54 Summer Salads to Make And Eat All Season Long

Mexican Cotija cheese is milder than blue, and the creamy avocado dressing just can't be beat in this Tex-Mex wedge!

Get the recipe for The Casa Wedge Salad.

Called “Lahanosalata” in Greek, this bright-and-tangy summer salad adds a nice crunch to the menu.

Get the recipe for Lemony Cabbage Salad.

This is this salad we make after a day of picking cherries. The toasted seeds are not to be missed.

Get the recipe for Cherry, Arugula, and Goat Cheese Salad with Toasted Seeds.

Raise your hand if you love summer BLTs! Okay, we can't actually see your hands, but we know you love them. We do too, which is why we made this delicious potato salad.

Get the recipe for BLT Potato Salad.

This light, spicy salad is a go-to counterpoint to barbecue of all kinds.

Get the recipe for Cucumber Salad.

When it's hot out, this salad can be dinner all by itself.

Get the recipe for Creole Shrimp Caesar Salad with Cheesy Croutons.

Here's a fun and tasty way to use fresh-from-the-garden snap peas.

Get the recipe for Snap Pea Salad with Feta, Almonds, and Prosciutto.

Not every summer salad needs to be on a bed of greens! This hearty lunch staple is great with fresh caught lake trout — or your favorite white fish.

Get the recipe for Grain Salad with Trout, Almonds, and Herbs.

A little gem lettuce and endive make a good bed for a profusion of farmers' market finds, including snap peas, radishes, and Persian cucumbers.

Get the recipe for Big Green Cali Salad.

Rice-shaped pasta makes this quick summer side easy to eat.

Get the recipe for Orzo Pasta Salad.

You don't need a lot for a good summer salad, but when greens are in season, the fresher the better, so get 'em local. It's worth it.

Get lettuce mix from your farmer's market, add some cukes and tomatoes, and round it out with Feta and Castelvetrano olives. Dress it all in lemon juice and oil.

Get the recipe for Simple Locally Grown Green Salad.

When it's July and we've got far too many squash on hand, we break out our peeler and start making a ton of this.

Suddenly all our squash is gone.

Get the recipe for Squash Ribbon Salad with Sunflower Seeds.

This classic combo turns into the perfect pasta salad picnic side!

Get the recipe for Caprese Pasta Salad.

This summer staple salad was invented in the southern French city of Nice. It's perfect for picnics as the hearty ingredients pack easily and only taste better as they marinate.

Get the recipe for Salade Niçoise.

A good salad should have a mix of both flavors and textures. Here, peppery watercress balances against sweet berries, crunchy almonds, and salty cheese, all coated in a light, summery vinaigrette.

Get the recipe for Watercress and Strawberry Salad.

This bright bean-and-greens salad is a great way to use day old cornbread.

Get the recipe for Southwest Salad.

This portable summer salad is all crunch for your lunch!

Get the recipe for Radish and Celery Salad.

You can make up a big batch of this seed sprinkle and keep it on hand for last-minute salads!

Get the recipe for Little Gem Lettuce with Mixed Seed Sprinkle.

Assorted grilled mushrooms and bread make this salad a hearty and quick dinner when paired with a little rotisserie chicken.

Get the recipe for Grilled Mushroom Panzanella.

Memorize this recipe and you can just bust this side out at every picnic, barbecue, brunch, and backyard gathering all summer long.

Get the recipe for All-Summer Pasta Salad.