A delightful taste of the tropics, with this sweet and tart mix of fruit with a creamy yogurt topping. Great addition to summer cook outs.
Author: memphis22
This has been made by my family for years; not sure where it came from. Great for cookouts or picnics since there is no mayo. Best if made the day before to let flavors blend. Serve with your favorite...
Author: misty
This is an excellent and refreshing pasta salad with a little zing to it. It will also store for up to a week in the refrigerator.
Author: Jeanette
Tangy pickled onions and creamy avocados add a surprisingly savory bite to this crisp fruit salad. When served in a pretty martini glass, it makes a stunning first course.
Author: blancdeblanc
This wonderful summer salad that is a meal all in one with grilled chicken, strawberries, avocado, spinach, and romaine lettuce topped with a sweet poppy seed dressing.
Author: *Sherri*
This lentil salad is very simple and yet very tasty. It is perfect for picnics and summer gatherings. If you grow fresh herbs and tomatoes, it will come out even better. It is appropriate for vegan, gluten-free,...
Author: Lindsay L.
Bite-size balls of fresh mozzarella, known as bocconcini, make up this great salad. If possible, seek out mozzarella di bufala, made from water buffalo's milk; a specialty of central and southern Italy,...
Author: Angel
A quick, easy, tasty, and colorful chicken pasta salad that looks as great as it tastes. Serve at room temperature or cool for at least 1 hour.
Author: Krysie
Enjoy this as an entree or a side salad on a warm summer evening. Try it with garlic breadsticks.
Author: lvich
This is a unique and delicious spinach salad with Granny Smith apples, walnuts, and Cheddar cheese. One of our family's favorites!
Author: CARAMOMMY
This is a highly seasoned salad that is a nice change from the typical 'taco' version. Even my kids and their friends love it!
Author: Sandy
Fresh herbs and lemon juice give this cheese tortellini the refreshing flavor of summer. It is a wonderful dish for picnics. Ideas for variations: garbanzo beans, green peas, grated carrots, and/or broccoli...
Author: OTUS.FLA
A well-balanced meal in a bowl! Goes well with a nice slice of Italian or French bread. This is a FAVE to take to work or school for lunch with both my teenaged daughters and son! I vary how much meat,...
Author: LROHNER
The great New Orleans sandwich turned into an easy cold dish. You can serve this over a bed of lettuce with a slice of French bread to make it a meal versus a side dish.
Author: Elisa Nuccio Holt
Slightly sweet, classic macaroni salad recipe!
Author: Christine Anne Limon
Celery makes a great salad with few calories that I often make when I am trying to lose a few pounds.
Author: moppelchen
Macaroni salad can sometimes be a little boring. So one day I just started adding extra ingredients and this is what I came up with. The whole family love's it! This recipe is even better if served the...
Author: ReneeW.
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
This is a fast, easy, and very tasty broccoli salad made with broccoli slaw. I use light products where possible, but you can certainly use whatever you have on hand. This recipe is just the start! You...
Author: Mmmama
Greek-style heirloom tomato salad. Garnish with more basil.
Author: Roni
Grilling the watermelon adds a savory depth to the fruit, giving this refreshing summer salad much more flavor than you'd imagine from this simple combination.
Author: Katherine Sacks
Aloha Bruddah! It's a local Hawaiian mixplate side favorite. I think people make it differently, just like potato salad can be made in 101 Da Kine ways. This is my own easy and favorite version of ONO...
Author: Tuihalalalala
The beauty of this basic recipe is that it can be tweaked in numerous ways. For a spicy version, add some sriracha sauce. Try swapping out the lemon juice for lime juice and use feta cheese instead of...
Author: Molly Wizenberg
This is a wonderful dish--light and very tasty! My four kids (ages 2-7) ate it up and asked for more!
Author: JANELLECOLE
Fabulous light pasta salad with carrots, asparagus, tomatoes, and green onions. It gets better the longer it marinates, so don't be afraid to prepare it ahead of time and stick it in the refrigerator a...
Author: tlabrum
Came up with this for a more exotic twist on the classic bacon broccoli salad, since many of us are vegetarians. Makes a great summer potluck dish, and a quick side to a world cuisine menu. Play with the...
Author: MHarryman
My family enjoys these flavors in the Balsamic Chicken and Fresh Mozzarella recipe from this site. I turned it into a salad with great results.
Author: sugarmagnolia_fl
This is a nice change from a traditional potato salad. It's very light and goes over great at potlucks!
Author: hockeymom
I created this salad for a party last year. It tastes wonderful, and everyone asks for the recipe. Serve on croissants or lettuce leaves. For a fancy presentation, line a platter with red leaf lettuce,...
Author: KWARD
My mother made this often when I was growing up. Lovely for breakfast, brunch, or light lunch. Serve this alongside a couple slices of good quality bakery bread, toasted and buttered. Keeping hard-cooked...
Author: TastesLikeChicken
A very refreshing light salad with a delicious light dressing.
Author: Tina Andre' Fox
A delicious spicy salad, made from tender cactus, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and lemons. This is hot and spicy, so beware!
Author: Lupe Burke
This recipe is a favorite at all gatherings. It has been passed down in our family for three generations. There is one friend of the family who comes to our gatherings specifically for this dish. It is...
Author: Susan
This creamy cranberry salad can be served frozen as well as chilled.
Author: TIASUE
My mother's potato salad -- chunky and flavorful -- a favorite at our family gatherings. Best if made the day before. Season with salt carefully because the olives will be salty.
Author: Susie
Heavy cream, alone or in conjunction with oil, can be added to vinegar and mustard, producing a vinaigrette that is excellent with delicately flavored salads.
Author: James Peterson
My dad always made this for Thanksgiving and Christmas. He called it Waldorf Salad, but it is really a cabbage salad 'Waldorf style'.
Author: Erik Owens
Grapefruit's piquant bitter juiciness balanced by French dressing's sweetness and creamy avocado, all adorning succulent shrimp atop a bed of greens...truly, it's a marriage made in heaven! This recipe...
Author: Be Curious Cuisine
A sweet, but healthy chicken salad. The sweet secret is dried cranberries. Awesome on homemade bread or on crackers. I spread cream cheese on the bread or crackers, and top with chicken salad.
Author: ABBIE 'N LILLI'S MOM
There are two ways you can do this recipe. You can boil your beans, dress them and serve immediately. I prefer it dressed and left to marinate in the fridge overnight, which gives you something closer...
Author: Chef John
This is great for barbeques, picnics, or just to have refrigerated to serve with a sandwich for lunch. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
Author: Barry Heuser