19 Easy salads perfect for summer

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These colorful, delicious and easy salads are perfect for summer! From crunchy cucumbers to sweet watermelon to comforting pasta salad, this collection has something for everyone.

beet cucumber salad is shown on a pink plate with a wood cutting board and dill.
Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

Whole wheat pasta salad in a white bowl.
Whole Wheat Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy whole wheat pasta salad is packed with flavorful ingredients perfect for summer! Sundried tomatoes, salami, artichoke hearts, tangy feta cheese, creamy pine nuts, and fresh basil combine with whole wheat noodles to create a delicious and savory side dish you’ll be sure to love.
Get the Recipe: Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

beet cucumber salad is shown on a pink plate with a wood cutting board and dill.
Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This beet and cucumber salad with feta and dill is packed with sweet, savory, earthy, tangy, and salty flavors. Crunchy cucumbers, tender cooked beets, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette combine to create a delicious and easy summer salad you’ll crave.
Get the Recipe: Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

Arugula Caprese Salad

Arugula caprese salad on a white plate next to two forks, a white linen, and a small glass pitcher of balsamic glaze.
Arugula Caprese Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This caprese salad with arugula has cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic reduction. It’s a perfect easy summer salad you’re going to love!
Get the Recipe: Arugula Caprese Salad

Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

burrata salad with balsamic glaze including spring mix, basil leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a fresh and easy summer salad featuring spring mix, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, rich olive oil, and sweet, tangy balsamic reduction.
Get the Recipe: Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Fruit Salad with Walnuts and Warm Spices

A closeup is shown of Thanksgiving Fruit Salad with apples, grapes, pears, oranges, and pecans.
Fruit Salad with Walnuts and Warm Spices. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy and delicious fruit salad features a mix of juicy fruit and pecans tossed in a light honey and spice dressing. It’s a delicious side dish or dessert for any season!
Get the Recipe: Fruit Salad with Walnuts and Warm Spices

Watermelon Mojito Salad

Watermelon salad garnished with mint and feta on a blue plate surrounded by cut limes, fresh mint, and a white linen.
Watermelon Mojito Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

With the sweetness of watermelon, tangy feta, mint, and lime, this watermelon mojito salad is a fresh summer salad perfect for a picnic, potluck, BBQ, or easy dinner at home!
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Mojito Salad

Greek Green Salad

Closeup side view shot of Prasini salad in a white dish.
Greek Green Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Be transported to Greece with this easy Prasini Salad, a simple, delicious Mediterranean dish of crispy romaine hearts, creamy feta cheese, fresh scallions and dill, and bright lemon vinaigrette. It’s a perfect summer side salad with any meal or serve it with a protein for a full meal!
Get the Recipe: Greek Green Salad

Orzo Pesto Salad with Sundried Tomatoes

Two plates of orzo pesto salad sit on a concrete background with a green linen and copper forks.
Orzo Pesto Salad with Sundried Tomatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy pesto orzo salad recipe highlights bold, delicious ingredients. Basil pesto sauce, feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, and fresh, peppery arugula combine to create a bright, fresh, flavorful summer salad!
Get the Recipe: Orzo Pesto Salad with Sundried Tomatoes

Salmon Quinoa Salad

Salmon Quinoa Salad in a white bowl surrounded by parsley, cherry tomatoes, and a cut lemon.
Salmon Quinoa Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious and easy salmon quinoa salad has perfectly seared salmon, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a vibrant lemon vinaigrette that brings the salad to life. Serve it for lunch, make it for meal prep, or bring it along to your next picnic or summer BBQ!
Get the Recipe: Salmon Quinoa Salad

Salmon Mango Salad

A fillet of salmon sits on a bed of little gem lettuce, mango, red onion, and jalapeno vinaigrette on a white marble counter.
Salmon Mango Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This salmon mango salad recipe features juicy, ripe mango, pan-seared salmon, tart pickled onions, and an easy, tangy, citrusy jalapeño honey lime dressing you’re going to love!
Get the Recipe: Salmon Mango Salad

Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Side salad on a white plate with a copper fork.
Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy garden salad with lemon vinaigrette has crunchy pumpkin seeds, tangy feta cheese, fresh vegetables, delicate butter lettuce, and a bold, delicious lemon vinaigrette you’ll love!
Get the Recipe: Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

Healthy Tuna salad without mayo sits on a bed of iceberg lettuce surrounded by two forks, dill, and a green linen.
Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This flavorful, healthy tuna salad recipe leaves out the traditional mayonnaise and instead uses dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil. You can make this tuna salad creamy with Greek yogurt, or keep it dairy free! Either way, it’s an easy lunch you’ll enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

Keto Taco Salad Bowl with Mexican Ground Beef

Taco salad in edible salad bowl.
Keto Taco Salad Bowl with Mexican Ground Beef. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Try this perfectly homemade and super easy Keto Taco Salad Bowl with Mexican ground beef made out of wholesome ingredients. It will be your go-to keto dinner for every single Taco Tuesday!
Get the Recipe: Keto Taco Salad Bowl with Mexican Ground Beef

Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon

bavarian potato salad in a white dish surrounded by fresh dill.
Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy traditional German Potato Salad is a delicious side with warm potatoes, crisp bacon, and a rich, bright dressing with sautéed onions, fresh herbs, and vinegar.
Get the Recipe: Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon

Avocado Egg Salad

Avocado Egg Salad on a salad leaves.
Avocado Egg Salad. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy our Easy Avocado Egg Salad Recipe made with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and fresh herbs as a keto and a low-carb option with a twist to the classic egg salad with mayo. This healthy egg salad with the addition of avocado adds a creamy and rich texture to the dish.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Egg Salad

TikTok Green Goddess Salad Recipe

TikTok Green Goddess Salad iside wooden bowl with crackers on the side.
TikTok Green Goddess Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our easy and healthy Green Goddess Salad Recipe is a perfect keto salad you can enjoy on various occasions, from picnics to easy weekday meals.
Get the Recipe: TikTok Green Goddess Salad Recipe

Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Broccoli Salad with Bacon inside wooden bowl.
Broccoli Salad with Bacon. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our easy hearty classic Broccoli Salad with bacon and blueberries is a simple cold salad perfect for your summer days. Fully low carb, keto, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for diabetics, this keto salad filled with nutrients is a perfect idea for your next potluck party or get-together.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Melon Salad with Mozzarella and Mint

a bowl of melon salad with mozzarella cheese on a blue cloth.
Melon Salad with Mozzarella and Mint. Photo credit: Feast + West.

This delicious melon salad features mozzarella, fresh mint and salty prosciutto. It’s perfect for picnics, cookouts and barbecues, and it’s easy to whip together with just a handful of ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Melon Salad with Mozzarella and Mint

Watermelon Blue Cheese Salad

two green salads with watermelon with forks on blue napkins.
Watermelon Blue Cheese Salad. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Fresh watermelon isn’t just for dessert! Try it on this refreshing, flavorful, easy salad with radishes, blue cheese and homemade lemon vinaigrette. It’s a great way to use up leftover watermelon in one easy recipe.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Blue Cheese Salad

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