Salads

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

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

Caprese salad is top-tier when it comes to easy dishes that never fail to impress. This version gets a tangy twist from a citrus vinaigrette made with lemon juice...


Time:   under 30 minutes

A delicious cauliflower salad made with chopped cauliflower, green onions, celery leaves, and a sour cream based salad dressing.


Time:   2-5 hours

If there's one ingredient that could enhance your recipes in a big way, it's anchovies. They're the real secret to Avanti's chicken Caesar, adding an unmistakably...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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This strawberry salad with just-sweet-enough poppyseed dressing is the perfect accompaniment to grilled anything for a summery backyard picnic lunch.


Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with salt, onion, beets, brown sugar, rice vinegar or cider vinegar, water, wasabi powder, dry mustard, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Spinach salad with berries is a staple summer side dish, but the real magic comes with the candied nuts. Their sweetness and crunch sets this salad off...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with mint, cilantro, carrot, sesame oil, bean thread vermicelli, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, peanuts, scallions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, 7-up, bananas, mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, sugar, flour, egg, pineapple juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Seared scallops with delicate greens like watercress definitely takes you into gourmet territory, and the fresh honey-lime dressing finishes the job.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Sweet ginger dressing highlights the crunchy sliced cucumbers and shredded carrots and ties this cool, crunchy Indonesian-style salad together.


Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

This fat-free cole slaw is a delicious and healthy alternative to the mayo-laden versions. Makes a great side dish or salad.


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cucumbers, red onion, bell pepper, and carrot marinated in a simple dressing of seasoned rice vinegar and sugar.


Time:   1-2 hours

A little salmon turns a package of Caesar salad mix into a gourmet affair.


Time:   under 30 minutes

No true Italian would accept mayo as a pasta salad ingredient. Cubed mozzarella, tomatoes, and a healthy dose of olive oil make this...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with bacon, olive oil, onion, garlic, bay leaf, sugar, salt, white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with lime juice, honey, red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cucumbers


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fruits, food coloring, cornstarch, tropical colada, strawberry banana, frozen whipped topping, vanilla pudding mix


Time:   30-60 minutes

So many fresh flavors. Lemongrass, basil, mint, and spicy red pepper flakes gives that cool and spicy combo that Thai food is so famous for. Serve it hot or cold, you can't go wrong.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Not just for Mardi Gras, this colorful rice and cabbage salad makes a great side dish anytime.


Time:   1-2 hours

The underutilized Herbs de Provence mixture is the key to this dish. Rosemary, marjoram, and basil all contribute to make a wonderfully seasoned fillet that sits atop a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you want to turn a side Caesar into a full-out lunch or dinner, adding grilled steak slices is a power move. Meaty sirloin works beautifully with the creamy dressing and...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Chill out with this cucumber and radish salad, a refreshingly crisp side that's as easy to make as it is to eat.


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with Cool Whip, pineapple, mandarin oranges, cottage cheese, orange gelatin powder


Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with romaine lettuce, rye bread, hard-boiled eggs, celery, scallion, green bell pepper, mayonnaise, nonfat yogurt, black pepper, Dijon mustard


Time:   under 30 minutes

Have you bean eating your legumes lately? Cannellini beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas combine forces for a tasty salad that makes a satisfying vegetarian snack or light side dish.


Time:   2-5 hours

If you think potato salad has to be made with a cup of mayo, think again! Olive oil, red wine vinegar, and brown mustard make for a flavorful potato dressing while bacon adds a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Heirloom tomatoes can't be beat for a strikingly colorful presentation. They're also perfect for throwing together a refreshingly simple salad. Doesn't that just scream summer...


Time:   under 30 minutes

A delicious salad made with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bacon, breaded chicken tenders, bacon, cheese, and a honey-mustard salad dressing.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Fresh green beans are blanched then tossed with red onion and a balsamic vinaigrette then topped with toasted sesame seeds.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Breaded chicken tenders get dressed up in hot sauce and Cajun seasoning and top a bed of salad greens. Add a drizzle of blue cheese salad...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A quick slaw recipe made with fresh zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes and tossed with a light vinaigrette.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Avocado is a match made in heaven for anything that's supposed to be creamy, so coleslaw was just a matter of time.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Made with black pepper, mixed salad greens, cherry or grape tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, carrots, prepared salad dressing, cucumbers, chicken breast


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sea salt, black pepper, tomatoes, lemon basil leaves, goat cheese, cucumber, olive oil, balsamic vinegar


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, orzo pasta, tomato, pitted green olives, feta cheese, parsley, fresh chopped dill, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Seasoned, grilled sausage and chicken are served atop salad greens with honey mustard salad dressing and garnished with delicious sweet-and-spicy nuts.

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, chives, basil, black olives, black pepper, salt, cooked chicken


Time:   30-60 minutes

The tart-citrus flavor of grapefruit combined with the spicy flavor of fennel and radishes and cool cucumbers pair perfectly with the honey-balsamic dressing.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salad oil, lime juice, hot sauce, sugar, salt, paprika, onion, avocados


Time:   2-5 hours

This chorizo and feta blend with brightly flavored veggies like asparagus and zucchini makes a colorful, flavor-packed salad that's a meal in of itself.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This cold salad is great for a healthy pick-me-up with its combination of veggies, nuts, and zero-calorie sweetener.


Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Aged balsamic vinegar lends a zesty tease on top of ripe tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Jerri's signature is pre-soaking the onions.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes