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Nothing says summer like a refreshing salad filled with fresh seasonal ingredients!
Whether you’re having a backyard BBQ with friends, casually hanging out at the pool or the beach, or spending a quiet weekend with family, beat the heat with these flavor-packed salads. From fresh pasta and cool fruit salads to healthy veggie and tangy chicken salads – you’ll find it here!
Here’s 12 delicious, family-tested, kid-approved salads to make your next BBQ, family gathering or potluck a total standout!
Cucumber, Watermelon, and Feta Salad
This Cucumber, Watermelon and Feta Salad is the perfect match for any summer meal. Light and refreshing with a squeeze of lime juice, the flavors bring the taste of summer right to your table! Find the recipe: Here
Recipe Compliments of Two Peas & Their Pod
Honey Mustard Chicken, Avocado, and Bacon Salad
You won’t believe just how crazy good this salad is! A simple 5-ingredient dressing that doubles as a marinade and a hint of garlic blended with the amazing flavors of honey mustard chicken, avocado, and bacon make this salad simply irresistible! Find the recipe: Here
Recipe Compliments of Cafe Delites
Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad
This is the absolute perfect salad to get your kids eating more fruit this summer. A simple, delicious and healthy combination of honey and lime juice paired with a rainbow of fresh fruit screams the sunny days of summer every time you take a bite. Find the recipe: Here
Recipe Compliments of Cooking Classy
Best Darn Broccoli Salad
One of my family’s all-time favorite salads! The sharp taste of the onions, the tangy sweetness of the dressing and the irresistible saltiness of the bacon is amazing. When I make this broccoli salad, it doesn’t stick around long. Honestly, my kids eat it within a few hours… it’s really THAT good! Find the recipe: Here
Recipe Compliments of Cassie Craves
Southwestern Mexican Chopped Salad
This Mexican Chopped Salad is the kind of salad you can never get enough of. It’s vibrant, loaded with flavor and healthy. The dressing is amazing – light with just a few simple ingredients including fresh lime juice, honey, garlic and a splash of oil. Find the recipe: Here
Recipe Compliments of The Cafe Sucre’ Farine
Lemon Herb Mediterranean Pasta Salad
This is one recipe you’re sure to be making all summer long. It goes well with just about anything making it the perfect accompaniment to any summer meal or barbeque. Perfect for potlucks too! Find the recipe: Here
Recipe Compliments of Cafe Delites
5-Ingredient Cheddar Bacon Potato Salad
It doesn’t get much easier than this! This Cheddar Bacon Potato Salad comes together with 5 simple ingredients – red potatoes, cheddar cheese, salty crisp bacon, creamy ranch dressing and sliced green onions – what’s not to love about that? It’s simple, quick and delicious! Find the recipe: Here
Recipe Compliments of Cooking Classy
Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad
An absolute breeze to make, this Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad is both healthy and delicious! It has the perfect blend of sweet and savory and the toasted sesame seeds add a crunchy goodness that’s hard to pass up on a hot summer day. Find the recipe: Here
Recipe Compliments of Cooking Classy
Summer Berry Cheesecake Salad
I’m not sure if this salad is truly a salad or a scrumptious dessert! Either way, I’m pretty sure your family will go nuts over it! This salad is super easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients and the rich and creamy cheesecake filling folded into your favorite berries offers a perfect (slightly sneaky) way to get your kids to eat more fruit this summer. Find the recipe: Here
Recipe Compliments of The Slow Roasted Italian
Gluten-Free Shrimp and Avocado Taco Salad
This gluten-free salad is a cinch to make, largely due to the fact that the shrimp marinade doubles as a salad dressing. Healthy, delicious and easy to pull together – what more could you ask for in a salad? Find the recipe: Here
Recipe Compliments of Iowa Girl Eats
Go-To Greek Pasta Salad
Rotini pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a delicious Greek dressing. This salad is the perfect side for an outdoor barbeque, a casual family meal or a potluck. This is one of those “crowd-pleaser” recipes that will definitely be added to your list of go-to pasta salad recipes. Find the recipe: Here
Recipe Compliments of Lil Luna
Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Reduction
This salad is an absolute staple in my house. Everyone loves it! It’s easy, delicious, healthy and definitely pretty enough to serve company. Serve this as an appetizer, alongside your favorite entree, or atop a crusty slice of bread for a light lunch. Either way, it’s awesome! Find the recipe: Here
