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    The Best Summer Salads Recipes

    Published: Apr 12, 2019 · Modified: Jul 14, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Looking for delicious summer salads? Everything you want is right here. From green salads to pasta salads and everything in between, there are all kinds of amazing salads for summer! 

    All I want in summer is large bowls of different types of salads. On days that I'm really hungry, a cold bowl of pasta salad would make me super happy and on other days, I devour a plate of green salad especially with some tasty dressing. Here is a collection of all the summer salad recipes that you can make and enjoy! 

    A collection of summer salad recipes

    Summer salad ideas and recipes

    The Best Mediterranean Salad Recipe

    The Best Mediterranean Salad Recipe
    This Mediterranean salad is loaded with fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes and herbs. This fresh salad is flavored with a delicious dressing.
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    This Mediterranean salad is loaded with fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes and herbs

    Chicken Shawarma Salad

    Easy Chicken Shawarma Salad
    This chicken shawarma salad is easy and delicious. It's loaded with juicy and flavorful chicken, vegetables, and a delicious yogurt sauce! 
    Check out this recipe
    chicken shawarma salad with lettuce and pita.

    Mediterranean Tuna Salad

    Healthy Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe
    Ditch the mayonnaise and try this Mediterranean tuna salad. This no mayo tuna salad is packed with delicious ingredients like artichokes and herbs. 

    Check out this recipe
    healthy tuna salad in a bowl

    Mediterranean Couscous Salad

    Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe
    An easy couscous salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. This couscous salad recipe comes together in only 15 minutes and makes an amazing side dish.
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    An easy couscous salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. This couscous salad recipe comes together in only 15 minutes

    Greek Salmon Salad

    Greek Salmon Salad Recipe
    Ready in 30 minutes, this Greek salmon salad is perfect for lunch or dinner. You only need a few ingredients and some good salmon to make it!
    Check out this recipe
    Mediterranean salmon salad with onions and olives.

    Turkish Tomato Salad (Gavurdagi)

    Turkish Tomato Salad Gavurdagi
    Turkish tomato salad made with fresh, plump tomatoes, cucumbers and crunchy walnuts is absolutely delicious. Flavored with pomegranate molasses and ready in 15 minutes, this is the perfect side dish.
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    Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata

    Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata and Grapes
    Roasted butternut squash salad is a great fall salad recipe. With burrata, grapes, and a balsamic based vinaigrette, this salad will excite your taste buds!
    Check out this recipe
    roasted butternut squash salad with burrata.

    The Best Shrimp Avocado Salad

    The Best Shrimp Avocado Salad
    This is the best shrimp avocado salad you will ever try. Delicious juicy shrimps mixed with fresh greens and soft avocados with a drizzle of a terrific sauce make the perfect salad! And the best part? It's ready in 20 minutes!
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    This is The Best Shrimp Avocado summer Salad you will ever try. Delicious juicy shrimps mixed with fresh greens and soft avocados.

    Greek Chickpea Salad with Feta and Cucumber

    Greek Chickpea Salad
    Ready in 10 minutes, this Greek chickpea salad is the perfect lunch or dinner for weekdays. You only need a few ingredients to make this hearty and healthy salad.
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    hickpea Salad is a great option for a light lunch and a delicious side dish. It's made with just a few ingredients that compliment each other very well

    Mediterranean Potato Salad

    Mediterranean Potato Salad
    Mediterranean potato salad is so easy and simple. It's made with only a few ingredients and is packed with flavor thanks to a homemade zaatar dressing. 
    Check out this recipe
    Mediterranean potato salad.

    Greek Shrimp Salad

    20-minute Greek Shrimp Salad
    A delicious no mayo Greek shrimp salad recipe that's ready in only 20 minutes. This healthy shrimp salad made with fresh ingredients and is perfect for a light lunch. 
    Check out this recipe
    Mediterranean shrimp salad

    Mediterranean Lentil Salad

    Mediterranean Lentil Salad Recipe
    This Mediterranean lentil salad is healthy and very easy to make. Loaded with delicious vegetables, this salad is ready in about 30 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    Mediterranean lentil salad

    Healthy Chicken Salad with Walnuts

    Healthy chicken salad with walnuts and dill
    A healthy chicken salad that's perfect for a light and easy lunch. This healthy chicken salad is made with a delicious Greek yogurt dressing. 

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    Healthy chicken salad with walnuts

    Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

    One of the best ways to use up bulgur is to make tabouli salad. It's so flavorful and it's packed with fresh herbs which makes it perfect for summer. 

    Tabbouleh salad, also called Tabouli is a delicious Middle Eastern salad that's very simple and easy to make.

    Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

    Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kisir) with Video
    An easy bulgur salad recipe that's perfect for any day. Made with bulgur, olive oil and herbs, this salad in ready in less than 30 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    Kisir Turkish bulgur salad.

    Mediterranean Corn Salad

    Mediterranean Corn Salad Recipe
    This Mediterranean corn salad is easy, delicious ready in 10 minutes!. Drizzled with a zesty dressing, this is the perfect summer salad!
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    This is an easy corn salad with a Mediterranean twist.

    Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower Salad

    Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower Salad
    Roasted cauliflower salad with Mediterranean spices is so flavorful and easy to make. The cauliflower is seasoned with warm spices and roasted to perfection, then topped with a zesty yogurt dressing, making every bite extra delicious.
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    Cauliflowers are flavored with warm Mediterranean spices on both sides.

    Traditional Greek Salad Recipe

    Planning a party and looking for the easiest salad out there? This Greek salad is all you need. You can make this classic Greek salad in a few minutes with just a few ingredient and good block of feta! 

    Learn how to make traditional Greek salad recipe with only a few ingredients. This easy and simple summer salad comes together in no time!

    Nicoise Salad

    How To Make Nicoise Salad
    Nicoise salad is a French salad that's made with fresh vegetables, hard boiled eggs and tuna. This salad is ready in 30 minutes and you can serve this salad as a light lunch or dinner. 
    Check out this recipe
    Nicoise salad is a French tuna salad.

    Classic Caprese Salad

    Italian Caprese Salad Recipe
    This caprese salad recipe is an Italian classic made with fresh mozzarella and juicy tomatoes. It takes only 10 minutes to make this salad and fresh and quality ingredients is the key to its great flavor.  
    Check out this recipe
    caprese salad is an Italian classic.

    Mediterranean Three Bean Salad

    Mediterranean Three Bean Salad Recipe
    An easy three bean salad recipe with a Mediterranean twist. This protein-packed vegan salad is perfect for meal prep or as a side dish. Make sure to watch the video for step-by-step instructions. 
    Check out this recipe
    Three bean salad Mediterranean style.

    Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

    The combination of veggies here screams perfection. Creamy avocados with crispy cucumbers work very well and with a drizzle of freshly squeezed lemon juice, this healthy summer salad recipe would be perfect for any day! 

    This cucumber tomato avocado summer salad is perfect for any day of the week. This easy and tasty salad comes together in no time and is full of flavor

    Turkish White Bean Salad (Piyaz)

    One of my absolute favorite ways to eat beans is this Turkish white bean salad. It's so easy and tasty thanks to tomatoes and red onions!

     Turkish white bean salad is made with a few ingredients and is ready in ten minutes. Packed with amazing flavors, this white bean salad is a hit!

    Turkish Homemade Potato Salad

    Turkish Homemade Potato Salad (Patates Salatasi)
    Learn how to make homemade potato salad Turkish style. This no mayo potato salad is flavored with fresh herbs and delicious spices. 

    Check out this recipe
    bowl of salad made with potatoes, eggs, herbs and olives

    Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

    Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
    This cucumber tomato feta salad is easy, simple ready in 10 minutes! It's made with just a few ingredients and is perfect for any day!
    Check out this recipe
    cucumber tomato feta salad perfect for summer.

    Fattoush Salad Recipe 

    I have this easy summer salad at least twice a week. The pita chips pieces make it so exciting and I love that sumac olive oil vinaigrette that's tangy and so tasty! 

    Fattoush recipe is a simple Middle Eastern chopped salad recipe that's perfect for any meal. This Lebanese salad is easy to uses seasonal fresh ingredients

    Tortellini Pasta Salad Mediterranean Style 

    With olives and artichokes, this summer pasta salad brings all the tasty Mediterranean flavors to your table. Don't forget to add a few juicy tomatoes! 

     This tortellini summer pasta salad with a Mediterranean twist is the perfect side dish for any potluck. Make this easy tortellini salad with just a few ingredients.

    The Best Caprese Pasta Salad

    Caprese Pasta Salad
    This caprese pasta salad only needs a few ingredients, yet is super tasty. Made with fresh mozzarella cheese and juicy tomatoes, this pasta salad is an ideal side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    caprese pasta salad.

    Best Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad

    Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad
    This easy shrimp pasta salad is packed with so much flavor. Learn how to make the best shrimp macaroni salad that will rock your parties and potlucks.
    Check out this recipe
    This easy summer pasta salad is packed with so much flavor. Learn how to make the best shrimp macaroni salad that will rock your parties.

    Salad Shirazi Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad

    Salad Shirazi (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)
    Salad Shirazi is a Persian cucumber tomato salad that's easy to prepare and packed with flavors. This classic Persian salad can be served with any main dish. 
    Check out this recipe
    Salad Shirazi is a light and easy Persian salad that is a delicious alternative to the usual side dishes. It's refreshing, healthy and easy.

    Avocado Lentil Salad

    Avocado Lentil Salad
    Vegan stuffed avocados are easy to make and are perfect for lunch or dinner. Ripe avocados are stuffed with a delicious lentil and vegetable filling that's healthy and hearty.
    Check out this recipe
    This Avocado Lentil summer Salad has all the things that are good for you! It comes together in no time and is very filling and delicious.

    Serving suggestions

    These salads are the perfect side dish! If making them in summer, make sure to check out our top grilling recipes. Here are a few of our favorite dishes that go so well with these salads:

    • Mediterranean chicken
    • Chicken souvlaki
    • Beef shish kabobs
    • Pan seared salmon

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    1. Aimee Mars

      July 07, 2021 at 9:41 am

      There are SO many delicious salad options here and I want to try them all! The Greek salmon salad is probably where I'll start.

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    2. Michelle

      July 07, 2021 at 9:11 am

      Such a great round up of summer salads! That Persian cucumber tomato salad is calling my name!

      Reply
    3. Claudia Lamascolo

      July 07, 2021 at 8:54 am

      these all have my attention I eat salad daily and I am starting from the top and working my way down to try them all

      Reply
    4. Toni

      July 07, 2021 at 8:33 am

      I love all these salads! Thank you for this awesome list!

      Reply
    5. Jenn

      July 07, 2021 at 8:24 am

      All these salads look so amazing - I don't know what to try first! I'll start at the top of the list and work my way down 🙂

      Reply
    6. Taylor

      September 11, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      SO many delicious salads! Can't wait to try the caprese pasta salad...I LOVE anything with pesto!

      Reply
    7. Beth

      September 11, 2019 at 8:51 am

      I am looking for easy salads all year long! I love eating salads for lunches. Thank you for giving me a great round up of ideas!

      Reply
    8. Katherine

      September 10, 2019 at 10:05 am

      So many awesome salad recipes. I can't wait to try the Fattoush first!

      Reply
    9. Suzy

      September 10, 2019 at 9:43 am

      So many delicious recipes in this list! My favorite would be the caprese salad!

      Reply

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