EasyCoop reveals preferred summer recipe trends for 2026

EasyCoop has released its preferred summer recipe trends for 2026, highlighting a consumer preference for fresh, simple, and versatile dishes. The Caprese salad has risen to the top spot, overtaking chicken salad to become the most popular summer dish.

Other top preferences include rice or pasta salads, chicken salad, and combinations of fresh fruit with tub ice cream, with a noted increase in demand for vegan and sugar-free ice cream options. Salmon with avocado also remains a popular choice.

New entries to the top ten include carne salada with cherry tomatoes and lemon, which replaced couscous. The data also shows growing interest in homemade flavored waters, particularly those combining mint, cucumber, and ginger.