21 Refreshing Summer Salads

Here in Texas, Summer is in full force! Just this week, our heat index was over 100 degrees. With the heat being high, there is nothing more refreshing than a salad. I have compiled some yummy and hearty salads that will even make the man in your life happy! You can use them as a starter, side or even a main dish!

  1. Peach Caprese Salad with Balsamic Cherries – this is my absolute favorite, see it featured here
Food Network – Katie Lee

2. Blackberry Chicken Salad

Plate of Blackberry Chicken Salad
I am Homesteader

3. Easy Grilled Peach Chicken Salad

grilled peach chicken salad in a bowl
Joyful Healthy Eats

4. Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad with Grilled Corn

Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad with Grilled Corn on white plate with copper silverware and tea towel on white marble
Aberdeen’s Kitchen

5. Summer Vegetable Gnocchi Salad

This riff on pasta salad is best served warm while the gnocchi are nice and tender. Plus, the grilled veggies taste extra-good fresh off the fire in this easy gnocchi recipe. #summerrecipes #healthysummerrecipes #healthyrecipes
Eating Well

6. Grilled Pineapple Salad

Creamy Citrus Dressing + Seared Pineapple Salad - a light and refreshing summer salad with the most delicious citrus dressing! #vegan #whole30 #paleo #salad
The Wooden Skillet

7. Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad {Paleo, Whole30, Keto} #paleo #whole30 #keto Paleo dinners. Paleo salads.
Paleo Running Momma

8. Summer BLT Chopped Salad

The Everyday Mom Life

9. Watermelon Feta Salad with Blueberries

Summer Watermelon Salad
Cooking for my Soul

10. Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

holiday recipes, Thanksgiving salad, gluten free salad, gluten free dinner recipe
Julia’s Album

11. Cucumber Tomato Salad with Avocado

Cucumber Tomato Salad with Avocado
What’s in the Pan

12. Mandrain Orange Salad

Mandarin Orange Salad - Delish.com
Delish

13. Berry Pecan Quinoa Salad with Homemade Berry Vinaigrette

Berry Pecan Quinoa Salad
Life Made Simple Bakes

14. Fresh Peach, Goat Cheese and Candied Walnut Salad

goat-cheese-peach-salad
Two Sisters Kitchens

15. Cucumber and Mango Salad

Cucumber And Mango Salad
Paleo Leap

16. Chicken Chop Chop Salad with Creamy Mango Vinaigrette

Asian Chicken Chop Salad with Mango Dressing
Heather Christo

17. BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado

BLT pasta salad in glass bowl
Foodie Crush

18. Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado

avocado strawberry spinach salad in a bowl with red onion, feta, almonds and pistachios
Ambitious Kitchen

19. Cilantro Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Cilantro Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad - a salad packed full of vegetables that will become a go-to meal or dish in your kitchen from the moment you try it!  This salad is very easy to make, light and refreshing in flavor, and can be made in minutes. The perfect low-calorie meal or side dish if you're looking for something simple and quick. #salad #shrimp #avocado #healthy | https://withpeanutbutterontop.com
With Peanut Butter on Top

20. Skinny Chicken and Avocado Caesar Salad

Salad Recipes: Get the recipe for this skinny chicken and avocado Caesar salad from Cafe Delites.
Cafe Delites

21.  Pina Colada Chicken Salad with Pina Colada Vinaigrette

Pina Colada Chicken Salad
Creme de la Crumb

Not sure about you, but I can’t decide which one to try first!

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