20 Refreshing Summer Salads for Picnics & BBQ Parties

This Mozzarella Tomato Salad is a simple yet stunning dish featuring ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves.

Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a touch of balsamic glaze, it's a classic Caprese-style salad that's ideal as a light appetizer, side dish, or picnic favorite.

This vibrant Chili Lime Quinoa Salad with Kale & Roasted Chickpeas is a bold and refreshing meal packed with plant-based protein and zesty flavor.

Nutty quinoa is tossed with tender kale, crispy roasted chickpeas, and a tangy chili-lime dressing, making it the perfect gluten-free and vegan-friendly lunch or side dish.

Corn Tomato Avocado Salad makes the ideal summer side dish to take advantage of the fresh garden produce. Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor.

This Corn Tomato Avocado is made with sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, red onion, and fresh cilantro, tossed in a light lime dressing for a zesty finish.

This refreshing avocado salad is the perfect summer side dish or light meal. With juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a tangy dressing, this salad is bursting with flavor and healthy nutrients. Plus, it's super easy to make.

This Fresh Berry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is the perfect dish for spring and summer. Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor.

Juicy strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are layered over a bed of crisp greens and tossed with creamy feta cheese and crunchy candied pecans.

This Corn and Avocado Salad with Quinoa is the perfect balance of taste and health. Sweet corn kernels, creamy avocado, and fluffy quinoa come together with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs for a light yet satisfying dish.

Red quinoa, feta, cilantro, and red pepper perfectly complement the corn, while a hint of chipotle powder and lime adds a Mexican flair.

This Salad is layered with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and a light Greek vinaigrette, this Mason Jar Greek Salad is a vibrant, healthy meal prep option.

Easy to grab and go, these mason jar salads are perfect for lunches, picnics, or quick dinners. They help you stay on track with your health goals while enjoying every bite.

This Broccoli Salad is full of fresh, vibrant broccoli, raisins, sliced almonds, mushrooms and sweet mandarin oranges topped with a sweet, creamy dressing. A perfect summer salad that is both hearty and filling.

Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a quick side dish, it’s easy to make and even better the next day. A colorful, crowd-pleasing favorite.

This Cucumber Watermelon Salad with Feta Crumbles is a vibrant mix of juicy watermelon cubes, crunchy cucumber slices, and tangy feta cheese.

Lightly tossed in a zesty lime dressing and sprinkled with fresh mint, it’s a quick and easy side dish that’s bursting with flavor and color.

This Summer Corn Salad is the perfect side dish for picnics, BBQs, or weeknight dinners. Made with sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onion, and a zesty lime dressing, it’s light, refreshing, and full of color. Tossed with fresh herbs like cilantro or basil, this salad is easy to make and even easier to love.

This refreshing, easy Greek salad recipe is the perfect side dish, with Mediterranean flavors, crisp vegetables, and a simple dressing.

This Quick & Easy Greek Salad skips the lettuce and goes straight to the good stuff. Made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a simple olive oil and lemon vinaigrette.

This Greek inspired fresh cucumber salad with Tzatziki salad dressing is light and refreshing, the perfect summer side dish. Serve with pasta, sandwiches, as part of a grain bowl, or on the side of a grilled main dish.

Savor the flavors of summer with this vibrant and refreshing fruit salad, packed with juicy strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, and more.

Topped with a smooth and creamy vanilla dressing, this easy-to-make recipe is the perfect side dish for picnics, BBQs, or a light dessert.

This easy red white and blue fruit salad is a refreshing and patriotic treat perfect for any summer gathering. The combination of juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, and crisp apple stars makes for a colorful and delightful dish.

This fresh and delicious salad combines strawberries, blueberries, and mozzarella cheese for a red, white, and blue side dish perfect for Patriotic celebrations. Topped with toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, and balsamic vinaigrette.

This Easy Healthy Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Salad recipe combines juicy grilled chicken breast with sweet strawberries, crisp greens, crunchy almonds, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. It's a protein-packed, low-carb meal that's quick to make and bursting with vibrant color and taste.

This easy-to-make salad features juicy red and green grapes tossed with a mix of fresh berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

This fresh berry grape salad is a joy to make and to eat. With fresh strawberries, blueberries, and grapes and a simple dressing of lime juice and honey, this is a fruit salad that you can eat to your heart’s content.

This Jalapeño Lime Summer Fruit Salad is the ultimate warm-weather side dish. Sweet watermelon, juicy pineapple, crisp cucumber, and tangy mango are tossed in a light lime dressing with a kick of jalapeño for the perfect balance of heat and sweetness.

Jalapeno Lime Summer Fruit Salad is an easy fruit salad recipe that's bursting with sweet juicy berries and watermelon, fresh mint, zesty lime and a hint of jalapeno heat.

This vegan chickpea salad is the perfect blend of fresh veggies, tangy dressing, and protein-packed beans. Whether you’re looking for an easy lunch or a light main course, this simple chickpea salad can be enjoyed on its own or as a filling for wraps or sandwiches.

This cucumber melon salad with melon vinaigrette is a summer salad with a subtle sweet citrus flavor that's super light, refreshing and easy to make on a hot summer day. Ribbons of honeydew melon, cucumber and a pop of fresh mint and lemon.