Light & Healthy Summer Side Salad Recipes for Cookouts, Parties & BBQs

May 22 2026
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer, and you can't have a summer cookout without a great spread of side salads. (Well, you COULD… but why?) We've rounded up some of our all-time best, so that you, your family, and your friends can enjoy them all season long…



The App of the Season: Wonton Cup Salads

Scooping salads into baked wonton shells is a spectacular way to make ‘em shine (and CRUNCH)!



Show-Stopping Salads & Slaws

These recipes scream "summer" with their fresh veggies and refreshing flavors…



Don't Forget the Fruit

Whether it's the main event or just a supporting player, fruit packs a major flavor punch!



Potato Salad, 4 Ways!

Finally, potato salad is a cookout classic… and if you’re looking to change things up, we’ve got some fresh spins!



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Chew on this:

May is National Strawberry Month! If you need a dessert to bring to a party over the weekend, we suggest this no-bake Scoopable Strawberry Cheesecake. Make it in a pie pan—this one has a travel-safe lid!

Share this big list of healthy summer side dishes—the season is just getting started, and your friends need recipes.

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