24 Summer Salad Recipes

It's the best time of year for fresh vibrant summer salad recipes and we've collected all of our favorites! Perfect for hot days when you need a side dish that's refreshing and light, these are my go-to for backyard barbecues, weeknight grilling, and all the summer holiday parties!

When your summer menu turns to Grilled Steak Kabobs, Salmon Zucchini Orzo Pasta, and Honey Mustard Dry Rub Ribs, you need seasonal colorful salads to round out the menu!

These salads go way beyond just lettuce, highlighting green beans, broccoli, strawberries, cucumbers and fresh garden herbs, no matter what's in the garden or fresh from the farmer's market!

Try making homemade dressing like this Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing or this Easy Vinaigrette in a Jar!

From the July tomatoes to the August peaches, these summer salads will be the tastiest part of the season! Try pairing them with our favorite 31 Summer Dinner Recipes and check out my 50 Farmer's Market Recipes!