RecipesSummer Rice Salad Tangy dressing and flavorful ingredients make for a very tasty side dish that’s a refreshing alternative to potato salad. People can’t seem to stop eating this unique salad. It’s great with hamburgers or chicken at picnics or potluck dinners. -Laura Panfil, Niles, Michigan
RecipesSummer Thyme Salad “This is a quick and simple salad that’s ideal for the summer,” says Barbara Stewart of Portland, Connecticut. It’s also an excellent way to use up an abundance of garden produce.
RecipesSummer Spinach Salad Guests always request the recipe for this fabulous spinach salad. Tossed with ripe banana chunks, fresh strawberries and toasted almonds, it looks and tastes special enough for company. The tangy poppy seed dressing is a snap to combine in the blender. -Callie Berger, Diamond Springs, California
RecipesSummer Corn Salad This beautiful salad truly captures the summer season. It’s chock full of fresh veggies and basil, and feta cheese gives it a rich, tangy flavor the whole family will love. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California
RecipesSummer Squash Salad Packing a satisfying crunch, this salad is a tasty alternative to coleslaw. Like most gardeners, we usually have an abundance of squash and zucchini in summer, so this dish is a colorful way to use our fresh produce. —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida
RecipesSummer Orzo Salad I’m always looking for fun ways to use the fresh veggies that come in my Community Supported Agriculture box, and this summer orzo salad is one of my favorite creations. I like to improvise with whatever I have on hand, so feel free to do the same here! —Shayna Marmar, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
RecipesHomemade Strawberry Vinegar Sweet and sour, this easy strawberry vinegar makes a great summer salad dressing. —Mary Hise, Cocoa, Florida
RecipesNectarine Arugula Salad Here’s a summer salad that brightens any supper. The homemade dressing with a hint of berries is perfect with arugula, nectarines and blue cheese. —Christine Laba, Arlington, Virginia
Ingredients72 Sweet and Tasty Fresh Raspberry Recipes Give your next meal a pop of ruby color with these fresh raspberry recipes, including summer salads and tasty raspberry desserts.
Meal Types30 Easy Breezy Summer Fruit Salads Summer fruit salads are so much more than sliced fruit tossed into a bowl. These sweet salads are tasty enough for dessert!
RecipesSummertime Tomato-Melon Salad Looking for a savory summer salad? The combination of tomatoes, cantaloupe, avocado and greens sings with freshness and health.—Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California
RecipesSummer Buzz Fruit Salad For picnics, cookouts and showers, we make a sweet salad of watermelon, cherries, blueberries and microgreens. No matter where I take it, it always delivers on the wow factor. —Kaliska Russell, Talkeetna, Alaska
RecipesSummer Squash and Zucchini Salad I came up with this colorful, tasty zucchini salad years ago for a recipe contest and was delighted when I won honorable mention! The recipe easily doubles and is the perfect dish to take to potlucks or family gatherings. —Paula Wharton, El Paso, Texas
RecipesCreamy Summer Vegetable Salad Mother made this salad whenever we barbecued. It’s easy to fix, goes well with meat or chicken and is a good way to utilize garden vegetables.
RecipesGrilled Summer Sausage Salad I love grilling vegetables, especially those straight from the garden. The summer sausage is a fun twist, and the veggies really get to shine in this main dish salad. Fresh garden herbs also taste great mixed into this salad. To amp up the flavor even more, try grilling romaine lettuce instead of using a salad mix. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota