summer salad recipes

  • Summer Corn Salad

    This easy Summer Corn Salad combines sweet fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh basil with a zesty olive oil and lime dressing. Ready in just three simple steps, it’s the perfect side dish for summer BBQs and pairs beautifully with grilled meats. Tips for prep-ahead storage and corn cooking methods included.

  • Classic Cobb Salad

    This Classic Cobb Salad recipe loaded with so much more than just lettuce – it’s got blue cheese, bacon, avocado, eggs, chicken, and onion. I love this classic cobb salad recipe, and you will too!

  • Summertime Strawberry Feta and Mint Salad

    This Strawberry Feta and Mint Salad Recipe is super refreshing and the perfect balance between savory and sweet…the sweet honey homemade dressing is absolutely delicious! Enjoy this summertime salad with your favourite BBQ protein, or add grilled chicken for a complete dinner salad.

  • Basmati Rice Salad with Mint and Edamame

    This cold basmati rice salad recipe is super versatile and is also appreciated as a side dish as much as a meal version. Refreshing, it is one of my favorites in the summer. Follow my lead or modify to using your own favorite ingredients.

  • Layered Cobb Salad Trifle

    This beautiful Layered Cobb Salad Trifle is easy to make and is loaded with hearty protein. This twist on the classic cobb salad is EIGHT delicious layers of lettuce, topped with grilled chicken, tomatoes, boiled eggs, homemade dressing, crispy bacon, crumbled blue cheese and green onions. This is a fun healthy summer salad for a BBQ lunch or dinner gathering, made in less than 30 minutes.

  • Creamy Ranch BLT Pasta Salad

    The perfect fresh side dish for any potluck, this Creamy Ranch BLT Pasta Salad not only has juicy cherry tomatoes, chopped bacon, and —you guessed it—crisp romaine, but is made even better by a lightened up greek yogurt ranch dressing.

  • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Bacon and Almonds

    Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Bacon and Almonds is filled with fresh broccoli florets, crunchy cauliflower, almonds and red onions, tender bacon pieces and slivered carrots – a flavourful, colourful, healthy, and ideal salad for a BBQ or a picnic.

  • Easy Greek Quinoa Salad Recipe

    This Greek Quinoa Salad combines my favourite Greek Salad Dressing recipe with protein packed quinoa for the perfect make ahead lunch, side or main dish!

  • Watermelon Salad, a Delicious Summer Salad with Cucumber Feta and Dill

    This vibrant watermelon feta salad combines sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, red onion, fresh dill, and tangy feta with a simple lime dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes with a handful of ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleasing summer side dish perfect for parties and picnics that both kids and adults will love.

  • The Best Summer Cucumber Salad with Vinegar (Ready in 5 Minutes!)

    This easy cucumber salad with vinegar is crisp, tangy, and ready in just 5 minutes — no cooking required. Thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion get tossed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette that makes this the perfect make-ahead summer side dish for BBQs, potlucks, and picnics.

  • Fresh and Easy Mango Salsa

    This fresh mango salsa is perfect for entertaining – the juices from the ripe mango, tomatoes and lime just mingle together, make friends and create a burst of flavours in your mouth. Serve with salmon as a main course or with tortilla chips as an appetizer.