Potluck Salads and Sides for Summer will inspire you to heat the grill and serve cool and delicious summertime recipes on the side.
Serve this assortment of 20 delicious summertime recipes with Smoked Salmon from the Pellet Grill or your favorite pork chops or burgers and fries with classic Idaho Fry Sauce for an incredible summertime meal.
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- 1. Red Potato Salad
- 2. Tuna Macaroni Salad Deluxe - American Classic
- 3. English Pea Salad
- 4. Sweet Corn Pasta Salad
- 5. Hawaiian Potato Salad
- 6. Easy Edamame Salad
- 7. Dr Pepper Baked Beans Recipe
- 8. Easy Fruit Salad Recipe
- 9. Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Salad
- 10. Mixed Bean Salad
- 11. Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
- 12. Four P Salad
- 13. Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
- 14. Easy Potato Salad with Peas and Mint
- 15. Melon Salad
- 16. Grandma's Best Frog Eye Salad
- 17. Classic Carrot Raisin Salad
- 18. Pesto Pasta Salad
- 19. Crunchy Cole Slaw
- 20. Fruit Charcuterie Board
- More Summer Recipes
- Comments
1. Red Potato Salad
Here’s the perfect summer side dish, Red Potato Salad. It combines the tender texture of boiled red potatoes with a tangy, cool, creamy dressing.
2. Tuna Macaroni Salad Deluxe - American Classic
This is a summer salad with nostalgic flavors that are perfect for summertime eating. Recipe and photo courtesy of the Ask Chef Dennis food blog.
3. English Pea Salad
A family favorite! Sweet English peas with extra sharp cheddar cheese, celery and red onions. This recipe has it all and oh yes, there's crispy bacon in there too.
4. Sweet Corn Pasta Salad
A crunchy, tangy corn salad full of fresh veggies and plenty of savory, garlicky flavor. Each kernel of sweet corn is coated with a fresh, scratch-made tangy dressing.
5. Hawaiian Potato Salad
Enjoy this traditional Hawaiian Potato Salad with potatoes, macaroni, carrots, peas, sweet pickle juice and mayo. Recipe and photo courtesy of the Cooking with Curls food blog.
6. Easy Edamame Salad
A balance of tangy Mediterranean flavors combine in this super Easy Edamame Salad recipe. Ready in minutes!
7. Dr Pepper Baked Beans Recipe
Dr Pepper Baked Beans are the perfect side dish for your next barbecue! You can use your crockpot or the oven to prepare them. Recipe and photo courtesy of Two Pink Peonies food blog.
8. Easy Fruit Salad Recipe
A delightful, simple fruit salad tossed in a sweet citrus dressing. A great change of pace from a standard fruit salad. Recipe and photo courtesy the I Heart Eating food blog.
9. Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Salad
This recipe is easy, a little spicy and full of fresh flavor. It's a flavor combination of cowboy caviar flavors with crisp, crunchy greens.
10. Mixed Bean Salad
Mixed Bean Salad is a delicious and colorful side dish that combines the freshness, flavors and textures found in various canned beans along with crisp, diced sweet onions and peppers.
11. Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a tasty pasta salad combining shredded chicken, crispy bacon crumbles, cheese and creamy ranch dressing. Recipe and photo courtesy The Cookin' Chicks food blog.
12. Four P Salad
Pasta, pesto sauce, peas and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. That's it! The result is a zesty, aromatic pasta salad.
13. Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Crunchy dill pickles mingle with pasta and fresh dill, all coated in a cool and tangy homemade creamy pickle dressing. Recipe and photo courtesy the PiperCooks food blog.
14. Easy Potato Salad with Peas and Mint
Here's a zesty and refreshing spin on a classic potato salad. Easily made, it is ideal for a potluck or a tasty side dish. Recipe and photo courtesy the It's Not Complicated food blog.
15. Melon Salad
Melon Salad is a medley of watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew with the addition of lime juice, lemon juice, honey and fresh mint. Recipe and photo courtesy the Living Chirpy food blog.
16. Grandma's Best Frog Eye Salad
A cool and creamy salad and a make-ahead side dish. Always quick to disappear at BBQs and potlucks. Recipe and photo courtesy the Baking Beauty food blog.
17. Classic Carrot Raisin Salad
Crunchy and flavorful with a hint of sweet, carrot raisin salad is a family-pleasing classic. Recipe and photo courtesy the Art of Natural Living food blog.
18. Pesto Pasta Salad
Pesto Pasta Salad is an easy quick side dish with just five ingredients. Perfect for picnics and potlucks. Recipe and photo courtesy the Art of Food and Wine food blog.
19. Crunchy Cole Slaw
Crisp and fresh, this slaw has a tangy, yet slightly sweet sauce that helps to bring out the crunch in the cabbage, carrots and fennel.
20. Fruit Charcuterie Board
This simple fruit charcuterie board is a unique charcuterie board idea! It’s like a healthier cookie charcuterie board. Recipe and photo courtesy Chenee Today food blog.
Have you tried a recipe from this Summer Potluck Salad and Side roundup? Please leave a review in the comments section below and let me know how it turned out. Thank you!
tisha says
These potluck salads and sides are perfect for adding a refreshing touch to your summer gatherings!
Nicole says
This list is amazing! I have the hardest time thinking of what to make for get together. Now I will just start checking recipes off this list!
Melinda O'Malley Keckler says
Thanks Nicole! There's something for everyone in this roundup.
Swathi says
These are an awesome collection of summer salads. I have tried a few which I loved them. I am going to try everything.
Juyali says
So many great recipe options! Made the Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Salad. I never thought of making a salad with black-eyed peas? Wow, I'm so glad I found your recipe. So so good!
Elizabeth says
These recipes are so good! I am saving the pesto pasta salad and Dr. Pepper baked beans recipes for holiday potlucks. Thanks for sharing!
Melinda O'Malley Keckler says
Thanks Elizabeth! Those are two great choices. 🙂