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Summer Tomato Salads

Published: Jun 16, 2025 by Alejandra

These Summer Tomato Salads are all simple salad recipes that feature tomatoes and that are perfect for the summer season.

If you have an abundance of fresh tomatoes from the garden and you are looking for some recipes to use them up, you are sure to find a great recipe below to try!

For some more salad recipes that are made for summer, try one of these Summer Pasta Salads or these Summer Strawberry Salads.

Summer Tomato Salads

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

This Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad is a simple quinoa salad recipe with a twist on a classic Tabbouleh salad. Instead of being made with bulgar, this version is made with quinoa for a protein-packed side salad.

Greek Quinoa Salad

This Greek Quinoa Salad is an easy quinoa salad recipe that is great as a light lunch or side dish recipe and is quick to meal prep for the week in advance. Topped with a red wine vinaigrette dressing, you’re going to add this one to your favorites!

Hummus Crunch Salad

This Hummus Crunch Salad is a healthy and delicious, easy to make copycat recipe of one of Sweetgreen’s best salad recipes. This Hummus Crunch salad is made with chickpeas, kale, cabbage, tomatoes and za’atar bread crumbs for the “crunch”. Topped with Sweetgreen’s tasty pesto vinaigrette.

Photo Credit: sweetpealifestyle.com

Caprese Caesar Salad

This Caprese Caesar Salad is a delicious fusion of the traditional Caprese salad with a Caesar dressing. It’s filled with flavor and packs a real wow factor when served at a dinner party.

Photo Credit: www.julieseatsandtreats.com

BLT Pasta Salad

This BLT Pasta Salad is a delicious twist on the classic sandwich, combining crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, fresh lettuce, and tender pasta tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing.

Photo Credit: boulderlocavore.com

Rainbow Quinoa Summer Salad

This Rainbow Quinoa Summer Salad is bursting with vibrant color and summer flavors. Packed with plant protein and ready in less than 30 minutes, it is a great side dish for grilled proteins, picnicking or a quick, light dish anytime!

Photo Credit: moderatelymessyrd.com

Mediterranean Chicken, Cucumber and Tomato Salad

This Mediterranean chicken, cucumber, and tomato salad is light, refreshing, and full of flavor. It’s packed with fresh veggies, and high in protein and fiber. It comes together quickly, especially if using leftover chicken, for a quick lunch or dinner on a busy weeknight.

Photo Credit: www.plantpowercouple.com

Southwestern Bean Salad

This Southwest 3-bean salad is the perfect side dish to bring with you to any summer party. This recipe is great as a side to a hamburger and makes a tasty main dish served with quinoa or in a burrito bowl. Packed with healthy fiber-rich and protein-packed ingredients like black beans, white beans, kidney beans, corn, red onions, and peppers. Topped with a zesty lime dressing to bring it all together!

Photo Credit: www.acedarspoon.com

Cucumber Tomato Salad

If you have an abundance of summer vegetables, you need to try this easy Cucumber Tomato Salad with yogurt dressing. Crisp tomatoes and cucumbers are mixed with red onion, parsley, mint and tossed in a dill yogurt dressing. You will love this healthy Mediterranean salad. 

Photo Credit: www.cucinabyelena.com

Italian Potato & Green Bean Salad

A fresh and vibrant Italian potato salad with tender baby potatoes, crisp green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, olives, and a zesty Italian dressing. No mayo—just Mediterranean flavors in every bite!

Photo Credit: askthefoodgeek.com

Tomato Caesar Salad

This summer Caesar salad recipe uses fresh tomatoes and croutons infused with garlic. The tomatoes add acidity, balancing out the fat in the cheese and dressing. The homemade dressing is quick and easy to make with mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce instead of anchovies.

Photo Credit: www.eatyourbeets.com

Mediterranean Farro Salad

This Mediterranean Farro Salad is a perfect blend of wholesome and vibrant flavors. Featuring nutty farro paired with fresh vegetables and topped with creamy mozzarella and a sprinkle of crunchy nuts and seeds, this summer tomato salad is a nutritious and visually appealing dish.

Photo Credit: www.askchefdennis.com

Nicoise Salad with Grilled Shrimp

This may not be a Classical Salade Nicoise, but this Nicoise Salad with Grilled Shrimp is sure to please! When food looks as good as it tastes, life is good. And it’s healthy too!

Photo Credit: cravingsomethinghealthy.com

Sweet Corn and Tomato Panzanella Salad

This “Panzanella-style” salad is made with chunks of toasted crusty bread to soak up the flavors of the simple balsamic dressing. Tangy red onion, crumbled goat cheese, and salty pistachios tie everything together. 

Photo Credit: www.spendwithpennies.com

Tomato Burrata Salad

Creamy burrata cheese is arranged with tomatoes and onion and then tossed with arugula. It’s all drizzled with balsamic and a bit of pesto for the perfect summer salad recipe.

Photo Credit: practicallyhomemade.com

Tomato Caprese Orzo Salad

The classic combination of mozzarella, tomato and fresh basil takes center stage in this easy and delicious Caprese Orzo Salad recipe. Whether you are grilling steak, chicken or pork, it is sure to be the side dish that everyone reaches for.  You will love how quickly it comes together and everyone will fall head over heels with the combination of flavors.

Photo Credit: www.thepyperskitchen.com

Corn and Tomato Salad

Corn and Tomato Salad done up Panzanella style with loads of veggies and golden, buttery, toasted bread. You can make this salad all year long, but I have to say that it’s absolutely divine smack in the middle of summer when the tomatoes are at their juiciest, you have a garden full of fresh, leafy basil, cucumbers are sweet and delicious and corn is at it’s absolute corniest.

Photo Credit: ourlovelanguageisfood.com

Green Bean Tomato Salad

If you can’t decide between a side of fresh green beans or a caprese salad, this easy side dish recipe is just what you’ve been looking for! This easy Italian green bean salad is fresh, fun, and great paired with a variety of foods.

Photo Credit: mandiofthemountains.com

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, and salt beautifully arranged. This 5 ingredient heirloom tomato caprese relies on using the best quality ingredients. This is the best way to enjoy a vine-ripened heirloom tomato!

Photo Credit: coleycooks.com

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese and Fried Shallots

This easy tomato salad is made with heirloom tomatoes, creamy blue cheese, a sweet & tangy sherry vinaigrette and topped with a mound of crispy fried shallots. 

Photo Credit: glendaembree.com

Easy Tomato Salad

This easy tomato salad is all about letting the bright, juicy, and sweet flavor of tomatoes shine through and be the star of the dish. Four ingredients and about five minutes are all you need to prepare it.

Photo Credit: www.natashashome.com

Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

This Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella Balls is ready within 10 minutes and is a great no-fuss dish for hot summer days. Juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh and fragrant basil come together with a touch of balsamic vinegar for a rich and flavorful bite. 

Photo Credit: sugarandsnappeas.com

Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Light, simple, and fresh, this Mediterranean tomato and cucumber salad is like summer in a bowl! Featuring tangy, zesty flavors from kalamata olives, feta cheese, and red onions, this seasonal summer salad is flavor-packed and made in just 15 minutes!

More Summer Salads

  • A collage of strawberry salad recipes with the text overlay: “Strawberry Summer Salads”.
    Strawberry Summer Salads
  • A collage of pasta salads with the text overlay: “Summer Pasta Salads”.
    Summer Pasta Salads
  • A bowl of Sweetgreen Hummus Crunch salad made with cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, basil leaves, kale, red cabbage, cucumbers, za’atar bread crumbs, hummus and pesto vinaigrette.
    Sweetgreen Hummus Crunch Salad
  • An up close view of a spoonful of Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with diced tomatoes, mint leaves and parsley.
    Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

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