer cookouts. Get the full recipe here.
28. Edamame-Chickpea Power Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing
This vegan and gluten-free recipe is packed with flavor. Get the full recipe here.
29. Apple, White Cheddar, and Spinach Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Apples and cheddar make the perfect pair. Get the full recipe here.
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.
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.
32. Skinny Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad
You won’t even miss the mayonnaise! Get the full recipe here.
33. Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
You’re going to be addicted to this dressing! Get the full recipe here.
34. Golden Artichoke and Chickpea Salad
Fast, healthy, and cheap. Get the full recipe here.
35. BBQ Cauliflower Salad
Featuring a delicious cashew-based vegan ranch dressing! Get the full recipe here.
36. BBQ Chicken, Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
One of the most gorgeous salads you’ll have all summer. Get the full recipe here.
37. Thai Cashew Chopped Salad with Ginger Peanut Sauce
Full of colour and flavour. Get the full recipe here.
38. Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
You can make this salad up to 4-days in advance. Get the full recipe here.
39. Caprese Salad with Garlic Balsamic Dressing
Creamy, herby, sweet, and spicy. Get the full recipe here.
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.
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.
42. Dorito Taco Salad
A super tasty recipe that kids will love! Get the full recipe here.
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.
44. Caramel Apple Salad
We couldn’t resist putting a dessert salad into our list! Get the full recipe here.
45. Pizza Pasta Salad
If you have kids, this is the perfect recipe to get them involved with! Get the full recipe here.
46. Texas Style New Potato Salad
Just watch this potato salad disappear at your next gathering! Get the full recipe here.
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.
48. Grapefruit and Fennel Salad
Super refreshing and light. Get the full recipe here.
49. Steak and Bleu Cheese with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing
Hearty enough to satisfy any appetite! Get the full recipe here.
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.
Do you have any favourite, easy summer salads? Leave the recipe below!
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