The 5 Summer Salad Recipes You'll Make on Repeat

As crisp and cooling as salads get, this cucumber and herb number leans on aromatic herbs and tangy sumac for a Mediterranean-style lift. It's bright, zesty and almost impossibly refreshing on a hot day.

At just 35 calories a serving, it's the lightest recipe in our line-up and endlessly versatile. Serve it as a crunchy side to grilled mains, pile it next to flatbreads and dips, or eat a big bowl on its own. When the temperature climbs, this is the salad you'll keep coming back to. It's also a doddle to scale up for a crowd, and a squeeze of extra lemon just before serving keeps every mouthful tasting freshly made.

Crunchy celeriac and sweet apple meet a creamy, curry-spiced dressing in this vibrant slaw. The result is sophisticated and refreshing, with aromatic warmth balancing the fruit's natural sweetness.

Around 180 calories, it's a make-ahead dream - a spell in the fridge only helps the flavours meld. That makes it ideal for picnics, barbecues or any sunny gathering where you want something prepared in advance. Serve it alongside grilled meats or fish, or bulk it out with leaves for a light lunch. It's a smarter, zestier take on the classic summer slaw. Try it tucked into wraps or piled onto grilled meats for extra crunch, and don't be shy with the fresh coriander to finish.

This grilled potato salad swaps the usual mayo-heavy approach for something smokier and brighter. Tender potatoes pick up char from the grill, then get tossed with aromatic garlic and a zesty chilli dressing for a proper barbecue-season upgrade.

At roughly 280 calories, it brings all the comfort of a classic potato salad with a more grown-up edge. It's the kind of side that disappears fast at any cookout, holding its own next to burgers, sausages or grilled halloumi. Serve it warm or at room temperature - it's brilliant either way. Any leftovers keep well in the fridge, ready to brighten the next day's lunch or sit happily beside whatever else you're grilling.

Seared tuna, crisp vegetables and delicate rice noodles come together in this refreshing Asian-inspired salad, all lifted by a punchy wasabi dressing. It's light yet genuinely satisfying, with a zesty kick that wakes everything up.

At about 350 calories, it's substantial enough to be a main while still feeling summery. The contrast of just-seared fish against cool noodles and raw veg makes it feel restaurant-special, but it's quick to assemble at home. Serve it for a light dinner on a warm evening or a lunch that feels like a treat. A scattering of toasted sesame seeds adds another layer of nuttiness, and a wedge of lime alongside sharpens everything beautifully.

Our most substantial salad pairs succulent lamb steaks - glazed in a sweet soy marinade - with a refreshing pea and coconut salad. It's a clever balance of rich, caramelised meat and bright, zesty greens.

At around 558 calories, it eats like a full meal, making it perfect when you want salad to be the main event. The Thai-inspired flavours feel indulgent yet fresh, ideal for an al fresco dinner. Slice the lamb over the salad just before serving so it stays pink and tender - a sophisticated finish to round off our best summer salad recipes. It's a genuine talking point at any summer dinner table, and the lamb works just as well cooked on the barbecue.