12 Summer Salads So Refreshing, You’ll Forget It’s 90 Degrees Out
When the heat’s cranked up and the last thing you want is a heavy meal, these 12 summer salads come to the rescue. They’re crisp, colorful, and bursting with seasonal flavor—exactly what you need to cool down and still eat well. From juicy fruit mixes to crunchy veggie combos with zesty dressings, each one feels like a breath of fresh air. Trust us: these salads might just outshine the main dish.
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
This simple Cucumber Tomato Avocado Cucumber with a homemade dill lemon vinaigrette is a great side dish for summer grilling.
Doritos Taco Salad
Delicious Tex-Mex Doritos Taco Salad is loaded with ground beef taco meat, kidney beans, cheese, green onions, avocado, tomatoes and Nacho Cheese Doritos. It’s a family favorite that we like to serve at potlucks and family dinner on hot summer nights!
Classic Bacon Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Saladis a potluck classic that is loaded with simple but delicious flavors of crunchy broccoli, crisp bacon, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, and red onion! It’s quick and easy to throw together this summer salad and it makes a fantastic side dish for any cookout.
Peach Panzanella Salad
Peach Panzanella Salad is an easy summer salad recipe that is loaded with fresh flavors of heirloom tomatoes, basil leaves, mozzarella, juicy ripe peaches, and torn crusty bread with a simple honey dijon vinaigrette! It’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, light summer dinners and easy no-fuss lunches!
Summer Melon Salad
This summer Melon Salad is a delightful blend of juicy melons and fresh herbs! It’s quick, easy to make, and ideal for summer potlucks or BBQ burgers!
Strawberry Mojito Salad
All you’ll need is four simple ingredients to make this refreshing Strawberry Mojito Salad! Inspired by the abundance of mint in my garden, I chopped it up and tossed it with freshly sliced strawberries, lime juice, and a hint of sugar for a fruity side dish that tastes like the epitome of summer!
Avocado Mango Salad
This Avocado Mango Salad is made with fresh mango and avocado and lime dressing. Perfect for a quick snack or to serve with fish or chicken!
Watermelon Cucumber Salad
Simple Watermelon Cucumber Salad tossed with feta cheese and a light balsamic vinaigrette. Topped with fresh basil for a refreshing summer fruit salad.
Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad
This traditional Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad recipe is a healthy vegan Mediterranean appetizer made with bulgur, parsley, mint and chopped vegetables.
Zucchini Salad
Simple and quick to make, this raw zucchini salad is fresh, vibrant and full of texture and flavor. The perfect salad to enjoy throughout the summer.
Waldorf Salad
This Waldorf Salad recipe combines tender chicken, crisp apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect on a bed of greens!
Peach Salad
This simple and delicious Peach Salad is loaded with texture and flavor. Quick to make with fresh ingredients, it’s a tasty summertime recipe!
