When in a hurry, my mother used to purchase deli macaroni salad and dress it up by adding hard-boiled eggs, carrots, and French dressing. This is my version of her recipe.
Author: KEMRECIPES
This is a quick and easy salad to prepare and it's a healthy meal when served with chicken or fruit.
Author: SKEHLER
This easy, no-cook, unique pea salad is a delicious snack or side dish. It tastes great with sandwiches, salads, or other cold dishes. Be careful, it's addictive! Serve it once and requests for it will...
Author: Yvette
See how easy it is to whip up this simple lemon-garlic salad dressing and tailor it to your tastes-you'll soon ditch all those bottles.
Author: Molly Watson
This is a favorite recipe handed down from my Oma, who used to make this for the deli. She used elbow macaroni. I have altered her methods to decrease prep time without sacrificing flavor.
Author: Liquid Kitten
This salad is easy to put together if you have a well-stocked pantry. Eat as a side dish with dinner and the leftovers make a great lunch!
Author: blancdeblanc
A great and tasty salad showcasing the flavors of fall.
Author: KenzieKook
Thanks to the sweet, starchy crunch of the raw corn, the combination of tastes and textures in this salad is outstanding.
Author: Chef John
This is an absolutely delicious and refreshing quinoa salad that I'm sure everyone will enjoy. It's fast and easy to prepare. It can be served with falafel, fish, or chicken. Enjoy!
Author: Nana
This potato salad is not only colourful, it has the perfect creamy to crunchy ratio.
Author: emilykjelshus
Best with 'fresh from your garden' vegetables. A crisp, refreshing and simple side dish for those blistering hot summers!
Author: Gabby
My husband says this tuna salad is even better than his mother's. Not too pickly tasting, mild with a nice blend of flavor. You can add more mayo for a creamier salad.
Author: Graden
Fresh and fruity, this creamy, peach dotted chicken salad marries sweet and savory to a palette-pleasing effect.
Author: sal
This easy shrimp salad contains no lettuce. It's perfect for barbeques or as a 'change of pace' dinner side dish. Customize this recipe with your favorite salad dressing in place of the lime juice. The...
Author: La AfroCubana
This is a great hot salad to serve on a cold night. This tastes great with any dish and can be changed according to your tastes.
Author: dutchkidzx2
Whip up this cilantro-lime steak salad for a salad night with a Mexican twist.
Author: psgnyc114
This summer-season chicken salad is a dance between sweet, creamy, and acidic flavors and tender, crunchy, and juicy ingredients. Make it in early summer when apricots are peaking and choose a fairly nonassertive...
Author: Anna Stockwell
Asian Noodle Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing. A flavorful, easy, and healthy cold pasta salad recipe! Easy to make ahead and feeds a crowd.
Author: Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Author: Judith Jones
This refreshing cucumber salad, made with lime juice and cilantro, is quick and easy to make and is great alongside steak or tacos.
Author: Alli Shircliff
Author: Scott Snyder
Middle Eastern chickpea and black bean salad flavored with fresh herbs. Super simple and refreshing!
Author: fredswife2
This fresh, light slaw is great with fish tacos.
Author: Ashley Steele
This is an excellent brunch salad that's very easy to throw together. This tastes great without a dressing, but some people like a bacon dressing or a nice balsamic vinegar.
Author: Karyn Ulriksen
Easy Spinach Tortellini Salad, loaded with with fresh herbs, tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives, and tossed in a simple homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for a little party, or serve it as a side next to...
Author: Suzy Karadsheh
This is a very tasty and easy bean salad made with four kinds of beans, red onion, and celery in a vinegar dressing. My friend next door gave it to me years ago.
Author: Kathleen White
During the hectic workweek, this speedy, delicious cold pasta salad is sure to please! A fresh blend of tomatoes, grilled chicken, herbs, and feta pairs well with warm, rustic bread. Goat cheese (herbed...
Author: Ellie's Mommy
Simple, unique, and flavorful is what this Moroccan carrot salad is all about! Tender cooked carrots are tossed with fresh herbs and warm Moroccan spices like cumin and harissa, then dressed in lemon juice,...
Author: The Mediterranean Dish
The chicken salad is quick and easy. If you want a little 'zip', add a few drops of hot sauce to the mixture! Serve on lettuce as a salad or on bread as a sandwich.
Author: MYSST
Great, low-fat food. High in lean protein and good fats! Serve on tostadas or as a sandwich.
Author: tjkirkwood
Author: Todd English
Fresh beets are boiled until tender, and then tossed with a sweet and spicy caraway and clove vinaigrette.
Author: CHRISTYJ
Fabulous light pasta salad with carrots, asparagus, tomatoes, and green onions. It gets better the longer it marinates, so don't be afraid to prepare it ahead of time and stick it in the refrigerator a...
Author: tlabrum
I used to buy egg salad at my company's cafeteria. Learning this DIY recipe at home saved me a bunch of money! I hope you enjoy.
Author: Ron
Crunchy cabbage, carrots, and jicama are coated in a creamy lime salad dressing in this easy slaw recipe that's a great lunchbox addition.
Author: Scott Koeneman
Here is a simple way of incorporating tofu into your diet. You can certainly play around with this recipe, adding whatever you like, I garnish mine with lime wedges.
Author: JOSIE
This is an antidote to every side salad that ever was. Instead of meh greens, it's got shavings of fennel that bend and twist but keep their refreshing crunch. It's got a lean dressing and nuggets of deeply...
Author: Andy Baraghani
The combination of beets and ginger gives you a great spectrum of flavors, while crunchy toasted cashews and a mess of crispy sunchoke chips lend contrasting texture.
Author: Dan Kluger
Eating the skin of apples provides about twice the anti-cancer activity as eating only the pulp, Cornell University studies show. That's why this recipe says not to peel the apple. You may wonder about...
Author: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper