We’re all grilling out this summer to escape the heat. Sometimes your sides for those meals can get a little repetitive. Not anymore!
These fresh summer side salad ideas will keep your family well-fed. And many of them can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. So when it’s dinnertime, all you need to do is grill, grab a salad, and serve it up.
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
This salad is full of broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, red onions and much more. Perfect for a light lunch or a side salad for a barbecue or cookout. It pairs well with any grilled meat!
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BLT Pasta Salad
Everything you love about a BLT sandwich but in a salad! Bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and toasted breadcrumbs. Make it in the morning and let it chill all day and dinner is so much easier!
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Tortellini Salad
Cooked tortellini mixed with dressing, salami, mixed vegetables, and cheese make this salad a perfect side salad for your next cookout. Or make it a whole dinner for hot summer nights. Either way its cool and delicious,
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Cucumber Onion Salad
This simplest summer salad you’ll ever make. This is a staple on the potluck table at most summer cookouts. Beloved by many! Serve it with burgers and add some to your burger for a unique crispy crunch.
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Crunchy Ramen Salad
A family favorite salad recipe, this crunchy ramen salad has it all going on. Crispy cabbage, crunchy ramen noodles, green onions, shredded carrots, and more. It’s tossed together with a refreshing and zesty dressing. No cooking is required for this recipe which makes it a winner!
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Smoked Potato Salad
Elevate your potato salad game with our smoked potato salad recipe. Smoky, creamy, and packed with flavor. A must-try for barbecue lovers. Perfect for when you’re already smoking!
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Loaded Potato Salad
This salad has it ALL going on! Soft potatoes, pickles, bacon, chives, garlic, cheese and more!! Plus, a classic potato salad dressing to tie it all together! Easy, delicious and cool too, this salad is the perfect compliment to any grilled dinner.
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Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon
Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon is a rich, creamy side dish that pairs well with all your summertime favorites. Prep this 30-minute, one-bowl salad, in the morning. And it will be a welcome addition to your weekend dinner menu.
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Easy Grilled Corn Salad
Deliciously vibrant grilled corn salad recipe! Sweet corn on the grill creates a refreshing summer salad bursting with flavors. Nothing better than a salad that gets grilled up outside.
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Caesar Salad With Bacon and Ranch
Make this knife-and-fork classic Wedge Caesar Salad with Bacon that looks super fancy but is easy to make with just five ingredients. Cool, quick and easy, just what summer wants!
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Tantalizing Tabbouleh Vibrant Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing and nutritious tabbouleh salad. Packed with fresh herbs, tangy lemon, and wholesome grains, this salad is a burst of freshness in every bite. Get ready to enjoy a light and satisfying salad that transports you to sun-soaked shores with its authentic flavors.
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Pesto Orzo Salad
Take your taste buds on a trip to Italy with our mouthwatering Pesto Orzo Salad! This easy-to-make dish is bursting with Mediterranean flavors, from the fragrant basil pesto to the juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy cheese. Grab a fork and savor the taste of the Mediterranean in every bite!
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Amish Macaroni salad
The Amish Macaroni Salad is a summertime staple. This dish features sweet dressing and crunchy veggies, making it the perfect accompaniment to your meal. The best part? It can be made in advance, leaving you more time to soak up the sun!
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Mexican Street Corn Salad
Loaded with big, south of the border flavors, this fiesta-worthy corn salad is perfect for summer! Easy, delicious, and packed with flavor, everyone loves this deliciously different salad!
Get the Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Salad