Summer Salad Recipes

Stay cool and refreshed with these easy and delicious summer salad recipes! From fresh fruit salads and grilled chicken salads to pasta salads, cucumber tomato salads, and light vinaigrette dressings, these recipes are perfect for BBQs, picnics, and healthy summer meals. Great for meal prep, potlucks, and warm-weather sides!
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Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
This Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad recipe is the ultimate quick-fix meal—fresh, flavorful, and ready in just minutes! Packed with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and bold salami, it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite for potlucks, picnics, or easy weeknight dinners.
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Pear & Apple Broccoli Salad with Pecans + Blue Cheese
Fresh Pear Apple Broccoli Salad—crisp broccoli florets, juicy apples + pears, candied pecans and sharp blue-cheese crumbles, all tossed in a tangy homemade apple vinaigrette—for the perfect sweet-savory crunch at summer BBQs, potlucks or weeknight dinners. Quick to prep, mayo-free, and loaded with fruity, nutty flavor; pin now and keep this refreshing side on repeat! #PearAppleBroccoliSalad #BroccoliSalad #SummerSideDish #BBQRecipes #PotluckIdeas
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Fresh Caprese Salad with Homemade Balsamic Glaze – A Simple Italian Classic!
This Classic Caprese Salad with a rich, homemade balsamic glaze is the ultimate summer side dish. Layered with fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, it’s finished with a sweet and tangy glaze that ties it all together. Perfect for dinner parties, BBQs, or a light lunch! #CapreseSalad #BalsamicGlaze #SummerSalads #FreshRecipes #TomatoMozzarellaSalad
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Pear Apple Broccoli Salad – Fresh, Crunchy & Naturally Sweet!
This Pear Apple Broccoli Salad is a crisp, refreshing twist on the classic. Packed with fresh broccoli, sweet apples, juicy pears, and crunchy candied pecans, it’s tossed in a light, tangy dressing—no mayo needed! Perfect for fall gatherings, BBQs, or healthy weekday sides. Naturally sweet, make-ahead friendly, and bursting with texture. #BroccoliSalad #PearAppleSalad #HealthySideDish #summersalad #FruitAndVeggieSalad #SunflowerSeeds
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Easy Corn Salsa Recipe!
Sweet and tangy corn salsa is a perfect topping, dip, and condiment! This fresh and flavorful salsa features corn on the cob, red onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and a medley of bold spices.
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Easy Corn Salsa Recipe!
Sweet and tangy corn salsa is a perfect topping, dip, and condiment! This fresh and flavorful salsa features corn on the cob, red onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and a medley of bold spices.
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Strawberry Balsamic Salmon Salad: Fresh, Protein-Packed Summer Dinner
Oven-baked salmon, reimagined for summer. Featuring juicy fillets glazed with strawberry balsamic, on fresh greens with sliced strawberries, candied pecans, shallots, and crumbled feta. All the flavors and textures you love, in a quick, protein-packed salad.
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Cucumber Broccoli Salad – Fresh, Crunchy & Perfect for Summer!
This Cucumber Broccoli Salad is a light, crisp, and refreshing side dish made with fresh broccoli florets, cool cucumber slices, and a flavorful dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, BBQs, or healthy meal prep! Customize it with red onion, sunflower seeds, or a creamy or tangy vinaigrette. #CucumberBroccoliSalad #HealthySalad #SummerSideDish #BBQSalad #NoCookRecipe
baked salmon salad with bright spring flavors is an easy and healthy meal that's ready in under 30 minutes
Strawberry Balsamic Salmon Salad with Candied Pecans & Feta – Fresh & Flavorful
Glazing tender baked salmon with a strawberry balsamic reduction and serving it over spring greens, strawberries, candied pecans, and feta will give you the most irresistible salad, one that's both vibrantly fresh and perfectly balanced in flavor.
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Homemade Ranch Seasoning
This homemade ranch seasoning is a flavorful blend of dried herbs and spices like parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and chives—perfect for mixing into dips, dressings, or sprinkling on snacks. Made without preservatives or fillers, this DIY ranch mix is a healthier and budget-friendly alternative to store-bought packets. Whether you're making ranch dressing, seasoned popcorn, or ranch roasted veggies, this easy ranch seasoning recipe is a pantry must-have!
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Balsamic Blackberry Chicken Salad
Balsamic Blackberry Chicken Salad celebrates summer with juicy blackberries, crisp cucumbers, grilled chicken, and creamy goat cheese over leafy greens. A honey balsamic vinaigrette ties it all together with rich, tangy depth.
Chopped Antipasto Salad in a wooden salad bowl with tongs.
Chopped Antipasto Salad
This hearty chopped antipasto salad comes together with prosciutto, salami, and calabrese, mozzarella, pepperoncini, olives, tender artichoke hearts, and roasted bell peppers, all tossed in a homemade dressing. Great for meal prep or entertaining, it’s a refreshing option that holds up well in the fridge and delivers big flavor in every bite.
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This classic Grape Salad Recipe is a spring and summer must make! Juicy green and purple grapes are tossed in an easy sweet and creamy dressing. So easy to make in just 10 minutes! #sidedish #recipe | easy recipes | fruit salad | green grapes | red grapes | summer recipes | easy side dish | dessert salad
A fresh and colorful tortellini Caprese salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, baby spinach, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze. Served cold as a summer pasta salad.
Summer Tortellini Caprese Salad You Can Make in 20 Minutes
Looking for a fast and easy summer pasta salad? This tortellini Caprese salad is packed with flavor and made with just a few ingredients—cheese tortellini, baby spinach, juicy tomatoes, and mozzarella balls. A cold, make-ahead pasta salad finished with balsamic glaze. Perfect for beginners and always a crowd-pleaser!
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This Spicy Southwest Salad is a picture-perfect copycat of the famous Chick-Fil-A salad served with an easy creamy salsa dressing!