These summer salad recipes are crowd-pleasers and the perfect way to complete your cookout menu.
Do you have a potluck or BBQ coming up that needs just the right dish? I’ve got exactly what you’re looking for with all of my favorite summer salads right here!
I love these kinds of big-batch salads and I make them all the time, because they’re so good and everyone always loves them. In fact, some of these are recipes that my parents used to make and sell at their resort-town deli, and they would literally sell out of them every weekend. That’s how good they are!
So, if you’re making some grilled chicken, beef ribs, or burgers and need a great side, I promise you that these summer salad recipes are going to finish off your meal perfectly, and they may even outshine the main course!
Potato Salad Recipes
Potato salads are a classic cookout dish and there are so many varieties. Here you’ll find a classic potato salad recipe, a bacon-y twist, and one that has a surprising but delicious ingredient, apples!
Pasta Salad Recipes
Pasta salads are one of those things that both kids and adults love, so they’re always a great choice when you need a crowd-pleaser. Whether you like yours with a vinaigrette or a creamy dressing, I have recipes for you. All of them are colorful and they’ll definitely get gobbled up at your next party.
Coleslaw Recipes
My favorite are creamy coleslaws, so that’s what you’ll find here. Full of flavor, so that people actually eat it and don’t just leave it on the side of the plate. I have a classic recipe and then one specific for pulled pork. And stay tuned because I’m about to publish a recipe for a coleslaw designed perfectly to go with fish tacos too!
Corn Salad Recipes
The first time I had a corn salad was at a BBQ course I was taking. I was blown away. My riff on that salad is the creamy spicy one below. And loving that one got me experimenting with others. Try all of them because they’re so easy to make (you can use defrosted frozen corn) but are full of sweet summery flavor every time!
More Summer Salads
Here are a few more salads that I think work perfectly at any summer gathering. Lots of fresh flavors but easy to make, I think you’re going to really love adding these to your BBQ rotation.
Keep On Summering!
The summer is long, hot, and full of fun. Here are even more delicious recipes to make your summer tastier than ever. Enjoy!
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