12 Easy Breezy Summer Salads

With the hot weather, who doesn’t love a cool salad? These easy summer salads are perfect as a side for family dinner or for backyard gatherings.

Israeli Salad with Feta

I make this Israeli salad, full of colorful veggies and feta, over and over during the summer months.
Fresh Corn Salad with Scallions and Basil

With fresh corn, scallions, and basil, this salad is perfect for BBQs and potlucks.
Big Italian Salad

This Italian salad is full of fresh ingredients and the dressing is bursting with flavor.
Panzanella Salad

On those incredibly hot summer days, this salad makes a great light dinner or side with grilled chicken or fish.
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

This Caprese salad contains all the summer flavors you’d expect but is elevated with a syrupy balsamic glaze.
Summer Gazpacho Salad

With fresh tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, and crunchy cucs, this salad celebrates the best of summer.
Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts

Easy to make and enjoyed by everyone, this cucumber salad blends tangy and sweet flavors and is tossed with crunchy peanuts.
Baby Spinach Salad with Berries, Pecans & Goat Cheese in Raspberry Vinaigrette

This spinach salad is full of goodies including fresh berries, toasted pecans, and goat cheese.
Peaches, Burrata & Prosciutto with White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Creamy burrata, sweet peaches, and salty prosciutto blend perfectly to create this pretty summer salad.
Cucumber Salad with Mint

This cucumber salad can be made ahead and is a big crowd pleaser!
Bulgur Salad with Cucumbers, Red Peppers, Chickpeas, Lemon & Dill

Similar to tabbouleh but (in my opinion) better, this salad is chockful of bright summer ingredients.
Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing

Inspired by California Pizza Kitchen’s recipe, this Thai crunch salad with its luscious dressing is a winner.