This curated collection of summer salad recipes highlights the best savory and sweet salads, pasta salads, and dressings to enjoy all season long.
Summer Salads to Love!
We love a fresh salad any time, but in summer when produce is at its peak, a bright, cooling salad becomes the star of the meal. This collection includes everything from light vegetable salads and fruit-forward mixes to hearty pasta salads and bold dressings. Use these recipes as a main dish or a side at brunches, barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Swap a homemade dressing to change the whole profile—try a creamy ranch, a tangy honey mustard, or a bright vinaigrette for variety.
Many recipes are quick to assemble, and several can be made ahead for easy entertaining.
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Our Top 10 Summer Salad Recipes
1 Corn Salad
Corn Salad
Total Time: 12 minutes
A vibrant corn salad packed with fresh vegetables and a light dressing—ready in under 15 minutes to brighten any plate.
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2 Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Salad
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Fresh, crunchy, and balanced with sweet and savory flavors, this broccoli salad is perfect for potlucks and family dinners.
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3 Asian Ramen Salad Recipe
Asian Ramen Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Lightly dressed Asian ramen salad with cabbage, almonds, and crunchy ramen for bright color and texture.
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4 Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe
Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Fresh and flavorful with juicy berries, tender chicken, and a simple homemade vinaigrette—perfect for warm days.
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5 Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad Recipe
Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
A copycat version of the restaurant classic with crispy chicken strips and a honey-oriental dressing.
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6 Fruit Salad Recipe
Fruit Salad Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
A colorful mix of healthy fruits tossed in a citrus-vanilla dressing for a bright, refreshing side dish.
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7 Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe
Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Fresh and filling tortellini salad tossed with vegetables and a creamy dressing—ready in minutes.
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8 Homemade Potato Salad
Homemade Potato Salad
Total Time: 55 minutes
A family-favorite classic potato salad—simple, flavorful, and perfect for gatherings.
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9 Italian Dressing Pasta Salad
Italian Dressing Pasta Salad
Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
An easy make-ahead pasta salad with cheese, pepperoni, and customizable mix-ins—ideal for potlucks.
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10 Cobb Salad
Cobb Salad
Total Time: 15 minutes
A satisfying cobb salad full of tasty ingredients—quick to make and delicious as a meal on its own.
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11 Macaroni Salad With Ham Recipe
Macaroni Salad With Ham Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
A kid-approved macaroni salad with ham that’s a potluck favorite and comes together in only 20 minutes.
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12 Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe
Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Light and fresh mozzarella pasta salad dressed simply—an easy favorite for warm weather.
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13 Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad recipe
Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
A light pasta salad with bold Caprese and pesto flavors—great for potlucks and BBQs.
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14 Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Total Time: 23 minutes
A vibrant Greek orzo salad topped with a zesty homemade dressing—hearty, flavorful, and quick to make.
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15 Chinese Pasta Salad Recipe
Chinese Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 6 minutes
A satisfying Chinese-style pasta salad with lettuce, noodles, fried wontons, and a tasty homemade dressing.
