13 Refreshing Summer Salad Recipes to Savor the Season

I’ve rounded up 13 of the best summer salad recipes that are sure to become your seasonal favorites. Each one is packed with colorful, seasonal ingredients and bursting with flavor. And the best part? They’re super easy to whip up, even on the hottest days when you’d rather dodge the kitchen heat.

Green Goddess Chopped Salad

A bowl of chopped green vegetables sits on a white surface surrounded by garlic, shallot, parsley, lemon halves, salt and pepper shakers, and a plate with a fork. — Green Goddess Chopped Salad . Photo credit: Spabettie.

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Green Goddess Chopped Salad is brimming with freshness and bright, herby flavors. This is a hearty salad that stays crunchy and flavorful for several days in the fridge.
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Easy Lebanese Salad

A bowl of chopped salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell peppers, onions, and herbs, garnished with spices, on a patterned tablecloth. — Easy Lebanese Salad. Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

Easy Lebanese Salad, also known as Lebanese Salata, is a salad mixing chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cucumber, green onion and parsley topped with a lemony-mint dressing. This is healthy, light, and the perfect addition to any meal, or add grilled chicken or salmon to make it a meal itself.
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Southwestern Barley Salad

A close-up of a spoonful of barley salad with corn, diced tomatoes, herbs, and a blurred lime in the background. — Southwestern Barley Salad. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

This Southwestern Barley Salad is healthy, wholesome, and packed with flavor! It’s refreshing with lime and cilantro; perfect for the season. Great for lunch, picnics, or a feel-good dinner. Get the recipe: Southwestern Barley Salad

Farro Salad

A bowl of salad with farro, spinach, avocado, pecans, diced carrots, and chopped beets, served in a white dish. — Farro Salad. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

This Farro Salad is hearty, toothsome, and nutritious. It makes a satisfying lunch for home, work, or school. Also deliciously healthy for dinner.
Get the Recipe: Farro Salad

Big Mac Salad

A close-up of a spoonful of salad with ground beef, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pickles, shredded cheese, onions, and dressing. — Big Mac Salad. Photo credit: Bowl Me Over.

Big Mac Salad is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic burger. The recipe includes fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and cheese, and is finished with a tangy dressing that makes this salad out of this world delicious.
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Cucumber Salad

A white bowl filled with sliced cucumbers, onions, and chopped green onions, seasoned with black pepper. — Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: Simply Stacie.

Cucumber Salad is fresh, easy, and delicious! Each bite of this summer side dish is bursting with the flavor of cucumbers, onions, and a yummy vinegar dressing.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Salad

Shrimp Salad

This easy, fresh Shrimp Salad is the perfect blend of creamy and crunchy. It’s easy to make for lunch, to serve on a croissant or to bring to a potluck.
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Chopped Greek Salad

A bowl of Greek salad with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, red onions, and crumbled feta cheese. — Chopped Greek Salad. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

This Chopped Greek Salad is my go-to summer salad with fresh romaine, crisp veggies, and a tangy red wine dressing. It’s light, flavorful, and comes together in 15 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Chopped Greek Salad

Waldorf Salad

A Waldorf Salad Recipe is one of my all-time favorites. It has the crunchy goodness from Granny Smith apples, walnuts, celery, and grapes.
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Summer Italian Pasta Salad

A bowl of bowtie pasta salad with chopped cucumbers, bell peppers, black olives, and diced red onions. — Summer Italian Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

This Easiest Summer Italian Pasta Salad is just that. Super easy, fast, and tasty. It’s picnic perfect and cookout ready.
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Mediterranean White Bean Salad

A bowl of salad with white beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and chopped green herbs. — Mediterranean White Bean Salad. Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

This Mediterranean White Bean Salad is a protein packed salad that mixes white beans with crispy fresh vegetables, fresh herbs and a light lemon dressing. You can make this salad during your meal-prep and enjoy it all week long as a lunch or a side dish to your meal!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean White Bean Salad

Sauerkraut Salad

A white bowl filled with chopped sauerkraut, celery, red bell pepper, and onion sits on a burlap surface. — Sauerkraut Salad. Photo credit: Simply Stacie.

Sauerkraut Salad is tangy and sweet! This delicious salad recipe has crisp veggies, sauerkraut tossed in a sweet dressing. Delish!
Get the Recipe: Sauerkraut Salad

White Bean Salad

A very simple recipe for white bean salad that goes pretty much with any dinner you have. Leftovers are great for meatless lunch next day.
Get the Recipe: White Bean Salad