We have gathered up a complete list of more than 20 of the best summer salads that you have ever tasted! They are all made with real, simple ingredients and most of them come with homemade salad dressing recipes too.
These easy summer salads make great options for an easy lunch or busy weeknight dinner! So many of them are on weekly rotation at our house all summer long. Even the kids can get on-board with most of them and we consider that a big win in our book!
Complete List Of Fresh Summer Salad Recipes
BBQ Chicken Salad
BBQ Chicken Salad – a delicious recipe for the best bbq chicken salad you have ever tasted! Top it any way you want. Everyone is going to love this classic summer salad!
Strawberry Chicken Salad
Strawberry Chicken Salad – the perfect recipe for an easy strawberry poppyseed chicken salad that is perfect for summer! It can be made in less than 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option!
Ultimate Southwest Salad (Santa Fe Salad)
Santa Fe Salad – a quick and easy recipe for a Santa Fe (southwest) salad that includes all the toppings and is packed with great flavor! Add some homemade southwest dressing on top and you have the perfect weeknight dinner!
Ultimate Green Goddess Salad
Green Goddess Salad – a fresh green goddess salad recipe that is packed with flavor! Option to make and enjoy with our homemade green goddess salad dressing and top it any way you want. The perfect summer salad!
Poke Salad
Poke Salad – a quick and easy recipe for a flavorful tuna poke salad that is full of fresh ingredients! Make the homemade sesame ginger dressing to drizzle on top. A delicious weeknight dinner option that you are going to love!
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad is such an easy, but delicious weeknight dinner option! We have a delicious chicken marinade linked too if you want! You can make this dairy-free if you use a dairy-free shredded parmesan!
Grilled Flank Steak Salad
Flank Steak Salad – a delicious marinated flank steak on a bed of lettuce with grilled corn, cojita cheese and chimichurri sauce!
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled Salmon Salad is pretty much one of my favorite salads of all-time and I wish it was on the menu of every restaurant I ever went to – I would order it every time! Greek-inspired flavors, this salad is easy and delicious!
Easy Shrimp Caesar Salad
Shrimp Caesar Salad is a flavorful, delicious and easy weeknight dinner or lunch. Made with simple, real ingredients and easily paleo/Whole30/dairy-free. This needs to be on your summer menu!
Easy Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled Chicken Salad is a summer go-to! Truly simple to make, easily customizable and packed with flavor. We have several homemade dressing options, but feel free to use a store-bought one if that is easier!
BEST Summer Grain Salad
Summer Grain Salad – an easy recipe for a hearty and healthy grain salad that can be enjoyed all summer long! Made with a fresh, homemade basil vinaigrette and so many veggies. Everyone is definitely going to love this one!
Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Salad
Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Salad – the perfect recipe for a buffalo chicken salad that has ALL of the toppings! Pair it with some homemade blue cheese dressing and you have a lunch or dinner packed with a ton of great flavor.
Fennel Salad
Fennel Salad – a simple and refreshing salad that is the perfect side dish to enjoy with any meal! Packed with fresh fennel, apples, basil leaves, lemon juice, and manchego cheese. Everyone is going to love this at your next holiday gathering!
Ultimate Grilled Shrimp Salad
Ultimate Grilled Shrimp Salad – this grilled shrimp salad recipe includes ALL of the toppings and a delicious homemade green goddess dressing! The perfect summer salad that needs to be added to your meal rotation ASAP!
Greek Chicken Salad
Greek Chicken Salad – this crispy, crunchy, and refreshing salad is the perfect summer side dish or light lunch. It’s definitely a crowd pleaser, so be sure to bring any extra to your next patio dinner or park picnic.
Salmon Caesar Salad
Salmon Caesar Salad – a simple caesar salad made with the most delicious blackened salmon and homemade caesar dressing! It is the perfect combination for an easy lunch or dinner that is packed with great flavor!
Easy Steak Salad
Easy Steak Salad – is a perfect option that is great for any weeknight! Great for meal prep at the beginning of the week or a delicious way to use up leftover steak in the fridge. You will be loving this one all summer long!
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad – a light and refreshing strawberry spinach salad that can be enjoyed as a quick lunch, dinner, or holiday table side dish! Packed with nutrients from fresh veggies and fruit, plus a flavorful homemade balsamic salad dressing!
Greek Cucumber Salad
Greek Cucumber Salad – a simple salad that is full of all the traditional Greek flavors that you know and love! Serve it by itself or with a protein option on the side or on top. Either way it is going to be a perfectly light & refreshing salad to enjoy all summer long!
Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
Honey Mustard Chicken Salad – a quick and easy recipe for the perfect summer salad, full of juicy chicken, crisp bacon, crunchy almonds, fresh blueberries, gorgonzola cheese and a creamy homemade salad dressing! The perfect lunch or dinner option all summer long!
Chopped Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Your new go-to salad for those weeknights when you have nothing planned!
Healthy Taco Salad
A healthier version of a Dorito Taco Salad!! So easy and delicious – perfect for hot summer nights!
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Grilled Vegetable Salad – a light and refreshing recipe for the perfect summer grilled vegetable salad! Enjoy as a side dish or a main course. It will definitely be a hit at your next backyard cookout!
Delicious Massaged Kale Salad
Massage Kale Salad is a wonderful, plant-based meal option that is just packed with amazing ingredients and flavor. Perfect for a lunch, meal prep or even dinner. I love the creamy balsamic dressing too!
Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint
Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint – The PERFECT summer salad! So easy to put together, light and refreshing!
Can I Meal Prep These Summer Salad Recipes
Absolutely! Several of these salad recipes can be partially or completely prepped ahead of time and then stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it. If it includes a cooked meat, be sure to store that in an airtight container separately so that you can reheat it. But salads are perfect for chopping ahead of time and then just throw it together when you are read!
What To Serve With A Summer Salad
Most of these salads make a complete meal all on their own, but if you are looking to serve something on the side we have a few ideas. We absolutely love making a few slices of grilled bread, half of a pita sandwich, or a cold mango smoothie!
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