Wonderful side dish to have at your family cookouts! Quick and easy, and the flavors really transform your garden cucumbers. You can also add grape or cherry tomatoes for enhancement. Keep in the refrigerator...
I found a basic recipe for a Thai cabbage slaw, and I added a few tweaks of my own to give it a crunchier texture and a little more zip! It goes well with grilled meats and seafood on a hot day.
Celery root salad (Selleriesalat) is a staple in Germany in winter. You can buy it ready-made in a jar but my mom always made it for us from scratch. If you like, you can add garlic or fresh herbs, but...
This is a quick and easy throw-together salad that is super tangy and creamy and a way to use up some of your fresh garden veggies. Very refreshing! Increase or decrease amount of vinegar and mayonnaise...
This is a common and colorful side dish for our summer cookouts. It's such a hit that I get complaints if I don't make it. Even the youngsters love this mix of fresh vegetable and light dressing! Regular...
Everyone's favorite dish on the buffet table, this simple corn salad is perfect with everything. Barbeque, baked ham, sandwiches, anything is complemented by this delicious side. Print out the recipe in...
This is a traditional salad from Naples, known as Insalata di Rinforzo, which is typically served at Christmas time. It's lovely and colorful as it uses cauliflower, lime green Romanesco and dark green...
This salad is commonly known in Russia as a 'Herring under the Winter Coat Salad.' It is a must for every Russian holiday, however, you have to have a taste for herring and beets. Every Russian craves...
I came up with this recipe the same way I think a lot of cooks come up with new ideas - by sticking my head in the refrigerator and wondering what I could throw together with what I had. It turned out...
An amazing healthy salad. It is full of taste and colors, and most importantly is a good source of vitamins! Garnish with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.
Simple cauliflower salad dressed in a homemade vinegar dressing that is a perfect side for a summertime BBQ, picnic, or potluck. My inspiration came from my love of giardiniera. Feel free to omit the crushed...
A very mild salsa that everyone enjoys. I have a friend who hates every single ingredient in here except the corn, but he still loves the salsa. The longer it sits, the more the flavors come out.
This quick and easy tomato salad can be made in advance as it tastes better if it gets to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge (but you can also eat it right away). This is the classic preparation...
This is my favorite summer salad to take to picnics and makes the best of summer-time vegetables. Add chopped grilled chicken and take it from a hearty salad into an entree.
Great light salad of an Eastern-Mediterranean flavor, with crunchy pita chips. Big favorite! I learned it from some Lebanese friends. After I tasted it, I needed to keep it.
I had this at a restaurant and loved it so had to try and duplicate it at home. Yummy. Quick and easy. I used a small amount of the mandarin juice in the balsamic mixture. Serve immediately or chill.
Very easy salad. Can have all the ingredients in pantry for a spontaneous get-together. Peas combine with pickles and peanuts for a refreshing summer salad.
This is a wonderful way to use canned corn in a crowd-pleasing yet sophisticated salad. Be sure to use the soft goat cheese that comes in a log or pyramid. That way, you can slice it and your guests can...
A great way to use fresh garden vegetables. Serve chilled as a summer salad or a side dish for steak. Can be served on top of bread or on a bed of lettuce. A recipe from Sicily.