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
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 really simple side dish featuring peas and cheese. I double the recipe and take it to many family gatherings.
Author: Tresa Raymer
Wonderful summer time salad but does not have to be so sweet to be so good. You do not have to marinate it overnight. Two hours is good.
Author: Karen V.
This is an easy to prepare beet salad that goes great with any barbeque or summer picnic.
Author: Myra
This is a great salad for the summer heat. It is light and very quick to make. And even my kids like it. Serve with French bread for a great combination.
Author: barbzal
This recipe is requested at every family gathering. Let it be your next dish that they crave! I like this dish to be prepared at least two hours before serving. Be sure to have copies of the recipe on...
Author: Cassandra Kennedy
Great-Grandma Maida Dixon made this salad for family gatherings. I think of her every time I make. It's sooo good. It needs to be placed in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. It really is worth...
Author: Joan Long Dixon
This classic Italian caprese salad is quintessential summer fare. Serve with a chilled white wine and enjoy in the sunshine or on a balmy summer evening!
Author: ChefJackie
I make this salad using fresh tomatoes from my garden. The key is to let it marinate and chill for the flavors to blend.
Author: STACYLYNN130
Garden fresh basil and summer sweet cherry tomatoes make this pasta salad a warm season favorite. Takes only a few minutes to put together, a quick summertime meal.
Author: MARBALET
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
This is a great marinated green bean salad for a hot summer day. Lots of fresh veggie options to switch around.
Author: Sue Wilker Rockamann
This easy pea salad has sweet, crunchy pieces of onions mixed with creamy bites of Cheddar cheese. Growing up, a friend of the family made us this pea salad that we love to this day. It's just standard...
Author: JessyTastic
Peas, bacon, cheese, onions, celery, and mayo dressing are tossed together and chilled in this great summer salad.
Author: CarolTyson
This recipe is always a hit...with kids too! I used to call it my 'Million Dollar Salad' because buying the sesame seeds was so expensive. Now I buy the sesame seeds in bulk at a health food store and...
Author: malo1
Celery meets fennel, red onion, and parsley in this crunchy, refreshing salad dressed with lemon juice and olive oil. Chill for a few hours for best results.
Author: Danielle DePasquale
I was looking for a way to use raw beets and found a recipe online. I changed it a bit to use ingredients that I grow and use. It's so yummy and is so nutritious because the nutrition isn't cooked out...
Author: cheesemaker
This has been a family favorite for years. The key to this recipe is not overcooking the carrots and allowing the entire salad to marinate for at least 12 hours. For a spectacular presentation when serving,...
Author: Scott
Just experimenting one day and came up with a yummy, fresh twist on an old recipe.
Author: Margie
This sweet and tangy summer salad of cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts with just a hint of heat is always a hit at picnics and potlucks since it doesn't need to be refrigerated and you're pretty much guaranteed...
Author: camp0433
This is a refreshing summer salad. Perfect for a picnic or barbeque. I usually serve it with a spicy flank steak and potatoes.
Author: TOOS64
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
This quick and easy salad is so tasty as a replacement for other salads at picnics, pitch-ins, and barbecues. No mayo to spoil, and goes together in a snap. I've left out the tomato and it's still great....
Author: MOOSETRAX75
This is a fresh summer salad with a light dressing inspired by Mediterranean and Asian flavors.
Author: Locally Grown
This delicious summer salad is made with fresh red bell peppers and creamy feta. Great with a slice of crispy bread. You can also use a mix of bell peppers.
Author: Christine
The ideal outdoor meal: this colorful main-course pasta salad chock-full of protein, vegetables and bold flavorings. For fresh flavor and peak texture, toss the salad right before serving. Pack the dressing...
Author: Ben S.
This is a wonderful, tangy recipe for marinated veggies. You may substitute small pearl onions for the chopped onion, and add bias sliced celery pieces as well.
Author: Paula
Fresh spinach with a creamy dressing that all my friends rave over. The dressing also makes a great vegetable dip.
Author: Autumn
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 light and tangy combination of watermelon, tomato and mint creating a delicious combination of sweet, sour and salty flavors. While the melon should be chilled, the other ingredients are their most flavorful...
Author: Kim Cook Gillespie
This is a delicious lentil salad, that keeps very well in the refrigerator.
Author: Candice
This is kid-approved and great to serve chilled on a hot summer's day. Great addition to any meal or just alone.
Author: klyoung
This salad is very pretty when served in a large bowl, and is bursting with lots of fresh flavors. You can spice it up by substituting jalapeno peppers for the chile peppers. The dressing is fabulous for...
Author: Anne Z.
Very quick and tasty sidedish that can be altered to taste, almost every ingredient except the corn is optional. Very pretty side dish also. I've made this for many different people and haven't had one...
Author: Ds R.
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 simple recipe is a great use for leftover sweet summer corn on the cob. Light and quick, it's a great addition to summer meals.
Author: SMITH8CLAN
This is a simple and great salad as a cooling accompaniment to curry or any spicy meal.
Author: tastebudart
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
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 scrumptious salad is the best tasting broccoli salad, and the dressing really makes it.
Author: Mark Simma
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
