20 Refreshing, Veggie-Packed Summer Salads to Keep You Cool

While salad is often an afterthought—just a way to get something green on the plate—very best salads shine as the main event: They might have whole grains, chunky beans, pasta, and morsels of meat and seafood. Or they lend a supporting hand to main courses with their bright, assertive flavors. Below, we’ve gathered 20 vegetable-packed salads to make all summer long, including a classic potato salad, Buffalo chicken salad, and grilled peaches and burrata, to help you make the most of seasonal produce. Something tells me you’re bound to find your new favorite summer salad.