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    Home » Summer Recipes

    20 Best Salad Recipes for Summer

    Published: Jun 5, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and vibrant salads that are both healthy and satisfying. With a variety of colorful ingredients, these 20 salad recipes bring together seasonal produce, zesty dressings, and exciting flavors that make every meal feel like a celebration. Whether you're looking for something light and refreshing or a hearty option to fill you up, there's a salad here for everyone.

    Chickpea Mason Jar Salad

    Mason jar salads.
    Photo credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    This salad is easy to make and packed with flavor. It's perfect for summer dinners when you want something light and refreshing.

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    Spicy Watermelon Salad

    Spicy Watermelon Salad
    Photo Credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    This watermelon salad with Feta cheese is brightened up with a splash of lemon chili oil, layered beautifully, and packed with fresh mint. It's a refreshing dish that's perfect for summer dinners.

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    French Potato Salad

    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This easy potato salad is a great choice for summer dinners. It's creamy thanks to a Dijon mustard dressing and is completely vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

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    Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad

    Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry.

    Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad is a light and refreshing dish featuring orzo pasta, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. It's simple to prepare and great for picnics or gatherings.

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    Avocado Mango Salad

    Avocado mango salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This salad is perfect alongside salmon tacos and pairs well with just about any grilled meat. It's a refreshing addition to your summer dinners.

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    Watermelon And Basil Salad With Homemade Balsamic Glaze

    Watermelon And Basil Salad With Homemade Balsamic Glaze
    Photo Credit: Foodess.

    This watermelon and basil salad is super easy to make and has a delicious flavor thanks to a homemade balsamic glaze. It's a refreshing option for summer dinners.

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    Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

    Arugula salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This salad combines sweet, salty, and tangy flavors that go well with any protein. It's a great side dish for a nice piece of salmon or steak.

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    Blue Cheese Coleslaw

    Blue cheese coleslaw.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Blue Cheese Coleslaw is a quick and easy side that pairs well with steak, barbecue, or buffalo dishes. Packed with blue cheese flavor and balanced seasoning, it's sure to become a go-to favorite.

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    Red Pesto Pasta Salad with Veggies

    Red pesto pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This red pesto pasta is quick to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes with only 15 minutes of hands-on time. It's loaded with veggies and flavor, and you can enjoy it hot or cold, whether you use homemade or store-bought pesto.

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    Summer Salad With Peaches, Corn, and Crispy Proscuitto

    Salad.
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This easy Summer Salad is a great way to enjoy fresh summer produce. It's topped with a simple homemade balsamic vinaigrette that adds a nice touch.

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    Shopska Salad

    Shopska salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a delicious and cheesy salad. The Shopska salad is packed with vibrant vegetables, a light vinaigrette, and topped with shredded Feta cheese, making it perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or even a light meal with some bread.

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    Larb Gai

    Larb gai.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Thai chicken salad is a healthy option you'll want to prepare regularly. It features a flavorful base and is topped with crunchy peanuts.

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    Melon Prosciutto Salad

    Melon Prosciutto Salad
    Photo credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    The Melon & Prosciutto Salad is a refreshing dish that's great for summer. It combines sweet honeydew and cantaloupe with fresh mozzarella cheese for a light and satisfying meal.

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    Salmon Asparagus Pasta Salad

    SALMON ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD.
    Photo credit: Maple + Mango.

    This salad is packed with fresh asparagus, salmon, hard-boiled eggs, and pasta, all mixed in a creamy lemon dill dressing. It's simple to prepare and perfect for a light summer dinner.

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    Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

    A bowl of chicken pesto pasta salad.
    Photo Credit: Frozen Bananas.

    This pasta salad is quick to prepare and really tasty. You can have it ready in less than 20 minutes.

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    Greek Orzo Salad

    Greek orzo salad with feta.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This salad features orzo pasta cooked just right, along with crunchy cucumbers, soft artichoke hearts, filling chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. It's all mixed together with a homemade balsamic dressing and finished off with crumbled feta cheese.

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    Sweetheart Cabbage Salad with Gyoza Chickpeas

    sweetheart cabbage salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This sweetheart cabbage salad comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect for anyone who thinks they don't like salads. Packed with spinach, crunchy cabbage, and tasty chickpeas, it's topped with plenty of Parmesan cheese for a satisfying and healthy meal.

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    Ranch Coleslaw

    Ranch coleslaw.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This ranch coleslaw comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect for your next barbecue. Using store-bought mayonnaise and ranch dressing, it's super easy to prepare and packed with flavor.

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    Caulislaw - Raw Cauliflower Salad

    Caulislaw - Raw Cauliflower Salad
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This "Caulislaw" combines cauliflower, carrots, and red onions with a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It's a great side for barbecues or can be used to top burgers, making it a quick and healthy option that's low in carbs.

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    Caprese Salad with Spinach & Cashews

    Caprese salad with cashews.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This caprese salad is simple to make and hearty enough to serve as a dinner. It's a fresh and satisfying option for warm summer evenings.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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