I always hated gloppy Caesar dressings, so I came up with my own, which is very similar to the original one created in Tijuana in the 1920s. This quick and easy salad is a huge hit whenever I serve it,...
This is really light and refreshing. It's also very filling. The mixed beans I used were left over from the night before, but if you are making them fresh, soak them overnight in water, then boil for at...
This power salad is packed with super foods and topped with a subtle Asian toned dressing that pairs well with pot stickers or as a refreshing stand alone at your next barbeque. Add sliced almonds for...
Everyone has these ingredients on hand when wanting a nice refreshing salad that is tasty, quick, and easy. Cubed roma tomatoes can also be added to this recipe; it's good either way. Serve as a side dish,...
This is a summer/fall smash when you want something warm but don't want to heat up the house. Okay for lacto-vegetarians. Vegans can sub the dressing with a vinaigrette and sprinkle with tofu.
I wanted to find a keto-friendly way to still have my potato salad with the Christmas ham. Came out so good, hubby went back for seconds. Essentially, you can just replace the potatoes with steamed cauliflower...
This is a very delicious appetizer with fresh zucchini. If you have no time to prepare a full meal, this snack is the best. You can serve it as a salad, and also as a dip. Great with white bread.
A sophisticated layered salad that travels well. It provides a vegetarian with a complete meal at a cook-out where meat is being served. Non-vegetarians love it as well!
A wonderful festive broccoli slaw salad. Great make ahead recipe and very versatile. This is also good with 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese mixed in.
Celery -- you buy it, knowing you'll throw away most of it. But wouldn't you like to use it up? And those scallions and carrots, too... Well, here's a recipe that revitalizes your fresh veggies by steeping...
I came up with this recipe while prepping ingredients to make a quiche. I realized the veggie mix made a wonderful salad just by itself! Don't skip the Parmesan-Romano cheese, it cuts the acidity of the...
Fresh and flavorful purslane combines with crunchy cucumber and salty feta for a lovely salad. Purslane has more omega-3s than any other leafy green, so I try to eat a lot of it when it's in season each...
Every summer we have a 4th of July party. There are several dishes that our guests look forward to eating. This is one that makes everyone say Aaaaah, the corn salad...
A refreshing and colorful blend of fruit and veggies, highlighted with cilantro and goat cheese. Great for a picnic or with whatever you have on the grill. Good use of garden veggies.
This is a Persian recipe and my favorite cucumber salad. Cucumbers are combined with toasted walnuts and sultanas and a light dressing of yogurt, fresh dill, and fresh mint. For best results refrigerate...
A combined recipe of broccoli and seven-layer salad, this is the yummiest and best way to eat broccoli! There are so many ingredients you can add to this salad to make it your own personal, signature salad,...
Very different from a regular salad. This is a salad my whole family enjoys, including my 8- and 9-year old. Peas are readily available all year round; when it's in season, I have also used asparagus,...
This beet salad works great as a side dish. It's garlicky, creamy, sweet, a little crunchy, and a little salty. Enjoy this authentic Russian recipe that everyone in my family always makes.
This one is not for the kids! Super spicy and perfect for those hot summer days when you want something besides potato salad to take to the neighborhood BBQ.
This is a recipe I learned from my Middle Eastern husband. It is a delicious way to get those very valuable brightly-colored veggies, and at the same time have a little fun. This side salad goes nicely...
A zingy angel hair pasta salad recipe with Italian dressing and tomatoes. It's quick to prepare and most ingredients should already be in your pantry or refrigerator.
This easy dish was inspired by an appetizer I enjoyed once at a Lebanese restaurant in Atlanta. The simple combination of peppery radishes, toasted walnuts, and fresh mint is satisfying and somehow greater...
This recipe is great for picnics and potluck luncheons. It's cool and light and great for a hot day's lunch on the patio. Serve on a crescent roll, with crackers or with your favorite bread.
Nutritionally boost your day with this chilled cucumber and wood ear mushroom salad. It's an effective way of getting flavor and nutrients rolled up into one meal. Wood ear mushroom, commonly sold in Asian...