Whether you're looking for the perfect picnic dish, a BBQ side or a tasty lunchbox idea, our selection of delicious summer salad recipes are sure to inspire. See more Summer recipes.
Jamie says: "Whether you’re prepping for barbecues, picnics or just dinner in the garden, this budget-friendly meal ticks all the boxes. Cooking green beans in this way makes them wonderfully smoky and tender. Served on a bed of creamy, garlicky whipped feta with toasted pitta for dunking, this is summer on a plate."
Get this vibrant potato salad ready for your next street party
This fresh, crunchy salad is bursting with flavour from nutty chicory leaves, charred apple and a creamy egg dressing
Jamies says: "Celebrating a bunch of delicious Greek-inspired flavours, this fresh, vibrant no-cook salad is just the ticket for a sunshine lunch or colourful barbecue side. Humble cucumber gives double bang for your buck: it stars in the salad and adds texture to a tangy feta dressing. This is sure to become an easy summer favourite."
Pistachios are the star of this homemade pesto, which provides a vibrant topping to sweet vine tomatoes. A simple yet stunning summer salad.
Barbecuing tofu gives it a wonderful smoky, charred flavour
This tofu-packed salad bowl is seriously stunning. Literally translating to 'mix mix', gado gado is an Indonesian classic that really celebrates bold flavours by combining with crisp, fresh ingredients
Don’t let summer veg go to waste – this quick pickle is great for using up leftovers. Serve with salads, houmous and pitta bread, or simply enjoy straight from the jar!
This green garden salad is an easy summer side dish – perfect to accompany barbecues and summer lunches eaten al fresco.
Chicken noodles meets salad in this flavour-packed and budget-friendly family dinner. Sweet and spicy gochujang paste adds oomph to juicy chicken drumsticks, which are baked and shredded into cooked egg noodles with charred corn, carrot, cucumber and spring onion.
We love these moreish smash-and-grab roast potatoes with a herby garlic dip – just right for a sharing platter.
Here's a British twist on the popular rustic Italian salad featuring bacon for a flavour punch. Hearty yet summery, this is a lovely quick dinner for warm evenings.
We love the Mediterranean-inspired flavours in this filling and nutritious summer salad. You only need a microwave and 20 minutes to make this delicious dish.
This nectarine and halloumi salad makes an interesting summer side or lovely light lunch. It's full of sweet and salty flavours and takes only 20 minutes to prep.
This rainbow coloured salad really tastes as good as it looks; flaky salmon tossed with creamy avocado, crunchy veggies and finished off with a drizzle of punchy ginger and soy dressing
Transform your bánh mì into a refreshing salad for summer. With sticky garlic chicken and crunchy Vietnamese-style veggies, this fragrant dish will be on your meal rotation all summer long.
Add a burst of colour to your picnic basket with this speedy rainbow salad that is sure to put a smile on your face
Fresh peaches, juicy tomatoes and creamy burrata make a summery trio in this 15-minute salad
Prawn cocktails on a picnic? Why not we say! These lovely little jars are full of flavour, yet so simple to make with some lemon & za'atar mayonnaise, frozen jumbo prawns and lots of fresh salad.
Inspired by a fresh Greek salad, this veggie pasta dish can be whizzed up in 15 minutes, making it perfect for a speedy, summer midweek meal or lunch in the sunshine.
Rachel Rumbol's spicy roasted cauliflower is the hero in this veggie summer salad. Top with creamy aioli and flaked almonds for some crunch.
Go for bold Indian spices with this Bombay potato salad. Served with a fresh raita and mango chutney, it's a perfect potato salad with a twist to serve at a summer gathering.
Charred lettuce transforms a retro salad into a special lunch or side dish. Topped with a tangy yogurt dressing and crumbled blue cheese, this quick and easy recipe is summer on a plate.
Recipe developer Saskia Sidey says: "Lightly pickling the shallots for the base of the dressing makes the sharpness less intense. The chicken has a crazy umami hit: a crumbled vegetable stock cube is a quick hack to take seasoning to the next level."
Bring out the flavour of delicate, flaky mackerel with sweet and juicy oranges in a sophisticated starter that's ready in no time.
Use up any fresh herbs you have in your fridge to make this tabbouleh. Top with crispy halloumi and a drizzle of houmous for a special summery supper.
Seasonal spuds, green beans and crispy smoked bacon are combined with a mustard-mayo dressing in this delicious potato salad
Greece meets Italy in this fresh and colourful bruschetta recipe. Top crusty baguette with feta, tomatoes and olives for big Greek salad flavours. This is perfect for picnics or any summer picky bits occassion!
This veggie-packed pasta salad, serving 8, is great for summer entertaining or bring-a-dish gatherings. Bursting with fresh flavours, it's super-tasty but a healthier choice.
This mango and peanut slaw is big on tropical fruit flavours and interesting textures. Top with a homemade lime and sweet chilli dressing and you have a stunning side for barbecues or alfresco eating.
Steak and chips, but not as you know it. Featuring baked herby potatoes and purple sprouting broccoli along with peas, leaves and radishes, this is a nutritious twist on a dine-at-home favourite.
This fresh take on the Caesar salad makes the most of its simple ingredients
Transform your potato salad with asparagus, soft boiled eggs and a creamy buttermilk dressing.