35 Easy Summer Salads

Combine the bright colors with the abundance of tastes and you've got the perfect Mexican pasta salad recipe for the summer!

Cucumbers are always the best in the summer it seems. Make the most of them by creating this delicious tomato, cucumber, and feta salad! Season with pepper to taste!

A light summer salad made with thin pasta and fresh veggies. It’s tossed in a zesty lemon dressing and topped with herbs.

Juicy chicken seasoned with fajita spices is grilled and layered over lettuce. Sweet bell peppers and onions add bold flavor, while avocado and grape tomatoes keep it fresh.

If you love tomatoes you HAVE to try this easy-to-make Caprese salad recipe! It's easy to dress up or down depending on the summer event too!

Sweet watermelon, fresh blueberries, and crumbly feta are mixed with chopped basil and lime juice. The salad looks bright and tastes cool.

Fresh cilantro adds a bright flavor, and a lime and olive oil dressing gives it a zesty kick—light, filling, and easy to enjoy on warm days.

Burrata Panzanella is a fresh salad made with crunchy bread, soft cheese, and sweet tomatoes. It has chopped lettuce, thin onion slices, and a little oil and vinegar for flavor.

It has spicy chicken on top of fresh lettuce, carrots, red pepper, cucumber, radish, and avocado. Blue cheese adds a little tang, and ranch dressing makes it creamy.

It has kale, chickpeas, cucumber, cabbage, and cherry tomatoes. Hummus makes it creamy, and the crispy bread crumbs add a little crunch. A light basil dressing brings it all together.

Italian Sub Salad has all the tasty things from a sandwich, but in a bowl. Lettuce is mixed with sliced meats, cheese, tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, and peppers. Everything is topped with a simple oil and vinegar dressing.

The chicken is coated in cornflakes and covered in a sweet and spicy honey sauce. It’s served on chopped lettuce with croutons, tomatoes, cucumber, and cheese.

Italian Green Bean and Potato Salad is made with soft red potatoes, crunchy green beans, and thin red onions. Fresh basil and parsley add a light, fresh taste.

This salad is cool, crunchy, and fresh. The dressing is made with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and a little sweetness. Cilantro and sesame seeds add more flavor, and a bit of spice on top is optional.

Need another way to use those summer cucumbers? Try this spin on the tomato, cucumber, and onion salad!

It has sweet strawberries, crisp lettuce, and soft chicken with a little honey! A light dressing made with balsamic and mustard adds a little tang.

Fresh, simple, and full of flavor. This easy Cobb salad has chopped romaine, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, and crumbled blue cheese.

It has soft pasta, cooked chicken, crunchy cucumber, and sweet tomatoes. The lemon dressing adds a little zip. Topped with feta and herbs for extra flavor.

You won’t miss the bacon in this lightened-up take on classic broccoli salad. Smoky roasted nuts take its place, adding delectable savory bites. A lightly creamy, sweet & tangy dressing takes the whole thing over the top.

It’s super simple and is loaded with imitation crab meat, peas, broccoli, green pepper, and onion. If you are looking for a delicious salad recipe for the summer you have to try this one!

This Greek salad is full of fresh veggies like cucumbers, tomatoes, and green peppers. It’s simple, colorful, and great for summer.

This Greek-inspired salad gets fabulous flavor from the cool, creamy yogurt and cucumber combination found in traditional Tzatziki sauce.

Juicy strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy honey butter almonds sit on a bed of greens with red onion and mint. A light white balsamic poppy seed dressing brings it all together.

A fast and filling summer salad made with lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and crumbled feta. Tossed in a creamy nooch dressing with tahini, lemon, garlic, and nutritional yeast.

Avocado Chicken Pasta Salad is fresh, easy, and full of summer flavors. It’s made with rotini pasta, shredded chicken, chopped avocado, juicy tomatoes, red onion, and basil.

This chickpea salad is light, fresh, and easy to make. It’s filled with crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crumbly feta.

This summer salad is full of fresh veggies like cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onion. It’s mixed with feta cheese and a little chopped parsley.

A fresh mix of radicchio, arugula, and baby greens layered with sliced carrots, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes. Topped with shaved parmesan and black pepper.

The mix of fresh fruit and tender fish adds color and flavor. A light poppy seed dressing brings a hint of sweetness and tang. It’s bright, simple, and full of summer.

A fresh mix of sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Chopped green onions and cilantro add a pop of flavor. Tossed in a light lemon vinaigrette with a hint of chili.

Grilled peaches add a sweet and smoky flavor to this fresh summer salad. Soft mozzarella, prosciutto, and basil give it a rich and savory mix.

The shrimp is marinated in lime and cilantro for a bright, zesty flavor. Creamy avocado, chopped egg, and crumbled bacon add a hearty mix.

Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad mixes rotini pasta, crisp romaine, and tender chicken in a rich Caesar dressing. It’s hearty, cool, and easy to make.

A tangy feta dressing made with garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon gives every bite a bold, fresh flavor. It’s simple to toss together and tastes great cold or warm.

Cold ramen noodles are mixed with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, corn, and boiled eggs. The salad is topped with a creamy sesame dressing made from mayo, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, oil, and sesame seeds.