I was trying to come up with a flavorful salad that did not need dressing.
Author: pbutler
This is one of my favorite ways to prepare cucumbers. Very different from the traditional way.
Author: JOSIE
So easy even I could make it, and I am a beginning cook! It looks very presentable for guests and takes only minutes
Author: KELLID26
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
Great alternative to the typical cranberry salad served at Thanksgiving. This is a recipe that I have been making for so long that it is permanently imbedded in my memory. Very easy and delicious too.
Author: KLS1973
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
Sweet potatoes and potatoes combine to make a different type of salad that will pleasantly surprise you.
Author: GRAMZ
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
This recipe is just like my grandmother's cucumber salad. A great side dish for summertime grilling or anytime.
Author: Drewbasa
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
A delicious pasta, meat and cheese combination with a homemade dressing. It serves a crowd and is great for a picnic.
Author: Dayna
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
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
Your family and friends will love this zesty pasta salad. A surprising change from traditional pasta salads. Ole!
Author: JOSLYN H.
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
Quick, fresh and tasty. I love the ingredients of this recipe.
Author: TaraV1976
This classic refreshing salad pairs perfectly with grilled lamb .
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
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
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.
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
Nailing this misunderstood classic (no, we don't want grilled chicken) is all about restraint and, yes, anchovies.
Author: Sue Li
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
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
A tangy take on LaVerne Kaeppel's original recipe; this one has more dressing and a bit of a kick!
Author: MommyKirsten
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
I can never get enough of this broccoli salad. Salty bacon, crunchy sunflower kernels, and a hint of sweetness and vinegar.
Author: Issaarnold
This is my go-to pasta salad recipe for a crowd! It's great for showers, picnics, parties, you name it! My mother-in-law taught me to make it. It is easy and very versatile. Today I made it for an event,...
Author: KLATIME
This chicken salad has a creamy dressing and is best served over crisp lettuce leaves.
Author: Angel
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
Have yet to have someone leave my home without asking for this grilled chicken salad recipe! Simple and delicious!
Author: KerriJ
A good chickpea salad, that is low-fat and high in protein.
Author: Candice
This amazing salad recipe was given to me by a friend who used to know someone at the now closed Larry's Markets in the Seattle area. I've added to the recipe a little -- so it's not exactly the same......
Author: jkmom
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
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
Shrimp, avocado, tomato and sweet onions with fresh squeezed lime juice, nice on a hot day
Author: RCRENFRO
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
Great salad with chicken, avocado, and goat cheese.
Author: Bethshan
This Italian pasta salad is great to make for lunches or as a dinner on a summer night.
Author: Deanna
Adding a little orange juice to make the dressing a little sweeter. This recipe easily makes enough for 10 people or more. If it's on the thin side, add another 1/2 cup of mayonnaise. If it's too thick,...
Author: smiles44446
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?