Sun-sational summer salads

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Looking to elevate your meals with a burst of freshness? Explore the art of creating delicious and nutritious side salads that are quick, easy, and perfect companions to any main course.

beet cucumber salad is shown on a pink plate with a wood cutting board and dill.
Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

BLT Pasta Salad

BLT pasta salad in a bowl topped with toast crumbs.
BLT Salad. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Everything you love about a BLT sandwich but in a salad! Bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and toasted breadcrumbs. Perfect as a side salad!
Get the Recipe: BLT Pasta Salad

Pea Salad

A small bowl of pea salad on a dish towel.
Pea Salad. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Pea Salad Cool and creamy bacon and pea salad is an old-fashioned summertime favorite. This is a potluck, cookout, and picnic classic, and it’s a classic for a reason!
Get the Recipe: Pea Salad

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Cauliflower and broccoli mixed into a salad in a salad bowl and in a small bowl.
Broccoli Salad. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

This salad is full of broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, red onions, and so much more. Perfect for a light lunch or a side salad for a barbecue or cookout.

Get the Recipe: Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Loaded Potato Salad

A salad bowl full of loaded potato salad on wooden table with a dishtowel behind it.
Loaded Potato Salad. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

This salad has it ALL going on! Soft potatoes, pickles, bacon, chives, garlic, cheese and more!! Plus a classic potato salad dressing to tie it all together!
Get the Recipe: Loaded Potato Salad

Watermelon and Feta Salad

Low angle shot of a bowl of watermelon salad with kalamata olives and feta cheese.
Watermelon and Feta Salad. Photo Credit AllWays Delicious.

Watermelon Feta Salad with Kalamata Olives is a refreshing summer side dish. With only 5 ingredients, it is quick and easy to make and so refreshing!
Get the Recipe: Watermelon and Feta Salad

Green Papaya Salad

Overhead shot of green papaya salad in a black bowl.
Green Papaya Salad. Photo Credit: AllWays Delicious.

This refreshing Green Papaya Salad is the perfect dish to bring to the cookout! It’s made with crisp green papaya in a spicy-tangy-salty-sweet lime juice and fish sauce dressing.
Get the Recipe: Green Papaya Salad

Arugula Caprese Salad

Arugula caprese salad on a white plate next to two forks, a white linen, and a small glass pitcher of balsamic glaze.
Arugula Caprese Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This caprese salad with arugula has cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic reduction. It’s a perfect summer salad you’re going to love!
Get the Recipe: Arugula Caprese Salad

Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

beet cucumber salad is shown on a pink plate with a wood cutting board and dill.
Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This beet and cucumber salad with feta and dill is packed with sweet, savory, earthy, tangy, and salty flavors. Crunchy cucumbers, tender cooked beets, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette combine to create a delicious beet salad you’ll crave.
Get the Recipe: Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Burrata Salad on a white plate with salad under cheese.
Burrata Salad. Photo Credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a fresh summer salad featuring spring mix, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, rich olive oil, and sweet, tangy balsamic reduction.
Get the Recipe: Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon

Warm German potato salad in a white dish on a marble counter beside a bunch of fresh dill.
Warm German Potato Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This traditional German Potato Salad is a delicious side with warm potatoes, crisp bacon, and a rich, bright dressing with sautéed onions, fresh herbs, and vinegar.
Get the Recipe: Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon

Orzo Pesto Salad with Sundried Tomatoes

Two plates of orzo pesto salad sit on a concrete background with a green linen and copper forks.
Orzo Pesto Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This pesto orzo salad recipe highlights bold, delicious ingredients. Basil pesto sauce, feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, and fresh, peppery arugula combine to create a bright, fresh, flavorful summer salad!
Get the Recipe: Orzo Pesto Salad with Sundried Tomatoes

Keto Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Keto Broccoli Salad with Bacon inside wooden bowl.
Keto Broccoli Salad with Bacon. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our easy hearty classic Keto Broccoli Salad with bacon and blueberries is a simple cold salad perfect for your summer days. Fully low-carb, keto, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for diabetics, this keto salad filled with nutrients is a perfect idea for your next Potluck party or get-together.
Get the Recipe: Keto Broccoli Salad with Bacon

TikTok Green Goddess Salad Recipe

TikTok Green Goddess Salad iside wooden bowl with crackers on the side.
TikTok Green Goddess Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our healthy Green Goddess Salad Recipe is a perfect keto salad you can use on various occasions that fits perfectly as an appetizer for St. Patrick’s day or any other gathering. Fully low carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, diabetic friendly as well as sugar-free, this wonderful recipe for green salad mixed with green goddess dressing will be in your fridge from now on at all times.
Get the Recipe: TikTok Green Goddess Salad Recipe

Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad

Bowl of creamy dill cucumber onion salad in a bowl with spoons.
Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad is made with sour cream and mayo and is crisp, light, refreshing, and can be made and served in only 30 minutes. It’s a perfect family dinner side dish when you need to get dinner on the table quickly.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad in a bowl.
Mexican Street Corn Salad. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Jazz up your salad routine with this flavor-packed salad! Featuring corn, peppers, jalapenos, onions, and cotija cheese, it’s one mouthful of flavor after the next!
Get the Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Salad

Greek Quinoa Salad

Quinoa salad in a brown bowl, garnished with pita bread
Greek Quinoa Salad. Photo Credti: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Healthy and easy, this Greek Quinoa Salad with homemade vinaigrette features fresh vegetables, cannellini beans, and feta cheese topped with a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Serve on its own for a vegetarian dinner or as a side dish.
Get the Recipe: Greek Quinoa Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

A serving of shaved brussels sprouts salad next to the serving bowl of shaved brussels sprouts salad with salad servers in the middle.
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

This shaved Brussels sprouts salad is proof that salads aren’t just for summer. Starting with crunchy, raw, Brussels sprouts as the base, this salad is loaded with sweet, smoky, creamy toppings, and a homemade mustard balsamic dressing. It’s crisp, crunchy, and perfect for a winter afternoon.
Get the Recipe: Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Amish Potato Salad

creamy potato salad with eggs and mayonnaise.
Amish Potato Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Amish potato salad is a delicious salad is the perfect blend of creamy and tangy, with a sweet dressing that tastes amazing.
Get the Recipe: Amish Potato Salad

Caprese Salad

caprese salad with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese topped with basil.
Caprese Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Caprese salad is a simple Italian salad of tomatoes and mozzarella, yet it packs a punch of flavor. It is the perfect make-ahead salad for Easter!
Get the Recipe: Caprese Salad

Lemon Kale Salad

Image shows a fork holding a bite of lemon kale salad with the full bowl behind it.
Kale Lemon Salad. Photo Credit: Honest and Truly.

Forget what you think you know about kale. THIS is how you eat kale. This tangy and simple lemon dressing paired with a litte parmesan cheese and fresh kale is a winner.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Kale Salad

Vegan Couscous Salad

Image shows a closeup of an enameled cast iron pan filled with a vegan couscous salad.
Vegan Couscous Salad. Photo Credit: Honest and Truly.

Couscous is so often forgotten, but it is a great way to incorporate so many flavors. This version has tons of veggies mixed in and is robust enough to be a main course or fits perfectly alongside anything you pull off the grill.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Couscous salad

Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad

Image shows a Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad in a wooden bowl closeup.
Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad. Photo Credit: Honest and Truly.

Panzarella is a classic Italian salad. Update it with Mediterranean flavors in this cucumber and tomato salad that is a cool and refreshing side dish for summer.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad

Cauliflower Potato Salad

Cauliflower potato salad garnished with green onions in a bowl with a fork.
Keto Cauliflower Potato Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Keto Cauliflower Potato Salad is low in carbs, full of flavor, and easy to make. It’s a grain-free and nut-free side dish that includes a hearty helping of cauliflower, bites of bacon and cheese, and a dash of hot sauce for some additional heat and flavor.

Get the Recipe: Cauliflower Potato Salad

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