I love macaroni salad, but wanted something a bit lighter. I looked through a lot of recipes and combined the best of all, and added my special touch--this was a big hit even among folks who don't normally...
Author: CACOOK
The combination of all of these fresh ingredients make this a simple and delicious alternative to your run-of-the-mill coleslaw. It pairs perfectly with beef or buffalo chicken. This can be served immediately,...
Author: jodi
We like a buffet with all the family here. We serve a variety of salads. This is also great for summer picnics and cookouts. Keeps well, and serves a lot of people.
Author: Eleanor Johnson
This recipe has been in my family for years and years. We make it at every holiday family get together and everyone loves it. It's a great refreshing fruit salad for every occasion, especially summer months...
Author: smviolante
This is a great alternative to the familiar yellow potato salad. The dried dill weed is much more potent than fresh and alleviates some of the blandness of similar recipes.
Author: Tsubaki
This is one of my favorite ways to prepare cucumbers. Very different from the traditional way.
Author: JOSIE
This easy basic recipe for rice salad comes from Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian. Turning it into an side dish for Japanese, Mexican, or Indian dinners is as simple as following one of...
Author: Mark Bittman
Romaine lettuce and orange slices are tossed with a light honey vinaigrette.
Author: Justin Shepheard
This is a delightful, cool, and crisp salad with healthy fruits, vegetables, and nuts that is a great accompaniment to any entree. It's a real favorite with anyone who tries it. This is a fun recipe as...
Author: Nancy Gibson
I've never been a huge bean salad fan, due to the textures primarily. However, this bean salad my grandmother and mother passed along is great because it adds a good crunchiness with cucumbers, green peppers,...
Author: ChristinaAB
This recipe is just like my grandmother's cucumber salad. A great side dish for summertime grilling or anytime.
Author: Drewbasa
Sweet potatoes and potatoes combine to make a different type of salad that will pleasantly surprise you.
Author: GRAMZ
A delicious pasta, meat and cheese combination with a homemade dressing. It serves a crowd and is great for a picnic.
Author: Dayna
This classic refreshing salad pairs perfectly with grilled lamb .
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Your family and friends will love this zesty pasta salad. A surprising change from traditional pasta salads. Ole!
Author: JOSLYN H.
Quick, fresh and tasty. I love the ingredients of this recipe.
Author: TaraV1976
This is a simple and good recipe that is great served on those hot summer days and can even be prepared the night before so that it is ready and cold when you come home from work the next day. My husband...
Author: HSTR
This is a very delicious way to use an overabundance of cherry tomatoes.
Author: RAINEYJR
Really popular at potlucks--make a double batch! Very easy and very delicious. Serve on a bed of lettuce for a nice touch.
Author: Lisa Provost
Light and refreshing tuna salad that can be eaten as a main dish or served with pita chips as an appetizer. For meatier salad, add one more can of undrained tuna. You can also add drained, chopped artichoke...
Author: krissy g.
Great salad with chicken, avocado, and goat cheese.
Author: Bethshan
A great summer or fall salad with a lemon dressing. Great for company! This makes very large portions of a side salad, so it can be for 4 to 6 people depending on the portion given.
Author: chrissiek
This is a quick and tasty pasta salad that all of my friends beg me to make whenever there is a party! It is always a crowd pleaser!
Author: MEEHSKABOB
Nailing this misunderstood classic (no, we don't want grilled chicken) is all about restraint and, yes, anchovies.
Author: Sue Li
This is a light and easy to make chicken salad. For a less tangy dressing, use light mayonnaise instead of the sour cream. Also, green onions can be substituted for the chives, if necessary.
Author: jessica
Great topping for tacos--also a nice side dish for any type of Mexican or Tex-Mex entree! Hint: The measurements are approximate- I usually make this without any. You can use green or purple cabbage, or...
Author: DEBNJAMES
This chicken salad has a creamy dressing and is best served over crisp lettuce leaves.
Author: Angel
Chopped zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light balsamic dressing. Or you can use red wine vinegar! Makes a great side dish or light lunch. Not necessary, but best if chilled at least...
Author: ChristineM
This is a recipe my Grammy made since before I was born and has been a hit in my family just as long. It's super easy, and fresh garden veggies make it even tastier!
Author: Allison
Shrimp, avocado, tomato and sweet onions with fresh squeezed lime juice, nice on a hot day
Author: RCRENFRO
A good chickpea salad, that is low-fat and high in protein.
Author: Candice
This creamy salad is made with red potatoes, which give this dish--chock full of melt-in-your-mouth bacon, bits of hard boiled egg, crunchy celery and spicy onion--a delectable, firm texture.
Author: Donna
A tangy take on LaVerne Kaeppel's original recipe; this one has more dressing and a bit of a kick!
Author: MommyKirsten
I can never get enough of this broccoli salad. Salty bacon, crunchy sunflower kernels, and a hint of sweetness and vinegar.
Author: Issaarnold
Cool pasta salad on a hot summer day is the perfect BBQ side dish. It is always one of the first things to go.
Author: MrsHollowell
This is a really simple side dish featuring peas and cheese. I double the recipe and take it to many family gatherings.
Author: Tresa Raymer
This is a nice change from the ordinary vegetable salads to accompany a turkey or ham dinner. The dressing on this salad makes a delicious marinade for broiled or grilled meats.
Author: TIA_DAWN
My love for okra began as a child and continues to border on just this side of insanity. I love okra. As a young boy, I would smuggle a brown bag full of fried okra into the movies as my better-than-popcorn...
Author: Alexander Smalls
This Italian pasta salad is great to make for lunches or as a dinner on a summer night.
Author: Deanna
This is an easy to prepare beet salad that goes great with any barbeque or summer picnic.
Author: Myra
This salad is a bit of work, but it's so delicious and always impresses guests. Mache can be hard to find, so you may omit it and just use arugula, but it adds a great nutty flavor if you can find it.
Author: Megancake
A tasty alternative to the typical picnic potato salad. It's made with roasted red potatoes, bacon, eggs, green onion, celery, and mayo. Pretty easy to make and you can adjust most ingredients to suit...
Author: IcanCook?
This recipe was passed on by a friend and has been passed on to many more friends. It is a colorful and delicious salad served in a self made vinaigrette. Always an excellent choice when entertaining for...
Author: Keren
Corn has never tasted so good! This is a perfect side dish for a BBQ and tastes great on a hot summer day.
Author: Kim Fusich