Kiwi Berry Salad with Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing
Spring is here and before you know it, it will be summer
! That means it's time to get out and enjoy that warm weather and switch to lighter meals by eating salad
. If you love summer salads
, but get bored with the same go-to pasta, corn and strawberry salads, these 28 summer salad recipes are here to inspire you to try something new!
You're going to want to make a lot of salads
in the next couple of months. No one wants to eat a lot of heavy food when it's hot out, so salads turn out to be the perfect choice. This collection here includes a huge variety. Some are tomato-based salads like the classic Caprese salad, some include pasta
like orzo and rotini and some have copious amounts of summer fruit mixed in.
Related: The Best Grilled Chicken Salads
Best Summer Salad Recipes
You'll find goodies in this bunch such as Peach Salad with Grilled Basil Chicken, Kale Summer Salad, Kiwi Berry Salad, Grilled Vegetable Salad, Shallot Mustard Tomato Salad, and much more!
Related: Best Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes
More Easy Salad Recipes to Try:
28 Summer Salad Recipes
lettuce,
artichoke hearts , salty
bacon and the star—hearts of palm—make this a dish that leaves a lasting impression.
Recipe here: Hearts Of Palm Salad
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Burmese Tea Leaf Salad " loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/8de319c1cbafdd399e25e3bccf46a48066aa33b7abb6641ffef48b93121fe9a3/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w800_h800%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2F334e3f0aa97a9d75e8a36ae1772835d8" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Amy Katz
If you've never tried Burmese Tea Leaf Salad, you're missing out on a simple green salad mixed in a light and flavorful dressing, topped with a crunchy nut blend.
Recipe here: Burmese Tea Leaf Salad
Tex-Mex salad is filled with tons of flavor from the corn, black beans, tomatoes and onions.
Recipe here: Copycat Bob Evans Wildfire Chicken Salad
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Everyday Mom's Meals
Love Arby's chicken salad? Never miss out again and make this yummy copycat version whenever the craving strikes.
Recipe here: Arby's Pecan Chicken Salad
strawberry salad. Her strawberry salad recipe calls for using a mix of spinach and romaine leaves for the greens.
Recipe here: Strawberry Salad
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Andrew Purcell
One of the dishes that Trisha Yearwood says is a staple for elegant Southern meals is a strawberry
salad. Her strawberry salad recipe calls for using a mix of spinach and romaine leaves for the greens.
Recipe here: Strawberry Salad
Peach Salad with Grilled Basil Chicken" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/8add817ee7807b9f546f8dc5b4e204d78868da1addd4dec3e87e5de3934c35b7/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2F21828b3db3000f2c03abac123ff3699b" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Cooking Classy
This Fresh Peach Salad is topped with grilled basil chicken and a sweet and tangy white balsamic vinaigrette. This grilled chicken salad can be served as a side dish or an entree and is the perfect way to use up end-of-summer peaches!
Recipe here: Peach Salad with Grilled Basil Chicken
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Recipe Girl
Throw tomatoes into a salad with crunchy cucumbers, onion and a simple herb dressing, and you have a lovely summer side dish.
Recipe here: Tomato, Cucumber & Basil Salad
Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/838e78ec2359feaaf991015bf76a6aacd0c55a8f0a866b825d8e2de7320b0e1f/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2Fac268c56048401e8997c15aff014db4e" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Recipe Girl
Here's a pasta salad full of plenty of vegetables, cheese and tossed with a good vinaigrette.
Recipe here: Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad
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Here, fresh peaches, raspberries and a little cheese are topped on a bed of fresh greens and finished with grilled chicken and corn plus Balsamic dressing.
Recipe here: Grilled Chicken Summer Salad
Grilled Steak Chopped Summer Salad" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/25a04e4c742356797f6e3b2c15443b02774c57470586512dfcdfeefb614db2e9/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2Fffb7a60f4da7ba20e1ca3715676e1e2d" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Bacon, Avocado and Corn Salad" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/0cdee4dc9dc08fd9b6dc5967c36b2d56270236b017932fea9790f551c1183b15/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2F4a474443e8edf176504ac9cc066ca470" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Shallot Mustard Tomato Salad" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/effbc2cfc4b243c00225cd49fba58a5b3051f1eb3a267cd868ca7a16f4c8a31a/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2F99424b5ac5d7789fd70e7ae5f916ba5a" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Blueberry Corn Salad with Prosciutto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/0c33987e96d9abd53254cf5f63e21b8659905ab8e35eaeaafe08cf4199d60f1a/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2Fc95167aaea8daa04c862c86d0591b73b" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Arugula, Berry & Goat Cheese Salad" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/0cf740ae79c0fb48ead13aec591f3ed34cc3f58e8b1d452634093392dc385a04/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2Fb1463d6a7cc5ba910e60134e5377d667" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Watermelon, Feta & Arugula Salad" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/cf9f65a59718f629644bd9fd327bb983c7115608e6b5e39758cc04dbf308a0a9/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2Feefc58c2d759ab7ff95315bcfe8870da" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Grilled Vegetable Salad" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/34ef204150446fa30f017d2796641ea4b2256cd965926f5a6928fa1b7880aac6/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w667_h800%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2Fa50fe8e5ba1d7e3b9ad0b1286a81c943" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Kiwi Berry Salad with Raspberry Poppyseed Dressing" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/ee68de95c2812cbc9d3bddb75c7868a508e8df71e03752fd56c98142f4d74a2b/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2F7bbeef975eb2155cdf8684e0f1f9ce39" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Fresh Corn Tomato Salad" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/53bb5e5df0afdb6781f574183e8c717231696be805cb0b0ffd05e566a72f9b09/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2F0965f66af4ed3e461bbde1f3ff57c576" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Recipe Girl
Here's an easy summer salad recipe using the best of summer produce.
Recipe here: Fresh Corn Tomato Salad
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Summer Macaroni Salad" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/b1e8c6031e8d9612eebdf255ea79f9cf8e314bb3153598ae426704a55d8f296e/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2Fd5f4e981b6062fc9edf917c8f56c72d0" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Recipe Girl
Need an easy side dish for all those great barbecued dinner recipes? This macaroni salad is the perfect complement to all those grilling dishes.
Recipe here: Summer Macaroni Salad
Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/0bab2a11e8c77d1f0084f47742c775cfddbc94791852f8616802d207bc1c652d/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2Fb1669b803f1ce047d3cf8b70a52cd568" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Grilled Romaine Salad with Bacon & Blue Cheese" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/9930b76ff8dba6b4bf1322b22a27231f65d0190b1a457f4cf4e5e11132e19a42/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2Fd798975969b73e223129d28130966f06" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Layered Salad" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/e497f9d0bdead0932a549195629fc3ab96a00c22f6c56525717cc8141fa24349/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2F0e1b63fd3ec5e2507593ea603b3cedb2" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Lori Lange
This type of salad is a potluck classic. The tasty ingredients are layered in a pretty glass bowl so the layers can be seen in all their colorful beauty.
Recipe here: Layered Salad
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Sugar Free Mom
This fresh and bright Summer Confetti Salad is the perfect low carb side dish to all of your party needs this season!
Recipe here: Summer Confetti Salad
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Tomato-Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Reduction" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/847410ce99c0167dfbf10066dceab114070b292d26486c55da7aab1d4a298d63/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w534_h800%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2Fda3845f0d642b21432e693e2dd29609a" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
Kale Summer Salad" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg p_maxWidth" src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/68ab39cead602b8e8ed9dc4692e010cf9711b12944df96bc7a30e7271efe55f7/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w534_h800%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fparade_250%2F4f47e02d12376807dca62a7b20ebde00" width="100%" style="; max-width:300px;"/>
The Balanced Berry
With the tangy dressing, ripe fruit and fresh kale this salad is everything. Bring it to your next BBQ, and it will be a hit!
Recipe here: Kale Summer Salad
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Pinch of Yum
Chock full of chicken and orzo, loaded with fresh veggies, and finished with a zippy lemon dressing and goat cheese, this salad is a complete meal.
Recipe here: Orzo Summer Salad
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