Homemade vinaigrette is so much better than store-bought - and EASY! This recipe yields enough to lightly dress a salad for four. Read the entire post for tons of variations and ideas!
Author: Kare for Kitchen Treaty
I was looking for a light meal for brunch and decided to toss every type of fruit I had in the house into a yogurt-based salad for lunch. It went over well with my lunch guest who is a fussy eater. My...
Author: Patricia OHara
A fall and winter favorite--I am always eager for pomegranates to come in season so I can make this again. I make my own pomegranate juice by pressing the seeds against a metal sieve.
Author: JPMJ
This is a delicious lentil salad, that keeps very well in the refrigerator.
Author: Candice
All of my friends loved this tasty, refreshing watermelon salad, so I thought I would add it as my first Allrecipes recipe. It was inspired by another recipe on here, but strayed far enough from the original...
Author: Sarah K
Mandarin oranges add the color and the dressing adds the zing to this mixture of greens. You can use spinach or iceberg lettuce in place of romaine, or use a combination of any of them.
Author: Rhonda
This salad is great for parties or family gatherings, and prep is fast. This recipe is easily doubled. Don't worry about leftovers - there are never any left! Serve fresh or chilled on bread or crackers...
Author: Idess
This delicious roasted beet salad is just the right combination of flavors and textures, and more than once someone has told me that it is the best salad they have ever had!
Author: hannahclevenger
For my wedding shower everyone brought a few recipes and this is one of my favorites. It is refreshing and pretty. This salad also travels well, just save the dressing and use it just before serving.
Author: Mary J
I created this salad because I had lots of fresh veggies and herbs from my garden that needed using up. It is so good, and because it makes its own dressing, it's very healthy as well. The flavor is best...
Author: RainbowJewels
This is a crunchy chicken and rice salad with an East Indian influence.
Author: Sheryl
This dish is summery and lower in fat than many, yet it's surprisingly filling. It's also simple to prepare and uses common ingredients.
Author: STACEYALISHA
This broccoli salad with grapes is a perfect salad for a hot summer day. The first time I tried it was at my aunt's 30-acre ranch outside of Dallas. The grapes and the bacon add an unexpected, but flavorful,...
Author: Lisa
A sweet macaroni salad just like Grandma used to make. The dressing is a good basic macaroni salad dressing that you can use with your own macaroni salad recipe. You must refrigerate for at least 4 hours...
Author: Hope
Cool, refreshing vegetarian salad. Great for picnics! You can substitute water for the vegetable broth, if desired.
Author: Nadine
In the summer, use fresh sweet corn off the cob. Saute the corn for five minutes in a skillet before adding it to the salad.
Author: cookbookangie
Oh, such a summertime taste. This easy-to-prepare slaw was given to me by a neighbor who said a little lady from her church gave it to her! A refreshing and delightful change for slaws. Tastes delicious...
Author: rosebud434
This sweet, tangy salad has lots of plate appeal with its colorful ingredients. Make the dressing in advance if you choose.
Author: Cincy Emily
This is a recipe I discovered by accident. While trying to make the Betty Crocker® chicken salad, I discovered I didn't have all the spices. '...quick, what can I substitute...' This has been a family...
Author: jo1527
I came up with this versatile dish during asparagus season. You can eat this as a salad for lunch, or as a great side dish to kabobs or grilled meats. This makes two hearty lunch-sized salads or four side-dish...
Author: Diana Moutsopoulos
This is a little like a slaw. I came up with this really wanting Asian Chicken Salad and I got something even better. This recipe is really something. Top with crispy noodles and enjoy!
Author: emilyk
Delicious and nutritious! This salad is sure to please the crowd! And with so many options to mix and match to your tastes, you can't go wrong. You can play with the kale-to-quinoa ratio to make this your...
Author: Kicius
This recipe makes it easy to enjoy 'fresh' cucumbers in the winter. It's also a great way to use up all those extra cucumbers from the garden!
Author: Amy Sue B.
This south-of-the-border cornbread salad is made with Mexican-inspired ingredients and is perfect for any summer barbeque.
Author: Jose
My grandma used to make this carrot salad all the time and I loved it. Now I make it to honor her and it's almost as good as hers.
Author: Mrs. Wynkoop
An acini di pepe (or couscous) pasta salad with coconut, pineapple, Mandarin oranges, and marshmallows.
Author: Judy Awe
Yummy fresh, sweet, and crunchy salad that is great for spring and summer. I highly suggest wearing an apron when cutting the beets.
Author: Adelma Lilliston
The gorgeous colors of green, bright orange, purple, white, and red make this delicious salad so enticing! The combination of the sweet citrus taste with the tangy salad dressing is always a big hit with...
Author: Chef4Six
An easy to make tuna salad. Can be served inside of hollowed out tomatoes or papayas.
Author: Jessica
I had been looking for a bean salad recipe but couldn't find one that really stood out to me. I decided to make one myself. It turned out so well, all of my friends ask for the recipe!
Author: MICAHGIBSON
A wonderful combination of flavors in this very easy to prepare salad. A ton of crunch comes from ramen noodles, pecans, and romaine lettuce.
Author: Georgia Julie
My boss gave me this recipe and it is fantastic. Don't be afraid of the combination of fruit and pasta! This makes a great side dish for a potluck or picnic.
Author: Joy
Pineapple and chicken salad with a sweet dressing, served in a pita pocket for a cool bite in the hot weather.
Author: DOJAGRAM
This is my absolute favorite quinoa recipe! It's so flavorful and always a big hit with my family and friends. Trust me, you'll want to eat every single bite!
Author: Allison.Kaye
A layered green salad with green peas, celery, bell peppers, Cheddar cheese and bacon sprinkled over all. For other variations, I have substituted or added some of my own favorite ingredients, such as:...
Author: Jane
Love loaded baked potatoes with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and chives? This potato salad is for you! Made with roasted potatoes. Always a hit at barbeques and pot-luck dinners.
Author: Kathy
Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash, Pomegranate, and Pumpkin Seeds
Author: Susan Spungen
Delicious salad of green beans, potatoes, red peppers, and goat cheese goes perfectly with chicken or pork. Experiment with other potato types such as purple and other soft cheeses, such as garlic and...
Author: Linda T
This is the easiest recipe because it can be altered in so many ways. Add a little taco seasoning to spice it up -- or you can add other veggies for texture.
Author: KristenB
These are a low-calorie, low-carb, but very tasty, light alternative to a tuna wrap sandwich! Try to choose larger leaves of lettuce with no tears or holes; lettuce leaves are replacing the tortilla in...
Author: spjeffer
This sweet-and-sour corn salad makes a great accompaniment for any Tex-Mex meal.
Author: unsane1047