Turn summer’s bounty of fresh vegetables and herbs into hearty weeknight dinner salads.

From classics to new favorites, we’ve got ideas that the whole family will love!

Summer is the season for salads!

Three photos side by side of summer dinner salads. On the left is a platter of Farmers' Market Salad with Peaches, Goast Cheese, and Basil. In the center is a plate of Chicken Pozole Salad with thick wedges of avocado and sliced chicken breast in the center of the plate. On the right is Shrimp, Arugula, White Bean, and Cherry Tomato Salad with large shrimp set atop a bed of vegetables and beans.

Nothing highlights my garden bounty like crisp, crunchy vegetables tossed together for quick, healthy weeknight dinners.

I love salads packed with vegetables, but I need to check that they are filling too.

Making a salad into a complete meal can sometimes be a challenge, especially for my growing tweens.

Cobb Salad

Sally Vargas

Weve worked hard and played hard and we are hungry.

If you’re looking for bold, robust salads you’re in luck!

Robin Shreeves joins Claudia in compiling this list.

Steak salad made with thinly-sliced pan-seared flank steak on a bed of arugula and lettuce with avocado, pomegranate seeds, and other add-ins

Elise Bauer

Cobb Salad

This is my first go-to because I always have the ingredients on hand.

You could also easily do a serve-yourself-salad-bar.

Set all the ingredients out on the table and let everyone build their salad to their hearts content!

Shrimp Arugula White Bean Salad

Elise Bauer

If you want to save on time, make the steak beforehand!

Its on the table in 20 minutes and has bold Mediterranean flavor!

Asian Tuna Salad

No need to turn on the oven for this Asian-inspired salad!

Asian Tuna Salad

Elise Bauer

It only takes 10 minutes to whip up, just ensure to have extra on hand.

Youll definitely want seconds.

Fresh fruits like mangos and apples are served with avocados and dried cranberries.

Salad recipe with peaches, goat cheese and basil

Alison Conklin

Classic Chicken Salad

This chicken salad is really the best there is.

It has a sweet and tangy flavor thatll drive your taste buds wild.

Chow mein noodles give it a fantastic crunch.

Overhead view of a white bowl filled with Cretan Dakos salad.

Lori Rice

Make this one to take along to work or a picnic.

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Elise Bauer

Chicken Salad with celery and bell pepper in a serving bowl

Elise Bauer

Chow mein chicken salad

Elise Bauer

How to Make a Thai Noodle Salad

Jessica Gavin