A tangy buttermilk dressing ties together this pasta salad studded with asparagus, chicken, artichokes, and cherry tomatoes!
Author: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
So fresh, crisp, inviting, and full of flavor. Tastes best using fresh organic ingredients. I always get rave reviews for this refreshing salad. Everyone loves the dressing and it's just fresh lemon.
Author: jlo
Lively and refreshing, this cucumber salad has beautiful, fresh herbs and lots of crunch. Try it this summer when your garden is bursting with cucumbers, and your lettuce has said goodbye. You can toss...
Author: Bibi
Simple deliciousness, that's what this is. This corn salad recipe is one of my favorite summer side dishes. It's a perfect complement to just about any meat you pull off the grill, and can be dressed in...
Author: Chef John
A savory side dish of grilled vegetables lightly dressed in a classic vinaigrette.
Author: Ken Smedema
A tasty cooked salad with tomatoes and green peppers. It's good warm or cold.
Author: HIMEESGIRL
A beautiful salad and a terrific combination of flavors!
Author: Sugar-n-Spice
Light and refreshing Italian-themed summer salad that replaces pasta with cauliflower. I typically make my own salad dressing but found that olive oil solidifies when refrigerated and bottled dressing...
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
When the weather gets hot, we make a big salad for supper several times a week. This part antipasto, part tuna pasta salad, is my husband's favorite. With some crusty bread, it is a meal all in itself....
Author: SweetBasil
A tasty and filling salad! The fresh mint makes it shine. Can be made ahead and refrigerated. Just add oil and vinegar and mint at the last minute.
Author: ADILIB
A combination of cool and crunchy vegetables with a zap of crushed red pepper and other seasonings.
Author: ECUADORITA
I tasted many salads with similar ingredients, but all seemed very bland, so I developed this myself. It is dressed with a lime vinaigrette and has lots of crunch and flavor with a little jalapeno pop....
Author: Jani Whitsett
This cucumber salad is light, refreshing, and perfect for those hot summer days.
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
I created this fresh corn salad to serve with our lobster dinners that we have about once a month (seafood Sunday). I wanted to do something outside of the traditional sides like corn on the cob and potato....
Author: HP_imagines
My aunt has been bringing this cold dish to our family reunion for years, and there's never any left.
Author: TAMATHAK
This salad is going to be in the Allrecipes Hall of Fame one day! My friend Ali made this refreshing summer salad for me, which is even better a few days later. Tortellini, a great vinaigrette, baby spinach,...
Author: Jamie Hensley
This salad goes great with steak. No sugar is added, but it's so sweet!
Author: jennynoe
A lower in carb version of my favorite baked potato salad. Most people when I serve this can't tell right away that this is made with cauliflower. Even my cauliflower hating husband enjoys this salad!
Author: Sarah Jo
There are different ways to make eggplant salad, a very common summer salad in my country. This is a version called 'agioritiki' named from mount Athos (Agion Oros). It's refreshing with smoky flavor and...
Author: constantina
This bright, crisp combination of marinated vegetables is perfect for summer!
Author: Jessica Moretz
A different twist on chicken salad. Light and refreshing! Garnish with extra dill.
Author: janet
This is a great salad to serve with Thanksgiving or holiday meals. It makes a refreshing summer salad as well. Spaghetti squash is low in calories; most of my meat-eater friends love this dish!
Author: Wei Zheng
Straying from bok choy's usual Asian flair, this lovely bright pink salad has a rich feta flavor with a fresh clean finish. The bok choy provides a nice crunch while the beets keep the tones earthy, with...
Author: snarkitty
I love to make this nutty salad when I find celery roots which are firm and have the green leafy tops on them. You need to own a mandoline with a fine julienne blade or this salad will not have the correct...
Author: RUTHWARD
This is a very simple recipe from one of the best cooks ever -- my grandmother. The proportions are a little ambiguous, use your eye -- that's how the best cooks do it! The secret -- be sure and dry the...
Author: Jill M.
Comparing mozzarella and burrata is a little unfair, as burrata is significantly richer and creamier. It's not like comparing apples and oranges; it's more like apples and supermodels. In fact, burrata...
Author: Chef John
Zoodles (zucchini noodles) are all the rage and I keep looking for new ways to prepare them. I decided to combine my love of Greek salad with the zoodles and came up with this recipe. A great alternative...
Author: France C
Simple and easy to make, with a sweet and spicy dressing that adds a refreshing bite. This recipe comes from a lovely, now-elderly Japanese woman friend who was a second-generation immigrant and patiently...
Author: MARYLAUREN
A quick and easy summertime salad that is sure to become a family favorite. A combination of raw vegetables, canned beans, and pre-packaged nacho-flavor chips makes this dish a delight for any cook to...
Author: Leslie Spargo
One of my favorite eggplant dishes - eggplant is roasted in the oven and then combined with tomatoes and capers in a salad. It is important to let the eggplants sit for 1 hour. Otherwise they soak up too...
Author: Afiyet_olson
This is a unique combination of fruit and vegetable items that makes a good side dish to a grilled meal. Make 4 to 48 hours ahead of use, and keep refrigerated until eating.
Author: S. Fiegen
My crab salad with fruity-salsa flavorings is simple and appealing. Sliced avocados anchor and enrich this lively, colorful dish. If possible, select lump or backfin crab. The larger the crab chunks, the...
Author: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Try serving this chilled salad for a light dish on Thanksgiving.
Author: Mary Lou Gabbard
This is a sweet cold salad that works well with a ham dinner.
Author: Carol
Sweet, crunchy, delicious! This salad is easy to make and easy to eat. It's great as a snack or side-dish.
Author: Seyet
Fresh summer side dish that puts kale to good use. Flavored with sweet pineapple juice and zesty Cajun seasoning. Corn and kale often come together in a CSA box as well, so never through that kale away...
Author: KatieTries2Cook
This was my Dad's recipe and one of our family's all-time summer favorites.
Author: MHudson
Creamy and quick vegan salad perfect for barbeques. You can add radishes for a little kick!
Author: Charley
This takes a bit more time than other versions, but well worth it! Quite filling and visually stunning. Resist the urge to stir too much before presentation. Keeping the cheese as white as possible really...
Author: Alicia
This is a popular salad from Northern China that's gaining popularity in the United States. Toss in peanuts, shrimp, or tofu for some protein.
Author: Sunday
White asparagus has a much milder taste and works well with the sweet fruitiness of strawberries. This salad is served with a creamy yogurt-mayo dressing with orange juice.
Author: Tinkerbell
Beautiful to look at, great blend of flavors and colors, plus it is super simple to make! Terrific as a side with Mexican cuisine!
Author: CLUKACEVIC
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
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
I had this at a restaurant and loved it so had to try and duplicate it at home. Yummy. Quick and easy. I used a small amount of the mandarin juice in the balsamic mixture. Serve immediately or chill.
Author: Julia Harbeck
This is a refreshing summer dish, served nice and cold. Perfect on a hot summer's day; however, my family loves it year-round.
Author: Reuben Howell