Cool off with these refreshing salads.
In this fresh and flavorful salad, corn is mixed with sumac and feta for a delicious warm-weather winner.
It makes eating all your veggies extra easy.
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It has a wide variety of textures, from creamy beans to crunchy tortilla chips.
It’s one of the best ways to use corn when it’s in season.
Smoked trout subs in for the classic tuna and potato salad for the usual boiled potatoes.
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These premade ingredients also allow you to keep the oven off, which everyone loves in the summer.
It’s loaded with Cajun flavor, from andouille sausages to Cajun seasoning on the shrimp.
A few simple tweaks keep this salad big on flavor.
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The Parmesan cheese ties the salad together, so dont skimp on that.
For a delicious protein boost, consider serving the salad alongside grilled chicken or lamb burgers.
It doesn’t hurt that there’s also a little bacon thrown in.
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The assortment of fresh tomatoes means you’re able to keep this salad truly local and seasonal.
Chopped Salad
Every bite of this chopped salad is a symphony of flavors.
This salad is gluten-free, full of fiber, supports gut health, and tastes great.
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You’ll love the bright lemony flavor of the vinaigrette.
If you’re tempted to tip the bowl to drink the leftover marinade, we won’t blame you.
This salad is a good option forsummer entertainingsince it can be served chilled or at room temperature.
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The lemon and tarragon elevate this pasta dish.
Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad
With bacon and ranch inside, everyone will swoon over this pasta salad.
Cherry tomatoes, bits of bacon, and Parmesan cheese are mixed into the creamy pasta.
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Fresh dill adds oomph to the ranch flavoring.
The tortellini takes just a few minutes to cook.
White balsamic vinegar doesnt turn the cheese brown like regular balsamic vinegar.
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Serve at room temperature so the tomatoes will be juicy.
Tomato, Peach, And Corn Salad
Enjoy your bounty of summer produce in one mouthwatering dish.
Use peaches, corn, and tomatoes at their peak for the most flavor in this salad.
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The Honey Vinaigrette and feta cheese provide a salty-sweet balance.
The kicker here is the crumbled bacon.
It brings a smoky taste and a bold crunch to this traditionally creamy classic.
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Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Try this new spin on making pestouse broccoli.
This recipe still uses plenty of Parmesan cheese, walnuts, and basil.
Make this pasta for a warm weeknight dinner, or eat it as a cold salad lunch.
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The magic is in its mix of flavorsbright and lemony, honey-sweetened, with a Dijon kick.
Use the abundance of fresh herbs you have on hand to make this dish.
Cucumber and watermelon combine with fresh herbs for a refreshing taste.
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Feta adds a nice contrast.
Keep the watermelon and cucumbers from getting soggy and watering down the dressing by adding it just before serving.
Save time the day of serving by hard-boiling the eggs and steaming the shrimp ahead of time.
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Use chicken or ham in place of the shrimp, if desired.
When you bring this potato salad to a summer potluck, guests will be singing its praises.
Hot sauce kicks up the heat even more.
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Ditch a mayonnaise-laden potato salad for this fresh, lemony number.
Rotisserie chicken and microwaveable rice make this a quick weeknight salad.
You also should definitely not forget to sprinkle paprika over the top.
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Heirloom Tomato-Cracker Salad
If you lovetomato sandwiches, this is the salad for you.
It takes the traditional sandwich and turns it into a prettier layered salad.
Fresh corn, radishes, and cherry tomatoes get a boost of flavor from a simple lime vinaigrette.
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Use feta if you cant find Cotija cheese.
The white balsamic vinaigrette doesnt overpower the other ingredients.
Keep this recipe on hand for guests and summer luncheons.
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Shrimp Salad
This essential summer salad is equally at home on bibb lettuce or in a roll.
This version has a creamy lemon dressing complemented with the citrusy flavor of fresh dill.
This version uses classic BLT ingredients plus black-eyed peas for their smoky, earthy flavor.
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Serve 7-Layer Salad on the day you make it so the lettuce is nice and crisp.
If you love macaroni salad, this gussied up version is great as a side dish or picnic main.
Whipped Cream Corn Salad
Creamed corn, but make it salad.
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This light and refreshing corn salad is unlike any you’ve had before.
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