Everyday Cooking Seasonal Summer Salads 35 Top Rated Sweet and Savory Summer Salads By Amy Stephenson Published on April 15, 2021 Close Photo by bd.weld. Summer salads are the perfect dishes to take advantage of the bounties of your garden or the local farmer's market. Sweet, fruit-based salads can whet your appetite for a grilled dinner; hearty salads with seasonal vegetables make a light main course when it's too hot to cook. With so many fruits and vegetables coming into the peak of their flavor, you can set out a different five-star summer salad every night of the week. 01 of 35 Tiger Salad View Recipe Photo: Allrecipes Magazine. Rave Review: "This is a popular salad from Northern China that's gaining popularity in the United States. Toss in peanuts, shrimp, or tofu for some protein." — Sunday You Might Like: Asian Cucumber and Peanut Salad 02 of 35 Avocado Watermelon Salad View Recipe Photo by bd.weld. Tangy lime and paprika dressed watermelon and avocado chunks call for a refreshing side salad, or an appetizer to cleanse the palette. Related: 14 Avocado-Lover Salads 03 of 35 Grilled Corn Off the Cob Salad View Recipe Rave Review: "Every summer we have a 4th of July party. There are several dishes that our guests look forward to eating. This is one that makes everyone say 'aaah, the corn salad…'" — Lish Related: Jicama Corn Salad 04 of 35 Spinach and Strawberry Salad View Recipe Photo by Kim's Cooking Now!. Rave Review: "My family loves this all year round if we can find strawberries. Even the grandchildren love this salad. Quick and easy." — JerJer Try this: Sweet and Tart Strawberry Salad 05 of 35 Stacked Tomato and Burrata Salad View Recipe Kim's Cooking Now "Comparing mozzarella and burrata is a little unfair, as burrata is significantly richer and creamier. It's not like comparing apples and oranges; it's more like apples and supermodels. In fact, burrata means 'buttered,' which is really all you need to know." — Chef John Similar: Fresh Avocado Burrata Salad 06 of 35 Beet Summer Salad View Recipe Rave Review: "This is the most unusual combination and I'm pleased to say that it worked. I used fresh beets that I roasted until tender, and then peeled. A very fresh tasting dish!" — Volleyballmom Similar: Beet Salad with Apple and Tofu 07 of 35 Herb & Honey Cucumber Salad View Recipe Rave Review: "Crisp and sweetly delicious, this salad is a wonderful addition to any summer picnic. You can serve it immediately or cover it and refrigerate up to four hours before serving for enhanced flavor." — Ginny Maziarka You Might Like: Thai Cucumber Tomato Salad 08 of 35 Heirloom Tomato Salad with Pearl Couscous View Recipe SunnyDaysNora Rave Review: "This cold, vegetarian salad features mixed heirloom tomatoes with Mediterranean flavors and pearl couscous. This summer dish has been a big hit with my family!" — Ryan Davis Try this: Caprese Couscous Salad 09 of 35 Tomato Cucumber Kachumbar View Recipe lutzflcat Green onions really take this dish from tasty to stellar! The crunch, color, and flavor, along with minimal ingredients make this a no brainer. Similar: Grandma's Cucumber and Onion Salad 10 of 35 Herb Watermelon Feta Salad View Recipe Kim's Cooking Now Fresh mint is a must, but cilantro is the surprising ingredient that brings this dish together. It's tangy, and the flavors are a definite match. You Might Like: Watermelon Feta Skewers 11 of 35 Quinoa, Beet, and Arugula Salad View Recipe Kcmcshea Red beets create the most beautiful pink color, allowing the quinoa to pop against the green arugula. You won't regret whipping this up at your next gathering! Similar: Quinoa Salad with Grapefruit, Avocado, and Arugula 12 of 35 Super Summer Kale Salad View Recipe Molly A dairy-free, crunchy kale salad that will brighten up your lunch, or pair perfectly alongside a main entree at dinner. Summer Kale, Avocado, Mango, and Chickpea Salad with Citrus Poppy Seed Dressing 13 of 35 Strawberry and Feta Salad View Recipe bellepepper Rave Review: "This unusual combination of strawberries, feta cheese, toasted almonds, and romaine lettuce in a sweet and tangy dressing is sure to please your guests. A guaranteed pleaser for any potluck or BBQ meal!" — Andrea Longo Policella Related: Strawberry-Feta Chicken Salad with Roasted Strawberry-Balsamic Dressing 14 of 35 Insalata Caprese View Recipe Photo by Spunky Buddy. "Because this salad is so simple, you'll want to use fresh and top-quality tomatoes and mozzarella." — Marina Try This: Strawberry-Tomato Caprese Salad 15 of 35 Strawberry Melon Summer Salad View Recipe Photo by lutzflcat. Forget dessert. Pair this fruit salad with a meaty main and you will not regret it. The Similar: Poppy Seed Summer Salad 16 of 35 Refreshing Corn Salad View Recipe A sweet and salty mayo-based dressing to coat tender corn and veggies. This dish will disappear in no time! You Might Like: Spicy and Cheesy Creamed Corn 17 of 35 Mexican Bean Salad View Recipe lutzflcat Rave Review: "I followed this recipe and wow.. incredible! I served it at a party, and it got rave reviews. Two people even asked for the recipe!" — WIMSEY Try This: Cowboy Caviar 18 of 35 Bruschetta Salad View Recipe Molly A take on panzanella salad, using crushed up bagel chips! This salad is unlike others. You are sure to get compliments at your next gathering. Similar: Panzanella 19 of 35 Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad View Recipe A unique salad that tenderizes the zucchini with all the acidic dressing components. This dish is perfectly refreshing on a hot summer day. You Might Like: Jean's Zucchini Salad 20 of 35 Parrothead Salad View Recipe Rave Review: "I first had this colorful salad at a tailgate before a Jimmy Buffett concert, thus the name! It's perfect for spring and summer get-togethers when the ingredients are fresh and ripe. My supper club likes it even better with Buffett playing in the background! Serve with poppy seed dressing." — jeannie Related: Strawberry and Mandarin Salad 21 of 35 Grilled Vegetable Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette View Recipe Celeste Rave Review: "Delicious grilled vegetable salad served at room temperature. It's great the next day, too! The vinaigrette can be used on any salad or as a marinade for chicken and fish." — Celeste Similar: Sicilian Grilled Vegetable Salad 22 of 35 Watermelon Salad with Grapes and Citrus View Recipe Photo by lutzflcat. Rave Review: "A healthy, easy summer dessert with a new, fresh taste that will keep you coming back for more! You can serve this salad right away, although refrigeration heightens the flavors and crisps the fruit." — Joeitalian Try This: Pickled Grapes 23 of 35 Tomato Mozzarella Salad View Recipe Rave Review: "Mozzarella slices are served with tomatoes, fresh basil, and sprinkled with olive oil. A perfect salad alternative, especially in the summer when you can get tomatoes and basil from the garden." — JOANN HAN Related: Cucumber Caprese Salad 24 of 35 Roasted Corn and Heirloom Tomato Salad View Recipe Amanda Rave Review: "A colorful and refreshing salad using flavorful summer vegetables. The grilled vegetables and crisp tastes compliment many grilled meats." — Dean Try This: Parmesan Roasted Corn on the Cob 25 of 35 Strawberry Mesclun Salad View Recipe Photo by lutzflcat. lutzflcat Balsamic dressed greens with red onion, sweet cuts of fruit and crunchy slivered almonds. Serve this with a protein and call it a meal! You Might Like: Mesclun and Mango Salad with Ginger-Carrot Dressing 26 of 35 Greek Zoodle Salad View Recipe Kim's Cooking Now "Zoodles (zucchini noodles) are all the rage and I keep looking for new ways to prepare them. I decided to combine my love of Greek salad with zoodles and created this recipe. A great alternative to high-carb pasta salads!" — France C Related: 21 Low-Carb Zucchini Noodle (Zoodle) Recipes 27 of 35 Grandmother's Sour Cream and Cucumber Salad View Recipe Rave Review: "This recipe is just like my grandmother's cucumber salad. A great side dish for summertime grilling or anytime." — Drewbasa Related: 14 Cool Cucumber Salads That Are Hot Right now 28 of 35 Raw Beet Salad View Recipe whippetgood Be sure to wear gloves when grating the beets, but it'll be worth it in the end when you mix in the remaining ingredients! Try This: Beet Pasta 29 of 35 Malaysian Watermelon Salad View Recipe A sweet and savory combination of smoky bacon, crunchy green onions, pickled watermelon rind, and sweet seedless watermelon. Related: Warm Watermelon Salad 30 of 35 Bacon Avocado Salad View Recipe Photo by naples34102. Rave Review: "This salad is a favorite during the hot summer months. Serve it on a bed of your favorite leafy greens with some garlic bread, and everyone is a happy camper." — kristen Similar: Bacon, Avocado, and Tomato Salad 31 of 35 Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese Salad View Recipe A salad on the sweeter side. The maple-grapeseed oil vinaigrette is perfect alongside the walnuts, goat cheese, and both fresh and dried fruits. Related: Maple-Dijon Brussels Leaf Salad 32 of 35 Pacific Rim Cucumber Salad View Recipe A sweet and savory dressing with matchstick daikon radish, sliced cucumbers, and chopped tomato. Serve this up at your next picnic! Try This: Pickled Daikon Radish and Carrot 33 of 35 Heirloom Tomato Salad with Rosemary View Recipe Kim's Cooking Now Very minimal ingredients needed in this recipe, and this just shows that the bare minimum can bring out the naturally delicious flavors of fresh heirloom tomatoes. You Might Like: Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad 34 of 35 Summery Corn Salad View Recipe Rave Review: "A light and refreshing salad, perfect for a warm summer evening. I like to serve this as a side with Mexican meals." — SunnyDaysNora Similar: Edamame and Corn Salad 35 of 35 Summer Cucumber Jicama Salad View Recipe AllrecipesPhoto A five ingredient salad that is both refreshing and unique. Serve this jicama matchstick salad with fresh seafood or chicken kebabs. Find more salad recipes here. Updated by Emily Boyette Emily Boyette Emily Boyette is a highly qualified editor within the food media industry with eight-plus years of experience. 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