4th of July Salads That Deserve A Spot At Your Cookout

By Jenn Segal

BBQ chicken and steakhouse burgers are must-haves, but to round out the menu for your 4th of July bash, you’ll also need some stellar summer salads. We’ve got you covered!

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!
Bulgur Salad with Cucumbers, Red Peppers, Chickpeas, Lemon & Dill

With fresh herbs, chopped vegetables and chickpeas, this Middle Eastern-style bulgur salad is like a bulked-up tabbouleh.
Fresh Corn Salad

Summery and make-ahead, this fresh corn salad is tailor made for a cookout.
Roasted Pepper Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts & Basil

Elevate your summer gatherings with this stunning make-ahead roasted red pepper salad.
German Potato Salad

Skip the mayo! Creamy potatoes, pickled red onions, and a zingy vinaigrette make this German potato salad a summer standout.
Summer Avocado Salad

Bursting with flavor, nutrition, and fresh veggies, this avocado salad is summer in a bowl.
Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas, Pine Nuts & Mozzarella Pearls

Zesty pesto, peas, pine nuts, and mozzarella pearls make a flavorful (and pretty!) pasta salad.
Macaroni Salad

This macaroni salad has all the appeal of the old-fashioned, mayo-dressed version but with a few updates to make it brighter and better.
Broccoli Salad with Bacon, Cheddar & Almonds

A reader said it best: this make-ahead broccoli salad is “one big bowl of crunchy yumminess.”
Classic Coleslaw

Whip up the ultimate tangy, creamy, and crunch-packed coleslaw in just 10 minutes — the perfect sidekick for all your summer cookouts!
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

In this jazzed up Caprese salad, a balsamic glaze adds a pop of tangy-sweet flavor to every bite.
Creamy Cucumber Salad

Crunchy, rich, and tangy – this creamy cucumber salad is a summer staple.
Greek Salad

Want to make the best-ever Greek salad? A few simple tweaks to the classic recipe make this version second to none!
Chickpea Salad

This super-simple chickpea salad makes a delicious lunch or side dish to grilled shrimp or chicken.
Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Burrata

Sweet and tangy cherry roasted tomatoes with creamy burrata is a match made in heaven.
Peaches, Burrata & Prosciutto with White Balsamic Vinaigrette

This is a fun play on the classic Caprese salad. Creamy burrata replaces mozzarella and peaches make a luscious stand-in for tomatoes.
Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon & Feta

Perfect for a side or a light bite, this grilled asparagus salad should be served with a hunk of bread to sop up the lemon-scented olive oil and feta.
Southwest Chickpea and Corn Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette

Party-perfect and easy to make ahead, this salad features sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, and buttery chickpeas tossed in a cumin-scented honey-lime vinaigrette.

June 30, 2023