Summer Salad Recipes
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50 Summer recipes
East Asian Smashed Cucumber Sesame Summer Salad
East Asian Tofu Edamame Summer Grain Bowl
Korean Bibim Guksu Summer Grain Bowl
Middle Eastern Fattoush Summer Salad
South Asian Chana Chaat Summer Salad
South Asian Kachumber Summer Salad
South Asian Cucumber Raita Salad
Southeast Asian Peanut Noodle Grain Bowl
Southeast Asian Green Papaya Summer Salad
Mediterranean White Bean and Lemon Salad
Korean Gochujang Cucumber Summer Salad
Japanese Wakame and Sesame Salad
East African Coconut and Bean Summer Salad
Indonesian Tempeh and Peanut Summer Salad
Mediterranean Herbed White Bean Grain Bowl
Middle Eastern Freekeh and Pomegranate Summer Bowl
Middle Eastern Sumac Onion and Herb Summer Salad
Southeast Asian Coconut and Lime Fruit Bowl
Thai Green Mango and Cashew Summer Salad
Italian Panzanella Summer Salad
West African Jollof-Spiced Grain Bowl
Tropical Coconut and Passion Fruit Summer Bowl
Mexican Elote-Style Grilled Corn Summer Salad
Japanese Cold Soba Noodle Summer Salad
Sichuan Smashed Cucumber and Chili Crisp Salad
East African Kachumbari Tomato and Onion Salad
Caribbean Mango and Black Bean Summer Salad
Turkish Shepherd's Salad with Lemon-Sumac Dressing
South Indian Cucumber Kosambari Salad
South Indian Coconut Vegetable Warm Bowl
South Asian Red Lentil Dal Warm Bowl
South Asian Mango Chickpea Summer Bowl
Middle Eastern Grilled Eggplant and Tahini Salad
Middle Eastern Fattoush with Summer Herbs
Mediterranean White Bean and Grilled Zucchini Salad
Mediterranean Roasted Pepper and Farro Bowl
Korean Spicy Tofu and Zucchini Salad
Korean Gochujang Watermelon Radish Salad
Korean Bibimbap-Style Summer Grain Bowl
Thai Green Papaya Salad with Peanuts
Mexican Elote Street Corn Salad
Mediterranean Grilled Halloumi and Stone Fruit Salad
Korean Smashed Cucumber and Kimchi Salad
Japanese Cucumber and Wakame Sunomono
Crispy Tofu and Sesame Grain Bowl
Caribbean Mango and Black Bean Salad
Peach and Burrata Caprese with Prosciutto
Summer Berry Quinoa Bowl with Honey Lemon Yogurt
Raw Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Lemon and Almonds
Greek Chickpea Salad with Kalamata Olives
Summer salads built around peak-season tomatoes, corn, stone fruit, and fresh herbs. Cool, no-cook recipes for hot days. Everything here uses what's actually ripe in June through August.
A good summer salad doesn't need heat. Watermelon and feta. Heirloom tomatoes with torn basil and flaky salt. Grilled peach over arugula with shaved Parmesan. Cold sesame noodles with cucumber and scallion. Our summer collection covers the full range — from quick 10-minute assembly salads to grain bowls that reward the extra 20 minutes. The common thread: peak produce handled simply.
Summer is when no-cook salads make the most sense. A Caprese with heirloom tomatoes takes five minutes and tastes better than anything that required an hour. Thai-style green mango salad, Korean cucumber kimchi, Vietnamese-style herb and rice noodle salads — these all come together fast when the ingredients are at peak. The collection is built around that speed and that quality, not around what's easiest to photograph year-round.
Every recipe shows you exactly what you're eating: calories, protein, fat, fiber. Summer salads made with corn, chickpeas, or edamame can deliver 20+ grams of protein per serving — useful when you're eating light but don't want to be hungry an hour later. The nutrition panel on each recipe makes it easy to compare without doing the math yourself.
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What's in season — June–August
- Heirloom tomatoes
- Corn
- Watermelon
- Peaches
- Cucumber
- Zucchini
- Basil
- Arugula
- Bell peppers
- Green beans
- Mango
- Cherry tomatoes
Summer salad questions
What vegetables are in season for summer salads?
Peak summer salad ingredients (June through August) include heirloom tomatoes, corn, cucumber, zucchini, peaches, watermelon, mango, fresh basil, arugula, bell peppers, and green beans. These are at their sweetest and most flavorful in summer heat — buying them at this time of year is the only time the flavor matches the photo.
What are good summer salad dressings that hold up in heat?
Vinaigrettes (lemon, balsamic, rice vinegar) travel well and don't break in heat. For heartier salads, tahini, sesame oil, and fish sauce-based dressings add depth without heaviness. Avoid mayo-based dressings if the salad will sit out for more than 30 minutes — they're a food safety issue above 40°F.
How do I make a filling summer salad that works as a full meal?
Add a protein source (grilled chicken, canned chickpeas, cooked lentils, or edamame) and a grain or starch (quinoa, farro, corn). A summer grain bowl with tomatoes, corn, and black beans provides 20+ grams of protein per serving. The nutrition panel on each recipe shows the exact numbers so you can compare.
Can I meal prep summer salads on Sunday?
Grain-based summer salads last 3–4 days refrigerated with dressing on the side. Tomato-heavy salads are best made same-day since tomatoes release liquid and turn watery overnight. Cucumber salads hold for 1–2 days. Watermelon should be cut the day of — it deteriorates quickly.
What's the best way to keep a summer salad cold for outdoor eating?
Pre-chill the serving bowl and ingredients. Keep the salad in a cooler until 15 minutes before serving. For parties, serve from a bowl nested inside a larger bowl of ice. Avoid leaving any dressed salad in direct sun for more than 30 minutes.