Fresh, colorful, and delicious! One of my Asian co-workers taught me how to make this easy culinary work of art. Dress with your choice of salad dressing. My friend likes roasted sesame dressing, which...
Author: Cynthia Ross
When you shave asparagus thin with a peeler and give it a quick curing/pickling in the mustard dressing, the harsh attributes mellow out substantially, and the sweet, grassy flavor comes through. In fact,...
Author: Chef John
Have some fun with a fennel bulb. This salad is fresh, crisp, and full of flavor.
Author: Barrett
The dynamic trio of fresh basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, and juicy tomato are reunited once again in an American favorite- pasta salad. This light and fresh salad is great for a lunch, a side dish, or...
Author: Pepi-Rainbow
Ed didn't want me sharing his recipe, but here it is! You won't believe how simple it is - and its delicious!
Author: AROEL
A fresh, colorful, crunchy, and healthy salad that's a big hit at any potluck or for meals at home. People can't believe how easy and tasty it is! And so pretty!
Author: Daisicle
A refreshing change of pace. I am always looking for salads that get better when they are in the fridge for a few days.
Author: LAKEGRAN65
This recipe is great ending to a hot summer day. It is a family recipe passed down to me from my great grandmother. My grandmother and I used to sit outside with candles all around us with this salad and...
Author: PEGGYLEBLANC
This is an incredibly tasty salad that is packed full of nutrients and vitamins! It is also one that will keep you feeling satisfied longer than most.
Author: Sabrina Sperry
Not your standard 7-layer salad, this is always a big hit at pitch-ins and my wonderful daughter even requests it for her birthday dinner and other family functions. It has that 'just right' side dish...
Author: MOOSETRAX75
Get as creative as you want! Add as many veggies as you like. Experiment with Mexican seasonings or make this into a taco salad instead of using it as a tortilla shell. Have fun with it and know you are...
Author: Julie Weigand
Serve this patriotic pasta salad loaded with tomatoes, blue cheese, and pasta for a festive addition to the 4th of July picnic table.
Author: OlgaB
This is a great cold salad dish with little preparation time. It has a Greek flair to it and is delicious. I always come home with an empty dish. The key to it is using fresh tomatoes if you have them....
Author: tracy918
Caprese is the ultimate summer salad--quick, easy, and good even on the hottest summer days.
Author: Krenzlich
This salad is a blend of roasted red onion, new potatoes, peppers, cherry tomatoes and baby spinach tossed in balsamic vinegar and sprinkled with toasted pine nuts. Lovely for summer barbecues.
Author: Laura N
This has been a staple dish on my Mom's table since she's been cooking, over 60 years! It's easy and attractive to present. You can add sliced boiled eggs and finely chopped red onion, if desired.
Author: Jonna
A very refreshing salad for anytime of the year. Best during the summer with fresh-from-the-garden cukes.
Author: Diane Reichel
Sliced cucumbers in a creamy sauce, great on hot summer days.
Author: Kim Casey Nugent Roberds
Chop your salad and mix up the dressing in your food processor for a quick and healthy lunch.
Author: NickiSizemore
Pea Salad with a twist! This zesty pea salad is a crowd pleaser at any summer gathering.
Author: txwife
This super-green salad has lots of antioxidants, including lutein, beta carotene and vitamin C, and it's a delicious way to help you rack up the seven to nine daily servings of fruits and vegetables recommended...
Author: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper
You need very small zucchini for this delicious zucchini salad with mint, basil, and a zesty dressing. Make sure you marinate it for at least 30 minutes before eating.
Author: XYZbecker
An incredible summer salad made with asparagus, white beans, and red bell peppers. Dressed with a tasty light dressing!
Author: honeysage.com
This creamy corn, cucumber, onion and tomato salad can be prepared in 15 minutes.
Author: GINGER P
A fresh summer salad with lots of variety. You can substitute blue cheese for the goat's cheese, if you wish. I like to top this with a simple vinaigrette of fresh basil, apple cider vinegar and olive...
Author: Denise
This cool, refreshing salad can also be used as a relish. It is always a hit!!
Author: Stephanie Lane
Fresh avocado from Mexico is the star of this salad! Always delicious!
Author: Liz Dalton 'Lizzie'
Boiled eggs, avocado, and harissa are stars in this spicy twist on a classic. Serve on toast or try in lettuce leaves for a refreshing touch.
Author: Buckwheat Queen
This cold veggie salad is terrific for holiday dinners or family gatherings! It has been in my family for several years now and is always requested at family reunions and barbeques.
Author: Barb Cross
A tasty and simple salad. Great substitute for a typical green salad. Even the kids love it! Even better when chilled and let to marinade over night. Serve with grilled chicken seasoned with cayenne pepper,...
Author: Heidi Rutan
An authentic Greek salad from Oia, Santorini in Greece. Traveling through Greece, I feel in love with the Greek salads on the islands because they had no lettuce. When I came home, I was determined to...
Author: Lisawas
This is a crisp, fresh-vegetable salad with a simple oil-and-vinegar dressing.
Author: Coyote House
This salad has crunchy green beans and creamy blue cheese and is full of flavor.
Author: Melanie
This wonderful, fresh, summery dish, is very easy to make. I'm relatively new to fennel, but this recipe definitely highlights the wonderful, licorice-y flavor and complements it well with the citrus....
Author: Tastyeatsathome
My favorite summer recipe I created. It's refreshing and very tasty. Must be served immediately. Try with scallops instead of crab!
Author: whitetaildeer17
Not your typical Cobb salad! Based on a salad I had at a popular chain restaurant.
Author: ErinCC
This fresh-tasting, make-ahead side dish was created with casual outdoor dining in mind. Best at room temperature.
Author: CALISPICEGIRL
There are so many reasons I love this recipe. Caprese salad has to be one of my favorite summertime treats. There is nothing like a summer tomatoes' sweetness mixed with the peppery sweetness fresh basil...
Author: Ebwallace
It is best to use small, young zucchini for this delicious Polish zucchini salad with yogurt, dill, and garlic. Best to use garden zucchini or from the farmer's market, they are the tastiest.
Author: marsha
This salad with bacon, avocado and tomatoes is a party favorite.
Author: momofsix
Elote, made from grilled corn on the cob and slathered in deliciousness, is a popular street food that shows up at the local fair every year. Esquites are an off-the-cob version that makes a refreshing...
Author: CJ
This is a refreshing salad with cucumbers, onion, celery and corkscrew or wagon wheel pasta. Use the dressing as a dip, too!
Author: Annette
This is a quickly prepared recipe, and is always juicy and crunchy at the same time. It is a healthy lunch, or used as a cold dinner salad for hot summer nights. Excellent for potlucks.
Author: Lois
Grilled corn tossed with basil pesto and topped with Parmesan, fresh basil, and lemon zest.
Author: cchristi4