Fresh Corn Salad
Summer-ripe sweet corn blends with fragrant basil and the zip of jalapeno in this mouthwatering summer salad recipe. Diced cucumbers, onions, and peppers create a medley of juices that's almost a dressing on its own.
Makes: 8 servings
Start to Finish: 35 mins
Pan-Seared Shrimp Salad with Mango-Lime Dressing
You'll love the way tender, warm shrimp pops under a tangy and smooth mango-laced marinade. Adding poppy seeds to the marinade gives this salad a subtle nutty flavor.
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Marinate: 30 mins to 1 hr
Cook: 3 mins to 4 mins
BLT Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Turn your salad on its head?try grilling halved romaine for a tasty start to this BLT-inspired salad. Pile on juicy bite-size cherry tomatoes and crisp bacon. The creamy garlic-and-dill dressing completes the sandwich-to-salad transformation.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Oven: 375 degrees F
Southwest Kale Salad
Southwestern-spiced lime dressing tops the bold fixings in this kale salad. From there, follow your palate to sweet-and-savory topping pairs: turkey bacon and dried cranberries , shredded carrot and fresh corn.
Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 1 cup each
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Fennel Salad with Arugula, Dill, and Walnuts
The peppery flavor of arugula is a great way to mix up your salad bowl and pack in a ton of vitamins. Paired with a delicate honey dressing and crunchy walnuts, you'll love how light this summer salad tastes.
Makes: 4 servings
Yield: 9 cups salad, 1/2 cup dressing
Prep: 20 mins
Marinate: 20 mins
Grilled Flank Steak Salad
A little honey and a shot of lime balance the distinct flavor of cilantro in our delicious dressing recipe. It's perfect for drizzling over slices of juicy grilled steak and a bed of crisp veggies.
Makes: 2 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Marinate: 30 mins
Grill: 17 mins
Three-Bean Salad
A bean salad is a hearty and colorful addition to any summer table. Follow this recipe video to make a tasty three-bean salad of your own.
Pan-Seared Pork and Fried Green Tomato Salad
If you've never tried fried green tomatoes, you're missing out. We paired the easy summer treat with hearty seared pork and fresh greens in this tasty summer salad. To punch up the flavor, we added a drizzle of sweet-and-sour sauce and crumbled blue cheese.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Spinach Salad with Indian-Spiced Chickpeas, Apricots, and Onion
Our summer-friendly take on Indian cuisine features layers of spices that will take you from sweet to spicy and back again. Lemon juice and apricot slices keep this salad light and fresh.
Makes: 6 servings
Yield: about 12 cups
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Corn and Blueberry Salad
Sweet corn and blueberries are an unexpected pair, but their flavors come together effortlessly in this lime- and cumin-laced salad.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Chill: Up to 24 hrs
Layered Spinach and Pot Sticker Salad
This layered salad features pot stickers (small dumplings filled with meat), fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, and a homemade strawberry vinaigrette. Spiced potato chips sprinkled on top add delicious crunch.
Yield: 12 side-dish or 6 main dish servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Southern Cobb Salad
A creamy cheese dressing pulls together crisp fried chicken, black-eyed peas, sweet peppers, and pecans for a satisfying salad.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 6 mins
Melon Salad with Sweet Sesame Dressing
The sweetness of the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew in this delicious salad recipe tempers the spice of the cayenne pepper in the dressing.
Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Video: How to Peel and Seed a Melon
Watch for tips on how to cut and seed a melon for summer salads and snacks.
Smoked Salmon and Melon Salad
Make this delicious layered salad for brunch or a light, no-cook dinner. Lively, spicy-sweet cardamom complements the smoky salmon and cool melon.
Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Basil-Tomato Salad
The flavors of pesto mix and mingle into a salad of fresh basil and tomatoes from the garden . Add chicken or fish to make it a dinner salad.
Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins 425°F
Pork and Noodle Salad
A ginger-soy dressing gives a bit of Asian flair to this crisp pork and cabbage salad. Easy wonton crisps make a delightful side dish.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 30 mins 425°F
Stand: 15 mins
Fresh Corn-Rice Salad
Filled with fresh corn, cold rice, ripe tomatoes, and peppery arugula, this light salad makes the ideal hot-weather supper. Slivers of jalapeno pepper and red onion add punch.
Makes: 10 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Cook: 3 mins
Crispy Chopped Chicken Salad
Crispy wafer-thin slices of prosciutto and a lemony dressing top this mix of sauteed chicken, vegetables, and blue cheese.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 45 mins
Bake: 8 mins 400°F
Cook: 8 mins
Gazpacho Shrimp Salad
Pour the red pepper-tomato dressing into the bowl , set the gazpacho salad on top, and finish with quick-cooked shrimp and crunchy croutons.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Cook: 1 min
Stand: 1 min
Layered Tuna Salad
Rows of fresh corn top a layered salad built with Yukon gold potatoes and grilled tuna dressed with lime juice, cumin, and olive oil.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 50 mins
Chill: 2 hrs .
Minty Pasta Salad with Lamb
Arugula and mint tossed with pasta create a bed for peppery lamb chops, which go on the plate still sizzling from the grill.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Chill: 2 hrs
Grill: 10 mins
Edamame Bread Salad
This adaptation of an Italian bread salad is meatless but, thanks to high-protein edamame, seriously hearty. The dressing gets plenty of punch from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 6 mins
Mango and Corn Salad with Curry Vinaigrette
For a different kind of cookout dish, try this delicious salad of grilled corn, juicy mango, red onion, and arugula. The homemade vinaigrette adds a tangy kick.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Grill: 12 mins
Shrimp and Watermelon Salad
This supper might look light, but it's filling! The refreshing dish makes the most of juicy watermelon, plump shrimp, and crisp cabbage. Feta cheese adds tanginess.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Grapefruit-Watercress Supper Salad
Juicy grapefruit and creamy avocado top watercress tossed with a zippy homemade vinaigrette of fresh mint, olive oil, grapefruit juice, and pepper.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Scallops and Pecans Wilted Salad
Sesame seed-coated scallops and crunchy pecans top crisp endive and peppery arugula. A spicy-sweet dressing of maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and soy sauce adds zing.
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Grilled Vegetable Salad
This pretty plate of tofu, squash, sweet peppers, and antioxidant-rich spinach is ideal for busy nights?you can make it ahead. Quinoa, a beadlike grain, adds nutty flavor.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Marinate: 4 hrs
Grill: 6 mins
Mediterranean Beef Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Tangy lemon vinaigrette adds a delicious kick to this simple salad of mixed greens, broiled steak, juicy tomatoes, red onion, and creamy feta.
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Broil: 15 mins
Mango Chicken Salad
Jazz up your chicken salad by tossing in juicy mango, fresh blueberries, crumbled blue cheese, and crunchy broccoli.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Shrimp and Watercress Salad
This fresh fruit-and-veggie salad takes just 15 minutes to make. Simply toss asparagus, watercress, shrimp, and cherry tomatoes with light raspberry vinaigrette.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
Turkey-Bacon Salad
Toss smoked turkey with bacon, snap peas, and romaine lettuce for a quick and delicious main-course salad. A four-ingredient dressing adds a powerful twist.
Makes: 4 servings
Microwave: 4 mins
Start to Finish: 18 mins
Tomato and Red Onion Salad
Fresh heirloom tomatoes and onions get dressed up with a sweet-sour vinegar dressing. Make it ahead or just before supper?prep takes 25 minutes. Add grilled chicken to make it a meal.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Stand: 25 mins
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