Cool and crisp: the ultimate summer salad collection

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This ultimate summer salad collection is filled with refreshing recipes designed to beat the heat while delivering maximum flavor. From creamy burrata and tomato creations to mouthwatering veggie medleys, this roundup has everything you need to stay cool, vibrant, and satisfied all summer long.

Ingredients for tomato burrata salad on a gray background.
Tomato Burrata Salad. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Grilled Shrimp Grain Bowl

Grilled shrimp grain bowl components on a cutting board, ready to be portioned out.
Grilled shrimp grain bowl. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Packed with the fresh flavors of summer grilling and topped with a homemade herb citrus vinaigrette, this grilled shrimp grain bowl is an inspired summer meal you’ll be coming back to all season long.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Grain Bowl

Veggie Couscous Salad

Veggie couscous salad in a white serving bowl on a wooden
Veggie couscous salad. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Light, refreshing, and full of garden fresh herbs and vegetables, this veggie couscous salad is a yummy addition to any spring or summer meal.
Get the Recipe: Veggie Couscous Salad

Tomato Burrata Salad

Tomato burrata salad on a grey plate next to fresh tomatoes on a grey background.
Tomato burrata salad. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Tomato Burrata Salad is an elevated take on a classic caprese salad. Featuring vine ripened, heirloom tomatoes, fresh burrata cheese, and a tangy balsamic reduction this salad is perfect for summer.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Burrata Salad

Cucumber Kimchi

cucumber kimchi on a white plate with chopsticks lifting a cucumber slice.
Cucumber Kimchi. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Korean Cucumber Kimchi is a spicy, flavorful addition to any rice bowl. This is a quick “kimchi salad.” It’s eaten right away rather than being left to ferment for days or weeks. It’s crisp, spicy, tangy, loaded with umami—and ready to eat in just 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Kimchi

Spicy cucumber salad

Overhead shot of Spicy Cucumber Salad with black beans in a black bowl.
Spicy cucumber salad. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Spicy Cucumber Salad, spiked with chili crisp and fermented black beans, is super refreshing on a hot day! Bring it to the cookout and watch it disappear fast!
Get the Recipe: Spicy cucumber salad

Thai Larb

Low angle shot of a striped bowl filled with Thai larb salad garnished with shallot slices.
Thai Larb. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

When you’re in the mood for something light, spicy, and deliciously savory, this Thai Larb is perfect. Easy to make and totally addictive!
Get the Recipe: Thai Larb

Recipe for Grape Salad

Grape Salad in clear bowl with green grapes in background.
Recipe for Grape Salad. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This Recipe for Grape Salad is sweet and refreshing, perfect for summer gatherings. It will leave your guests begging for more!
Get the Recipe: Recipe for Grape Salad

7 Layer Salad

Seven layer salad in a bowl.
7 Layer Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This impressive 7 layer salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. With layers of fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, tangy cheese, and other colorful veggies, it’s a showstopper at any summer cookout.
Get the Recipe: 7 Layer Salad

Avocado Egg Salad

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

Enjoy our Best Avocado Egg Salad Recipe made with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, 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 you a creamy and rich texture to the dish.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Egg Salad

Faux Potato Salad Recipe

A white bowl of potato salad with mayonnaise.
Faux Potato Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our Faux Potato Salad Recipe is made without cauliflower for an even tastier faux-tato salad. Our gluten-free and diabetic version of low carb yogurt mayonnaise potato salad uses turnip radish, which gives you the best potato alternative.
Get the Recipe: Faux Potato Salad Recipe

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 healthy Green Goddess Salad Recipe is a perfect keto salad you can use on various occasions that fits perfectly as an appetizer for St. Patrick’s day or any other gathering. Fully low carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, diabetic friendly as well as sugar-free, this wonderful recipe for green salad mixed with green goddess dressing will be in your fridge from now on at all times.
Get the Recipe: TikTok Green Goddess Salad Recipe

Caprese Salad

Caprese salad in a serving bowl, with tomatoes, oil and balsamic glaze nearby.
Caprese Salad. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Get ready to indulge in the fresh and vibrant flavors of summer with our delicious Caprese salad recipe! Made with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze, this salad is a celebration of seasonal produce. It’s a refreshing and light dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer on your plate.
Get the Recipe: Caprese Salad

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

A glass bowl of jalapeño popper chicken salad ingredients.
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

If you’re looking for a low-carb meal option, try this flavorful Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad! It offers a fun twist on traditional jalapeño poppers, and it’s quite easy to prepare. Make it in advance and include it in your low-carb lunch menu on busy weekdays.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

Bacon Cheeseburger Salad

Bacon cheeseburger salad in a bowl.
Bacon Cheeseburger Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Bacon Cheeseburger Salad is like a Big Mac in a bowl. It’s an easy and hassle-free dish, with simple ingredients that require only minimal preparation. Plus, it’s perfect for meal prepping, as it stores well in the refrigerator, making it a convenient and delicious option.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Cheeseburger Salad

Salmon Mango Salad

Salmon mango salad on a white plate.
Salmon Mango Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

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

Side Salad

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

This garden salad with lemon vinaigrette has crunchy pumpkin seeds, tangy feta cheese, fresh vegetables, delicate butter lettuce, and a bold, delicious lemon vinaigrette perfect for summer.
Get the Recipe: Side Salad

Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

Tuna salad on piece of iceberg lettuce topped with red onion.
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! It’s a perfect light summer meal.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon

Bacon ranch pasta salad in a clear bowl with a striped towel.
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon is a rich and creamy side dish that pairs super well with all your summertime favorites. Prep this 30-minute, one-bowl salad, and it will be a welcome addition to your weekend dinner menu.
Get the Recipe: Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon

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