Summer is in full swing! When the temperature is at an all-time high, I barely want to turn on my oven or stand over a hot stove. So, summer salads are my go-to. I’ve rounded up a list of simple summer salad recipes for you to enjoy at the next cookout or for dinner during the week.
Savory Summer Salad Recipes
Summer generally calls for lighter, no-fuss food. Savory salads can make a great addition to grilled meat, or it can be the star of the show and enjoyed as an entrée for lunch or dinner.
Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
![fried goat cheese salad recipe](https://collincountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PXL_20210413_190722535.PORTRAIT-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg)
Grilled Corn & Zucchini Salad
![Simple Sumer Salad](https://collincountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2558-768x1024.jpg)
Panzanella Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
![summer salad recipe](https://collincountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Panzanella-Salad-with-Balsamic-Vinaigrette-15.jpg)
Cobb Salad with Cilantro Lime Marinated Shrimp
![Simple Sumer Salad](https://collincountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cobb-salad12-683x1024-1.jpg)
Fruity Summer Salads
Some people enjoy fruit in their salad, others think that’s a no-no. Below, you’ll find some all-fruit salads that make for a great side dish or dessert as well as savory salads that include fruit.
The Best Strawberry Spinach Salad Ever
![Simple Summer Salad Recipes](https://collincountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Strawberry-Spinach-Salad-pour.webp)
Best-of-Summer Fruit Salad
![Summer Salad Recipes](https://collincountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Dash-of-Jazz-Summer-Fruit-Salad-1.jpg)
Ambrosia Salad
![Summer Salad Recipes](https://collincountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/southern-ambrosia-optimized-10-1024x1536-1.jpg)
Vegan/Vegetarian Summer Salad Recipes
No meat? No problem. These vegetarian salads are satisfying and tasty.
Easy Avocado Black Bean Corn Salad
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Vegan Couscous Salad with Chickpeas
![Simple Summer Salad Recipes](https://collincountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Vegan-couscous-salad-1024x1024.jpg)
Summer Paleo Pasta Salad (Grain-Free, AIP, Dairy-Free)
![simple summer salads](https://collincountymoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/AIP-Paleo-Pasta-Salad-1-683x1024-1.webp)