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 broccoli salad will make your picnic a hit. Everyone loves it and will come back for seconds and thirds.
Author: Dina
This is a nice alternative cole slaw recipe. If you don't have raspberry chardonnay vinegar, cider vinegar, white balsamic, or champagne vinegar will work, as well.
Author: Jayma Sanderson Smith
Chicken salad often finds its way to my summer menus, served on greens or a croissant. I think this one is just a little special. It's sweet and juicy from the apples and grapes, a little savory from the...
Author: lutzflcat
This was a staple in our home each summer. Very easy to make, all of your guests will ask how it's done and will come back for seconds and thirds.
Author: fgamble1969
A nice fruit salad for potlucks or outdoor events - my grandmother always made it on the Fourth of July. Bananas, pineapple, and cream cheese in a tangy homemade sauce. Salad can be refrigerated or served...
Author: CLR
A salad made of butter lettuce and shrimp sauteed in butter and lemon. Use your favorite salad dressing or vinaigrette, and vary the amount to your liking.
Author: Lizzard
Serve a scoop on top of a green salad, or between two pieces of bread with fresh lettuce. Sprinkle a little paprika on top to add a little flavor and color.
Author: Angel
This salad is always a hit. Everyone loves it! Can be refrigerated 2 to 3 hours before serving.
Author: Rachel
This recipe is a favorite at all gatherings. It has been passed down in our family for three generations. There is one friend of the family who comes to our gatherings specifically for this dish. It is...
Author: Susan
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
This is great for barbeques, picnics, or just to have refrigerated to serve with a sandwich for lunch. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
Author: Barry Heuser
This is a perfect side dish for your summer barbecue or any Mediterranean or Middle Eastern dish. You can also substitute 2 large tomatoes for the cucumber for a delicious tomato salad.
Author: bwalker
Crisp, fresh broccoli and cheese tortellini with a creamy dressing are the basis of this salad. Raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion dress it up. This recipe is most requested at potlucks.
Author: AFMC
This lovely salad captures the best of vegetables and doesn't heat up to kitchen!
Author: thedailygourmet
Spice up your BBQ sandwiches with my Southwestern twist on this cookout classic. Use fewer chipotles if you don't like heat, because this recipe has a kick. For the chipotles and adobos, buy the "chipotles...
Author: Brian Genest
I made this recipe up when I had an abundance of avocados and wanted something other than guacamole. I shocked myself at how tasty this egg salad was and my honey loved it too!
Author: ANGELAANDJAKERS
A fantastic standby dressing to have on hand because it keeps for 3 weeks! Use this Asian dressing for leafy green salads, Asian slaws, noodle salads and chopped salads. It's also a terrific dressing to...
Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
This is a standard for potlucks, and it makes a nice big salad that tastes great!
Author: Sue H.
This is a great fix for the period right before grocery day; if you've got a can of chickpeas on hand, you've got a quick and easy snack!
Author: Shelagh Adam
This Asian coleslaw is lightened up a bit by using only 3 tablespoons of olive oil and a sugar alternative like Splenda to make this kid friendly, flavorful crunchy salad. Try it with white or balsamic...
Author: WebsByMegan
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
Wonderful pasta salad. So different from the Italian dressing pasta salads. Very hearty side dish or main dish for lunch. Crunchy veggies and rich pesto sauce.
Author: Jenny Saunders
I enjoy a wide variety of coleslaws, but this mustard slaw may be my fave. The combo of hot and sweet has a proven track record for pleasing palates. Salting and massaging your cabbage first (aka 'cassage')...
Author: Chef John
Dill gives this beautiful, creamy, shrimp pasta salad a fresh taste. This is a very attractive dish. Perfect for potlucks. Garnish with toasted pecans or a sprig of fresh dill.
Author: soggytomato
An easy Orzo Salad with Feta recipe with Olives and Bell Peppers
Make a Niçoise salad featuring pan-seared potatoes, tuna, green beans, olives, and hard-boiled egg, along with a garlicky vinaigrette.
Author: Danilo Alfaro
This salad is a favorite during the hot summer months. Serve it on a bed of your favorite leafy greens with some garlic bread, and everyone is a happy camper.
Author: kristen
This is a great way to use up grilled chicken leftovers. Serve on a bed of greens.
Author: Deborah Noe
Tortillas aren't the only depository for beans, corn and tomatoes. With a Mexican Chopped Salad, let romaine lettuce do the job. Feta cheese supplies a dose of calcium and major flavor.
This macaroni salad is great for lunch on its own, if you don't feel like cooking on those hot summer days. It's also a wonderful side for grilled food. I have perfected it -- after making many different...
Author: Sally Rogers
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
I serve this gazpacho salad as a main dish, either cold or at room temperature. It's especially great on a warm summer day.
Author: Amy Brolsma
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 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
This is the one and only Greek salad recipe that you'll ever need! Enjoy this Greek salad for summer BBQs, Greek dinner parties, picnics, and more. Ripe, red tomatoes will yield the best result. Serve...
Author: Diana Moutsopoulos
This is a different type of potato salad, made with Cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions and sour cream, It's not your grandma's potato salad!
Author: KENNEDY5976
This is a great side dish using fresh ingredients. There are never leftovers!
Author: chefcs
A creamy chicken and mango dish with a spicy curried mayonnaise dressing, is something fresh and different that always brings interest and recipe requests. Served cold with a crisp garden or rice salad....
Author: CZARDAS
Sweet peas with a tangy dressing. Quite a refreshing salad.
Author: CHRISTYJ
Wondering what to do with that left-over turkey? This salad will make turkey into something really exotic, with a fruity, nutty and hint-of-spicy flavor that you will want to enjoy year-round. With so...
Author: SKYBLUE1963
Tuna salad is a classic go-to for quick lunches and snacks. This tuna salad recipe is made with canned tuna, mayo, celery, onion, and lemon, and can be customized in dozens of ways. It's creamy, filling,...
Author: Sally Vargas