We’re in the middle of summer right now and summer is definitely the salad season! Salads are amazingly versatile in that they can contain so many different things from a basic lettuce, cucumber and tomato salad to chicken salads, to potato salads, etc., they can be served either hot or cold and they can be everything from a side dish to a main course. After a long hot summer day I somethings don’t feel like cooking, or eating a hot or heavy meal and a light, cool and crisp salad is the perfect solution! Summer is a great time for salads since there are so many fresh vegetables and fruits that can be used in them and as the ones that are available change, your salads change ensuring that they are always exciting! After thinking about salads so much I figured that it was about time that I gathered a few of my favourites and shared them with you and below you have the best of them along with a few tasty dressings!
Super Summer Salads
BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Creamy Avocado Dressing (aka Guacamole Buttermilk Dressing)
Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Sweet Chili Chicken Salad
Thai Sweet Chili Dressing
Vietnamese Summer Roll Salad
Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp Salad in Cilantro Lime Dressing
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Strawberry BBQ Chicken Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Bacon, Avocado and Goat Cheese
Macaroni Salad
French Potato Salad
Southwestern Grilled Chicken Jalapeno Popper Salad
Jalapeno Popper Dressing
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad
Strawberry and Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad
Taco Pasta Salad
Spinach Salad with Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms and Blue Cheese in a Bacon Pan Sauce Dressing Topped with a Hard Boiled Egg
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Salad with Creamy Feta and Dill Dressing
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Chicken Satay Salad in Spicy Peanut Dressing
Mango, Avocado and Grilled Shrimp Salad with a Peanut Dressing
Banh Mi Chicken Salad
Taco Salad
Ranch Dressing
Burrata Strawberry Caprese Salad
Chimichurri Steak Salad
Greek Style Zucchini Salad
Caprese Salad
Raspberry White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Blackened Shrimp and Fried Green Tomato Po Boy Salad
Warm Mushroom, Roasted Asparagus and Wild Rice Salad with Feta
Greek Style Salad
Kalamata Olive and Feta Vinaigrette
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Berry Quinoa Salad
Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Strawberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Strawberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Pollo Asado Burrito Bowl
Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad
Strawberry and Feta Salad
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Honey Mustard Dressing
Chicken Carnitas Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Esquites Quinoa Salad with Avocado
Pesto Zucchini and Corn Quinoa Salad
Strawberry and Avocado Chicken Salad with Crispy Fried Goat Cheese and Honey Lemon Dijon Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak Caprese Salad
Grilled Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad
Thai Lemongrass Chicken and Avocado Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
Berry and Avocado Spinach Salad with Feta and Pistachios in a Creamy Berry Poppy Seed Dressing
Mediterranean Salad
Creamy Berry Poppy Seed Dressing
Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
Grilled Peach and Honey Dijon Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese and Pecans
Peach Honey Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette
Blackberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad with Crispy Fried Goat Cheese
Avocado BLT Pasta Salad
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Caesar Salad Dressing
BLT Chicken Salad
Mediterranean Potato Salad
Sriracha Honey Lime Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Salad
Bacon Pimento Cheese Potato Salad
Creamy Dilled Cucumber Salad
Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Caprese Spinach Salad with Bacon and Avocado
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Texmex Grilled Chicken Salad in Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde Dressing
Hawaiian Pasta Salad
Italian Salad Dressing
BBQ Chicken COBB Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
Barbacoa and Avocado Cilantro Lime Rice Burrito Salad Bowl
Steak and Egg Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Blue Cheese Dressing
BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki and Pineapple Salad
Lemongrass Grilled Chicken Rice Noodle Bowls
Greek Style Grilled Chicken Salad
Greek Dressing
Coleslaw
Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Thai Grilled Steak Salad
Thai Peanut Dressing
Korean Style Cold Tofu Shirataki Noodle Salad with Shrimp
Berry Salad with Honey and Lemon Yogurt Dressing
Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw
Bacon Cheeseburger Salad
Chicken Shawarma Salad
Cilantro Lemon Tahini Dressing
Blue Cheese and Bacon Potato Salad
Peruvian Grilled Chicken Salad
Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)
Kung Pao Chicken Salad with Sichuan Dressing
Loaded Cauliflower Salad
Fresh Pea Salad
Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Salad
Summer Salads eCookbook
More Summer Salads
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I love summer salads! These all look so good Kevin! Bright, colorful and so perfect for the warm weather! Great round-up!
Great recipes – thanks for sharing. It's heating up here so definitely need these to stay refreshed!
Love the variety of salads in this post! There's definitely something for everybody.
The Thai Sweet Chili Dressing caught my eye…will have to give that a try!
the vietnamese summer roll salad is the best creation.
Love the variety of salads, going to have to try some this summer. Thanks for sharing
I am so into salads right now! Can't wait to try some of these!
Thanks for the lovely salad recipes, Kevin!
Bahn Mi chicken salad is a great idea!
I am now tempted to make and eat every single one of these salads this summer. What a great collection of recipes!
Amazing! Starting right away. Thank you.
LOVE this round-up!!! and I must try your creamy avocado dressing stat!!
Wow! I just made note of 10 different salads I want to try! Thanks for posting!
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What? Only 30? 🙂 Great list to keep us busy all summer!
I am drooling just looking at the pictures, so colorful and full of nutrients. I will try one of them along with the different Vinaigrette
I love all your recipes. Thanks for sharing this article! Although I don’t know how to cook, I will definitely try it one day.
Is it possible to update the list with more recent recipes? And please add more than just 30 🙂
I absolutely love the enthusiasm and positivity in your introduction to Super Summer Salads! Your description of summer as “salad season” is spot on, and you’ve highlighted the incredible versatility of salads, which can truly cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences.
Your acknowledgment of the convenience of salads as a quick and refreshing option, especially after a hot summer day when cooking a heavy meal might not be appealing, resonates with many of us. Plus, your emphasis on using fresh, seasonal ingredients in salads is fantastic as it keeps the meals exciting and vibrant.
Thank you for sharing these delicious salad recipes and dressings. Your passion for salads shines through, and I’m sure these recipes will inspire many to enjoy a healthy and tasty summer!
I love all your recipes!
I just tried the Mexican Corn Salad and it was omg …!!! Thanks a lot dear for sharing these recipes