Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill and enjoy a BBQ with friends and family. But no BBQ is complete without a selection of refreshing salads to keep things light and fresh.

Yum! What a great macaroni salad for summer BBQ's and picnics. It's a delicious basic macaroni salad recipe everyone should have in their recipe box. There's nothing fancy but the flavors are perfect.

Each summer get-together brings the fear ... easy tofu burgers in minutes. Vegan salads are great to fill out a barbecue and tend to be healthier. An easy carrot and beetroot slaw or fresh Indian ...

Add some edge and smoke to bitter radicchio and sweet peaches then pair with tangy goats' cheese in this salad that's perfect for a summer barbecue. Serve alongside this lemon, herb and paprika ...

But with a little preparation, you can make your next summer barbecue or picnic memorable for all the right reasons.