7 Amazing Summer Salad Recipes Featuring Seafood

When the weather turns warm, I start craving two things: crisp, colorful salads and light, fresh seafood. Lucky for us, the two go hand-in-hand. These bright and delicious summer salad recipes are exactly the kind of meals I want to be eating all season long—fresh, satisfying, and Mediterranean diet–approved. Whether you’re tossing in briny shrimp, smoked salmon, or grilled tuna, these healthy summer salad recipes are full of seasonal flavor and easygoing summer energy.

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One of the core principles of the Mediterranean diet is eating more fish and seafood—and summer is the perfect time to do just that. Not only is it peak season for many types of fish, but turning on the oven feels like the last thing any of us want to do. Salads are a breezy, no-fuss way to add more seafood to your plate, and these recipes make the most of summer’s bounty: juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, crisp greens, and herbs galore.

So whether you're looking for a quick lunch, an easy dinner, or something beautiful to bring to a picnic or barbecue, this collection of salads with seafood has you covered. From zesty shrimp and avocado salads to Mediterranean-inspired tuna concoctions, these dishes are all about flavor, freshness, and simplicity—just the way summer cooking should be.

everything bagel cobb salad with smoked salmon.

Cobb Salad with Salmon and Everything But the Bagel Dressing

This isn’t your average Cobb salad—it’s a flavor-packed twist that brings together soft-boiled eggs, avocado, crisp veggies, and savory smoked salmon with an everything bagel-inspired dressing. High in protein and heart-healthy fats, it’s an easy way to add more fish to your summer lineup while staying true to the Mediterranean diet.

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Sesame Crusted Ahi Salad with Cilantro Ginger Lime Dressing

Seared ahi tuna takes center stage in this vibrant salad, layered with greens, fresh seasonal veggies, and a punchy cilantro-ginger-lime dressing. It's the perfect example of a salad with seafood that just wouldn't be the same without the seafood. It's equal parts elegant and refreshing—perfect for warm weather dinners or date-night al fresco.

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Shrimp and Avocado Salad With Cilantro-Avocado Dressing

A colorful mix of Tex-Mex favorites—shrimp, corn, black beans, bell peppers, and creamy avocado—make this avocado shrimp salad recipe a summer staple. Topped with crunchy red onions and a zesty cilantro-avocado dressing, it’s packed with flavor, protein, and fiber. For an extra-special dish, swap out the red onions for these spicy pickled onions, which are a fan favorite on the blog!

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Wholly Tasteful

Tuna Caesar Salad - Wholly Tasteful

If you’re looking to level up your Caesar, this tuna-fied version is a must-try. It swaps the usual chicken for seared ahi or high-quality canned tuna and adds a light and refreshing homemade Caesar dressing. Big flavor with low effort makes this a great healthy summer salad recipe for warm evenings.

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Cook Me Free

Cod ceviche with watermelon, lemon, avocado and mint

This light and citrusy seafood salad offers a lovely balance of tangy, sweet and savory. Fresh cod “cooks” in lemon juice and mingles with juicy watermelon, creamy avocado, and refreshing mint. It’s a creative take on ceviche that’s perfect for summer.

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The Forked Spoon

Crab Louie Salad

This retro-inspired classic brings together sweet crab meat, hard-boiled eggs, crunchy veggies, and a creamy Thousand Island dressing. It’s one of those summer salad recipes that feels timeless, satisfying, and just fancy enough for weekend entertaining. Outside of crab season, it's also fantastic with prawns or langoustines.

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Eat Your Beets

Octopus Salad With Baby Spinach

If you’re feeling adventurous, this recipe is worth exploring. Tender smoked octopus is paired with olives, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and herbs in a bright lemony dressing. It’s light, briny, and exactly the kind of salad with seafood that transports you straight to a seaside taverna on the Mediterranean Sea.

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Let’s Keep the Summer Salad Recipe Inspiration Going

I hope these seafood-packed summer salads give you plenty of fresh ideas for your warm-weather meals. Whether you're all about grilled shrimp, cracking open a can of good tuna, or want to try something new like octopus, there’s something here for every kind of seafood lover—and every kind of salad mood.

Have questions about substitutions or prep tips? Drop them in the comments—I’m always happy to help! And if you try one of these salads or have a recipe that you swear by, I’d love to hear about it. Sharing ideas is what keeps our kitchens creative and seasonal eating fun.

Tag @parsleyandparm on Instagram or leave a comment below with your favorite Mediterranean diet–inspired seafood salads. Let’s keep the summer salad love going!