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The 5-Ingredient Summer Salad Home Cooks Call 'Sunshine in a Bowl'

Summer salad season is the best excuse to fill your plate with fresh, effortless flavors. These recipes pack major wow-factor with just five ingredients, making them perfect for hot days and backyard gatherings. You might just find your new warm-weather favorite.

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Updated on Tue, 12 May 2026
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Summer Tomato Salad with Basil Oil

Summer Tomato Salad with Basil Oil
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Juicy heirloom tomatoes meet fragrant basil oil and creamy mozzarella in this Italian-inspired salad that's as refreshing as a summer breeze.

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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad with grilled corn, spicy cheddar, and torn basil on a bed of shredded romaine, perfect for a summer picnic.
Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad with grilled corn, spicy cheddar, and torn basil on a bed of shredded romaine, perfect for a summer picnic. | coralkettle.com

I made this for a BBQ and everyone wanted the recipe—so much flavor for so little effort! —Jess

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