These easy, healthy, and delicious summer Salad Recipes are just what you need when the days are long and the weather is warm. They come together with simple ingredients and don’t require much time in the kitchen. From crisp veggies and juicy fruits to hearty grains and fresh herbs, these salads feel light but still fill you up. They’re easy to throw together for a quick lunch, bring to a picnic, or serve alongside something off the grill.
Turkish Shepherd's Salad

Coban Salatasi (also known as Turkish Shepherd's Salad or Choban Salad) is a light, refreshing, and simple side salad made with juicy summer tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers.
It's easy to make and comes together in only 10 minutes, perfect for a refreshing treat.
To learn more: Coban Salatasi (Turkish Shepherd's Salad)
Greek Salad
Delicious, colorful, and refreshing Greek Cucumber Salad is a perfect side dish whether it's for your summer BBQ parties or family meals. It is made with healthy ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta cheese.
This simple Greek Salad is ready in 15 minutes and packed with Mediterranean flavors you will love.
To learn more: Greek Cucumber Salad
Spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad
If you're looking for a delicious and flavorful salad recipe for your summer BBQ parties, look no further than the Traditional Kisir Recipe!
This spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad is the perfect dish to impress your guests and add some variety to your table.
To learn more: Traditional Kisir Recipe
Turkish Carrot Salad with Yogurt
Havuç Tarator (or Carrot Tarator) is a traditional Turkish salad/dip made with grated carrots, thick yogurt, and garlic. It is quick and easy to prepare using a few simple ingredients you may already have on hand.
To learn more: Havuç Tarator - Turkish Carrot Dip with Yogurt
Red Onion Salad
Sumac Onions, also known as Turkish Red Onion Salad, are essential to many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes. This tangy, spicy, and crunchy condiment is quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect side dish or garnish.
To learn more: Sumac Onions - Turkish Red Onion Salad
Mango and Avocado Salad
This zesty and colourful Mango Salad with Avocado and Cucumber is packed with flavor and ready in just 15 minutes. It is the perfect side dish for your summer cookouts, picnics, or potlucks!
To learn more: Mango Salad with Avocado and Cucumber
Greek Lettuce Salad
Greek Lettuce Salad (Maroulosalata) is a simple side dish made with shredded romaine lettuce, plenty of fresh herbs like dill, mint, and scallions, and a bright olive oil and vinegar dressing. This traditional Greek staple is fresh, crisp, and full of clean flavors. It’s also incredibly fast — you can have it ready in less than 10 minutes.
To learn more: Greek Lettuce Salad (Maroulosalata)
Watermelon Feta Salad
This easy and refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad is the perfect combination of sweet watermelon pieces with salty feta cheese, super crunchy cucumbers, and fresh basil leaves.
Ready in just 10 minutes, this is the perfect summer salad for BBQs, picnics, or summer parties.
To learn more: Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil and Cucumber
Turkish White Bean Salad
Fasulye Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad) is a healthy and nutritious side dish and a perfect accompaniment to your meals. It is made of beans, onions, tomatoes, and parsley, then dressed with tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil.
To learn more: Piyaz - Turkish White Bean Salad
Melitzanosalata
Melitzanosalata (Roasted Greek Aubergine Dip) is a smokey and delicious Greek appetizer/meze made with fire-roasted aubergines, tangy lemon juice, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. This heavenly eggplant salad is a harmonious blend of smoky, zesty, and vibrant Mediterranean flavors.
To learn more: Melitzanosalata (Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip)
Persian Shirazi Salad
This Persian Shirazi Salad Recipe is an excellent choice if you want to add a fresh and flavorful Mediterranean salad recipe to your repertoire. Made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy red onions, and a refreshing lime and olive oil dressing, this colorful and delicious salad is incredibly easy to make.
To learn more: Persian Shirazi Salad Recipe
Tabbouleh
This Taboule Recipe (Lebanese Tabouli Salad) is a refreshing and healthy Middle Eastern salad made with fresh parsley, tomatoes, and bulgur.
It is full of flavor, color, and nutrition, and is extremely easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.
To learn more: Taboule - Lebanese Tabouli Salad
Orzo Pasta Salad
This Orzo Pasta Salad is fresh, healthy, and flavorful, easy to put together, and perfect for making ahead. It is a great side dish for last-minute parties, small gatherings, or BBQs, and the leftovers are perfect for picnics and packed lunches.
And the best part is that this Mediterranean salad is made with easy-to-find fresh ingredients and is ready in just 20 minutes!
To learn more: Orzo Pasta Salad
Turkish Tomato Walnut Salad
Gavurdagi Salatasi (Turkish Tomato Walnut Salad) is a healthy yet delicious Mediterranean dish made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and crunchy walnuts.
It is full of different textures and flavors and goes perfectly with all sorts of seafood or meat dishes.
To learn more: Gavurdagi Salatasi (Turkish Tomato Walnut Salad)
Lebanese Fattoush Salad
This traditional Lebanese Salad "Fattoush" is a colorful Mediterranean dish made with fresh vegetables, tangy lemon dressing, and crisp pita croutons.
It's a refreshing, delicious, and healthy side dish you can serve with your favorite summer meals, BBQs, or picnics.
To learn more: Lebanese Fattoush Salad
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