15 Crowd-Pleasing Memorial Day Salads

By Jenn Segal

Getting ready for summer? Is the grill fired up? From roasted red pepper salad to sweet and tangy citrus slaw, these Memorial Day salads will help round out the main course and have people coming back for seconds.

Roasted Pepper Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts & Basil

Pretty to look at and delicious to eat, this roasted pepper salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for a summer get-together.
Classic Coleslaw

A quick, flavorful, no-fuss coleslaw for all your summer cookouts
Black Bean and Corn Salad with Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette

This make-ahead black bean and corn salad is a real crowd-pleaser. Bonus: it doubles as a dip!
Shrimp Salad

Old Bay kicks up the flavor of this classic shrimp salad. Pile it onto a croissant, scoop it over lettuce, or serve it with crackers.
Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas, Pine Nuts & Mozzarella Pearls

Zesty pesto, peas, pine nuts, and mozzarella pearls make a flavorful and pretty pasta salad.
Vivian Howard’s Cilantro Lime Sweet Corn

Spicy, buttery and bright, this is the perfect make-ahead corn dish for summer.
Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is a vibrant and healthy Middle Eastern salad made from fresh herbs, nutty bulgur, and chopped vegetables.
Chickpea Salad

This super-simple chickpea salad makes a delicious lunch or side dish to grilled shrimp or chicken.
Sweet & Tangy Citrus Slaw

This refreshingly bright and crunchy slaw is a great side dish to burgers or Sloppy Joe’s.
German Potato Salad

In this German potato salad, the typical American mayo dressing is replaced with pickled onions and a tangy vinaigrette. It is ridiculously good!
Strawberry and Orange Salad with Citrus Syrup

This gorgeous strawberry and orange fruit salad is a refreshing change from the typical pre-cut fruit salad.
Green Apple and Celery Salad with Dill

This crunchy and refreshing celery salad hits all the right taste notes.
Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon & Feta

Perfect for lunch or a light bite, this grilled asparagus salad should be served with a hunk of warm bread to sop up the lemon-scented olive oil and feta.
French Grated Carrot Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

This grated carrot salad with lemon dijon vinaigrette is standard fare in French bistros and markets.
Creamy Cucumber Salad

A summer staple, this creamy cucumber salad boasts a crunchy texture and tangy, rich flavor.