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    Home » Recipes

    9 Easy Summer Salad Recipes Perfect for Entertaining

    by Patti Estep · Jun 28, 2019

    Enjoy this list of nine summer salad recipes that are super easy to make and will appeal to a large group of people.

    9 Summer salads

    Summertime is a busy season for picnics, pool parties, graduations and get-togethers of all kind. Why not bring a healthy and flavorful salad as a contribution to the event?

    Today I'm sharing nine of my favorite summer salad recipes I've made for my extended family. We often get together for holidays and birthdays. I can tell you that a big tasty salad is always welcome.

    9 Easy Summer Salad Recipes

    This list of delicious salads will inspire you for your next party or gathering.

    1
    7 layer salad side view
    7 Layer Salad
    This 7 layer salad is an old family recipe that you can make ahead and share with a large group at a picnic or family gathering.
    2
    Middle Eastern Bread Salad - Fattoush
    Learn about this tasty middle eastern bread salad known as Fattoush. Using a few unique ingredients for a tangy and tasty dish.
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    3
    Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Lime Vinaigrette
    Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Lime Vinaigrette
    Here’s a great quinoa salad recipe with black beans and a lime vinaigrette dressing. Try this new grain considered one of the healthiest foods in the world.
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    4
    Fruit salad with ginger lime mint dressing
    Fruit Salad with Ginger Lime Mint Dressing
    A large fresh fruit salad with ginger lime mint dressing is great for any party. Use the dressing on seasonal fruit all year long.
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    5
    California New Potato Salad Recipe
    Here's a recipe for a California New Potato Salad inspired by a restaurant in northern Sonoma County.
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    6
    Pear, Pomegranate, & Walnut Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
    Pears, pomegranate seeds, & walnuts are a great combination in a salad. Serve it with an easy and tasty pomegranate vinaigrette recipe that completes the dish.
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    7
    Wild rice seafood salad
    Wild Rice Seafood Salad
    A wild rice seafood salad with crabmeat and shrimp is perfect for a luncheon, shower or a delicious light lunch.
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    8
    Grilled Corn Avocado Salad Recipe
    Fresh grilled corn avocado salad is perfect to take to your next gathering. Use as a great side dish or add some protein for a complete meal.
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    9
    Red potato salad with lemon and fresh dill
    Summery Lemon & Dill Red Potato Salad
    Lemon and fresh dill make this red potato salad. It is light and refreshing and will last for several days.
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    Group of different salads
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Carole West

      June 28, 2019 at 6:15 pm

      All of these look amazing and I've been in salad mode lately. Like dressing free and using cheese, dried fruit and herbs to pull in the flavor. It's been a challenge but so good! However that fruit salad looks amazing. I'm headed to the farmer's market tomorrow look out!

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    2. Jody

      June 28, 2019 at 7:09 am

      Love 7 layer salad and I want to try the red potato salad. Made my PS 3 times already and I am done til Labor Day. The kids eat the pasta salad I make better so that will have to do. I can’t stand that long. Need a new hip. But I think I will make 7 layer for the 4 th.

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      • Patti Estep

        June 28, 2019 at 7:22 am

        Thanks Jody. We have the same issue in my family. Once you make something they like then they always want it that way. I still like to try different things too. I hope you have a lovely holiday and enjoy the salads.

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