20 Fresh Summer Salads for Labor Day Gatherings
Labor Day calls for fresh flavors, bright colors, and easy dishes that can handle the heat.
These 20 summer salads are crisp, bold, and made to steal the spotlight at your end-of-summer spread.
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1. Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
This one’s juicy, salty, and super refreshing. Cube the watermelon, crumble some feta, toss in fresh mint, and chill it until showtime.
https://www.seriouseats.com/watermelon-feta-mint-salad-recipe
2. Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad
Grill the corn until it’s slightly charred, then cut it off the cob. Mix it with diced avocado, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro for a creamy-smoky hit.
https://simply-delicious-food.com/easy-grilled-corn-avocado-salad/
3. Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Slice up heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, then layer them like a rainbow. Add basil leaves and finish with olive oil and balsamic drizzle.
https://fettysfoodblog.com/heirloom-caprese-salad/
4. Cucumber Dill Yogurt Salad
Peel and slice the cucumbers, then toss them in Greek yogurt, dill, garlic, and lemon juice. Keep it cold—this one’s crisp and tangy.
https://shewearsmanyhats.com/cucumber-dill-greek-yogurt-salad/
5. Peach and Burrata Salad
Slice the peaches, add torn burrata, and lay it over arugula or greens. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic, then hit it with cracked pepper.
6. Greek Pasta Salad
Cook and cool the pasta, then mix it with tomatoes, olives, cucumber, red onion, and feta. Toss it all in a red wine vinaigrette and chill until serving.
https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/greek_pasta_salad/
7. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Layer fresh spinach with sliced strawberries and candied pecans. Drizzle with poppy seed dressing just before serving so it stays crunchy.
https://www.wellplated.com/spinach-strawberry-salad/
8. Charred Zucchini Ribbon Salad
Use a peeler to make long ribbons of zucchini and grill them quickly on both sides. Toss with lemon juice, olive oil, pine nuts, and shaved parmesan.
9. BLT Salad with Buttermilk Ranch
Chop crisp bacon, cherry tomatoes, and romaine lettuce, then mix them all together. Pour over creamy buttermilk ranch and top with croutons.
https://steamykitchen.com/7573-blt-salad-with-buttermilk-dressing.html
10. Asian Slaw with Sesame-Ginger Dressing
Shred some cabbage and carrots, add green onions and sesame seeds. Toss it all in a sesame-ginger vinaigrette for a bright, crunchy bite.
https://thekitchengirl.com/asian-quinoa-slaw-salad-sesame-ginger-vinaigrette/
11. Tomato and Cantaloupe Salad
Slice tomatoes and cantaloupe into bite-size chunks. Add fresh basil, olive oil, salt, and a splash of white balsamic for a sweet-savory surprise.
12. Avocado Chickpea Salad
13. Orzo Salad with Roasted Veggies
Roasted Vegetable Orzo Pasta Salad with Dijon-Balsamic Vinaigrette
14. Grilled Peach and Prosciutto Salad
15. Tex-Mex Black Bean Salad
16. Creamy Broccoli Bacon Salad
17. Mango Cucumber Chili Salad
18. Farro Salad with Lemon and Herbs
19. Italian Antipasto Salad
20. Shaved Brussels Sprouts Caesar
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