By crushing our cucumber before we cut it, we produce flavors that un-smashed cukes can't. When you crush the cells in a vegetable, as opposed to cutting cleanly through them, certain compounds get mixed...
Author: Chef John
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
It's spicy and super-addictive! Serve with lettuce as lettuce wraps. Great with crackers and pita bread, too.
Author: mimilulu
Simple salad; quick, easy and a nice change from the conventional.
Author: stephanie boyer
This is a healthy high-fiber salad with a honey mustard dressing. For another variation, use 1 cup seedless grapes instead of the apple.
Author: Dottie
This is a great summer pasta salad for barbeques and more. It has a slightly sweet, creamy dressing, and is loaded with chicken, cashews, and crunchy veggies.
Author: Mary
Toasted bread and colorful fresh veggies are tossed with a light dressing in this Italian salad. Of course, you can add or take away ingredients to your liking!
Author: JUNEBUFF1
A very light and delicious fruit dessert with a little twist.
Author: SWEETKATY
Not your average cranberry salad. Many fruit flavors are included, which give a zing to it.
Author: KARATWORK
Easy to make ahead, especially for guests who always love this salad. Granny Smith apple marinated in balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, bleu cheese, pecans, and bacon all tossed over romaine.
Author: ALRIESTER
This creamy shrimp salad with dill is great served inside fresh pita bread.
Author: Joey
Romaine, blue cheese, chopped pears, walnuts, and red onions, combined with a tangy dressing, make this salad unforgettable. It is a sure hit worth trying!
Author: LARAL
A fruit salad has to be pretty darn good to actually get a name, and the venerable Waldorf salad is certainly worthy. Embellish this as you see fit, but I really like it best with just the four ingredients...
Author: Chef John
This is a really great recipe for chicken salad that I always get compliments on at family gatherings. I hope you like it. Makes about 6 good-sized sandwiches; approximately 5 cups.
Author: luv2cook
My grandma's ambrosia salad has become a staple at every holiday dinner.
Author: Tracy Saks
An antipasto is a cold platter of meat, cheese, and vegetables which is served at the start of a meal before the pasta and other courses, but to save some time, I thought we'd add the pasta right into...
Author: Chef John
This salad has shrimp combined with avocado and a Louis-style dressing.
Author: Inga
Great salad you can serve on the side of a main dish or add roasted chicken and have as a meal! Chopped Belgian endive and radicchio can be substituted for the baby greens if you prefer a more exotic twist...
Author: Lisawas
Love this salad! Since it is quite rich, pair it with a lighter main dish, such as grilled chicken.
Author: inspirepassion
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 90's potato salad - a new and improved, redone, much better potato salad. Not only does it have a sweet potato, in addition to a Russet potato, but it also contains corn, cucumber, and peanuts!...
Author: jessica
This fruit salad is a family favorite handed down to me by my mother, Marjorie V. Hutchinson.
Author: Beth Steinke
A delicious and refreshing summer fruit salad with a spicy twist. Tastes better the longer it's chilled, to let flavors blend.
Author: puerca83
A creamy red potato salad with a zip of horseradish. An exciting change from the ordinary.
Author: jandeli
This is an easy, refreshing fruit salad that's been in our family for years. We usually reserve it for patriotic days, but it can be enjoyed all year long.
Author: JoAnn Cambareri
An egg salad sandwich with new twist! Fresh tomatoes and baby spinach add beautiful color and great flavor.
Author: shefali chitrang
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
I found the original recipe in an article and tweaked it to my taste. Have to say that I like this Mediterranean version of tuna salad better than normal mayo/prepared mustard version. Spread into pita...
Author: Beth B. - South Carolina
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
I used to get this salad at my Grandmothers favorite restaurant. The longer it sits the better it gets.
Author: JORGINE
This succulent chicken salad features tender chicken, crunchy snow peas, red onions and an array of spices nestled in a creamy lemon accented dressing.
Author: sal
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
Good for lunch or dinner, this warm-weather pasta salad is a complete meal when served over a bed of lettuce with a side of fresh sliced garden tomatoes and warm garlic breadsticks. I usually add more...
Author: Cassie
This Asian-flavored slaw made with napa cabbage, carrots, and sesame seeds is best served within an hour of being dressed.
Author: chpmnk42
This is a simple and great salad as a cooling accompaniment to curry or any spicy meal.
Author: tastebudart
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
A fresh cucumber salad with a real kick! My mom adds rice noodles making it a great lunch or dinner add-on. I prefer it as it is.
Author: tammyn316
If you love the taste of pizza but don't want the calories of a deep dish crust, try this pizza salad!
Author: Patrick
A quick and tasty pasta salad that can be served warm or cold.
Author: Happy On My Hill
Everyone always asks for the recipe when I bring this salad to parties. We all love it so much, my friends and I just refer to it as: 'The Kale Salad'.
Author: Alli Shircliff
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
Why stick with just a traditional-style tuna salad when you can add crunch and texture with some awesome fresh veggies? Try my creation to mix it up for a fresh new change. Serve with crackers, on a bed...
Author: Stacy Scott-Calcagni
This is a quick and delicious warm salad that can be either a light lunch, or a side dish to a nice steak or pork chop dinner.
Author: Kim's Cooking Now