Our Best Summer Salads

Sweet corn and blueberries are an unexpected pair, but their flavors come together effortlessly in this lime-and-cumin-laced 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.

A creamy cheese dressing pulls together crisp fried chicken, black-eyed peas, sweet peppers, and pecans for a satisfying 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.

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.

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.

The sweetness of the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew in this delicious salad recipe tempers the spice of the cayenne pepper in the dressing.

Filled with fresh corn, cold rice, juicy tomatoes, and fresh arugula, this light and fresh salad makes the ideal hot-weather supper. Slivers of jalapeno pepper and red onion add punch.

Crispy, wafer-thin slices of prosciutto and a lemony dressing top this mix of sauteed chicken, vegetables, and blue cheese.

The red pepper-tomato dressing is poured into the bowl then the gazpacho salad is set on top and finished with quick-cooked shrimp and crunchy croutons.

Roasted potatoes and grilled ribeye steak are served with steak-house flair on a raft of cool romaine lettuce.

Planks of fresh corn top a layered salad built of Yukon gold potatoes and grilled tuna dressed with lime juice, cumin, and extra virgin olive oil.

Arugula and mint tossed with pasta create a bed for peppery lamb chops. The chops go on the plate still sizzling from the grill.

This adaptation of an Italian bread salad is meatless but -- thanks to high-protein edamame (soy beans) -- seriously hearty. The dressing gets plenty of punch from extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil.

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.

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.

Juicy tomatoes, crisp crumbled bacon, corn, sweet peppers, and crisp lettuce are tossed with Chipotle ranch dressing.

Juicy grapefruit and creamy avocado top crunchy watercress tossed with a zippy homemade vinaigrette of fresh mint, olive oil, grapefruit juice, and pepper.

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.

Creamy avocado, red onion, and grilled chicken marinated in margarita mix, cumin, and lime peel tops juicy tomato slices.

This Asian-inspired salad features snow pea pods, asparagus, grape tomatoes, sweet pepper, and sesame seed-coated chicken -- all tossed with a flavorful garlic ginger-soy dressing.

Grilled chicken marinated in garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano adds filling protein to this colorful salad. Feta cheese, cucumber, red onion, and olives keep it traditional.

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.

Tangy lemon vinaigrette adds a delicious kick to this simple salad of mixed greens, broiled steak, juicy tomatoes, red onion, and creamy feta.

Jazz up your chicken salad by tossing in juicy mango, fresh blueberries, crumbled blue cheese, and crunchy broccoli.

This fresh fruit-and-veggie toss takes just 15 minutes to make; simply toss asparagus, watercress, shrimp, and cherry tomatoes with light raspberry vinaigrette.

Toss smoked turkey with bacon, snap peas, and romaine lettuce for a quick and delicious main course salad. A four-ingredient dressing adds a tangy twist.

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.