Warmer weather and evenings on the patio can only mean one thing: it's summertime! From chopped salads to grilled peach salads, these summer salad recipes will be a hit at your next summer barbecue! Summer cookouts with friends and family are a staple of the season. Therefore, it's time to find your next fun dish to bring to the potluck barbecue. This year, bring something new to your group gathering.
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A refreshing spin on two classics, this chicken Caesar pasta salad combines the freshness of pasta salad with the satisfying flavors of chicken Caesar salad.
Red Potato Salad
Perfect for summertime BBQs and cookouts, this red potato salad recipe is made without eggs or mayonnaise, and packed with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Corn Pesto Salad
Try this refreshing Corn Pesto Salad! Made with fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, and crispy bacon, it's a delicious and easy summer dish. Perfect for barbecues or a light lunch.
Red, White, and Blue Cheese Potato Salad with Bacon
Get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with this patriotic red, white, and blue cheese potato salad. Packed with fresh flavors and crunchy bacon, your friends and guests with be coming back for seconds!
Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta Salad
Utilize your homegrown basil in this vibrant shrimp pasta salad. Combining the freshness of basil with the bright flavors of lemon and citrus, this dish offers a delightful alternative to pesto. Perfect for summer!
Vegan Italian Pasta Salad
This Vegan Italian Pasta Salad is a light, refreshing dish made with protein-rich pasta, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, and fresh basil, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. It’s gluten-free, oil-free, and easy to prepare for summer picnics, barbecues, or a light weeknight dinner.
Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Garlic and Sesame
Enjoy the refreshing Crunchy Cabbage Salad with savory garlic and sesame flavors. Whether as a side dish or a light meal, this salad is packed with crisp cabbage, aromatic garlic, and nutty sesame seeds, creating a delicious and healthy option.
Roasted Beet and Watermelon Salad with Goat Cheese
Fresh watermelon brings the taste of summer to this classic roasted beet salad with goat cheese. Dressed in a fresh vinaigrette, you'll want to make this summer salad all season long!
7 Layer Salad
This 7-layer salad is as satisfying as it is beautiful. Layered with every color of the rainbow, this salad combines textures and flavors perfect for a summertime cookout.
Grilled Corn and Blue Cheese Salad
Add summer's quintessential ingredient to this blue cheese salad. Grilled corn makes this salad look and taste like a warm evening on the patio!
Burrata and Proscuitto Arugula Salad
Creamy burrata meets salty prosciutto over this beautifully dressed arugula salad.
Italian Chopped Salad with Tortellini
This salad mixes fresh vegetables, savory meats, and cheese-filled tortellini for a cookout favorite. Perfect for a quick meal or side dish, this salad is tossed in a tangy Italian dressing for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Vietnamese Mango Chicken Salad
Refreshing mango brightens up this chicken salad, weaved with flavors from Vietnam. It's light and refreshing and makes a great meal or side salad.
Peach Summer Salad
This stone fruit salad has a peak summer flavor! Grab some peaches from your local farmers market and enjoy this peach salad on a hot summer evening.
Easy Taboule Salad
Middle Eastern flavors bring to life this super easy-to-make taboule salad, loaded with fresh herbs, tomato, cucumber, and orzo.
Grilled Peach Salad
Bring out the sweetness of these summer peaches by first searing them on the grill. Layer them with fresh greens and feta cheese for a summer salad recipe your guests with rave about!
Tortellini and Black Bean Salad
Tried and true black bean salad is a favorite for picnics and barbecues. Tortellini fresh veggies add fresh elements and texture to this classic salad!
Tomato, Nectarine & Mozzarella Salad
There's nothing more refreshing in a salad than tomatoes and basil. Now, add some mozzarella and juicy nectarines and you've got the ultimate summer salad recipe!
Zesty Quinoa Salad with Mint
For your next quinoa salad, zest it up with this zesty quinoa salad!
Prawn Mango Salad
Grilled prawns and fresh mango come together for a refreshing salad of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
Asian Cabbage Salad
This crunchy Asian cabbage salad incorporated ramen noodles for a blend of textures and flavors that will brighten up any meal!
Arugula Salad with Dates, Feta, and Pistachio
Sweet and savory arugula salad will be the hit of your event! Dressed in dates, feta, and crunchy pistachio, this elevated salad is great for potlucks and gatherings.
Italian Grinder Bean Salad
If you like an Italian grinder sub, you'll love its salad sibling! All the flavors and ingredients you love in a grinder are tossed in arugula and cannellini beans for a summer salad that can be served as a side or meal.
How to Serve Summer Salads
Now that you have the best summer salad recipes to serve this summer, elevate your salad game with these cute summer salad serving ideas!
Summer Salad Serving Bowls
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sheri silver
Thank you so much for including my tortellini salad in this great round up! Can't wait to try some of these other recipes this summer!
Nancy
Thank you, Sheri! Your tortellini salad is awesome and perfect for a summer bbq!