4th of July Salads That Deserve A Spot At Your Cookout
22 Quick and Easy Recipes in 30 Minutes (or less) + 5 Chef Secrets To Make You A Better Cook! AboutPro TipsMy Recipe Box About Pro Tips My Recipe Box RecipesDinnerDessertVegetables & SidesSaladsSoupsAppetizersMost PopularBreakfast & BrunchBread RecipesSnacksDrinksVegetarianQuick & EasyHolidaysSauces & DressingsMake-AheadFreezer-FriendlyGluten-Free AdaptableMost RecentCookbooks RecipesDinnerDessertVegetables & SidesSaladsSoupsAppetizersMost PopularBreakfast & BrunchBread RecipesSnacksDrinksVegetarianQuick & EasyHolidaysSauces & DressingsMake-AheadFreezer-FriendlyGluten-Free AdaptableMost Recent DinnerDessertVegetables & SidesSaladsSoupsAppetizersMost PopularBreakfast & BrunchBread RecipesSnacksDrinksVegetarianQuick & EasyHolidaysSauces & DressingsMake-AheadFreezer-FriendlyGluten-Free AdaptableMost Recent Dinner Dessert Vegetables & Sides Salads Soups Appetizers Most Popular Breakfast & Brunch Bread Recipes Snacks Drinks Vegetarian Quick & Easy Holidays Sauces & Dressings Make-Ahead Freezer-Friendly Gluten-Free Adaptable Most Recent Cookbooks Find a Recipe By Jenn Segal BBQ chicken and steakhouse burgers are must-haves, but to round out the menu for your 4th of July bash, you’ll also need some stellar summer salads. We’ve got you covered! Black Bean and Corn Salad with Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette This make-ahead black bean and corn salad is a real crowd-pleaser. Bonus: it doubles as a dip! Mediterranean Bulgur Salad With fresh herbs, chopped vegetables and chickpeas, this Middle Eastern-style bulgur salad is like a bulked-up tabbouleh. Fresh Corn Salad Summery and make-ahead, this fresh corn salad is tailor made for a cookout. Roasted Pepper Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts & Basil Elevate your summer gatherings with this stunning make-ahead roasted red pepper salad. German Potato Salad Skip the mayo! Creamy potatoes, pickled red onions, and a zingy vinaigrette make this German potato salad a summer standout. Summer Avocado Salad Bursting with flavor, nutrition, and fresh veggies, this avocado salad is summer in a bowl. Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas, Pine Nuts & Mozzarella Pearls Zesty pesto, peas, pine nuts, and mozzarella pearls make a flavorful (and pretty!) pasta salad. Macaroni Salad This macaroni salad has all the appeal of the old-fashioned, mayo-dressed version but with a few updates to make it brighter and better. Broccoli Salad with Bacon, Cheddar & Almonds A reader said it best: this make-ahead broccoli salad is “one big bowl of crunchy yumminess.” Classic Coleslaw Whip up the ultimate tangy, creamy, and crunch-packed coleslaw in just 10 minutes — the perfect sidekick for all your summer cookouts! Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze In this jazzed up Caprese salad, a balsamic glaze adds a pop of tangy-sweet flavor to every bite. Creamy Cucumber Salad Crunchy, rich, and tangy – this creamy cucumber salad is a summer staple. Greek Salad Want to make the best-ever Greek salad? A few simple tweaks to the classic recipe make this version second to none! Mediterranean Chickpea Salad This super-simple chickpea salad makes a delicious lunch or side dish to grilled shrimp or chicken. Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Burrata Sweet and tangy cherry roasted tomatoes with creamy burrata is a match made in heaven. Summer Peach & Burrata Salad with Prosciutto This is a fun play on the classic Caprese salad. Creamy burrata replaces mozzarella and peaches make a luscious stand-in for tomatoes. Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon & Feta Perfect for a side or a light bite, this grilled asparagus salad should be served with a hunk of bread to sop up the lemon-scented olive oil and feta. Southwest Chickpea and Corn Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette Party-perfect and easy to make ahead, this salad features sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, and buttery chickpeas tossed in a cumin-scented honey-lime vinaigrette. Black Bean and Corn Salad with Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette This make-ahead black bean and corn salad is a real crowd-pleaser. Bonus: it doubles as a dip! Black Bean and Corn Salad with Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette This make-ahead black bean and corn salad is a real crowd-pleaser. Bonus: it doubles as a dip! Mediterranean Bulgur Salad With fresh herbs, chopped vegetables and chickpeas, this Middle Eastern-style bulgur salad is like a bulked-up tabbouleh. Mediterranean Bulgur Salad With fresh herbs, chopped vegetables and chickpeas, this Middle Eastern-style bulgur salad is like a bulked-up tabbouleh. Fresh Corn Salad Summery and make-ahead, this fresh corn salad is tailor made for a cookout. Fresh Corn Salad Summery and make-ahead, this fresh corn salad is tailor made for a cookout. Roasted Pepper Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts & Basil Elevate your summer gatherings with this stunning make-ahead roasted red pepper salad. Roasted Pepper Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts & Basil Elevate your summer gatherings with this stunning make-ahead roasted red pepper salad. German Potato Salad Skip the mayo! Creamy potatoes, pickled red onions, and a zingy vinaigrette make this German potato salad a summer standout. German Potato Salad Skip the mayo! Creamy potatoes, pickled red onions, and a zingy vinaigrette make this German potato salad a summer standout. Summer Avocado Salad Bursting with flavor, nutrition, and fresh veggies, this avocado salad is summer in a bowl. Summer Avocado Salad Bursting with flavor, nutrition, and fresh veggies, this avocado salad is summer in a bowl. Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas, Pine Nuts & Mozzarella Pearls Zesty pesto, peas, pine nuts, and mozzarella pearls make a flavorful (and pretty!) pasta salad. Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas, Pine Nuts & Mozzarella Pearls Zesty pesto, peas, pine nuts, and mozzarella pearls make a flavorful (and pretty!) pasta salad. Macaroni Salad This macaroni salad has all the appeal of the old-fashioned, mayo-dressed version but with a few updates to make it brighter and better. Macaroni Salad This macaroni salad has all the appeal of the old-fashioned, mayo-dressed version but with a few updates to make it brighter and better. Broccoli Salad with Bacon, Cheddar & Almonds A reader said it best: this make-ahead broccoli salad is “one big bowl of crunchy yumminess.” Broccoli Salad with Bacon, Cheddar & Almonds A reader said it best: this make-ahead broccoli salad is “one big bowl of crunchy yumminess.” Classic Coleslaw Whip up the ultimate tangy, creamy, and crunch-packed coleslaw in just 10 minutes — the perfect sidekick for all your summer cookouts! Classic Coleslaw Whip up the ultimate tangy, creamy, and crunch-packed coleslaw in just 10 minutes — the perfect sidekick for all your summer cookouts! Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze In this jazzed up Caprese salad, a balsamic glaze adds a pop of tangy-sweet flavor to every bite. Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze In this jazzed up Caprese salad, a balsamic glaze adds a pop of tangy-sweet flavor to every bite. Creamy Cucumber Salad Crunchy, rich, and tangy – this creamy cucumber salad is a summer staple. Creamy Cucumber Salad Crunchy, rich, and tangy – this creamy cucumber salad is a summer staple. Greek Salad Want to make the best-ever Greek salad? A few simple tweaks to the classic recipe make this version second to none! Greek Salad Want to make the best-ever Greek salad? A few simple tweaks to the classic recipe make this version second to none! Mediterranean Chickpea Salad This super-simple chickpea salad makes a delicious lunch or side dish to grilled shrimp or chicken. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad This super-simple chickpea salad makes a delicious lunch or side dish to grilled shrimp or chicken. Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Burrata Sweet and tangy cherry roasted tomatoes with creamy burrata is a match made in heaven. Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Burrata Sweet and tangy cherry roasted tomatoes with creamy burrata is a match made in heaven. Summer Peach & Burrata Salad with Prosciutto This is a fun play on the classic Caprese salad. Creamy burrata replaces mozzarella and peaches make a luscious stand-in for tomatoes. Summer Peach & Burrata Salad with Prosciutto This is a fun play on the classic Caprese salad. Creamy burrata replaces mozzarella and peaches make a luscious stand-in for tomatoes. Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon & Feta Perfect for a side or a light bite, this grilled asparagus salad should be served with a hunk of bread to sop up the lemon-scented olive oil and feta. Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon & Feta Perfect for a side or a light bite, this grilled asparagus salad should be served with a hunk of bread to sop up the lemon-scented olive oil and feta. Southwest Chickpea and Corn Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette Party-perfect and easy to make ahead, this salad features sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, and buttery chickpeas tossed in a cumin-scented honey-lime vinaigrette. Southwest Chickpea and Corn Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette Party-perfect and easy to make ahead, this salad features sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, and buttery chickpeas tossed in a cumin-scented honey-lime vinaigrette. SharePinEmailTweet Share Pin Email Tweet