Look no further for an awesome side for your next summer get-together.

Potlucks really are the best, arent they?

You only have to make one dish and then end up tasting a fantastic variety of other dishes.

10 Best Side Salads for Summer

Minimal effort with maximum rewards!

You know what’s fun?

Bringing new dishes to potlucks!

Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe in a bowl for serving

Elise Bauer

Each one of these sides really is meant for summer potlucks because theyre quick and easy to make.

The hardest thing for you will be deciding which one to make!

The roasted red pepper, of course!

Pasta Bean Picnic Salad

Sheryl Julian

It brings in a smokey flavor that’s a pleasant surprise.

It has a light vinaigrette so you dont have to worry about it feeling too heavy.

Its an easy way to use up all that garden bounty but in a new way!

caprese corn salad

Elise Bauer

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Do watermelon and salty cheese really go together?

Yes, yes they do especially when you throw a little mint into the mix.

Its one side salad that people will notice.

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Elise Bauer

you’re free to even make this gluten-free by subbing a legume-based pasta.

Our features a zesty dressing of peanut butter and rice wine vinegar.

Serve it with burgers or alongside fish and shrimp.

Gluten Free Greek Pasta Salad

Sabrina Modelle

Panzanella Bread Salad

First of all, a salad with bread?!

Gimme all of it, like!

Broccoli Salad

Simply Recipes / Lori Rice

Blanching broccoli florets them vibrant green and crisp-tender.

Asian Coleslaw dressing

Elise Bauer

It goes particularly well with chicken, steak, or salmon.

Kale Salad With Balsamic Dressing

Kale doesn’t wilt easily so it’s great for summer get-togethers.

Fresh herbs and a sweet and sour dressing help to meld all the flavors together.

Panzanella Bread Salad in a glass serving bowl

Elise Bauer

Classic Potato Salad

Is it even a potluck or a party if there isn’t potato salad?

It’s the ultimate accompaniment to agrilled burger.

Classic Carrot Salad

Grated carrots, raisins, mayo, and a crunchy apple.

Broccoli Salad

Simply Recipes / Lori Rice

That’s all you should probably make this slightly sweet salad that’s a cousin to coleslaw.

For extra eye appeal, use a variety of colored carrots.

Stone Fruit, Tomato and Cucumber Salad

An explosion of summer fruits and veggies.

kale salad with balsamic dressing

Elise Bauer

Grilled Corn Salad

This easy grilled corn salad goes great with burgers orjuicy grilled chicken.

Top with feta or cotija and watch it disappear.

Caprese Salad

Did we save the best for last?

3 bean salad recipe

Elise Bauer

Tuna macaroni salad in a serving bowl.

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Side view of homemade potato salad in a white bowl.

Eliezer Martinez

Classic Carrot Salad in a bowl with wooden serving spoons.

Michelle Becker

Fresh & Easy Cucumber Salad

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Stone fruit and vegetable salad in a serving bowl with a linen underneath.

Alison Bickel

grilled corn salad

Elise Bauer

caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella and basil

Elise Bauer