Summer Salads

A summer picnic-ready coleslaw with a now not-so-secret ingredient that your guests will rave about!

This chopped chicken salad is easy, filling, and packed with crunch from cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and peanuts. The real star is the creamy chili crisp dressing — zesty, tangy, and just a little sweet — and since rotisserie chicken works perfectly here, dinner practically makes itself.

My version of the viral Doritos Taco Salad takes the beloved version of a taco in a bowl and makes it absolutely irresistible with a layer of crushed Doritos on top. It’s got seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and that perfect snack chip crunch we all crave.

Bring some big personality to your summer sides lineup. Cowboy Coleslaw is a southwestern slaw packed with veggies, tossed in a creamy chipotle-lime dressing, and then topped with the irresistible crunch of Chili Cheese Fritos. It’s the summer slaw we didn’t know we needed.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad takes the classic summer side dish and gives it a tangy twist that pickle lovers will absolutely devour. With creamy dressing, chunks of dill pickles, cheese and tender pasta, it’s the perfect make-ahead dish for your next cookout.

This Tomato Peach Burrata Salad is a celebration of summer’s finest produce. Juicy heirloom tomatoes, sweet peaches, and creamy burrata create a craveworthy blend of flavors and textures. The smoky Bacon Balsamic Fig Vinaigrette a delightfully rich and tangy twist to this classic summer salad.

My mom’s Broccoli Grape Salad recipe is a fresh, flavorful take on the classic retro dish. It’s a perfect blend of crunchy, savory, and sweet, making it the perfect side dish for summer gatherings. The creamy balsamic dressing ties it all together for a crowd-pleasing salad that’s sure to become a new favorite.

This Italian Antipasto Salad is a delightful mix of Italian classics. Packed with colorful layers of flavor — from creamy mozzarella to spicy salami and briny olives — each bite . Topped with a zesty homemade lemon dressing, it’s the perfect meal-hearty salad for anyone craving a touch of Mediterranean flair.

This beautiful summer salsa can serve as either a chip dip or a healthy salad. Refreshing summer flavors make it a seasonal favorite!

A unique and super easy addition to your cookouts and picnics, this Easy Mashed Potato Salad takes less than 15 minutes to pull together, and then rests in the fridge until needed.

A surprisingly light but delightfully creamy pasta salad, loaded with smoked salmon and aromatic vegetables.

Perfect for picnics, cookouts, office parties, and potlucks, this herbed white bean picnic salad with lemon dill miso dressing is a full-flavored dish for everyone! Vegan and gluten-free

A beautiful, filling pasta salad with all of the best flavors of a BLT.

Light, carby summer comfort food that’s make-ahead easy!

Italian Pasta Salad is a classic for a reason: its combination of flavors and textures is so satisfying that it can’t help but be a crowd-pleaser.

Summer’s best, most colorful, vegetables shine in this classic chopped salad!

Summer Cauliflower Power Salad is filled with fresh, crunchy summer vegetables, tangy apples, and roasted chickpeas, and topped with a lemon dill dressing.

A few clever substitutions recreate the rich flavors of this classic salad and dressing, so you can enjoy your own healthy Vegan Caesar Salad at home.