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Cucumber Chicken Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

We call this bomb bomb chicken. Adjust the spice level by adjusting the sambal. Perfect for a hot summer day: Cool cucumbers with chilled chicken are topped with a spicy peanut sauce. Great as an appetizer...

Author: Baking Nana

Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Salad

I call this diet haters' diet food because simple substitutions mean you won't feel deprived. You shouldn't miss the tortilla chips because you have delicious black beans instead, and you still get the...

Author: dian

Cilantro Lime Cucumber Salad

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

Texas Coleslaw

One of my favorites! Goes great with barbecues and picnics. For a more mild salad, use less green onions.

Author: Denyse

Spicy Marinated Cauliflower Salad

Simple cauliflower salad dressed in a homemade vinegar dressing that is a perfect side for a summertime BBQ, picnic, or potluck. My inspiration came from my love of giardiniera. Feel free to omit the crushed...

Author: Soup Loving Nicole

Speedy Pear and Pecan Salad

This sophisticated salad of fresh pears, pecans, and Italian greens tossed with Italian dressing can be made in minutes to accompany fall meals.

Author: Cynthia K.

Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Lemongrass Chicken

Full of fresh and bold Vietnamese flavors.

Author: kimmi

Perfect Potato Salad

This is my mother Pauline's recipe. It's pretty much a classic American salad but remember, if you add onions, use sweet onions and chop with a very sharp knife, allow potatoes to cool to room temp before...

Author: Chef John

Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad

Fresh tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives, and orzo with an olive oil, balsamic, and basil dressing.

Author: my2funsons

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

This salad is easy to make and everyone loves it!

Author: slopez5084

Summer Corn & Edamame Succotash Salad

A super simple summer salad with the sweet crunch of corn, juicy tomatoes, and the protein-punch of edamame.

Author: Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Creamy Vinaigrette for Salads

Heavy cream, alone or in conjunction with oil, can be added to vinegar and mustard, producing a vinaigrette that is excellent with delicately flavored salads.

Author: James Peterson

Sugar Snap Pea Salad II

This dish incorporates a lot of what I love; crunchy sugar snap peas, assorted veggies, and a creamy dressing. A sweet and satisfying side dish!

Author: BFire

Aztec Salsa

A very mild salsa that everyone enjoys. I have a friend who hates every single ingredient in here except the corn, but he still loves the salsa. The longer it sits, the more the flavors come out.

Author: kelly13jane

Sesame Scallion Chicken Salad

This reimagined chicken salad is lighter and leafier than your standard picnic lunch. Tender poached chicken, crisp greens, cukes, and scallions get tossed with a sesame dressing that takes its cues form...

Author: Christina Chaey

Strawberry Spinach Salad With Feta and Bacon

Strawberry spinach salad has feta cheese, sweet onion, and crumbled bacon all tossed with a raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

Author: MALLOYLK

Layered Spinach Tortellini Salad

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

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Quinoa, though technically a seed in the herb category, has traditionally been considered a valuable member of the grain family. A sacred source of strength for the ancient Incas, it is enjoying as a new...

Roasted Tomato, Grilled Corn, and Shrimp Salad

Marie's® Roasted Tomato with Parmesan & Basil Vinaigrette makes for a delicious marinade for the shrimp in this grilled corn and zucchini salad.

Author: Marie's Dressings

Mixed Greens Salad with Figs and Herbs

Using fresh herbs brings bursts of flavor, and the fresh figs add a touch of sweetness.

Author: lutzflcat

Asian Coleslaw Light

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

Asparagus, Ham, and Poached Egg Salad

On an afternoon in May, a favorite Provençal bistro served us this utterly delicious and totally beautiful spring salad of blanched asparagus, a perfect poached egg draped with a shiny, fragrant slice...

Author: Patricia Wells

Cannellini Bean and Artichoke Salad

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

Mexican Corn Salad

I'm not sure if this recipe should be called a salad or a salsa, but it sure is good when made with sweet corn. Try it and decide for yourself.

Author: Anonymous

Waldorf Goat Cheese Salad

Fruit, nuts, and cheese are the perfect combination over greens - and even better with raspberry walnut vinaigrette.

Author: MILTMAN

Ranchy Fruit and Nut Salad

Quick, tasty and simple salad - the nuts and dried fruit make a great combo.

Author: Jason Melo Hall

Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese

A nice alternative to the traditional wedge salad. Great for summer grilling. So original that your friends will be talking about it for weeks.

Author: Chicago Rob

Polish Sauerkraut and Carrot Salad

This is a tart and fresh salad, eaten in Poland during the winter months, when fresh vegetables used to be scarce and home cooks would mainly rely on fermented or tinned vegetables.

Author: apfel

Sunday Best Fruit Salad

This is a wonderful and easy fruit salad that is also pretty for special occasions or holidays.

Author: Pattie Price

Zucchini and Carrot Coleslaw

A new twist on an old classic, using fresh vegetables from your garden.

Author: Chef W. J. Anderson

Cold Green Bean and Artichoke Salad

A hearty and delicious salad for potlucks, barbecues, and family get-togethers.

Author: McLaughlinMom

Fattoush

Great light salad of an Eastern-Mediterranean flavor, with crunchy pita chips. Big favorite! I learned it from some Lebanese friends. After I tasted it, I needed to keep it.

Author: Blady

Potato Salad with Avocado and Bacon

Potato and avocado salad with bacon.

Author: emme0919

Tara's Sweet and Chunky Chicken Salad

A sweet, but healthy chicken salad. The sweet secret is dried cranberries. Awesome on homemade bread or on crackers. I spread cream cheese on the bread or crackers, and top with chicken salad.

Author: ABBIE 'N LILLI'S MOM

Dill Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad

This recipe serves fifty people! Cooked chicken breast and lemon penne pasta tossed with a creamy buttermilk and dill mixture. A simple and scrumptious solution for those large gatherings with fifty of...

Author: Cobra

Amazing Crunchy Tofu Salad

Flavor and texture all in one dish. This is a wonderful dish for vegetarians or vegans. A beautiful mixed green salad with a crunchy flavorful tofu and a soy citrus vinaigrette to die for!

Author: Alyssa