With the fresh smell of cut grass and crisp air, you know it’s summer. The birds chirping, the kids playing – no wonder it’s everyone’s favorite time of year!

While we associate summer with BBQs and ice pops, what about those greens? Isn’t it a perfect time to get creative with salads?

Light and refreshing salads are the number 1 snacks, lunches – and even dinners! They are also packable – show them off by the pool or at work, or bring them on your next trip! They are quick and simple, yet still delicious. With this list of 35 unique summer salad recipes, you can go wild!

We’ve included watermelon salads, summer fruit salads, cabbage salads, lettuce salads, and cauliflower salads with minimal prep time!

Enjoy!

1. Green Apple Boston Lettuce Salad by Rachel Ostroy

   

2. Crunchy Crouton Salad from the Dining In Cookbook

   

3. Chickpea Salad by Brynie Greisman

   

4. Raspberry Salad Dressing from the Nitra Cookbook

   

5. Mock Shrimp Slaw with Peanut Dressing by Erin Grunstein

   

6. Watermelon Farro Feta and Arugula Salad by Kosher.com Staff

   

7. Strawberry Watermelon Chicken Salad by Kosher.com Staff

   

8. Marinated Salad from the Dining In Cookbook

   

9. Rainbow Salad with Sweet Lemon Dressing by Faigy Grossman

   

10. Watermelon & Greens Salad by The Peppermill

    

11. Cherry and Walnut Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette by Victoria Dwek

    

12. Spring Chicken Salad by Naomi Nachman

    

13. Simple Summer Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette by Elky Friedman

    

14. Orzo Dried Fruit Salad by Nechama Norman

    

15. Greek Salad with Cauliflower “Feta” by Chanie Apfelbaum

    

16. Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad by Rivki Rabinowitz

    

17. Super Crispy Salad from the Dining In Cookbook

    

18. Root Salad in Silan-Ginger-Lemon-Garlic Dressing by Kosher.com Staff

    

19. Julienned Salad by Efrat Libfroind

    

20. Delicious Sweet and Sour Salad by Efrat Libfroind

    

21. “Nisht” Nosh Dressing With Homemade Mayo Base by Rorie Weisberg

    

22. Mandarin Salad from the Nitra Cookbook

    

23. Grilled Watermelon-Basil Salad by Michal Frischman

    

24. Hearts of Palm Salad from the Dining In Cookbook

    

25. Watermelon Blood Orange Vinaigrette Salad by Moshe Bloch

    

26. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad by Nechama Norman

    

27. Three Mushroom Salad with Walnuts from the Dining In Cookbook

    

28. Kale Salad with Granola by Rivki Rabinowitz

    

29. Bright and Fresh Slaw by Michal Frischman

    

30. Delicious and Different Salad with Lemon-Mint Dressing by Faigy Grossman

    

31. Classic Summer BBQ Salad by Rivky Rabinowitz

    

32. Rainbow Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing by Miriam Pascal

    

33. Rainbow Marinated Salad from the Dining In Cookbook

    

34. Sesame Cucumber Salad by Rivky Rabinowitz

    

35. My Everything Salad by Erin Grunstein