Summer is the perfect time for light and refreshing meals, and salads are a great choice for busy weeknights. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a variety of colorful and nutritious salads that are quick to prepare. From classic combinations to creative twists, these 22 easy recipes will keep your dinners exciting and satisfying all season long.
Sweetheart Cabbage Salad with Gyoza Chickpeas
This sweetheart cabbage salad comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect for anyone who thinks they don’t like salads. Packed with spinach, crunchy cabbage, and tasty chickpeas, it’s topped with Parmesan cheese for a satisfying and healthy meal.
Mushroom Sweet Corn Pasta
This pasta dish combines earthy mushrooms and charred corn in a light cream sauce. It's a simple and satisfying meatless meal that you can whip up in just half an hour.
Shopska Salad
In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a delicious and cheesy salad. The Shopska salad is packed with vibrant vegetables, a light vinaigrette, and topped with shredded Feta cheese, making it a perfect appetizer, side dish, or even a meal with some bread.
Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Salad
This Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Salad is a quick and easy vegetarian dish that you can whip up in just 10 minutes. Packed with garbanzo beans, cucumber, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley, it's all mixed together with a simple white wine vinaigrette.
Watermelon Panzanella
Watermelon Panzanella salad is a simple and refreshing summer dish. It comes together with just a few fresh ingredients, making it a great choice for warm days.
French Potato Salad
This easy potato salad is a great summer dish that skips the mayo, eggs, and dairy. Instead, it uses a creamy Dijon mustard dressing, making it vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for warm days.
Pasta Fresca
This dish combines perfectly cooked pasta with fresh tomatoes, tender baby spinach, and flavorful mushrooms. Everything is tossed together with balsamic vinegar and garlic for a delicious summer salad.
Roasted Potato Salad
This potato salad features crispy baby red and gold potatoes, crumbled bacon, fresh herbs, and a creamy Dijon dill dressing. It's a simple yet impressive side dish that's perfect for any backyard barbecue.
Caprese Salad with Spinach & Cashews
This caprese salad is simple to make and hearty enough to serve as a main dish. It's perfect for a warm summer evening when you want something fresh and satisfying.
Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
This salad combines sweet, salty, and tangy flavors that go well with any protein. It's a great side dish for grilled salmon or steak.
Roasted Rhubarb Salad
This roasted rhubarb salad with rye croutons and vegan labneh is a great vegetarian dish that includes protein, fruit, vegetables, and bread. It's ideal for the shift from spring to summer, featuring both blueberries and sweet roasted rhubarb.
Cherry Caprese Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is a perfect mix of sweet and savory flavors, ideal for summer dinners. It's vegetarian and can easily be made vegan, serving well as a side dish or a main meal.
Avocado Mango Salad
This salad is perfect alongside salmon tacos and pairs well with just about any grilled meat. It's a refreshing addition to summer meals.
Red Pesto Pasta Salad with Veggies
This red pesto pasta is quick to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes with only 15 minutes of hands-on time. It's loaded with veggies and flavor, and you can enjoy it hot or cold, whether you use homemade or store-bought pesto.
Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad
Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad is a light and refreshing dish featuring orzo pasta, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. It's simple to prepare and great for picnics or gatherings.
Ranch Coleslaw
This ranch coleslaw comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect for your next barbecue. Using store-bought mayonnaise and ranch dressing, it's super easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Mango Black Bean Salad
This salad is full of mango and has a great mix of flavors, along with plenty of plant-based protein and fiber. It comes together quickly with just 8 affordable ingredients and takes about 15 minutes to prepare, plus some time to let it marinate.
Roasted Garlic Blue Cheese Pasta Salad
This creamy pasta salad combines fresh veggies with a rich roasted garlic and miso dressing. If blue cheese isn't your thing, you can leave it out and still enjoy the delicious umami from the miso.
Larb Gai
This Thai chicken salad is a healthy option you'll want to prepare regularly. It features a flavorful base and is topped with crunchy peanuts.
Greek Salmon Bowl
This Greek Salmon Bowl is a simple meal that you can whip up in under thirty minutes. It's packed with fresh vegetables and quinoa, all mixed together with a tasty balsamic vinaigrette.
Caulislaw - Raw Cauliflower Salad
This Caulislaw combines cauliflower, carrots, and red onions in a tasty mayonnaise dressing. It's a great side for barbecues or a crunchy topping for burgers, and it's quick, healthy, and low in carbs.
Blue Cheese Coleslaw
Blue Cheese Coleslaw is a quick and easy side dish that you can whip up in under 15 minutes. Packed with blue cheese flavor and balanced seasoning, it’s sure to be a hit alongside steak, barbecue, or buffalo dishes.
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