This fruit salad is the perfect way to start your party! It's got everything you need: fresh fruit, tequila, and a whole lot of fun. This dish is sure to get your guests talking.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Salads
Salads come in a variety of forms from your basic lettuce to jiggly Jello to creamy egg, ham or tuna salads. Salads can have protein in them such as meat or seafood, or just vegetables. They can even have grains like couscous or rice. And they can be served hot or cold. See how versatile salads can be? Fun Food Holiday: May is National Salad Month.
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Drunken Fruit Salad
Sweet And Crunchy Broccoli Salad
Fresh broccoli and cauliflower are mixed with raisins and sunflower seeds in a creamy dressing to make a side salad that will have everyone requesting the recipe.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pan-Seared Chicken Caesar With Homemade Croutons
This Caesar pulls all the stops. Homemade French bread croutons, thin-sliced chicken breast, and a zippy lemon garlic dressing with anchovy paste...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Lite Shamrock Salad
Made with mandarin oranges, Cool Whip, crushed pineapple, lime gelatin powder, water, cream cheese
Time: over 5 hours
Hawaiian Coleslaw
A hawaiian flair is exactly the revival that coleslaw needed. Pineapple, mandarin orange, and OJ turn a creamy cabbage mix into a fresh, tropical side dish to brighten up any BBQ.
Time: 2-5 hours
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Emerald Isle Molded Salad
Made with chopped nuts, whipping cream or evaporated milk, lime gelatin powder, water, crushed pineapple, cottage cheese
Time: 2-5 hours
Conch Salad
Conch salad, basically a conch ceviche, is a sensationally citrusy dish that's perfect for hot weather.
Time: 2-5 hours
Red Rose Potato Salad
Made with salt and pepper, fresh dill, mustard, sweet relish, potatoes, eggs, apple, mayonnaise, onion
Time: 1-2 hours
Mexican Corn Salad
An unusual blend of dressing ingredients makes this corn salad a winner. It's made with honey mustard, Italian salad dressing, chili powder, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, and red...
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Potato Salad
This hot potato salad has hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and a tangy vinegar-based dressing.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Healthy Layered Party Pea Salad
Low fat and sugar free, this layered salad tastes great and won't sabotage your waistline.
Time: 2-5 hours
Macaroni Salad for a Crowd
Whether it's a backyard barbecue or a family reunion, this macaroni salad brings a dash of flair that's both delicious and practical. It's the perfect sidekick to any main...
Time: 2-5 hours
Classic Tossed Salad
This recipe is more like the ultimate tossed salad! It has two kinds of lettuce, feta and romano cheese, black olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, and mushrooms.
Time: under 30 minutes
Kid Friendly Egg Salad
Kids might turn up their nose at egg salad, unless you know the secret. Swiss cheese and mayo make an egg salad that kids will enjoy on crackers or sandwiches.
Time: under 30 minutes
Cabbage Macaroni Salad
It's Pasta Salad meets Cabbage Salad meets Tuna Salad. Three popular summer salads come together in one delicious dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bean Thread Salad
Made with mint, cilantro, carrot, sesame oil, bean thread vermicelli, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, peanuts, scallions
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Old Fashioned Chicken Salad
If you're looking for a classic chicken salad recipe that will please even the pickiest eater, then look no further. This old fashioned chicken salad is perfect on its own...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
5-Minute Shrimp And Pea Salad
Made with ranch salad dressing, boston lettuce, shrimp, peas, red onions
Time: under 30 minutes
Crispy Cauliflower Slaw
A delicious cauliflower salad made with chopped cauliflower, green onions, celery leaves, and a sour cream based salad dressing.
Time: 2-5 hours
Chick Pea and Red Onion Salad
Garbanzo beans, green onion, red onion, and chopped tomatoes are tossed with a simple white wine vinegar dressing.
Time: under 30 minutes
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Made with couscous, olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, red onion, fresh oregano, fresh mint, feta cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick Fruit Salad for 100
Need a crowd-pleasing dish that combines ease with charm? You found it - a vibrant fruit salad guaranteed to brighten any event.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Iceberg Lettuce Wedges With Blue Cheese Dressing
An iconic salad. Made with iceberg lettuce, bacon, blue cheese dressing, and garnished with tomato and red onion.
Time: under 30 minutes
The Ultimate Tuna Salad
This easy tuna salad recipe blends albacore tuna, celery, capers, and a hard-boiled egg, all mixed in a creamy mayonnaise-mustard dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a quick...
Time: 30-60 minutes
Egg Salad Supreme
A healthier version of egg salad made with hard-boiled egg whites, celery, and nonfat mayo. Served between slices of nonfat rye with romaine lettuce for added crunch. Ideal for a...
Time: under 30 minutes
Cold Taco Salad
Fresh flavors without a lot of work. This easy to toss together meal can be made ahead of time. Package the dressing and chips separately and it makes a great lunch to take to work or...
Time: under 30 minutes
Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad
Made with sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, celery, green onions, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, lime juice, chipotle chiles
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Buffet Chicken Salad
This creamy combo of grapes, almonds, and celery with chicken is perfect for sandwiches and crackers, or works in a lettuce wrap if you're serious about those greens!
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and simple cucumber salad. This dish can be made in less than 15 minutes and goes well with almost any meal.
Time: under 30 minutes
Homestyle Potato Salad
Potatoes, celery, and hard-boiled eggs are coated in a creamy mayonnaise dressing making this simple yet tasty side dish perfect for any occasion.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Kat's Bow Tie Salad
Made with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Kalamata olives, bow tie pasta, fresh basil, garlic, scallions, marinated artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, feta cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Salt and Pepper Shrimp Salad
Summery fried shrimp with a citrusy burst of grapefruit will get you right out of your salad slump. Tender, peppery arugula tossed with sweet vinaigrette is the perfect...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Amish Coleslaw
Easy, crunchy, and slightly sweet, this Amish coleslaw combines cabbage, onion, and green pepper in a quick-boil dressing. Let it chill for a few hours or overnight for optimal flavor.
Time: 2-5 hours
Acar (Indonesian Garden Salad)
Sweet ginger dressing highlights the crunchy sliced cucumbers and shredded carrots and ties this cool, crunchy Indonesian-style salad together.
Time: 1-2 hours
Curried Ham Salad
Made with curry powder, lime juice, mayonnaise, ham, celery, raisins, mandarin oranges, dry roasted peanuts, salad greens
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Garlic Potato Salad
Made with brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, garlic, olive oil, potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, prepared yellow mustard
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Cellophane Noodle Salad
Made with garlic, soy sauce, fresh cilantro, bean thread noodles, carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, rice vinegar, hot chili oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pineapple-Pistachio Delight
A light and fluffy dessert. The pineapple and pistachio flavors are a perfect match, and the marshmallows add a touch of sweetness.
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Ruby Tuesday's Pasta Salad
Pasta salad: the unsung hero of family gatherings and potlucks. This Ruby Tuesday favorite mixes macaroni, ham, and cheese for a restaurant-version of your favorite...
Time: 2-5 hours
Cranberry, Feta and Roasted Walnut Salad
Made with olive oil, black pepper, Dijon mustard, honey, mixed salad greens, dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, walnuts, balsamic vinegar
Time: under 30 minutes
Swiss Cashew Tossed Salad
Crispy romaine lettuce is combined with salted cashews and Swiss cheese to create a texturally interesting salad. The dressing blends vinegar, oil, and poppy seeds for added...
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill Chicken Caesar Salad
This Caesar salad is absolutely packed with flavor. The fun starts with a pureed marinade of cilantro and roasted pumpkin seeds, and continues on...
Method: outdoor grill, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Lauren's Macaroni Salad
A delicious macaroni salad that uses sour cream instead of the usual mayonnaise dressing. The optional green olives add a nice bite to it.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Lobster Caesar Salad
Surf and turf salad? You bet. With lobster, bacon, and parmesan, this salad is fit for a king (or Roman dictator). Caesar would be proud of his name (and his dressing) being...
Time: under 30 minutes
Japanese Cucumber Salad
Made with cucumbers, red onion, bell pepper, and carrot marinated in a simple dressing of seasoned rice vinegar and sugar.
Time: 1-2 hours
Threadgill's French Quarter Pasta Salad
An absolutely packed bowl of rotini with cauliflower, bell pepper, onion and much more gets an herby dressing made from olive oil, basil and parsley instead of...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Poached Pear, Walnut And Blue Cheese Salad With Pineapple-Red Wine Vinaigrette
The wine-poached pears with cinnamon are show-stopping enough, but tossing them together with crunchy toasted walnuts and...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Le Bernardin's Warm Shrimp and Endive Salad
Made with tomato, vinaigrette dressing, Dijon mustard, mustard, sesame seeds, soy sauce, lemon juice, sea salt, white pepper, shrimp
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Coleslaw (Low Fat)
Coleslaw doesn't have to be heavy and full of fat, just use some yogurt in the dressing. It's nice and brightly flavored, so you might even prefer it to classic mayo-heavy...
Time: under 30 minutes
Hawaiian Coleslaw
Craving something a bit different for your next BBQ? This Hawaiian coleslaw does the trick with a tropical twist that's oh-so-refreshing.
Time: 1-2 hours
Green Pea Salad
The perfect salad for a potluck or simple side dish. Peas, ham, eggs, and cheese are mixed in a creamy dressing.
Time: 1-2 hours
Frozen Strawberry Salad
A light salad made with cream cheese, frozen strawberries, and pineapple, whipped together for a frosty treat. This recipe is quick to assemble and serves well as a refreshing...
Time: 1-2 hours
Apple Bacon Salad
A light and flavorful salad made with torn lettuce, apples, croutons, green onions, cooked bacon, and a light oil and lemon juice dressing.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pink Frozen Fruit Salad
A creamy, dreamy, pink frozen fruit salad that brings together strawberry ice cream, fruit cocktail, and a surprising twist with Miracle Whip.
Time: 2-5 hours
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