32 Easy Summer Salads

These Summer Salad Recipes are the perfect recipes for all your BBQ’s this summer. From fruit salad to potato salad they are all easy to make.

Summer Salads are one of my favorite things to make. There are so many different options, but these 31 salad recipes are some of my favorites. They are loaded with flavor and easy to make.

These salads are perfect to serve the fresh produce of the season. We love a good fruit salad when we are sitting by the pool. But some of my favorites is a creamy chicken salad, broccoli salad or a corn salad.

Serve these salads with Grilled Chicken Kabobs, Grilled Hot Dogs and Cheese Stuffed Burgers.

Easy Salad Recipes for Summer

If you are looking for a refreshing summer salad to make, these 31 summer salads are some of our favorites. Easy, delicious and perfect for your next BBQ.

1. Dill Pickle Pasta Salad:

Pasta salad with dill pickles is one of my favorite pasta salads to make. The ingredients are simple and the perfect salad to make ahead of time. The homemade dressing combined with the pasta and dill pickles makes this a crowd favorite.

2. Classic Italian Pasta Salad Recipe:

This classic pasta salad is the perfect dish for taking to parties, pot lucks, BBQ’s and more! This pasta salad goes well with so many different things. This pasta salad is packed with flavor and it is easy recipe to put together.

3. Chicken Salad Recipe:

This is the Best Chicken Salad recipe. It has the perfect blend of chicken, veggies and seasonings. This delicious chicken salad recipe is quick and easy to make and loaded with flavor.

4. Easy Pasta Salad Recipe:

This Easy Pasta Salad Recipe is my go to Summer dish. It’s perfect for pot lucks and BBQ’s and easily serves a crowd. Veggies are plentiful during the summer making this a budget friendly side dish. This dish is just bursting with flavor.

5. BLT Pasta Salad:

We love this simple ingredient BLT Pasta Salad. It is loaded with flavor and simple to make.

6. Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe:

I have always loved tuna salad and it seemed like a really delicious combination to add pasta! This is a great way to enjoy tuna salad when you don’t feel like a sandwich.

7. Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad:

We all love bacon and ranch flavor so it seemed like the perfect combination for pasta salad. This easy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is so amazing.

8. Greek Pasta Salad Recipe:

I love pasta salad and trying new variations. Pasta Salads go with just about anything and make the perfect dish to bring to potlucks, BBQ’s and more. This easy Greek Pasta Salad Recipe can really feed a crowd on a budget.

9. German Potato Salad:

This tasty potato salad is super easy to make and perfect served warm or cold. Everyone will love the pieces of bacon combined with the apple cider vinegar, mustard and more.

10. Old Fashioned Potato Salad:

This recipe has the perfect blend of mayonnaise, sweet pickles, spices and more for such a flavorful potato salad. It has the perfect combination of everything for an amazing potato salad recipe.

11. Keto Tuna Salad:

The recipe is so keto friendly and I love it served over a bed of lettuce.  You can also make a lettuce wrap if you are craving a more sandwich style meal.

12. Tuna Salad Sandwich:

I’m a huge fan of tuna salad and try to always keep it in the fridge. This makes for a quick meal and it is super filling and inexpensive to make. The tuna is packed with protein and so budget friendly.

13. Crock Pot Chicken Salad:

This slow cooker shredded chicken salad is an easy way to prepare this classic recipe. The chicken and veggies are placed in the crock pot to cook tender. The chicken is then shredded and combined with the other ingredients for a delicious recipe.

14. Grilled Chicken Salad:

We love to prepare salads especially in the Summer. This Grilled Chicken Salad is so tasty and hearty enough for even the pickiest eaters. It is packed with grilled chicken and a ton of veggies. Top with creamy avocado.

15. Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken Salad:

This Santa Fe Chicken Salad is the perfect meal to make in the summer when you don’t want to heat up your kitchen. This Santa Fe Chicken salad recipe is so filling and delicious but not too heavy. You can even top with sweet corn.

16. 10 Minute Cucumber Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe:

Take chicken salad to the next level with this amazing Cucumber Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe. The cucumber in this recipe really takes it up a notch and turns chicken salad into something special.

17. Panera Bread Asian Chicken Salad:

I love the sweetness from the oranges and the saltiness from the delicious dressing. It really combines for a great meal.

18. Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Salad:

If you need a really easy meal for busy weeknights, this delicious Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe is a must try. With very little effort, you can get dinner on the table fast. Lots of BBQ flavored chicken gets layered with so many yummy ingredients.

19. Keto Egg Salad Recipe:

Keto Egg Salad Recipe is keto friendly but so amazing that the entire family will love it. Serve it with lettuce and you have the best meal. It does not get any easier than that. My kids like it on bread or crackers so it really is a meal we all can enjoy.

20. Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap:

This easy to make wrap comes together in only 5 minutes. Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap is such a great meal idea and sure to please everyone.

21. Cheesecake Fruit Salad:

This easy recipe is one of my go to fruit salads for parties, potlucks or Summer BBQ’s. It is effortless to prepare and everyone goes crazy over the luscious cheesecake filling.

22. Easy Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe:

This Hawaiian Fruit Salad Recipe is one of those recipes that once you make it, it will become a favorite. The honey and lime give this fruit an extra burst of flavor that is amazing.

23. Strawberry Spinach Salad:

Crispy spinach, sweet strawberries, feta and more come together for one irresistible salad recipe. With just 6 ingredients, this salad is super easy to make but so delicious. Top with your favorite salad dressing.

24. Red White and Blue Fruit Salad:

This Red White and Blue Fruit Salad is delicious and easy to make. The fruit glaze is sweet and tangy and everyone will love it. They won’t guess you spent only 5 minutes making this yummy fruit salad.

25. Mandarin Orange Jello Salad:

This is the best side dish and my family pretty much expects me to make it for any occasion. From Summer BBQ’s to Christmas dinner, this salad always has a place at the dinner table. It’s no surprise because it is SO delicious.

Mandarin Orange Jello Salad Recipe

26. Creamy Cucumber Salad:

This creamy cucumber salad is delicious and a classic summer time salad. It is loaded with flavor and you only need a few ingredients.

27. Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad:

This Cucumber Tomato Salad is loaded with fresh ingredients and perfect if you are growing your own garden.

28. Cucumber Onion Salad Recipe:

Your family and friends are going to love this Cucumber Onion Salad. This classic recipe is loaded with flavor and made with simple ingredients.

29. Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Salad:

This roasted tomato and mozzarella salad is loaded with flavor and topped with balsamic vinaigrette. This is a classic caprese salad.

30. Quick and Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe:

Juicy Tomatoes and cucumbers are summer staples. When you pair the two with red onions and a simple dressing, you’ve got a flavor explosion on your hands! This is the perfect recipe for seasonal produce.

31. Chick-Fil-A Fruit Cup:

The Chick-fil-a fruit cup is mixed made with chopped strawberries, blueberries, green apples, mandarin oranges, and red apples. This is our favorite salad.

32. Paula Deen’s Broccoli Salad

This is one of the best summer salads. It is one of our favorite healthy salad recipe that we make all summer long.

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