14 Fresh Summer Salad Recipes for a Quick, Refreshing Meal
Step into summer with our joyful collection of fresh summer salad recipes. If you love light, flavorful meals that don’t take forever to prepare, you’re in the right place! These salads are packed with the crispest seasonal produce and are perfect for those warm, lazy days. They’re so easy to whip up and each recipe is a burst of freshness in a bowl.
Whether you’re throwing together a quick lunch or looking for the perfect side at a summer barbecue, these salads are here to keep things cool and delicious. Grab your fork and let’s dive into these refreshingly simple recipes!
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1. Mexican Street Corn Salad
This bright, fresh and delicious Mexican Street Corn Salad will become a summer favorite! Light, creamy, zesty and with a kick of heat, it’s an easy and vibrant side, like sunshine in a bowl!
2. Feta Watermelon Salad
In this Feta Watermelon Salad recipe, savory arugula, sweet watermelon, salty feta, fresh mint and spicy red onion are tossed in a homemade balsamic glaze for a flavorful and refreshing summer side dish.
3. Tomato Cucumber & Avocado Salad
Italian inspired, this tomato, cucumber and avocado salad is one of our family favorites. It’s so tasty and so addictive that you just want to eat more and more of it.
4. Hot Girl Summer Salad
This Hot Girl Summer Salad is made with cucumbers, green pepper, red onion, eggs, Italian dressing, and more for a quick, easy, and refreshing lunch or snack!
5. Carrot Apple Salad
Carrot Apple Salad is a delicious and colorful salad loaded with sliced red and green apples, carrots, dried cranberries and mandarins all tossed in a vanilla yogurt and mayo dressing.
6. Spicy Thai Mango Salad
This Thai-Inspired Mango Salad is loaded with sweet chunks of mango, crunchy cucumber, red onion, chilies and loads of fresh herbs. It takes just minutes to make and is bursting with fresh flavor.
7. Strawberry Crunch Salad
This strawberry salad is the best spring and summer meal! Super crunchy and textured with avocado and goat cheese. Absolutely delicious.
8. Mango Salad with Spinach & Blueberries
Mango Salad with Spinach, Blueberries, Walnuts, and Feta Cheese takes only 15 minutes to make – perfect for a busy weeknight. Your family will love vibrant, healthy, and fresh ingredients tossed in a light homemade Lemon Honey Mustard Dressing. This quick and easy Summer salad looks fancy – a definite crowd-pleaser to bring to picnics, potlucks, and Summer cookouts.
9. Summer Avocado Corn Salad
This avocado corn salad is an easy and healthy summer recipe made with avocado, corn, tomato, lime juice, and fresh cilantro. Pairs well with fish, grilled chicken, or steak! So delish!
10. Cucumber Dill Salad
Refreshing, crunchy, and tangy, this cucumber dill salad is a cooling bowl of goodness. It’s a refreshing, simple, and healthy side dish perfect for summer meals and BBQs!
11. Jennifer Aniston Salad
The Jennifer Aniston Salad is fresh, crunchy, and packed with plant-based protein. Enjoy this light, gluten free salad as a healthy lunch or dinner.
12. Thai Cucumber Salad
Thai Cucumber Salad – easy and healthy homemade Thai cucumber salad recipe that is better than your favorite Thai restaurants, guaranteed!
13. Best Broccoli Salad
A family-friendly, easy broccoli salad recipe with crisp bacon, onions, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and a lightly sweetened, easy four-ingredient dressing. This broccoli salad comes together in about 10-15 minutes and is perfect for potlucks, family reunions, and pool parties.
14. Viral TikTok Cucumber & Bell Pepper Salad
The ultimate summer side! This viral TikTok Cucumber Bell Pepper Salad is crisp, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. 5 ingredients and 10 minutes are all you need to make this sweet, spicy, and savory trend.
