Whether you're headed out camping or have been asked to bring something to a summer picnic or backyard barbecue, this collection of make-ahead salad recipes is perfect for any occasion. Each of these salads can be prepared in advance, will travel well, and will hold up long enough to be devoured by everyone who tries it.
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The Art of Food and Wine
Pesto Pasta Salad
Pesto Pasta Salad is an easy quick side dish with just five ingredients. Perfect for picnics and pot lucks! Add protein for a complete meal.
Get the recipe: Pesto Pasta Salad
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Potato Salad with Asparagus
This spring-inspired potato salad with asparagus showcases baby potatoes and crisp-tender fresh asparagus in the best possible way. See for yourself.
Get the recipe: Potato Salad with Asparagus
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Miss in the Kitchen
Cucumber Onion Salad with Sweet Vinegar Dressing
Cucumber onion salad is a simple and delicious side dish to add to any dinner. So delicious with a sweet & tangy dressing with fresh dill.
Get the recipe: Cucumber Onion Salad
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Erica's Recipes
Coleslaw Pasta Salad
Coleslaw pasta salad has all the crunch and flavor of coleslaw in a delicious macaroni salad perfect for a potluck or summer barbecue.
Get the recipe: Coleslaw Pasta Salad
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Carrie's Kitchen
Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Feta
Quick and tasty Mediterranean chopped salad with feta. Crisp, refreshing, & full of flavour. Perfect for a healthy meal. Get the recipe now!
Get the recipe: Mediterranean Chopped Salad
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Delectable Food Life
Broccoli Crunch Salad with Bacon and Honey Mayonnaise Dressing
This delicious Broccoli Crunch Salad with Bacon and Honey Mayonnaise Dressing will be on your salad recipe roster all summer! Fresh chopped broccoli, crisp bacon, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and red onion combine with a creamy homemade dressing. This crunchy broccoli salad can act as a side or main dish.
Get the recipe: Broccoli Crunch Salad
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Camping Pasta Salad
This make-ahead tortellini salad with artichokes, tomatoes, olives, and creamy Italian dressing is a summer staple for camping, potlucks, and picnics.
Get the recipe: Camping Pasta Salad
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Homemade in the Kitchen
Green Onion Salad
Green Onion Salad with cucumber, bell pepper and lemon ginger vinaigrette is a healthy and easy vegan side dish.
Get the recipe: Green Onion Salad
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CC's Table
Simple Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta
Lemon Orzo Salad with feta, garlic, and dill is the perfect simple pasta salad for a spring or summer bbq, picnic, or potluck.
Get the recipe: Lemon Orzo Salad
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Our Plant Based World
Green Lentil Tabbouleh Salad
Tired of eating the same boring salads? Try out this tantalizing and nutritious Green Lentil Tabbouleh Salad! Not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with a nutritious ingredients.
Get the recipe: Green Lentil Tabbouleh Salad
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Overnight Marinated Vegetable Salad
This easy marinated salad is a colorful combination of crunchy raw vegetables tossed in a simple vinaigrette dressing. Healthy never tasted so good.
Check out this recipe
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Dished
Greek Quinoa Salad with Feta
Loaded with fresh, Mediterranean ingredients, tossed with a zesty lemon dressing and creamy feta, this Greek quinoa salad is my go-to for meal prep, entertaining and the holiday season. Serve with creamy tzatziki and lamb koftas for a Greek-style feast.
Get the recipe: Greek Quinoa Salad with Feta
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Picnic Lifestyle
Creamy Crunchy Coleslaw
You can’t go past a great coleslaw recipe especially for a picnic. This creamy and crunchy coleslaw recipe is easy to make and oh so versatile.
Get the recipe: Creamy Crunch Coleslaw
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The Forked Spoon
Easy Bean Salad
This delicious Bean Salad Recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes and is super easy to make! Filled with four different kinds of beans, crunchy vegetables, sweet corn, ripe tomatoes, and drizzled with a zesty red wine vinaigrette, everyone will love this colorful vegan and gluten-free Mexican Bean Salad.
Get the recipe: Easy Bean Salad
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Picnic Lifestyle
Dill Pickle Potato Salad
This Dill Pickle Potato Salad is a fresh, crunchy spin on a classic with the zesty punch of pickled gherkins and a vibrant, creamy dressing.
Get the recipe: Dill Pickle Potato Salad
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The Art of Food and Wine
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Black Bean and Corn Salad loaded with corn, black beans, avocado, bell pepper, and red onion. Also called Texas or Cowboy Caviar.
Get the recipe: Black Bean and Corn Salad
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Get Inspired Everyday
Healthy Chicken Salad
Easy to make, this Healthy Chicken Salad has 2 dressing options! Choose from a Greek yogurt dressing or an avocado dressing for dairy-free.
Get the recipe: Healthy Chicken Salad
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Plant-Based on a Budget
Peanut Noodle Salad
This Thai Peanut Noodle Salad [Glass Noodle Salad] is ready in just 20 minutes and is so delicious! It’s naturally gluten free and perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight meal!
Get the recipe: Peanut Noodle Salad
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The All Natural Vegan
Sweet Pepper Cucumber Crunch Salad
This healthy take on the viral cucumber salad is packed full of veggies and complete with the perfect healthy dressing. It only takes 10 minutes to make, and you can pick up everything at your local grocery store. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free!
Get the recipe: Sweet Pepper Cucumber Crunch Salad
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Moon and Spoon and Yum
Easy Mango Salad
This is an easy, fresh, and delicious mango salad recipe with a flavorful homemade dressing.
Get the recipe: Easy Mango Salad
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Savory Sweet Spoon
Instant Pot Potato Salad
Instant Pot potato salad will absolutely become your new favorite way to make a classic creamy, tangy potato salad. It’s much faster than any other method but the flavors are on point! No waiting for
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Potato Salad
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An Edible Mosaic
Mediterranean Bean Salad
In this healthy Mediterranean bean salad recipe, savory herbs, tangy lemon, and fresh vegetables brighten the flavor of canned butter beans, and feta cheese and kalamata olives pack a punch!
Get the recipe: Mediterranean Bean Salad
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A Foodcentric Life
Lentil Quinoa Salad with Feta and Lemon Vinaigrette
This colorful gluten-free salad recipe salad recipe bursts with flavor and health. Lentils and quinoa provide protein, vegetables for crunch, feta for
Get the recipe: Lentil Quinoa Salad
Erica S says
Such a great roundup. These salads look amazing!
Angie Zoobkoff says
Thanks, Erica!
Sherie says
Lots of delicious salads just in time for my family party!
Angie Zoobkoff says
Thanks, Sherie. I hope you find some new favorites!
Cyndy says
So many delicious choices - what a great collection for this summer!
Angie Zoobkoff says
Thanks, Cyndy!