Salads

This easy-to-make recipe uses canned beans and a simple sweet and sour dressing made from scratch.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Garbanzo beans, green onion, red onion, and chopped tomatoes are tossed with a simple white wine vinegar dressing.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This version of potato salad mimics the famous Waldorf salad by including diced apples, walnuts, celery, and mayo.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

When you need to impress a crowd, this macaroni salad with ham and cheddar does the trick. Perfect for picnics or potlucks, this recipe has everyone covered.


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt and pepper, fresh dill, mustard, sweet relish, potatoes, eggs, apple, mayonnaise, onion


Time:   1-2 hours

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This macaroni salad features elbow pasta, chopped hard-cooked eggs, celery, and red bell pepper. A simple mix with creamy dressing and dill pickle relish offers a refreshing side...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with Italian dressing, parsley, Parmesan cheese, red onion, hard salami, green pepper, pitted ripe olives, spiral pasta

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A killer chicken salad is a great recipe to have in your arsenal. Celery adds a great crunch factor; if you like to spice things up a little just throw in some sriracha or red...


Time:   2-5 hours

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

This easy pickled cabbage slaw is perfect on a sandwich or served on the side.


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 olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried apricots, goat cheese, pistachios, pecans or walnuts, lettuce


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper, cayenne, garlic, corn, black beans, red bell pepper


Time:   2-5 hours

Ever wondered how to create a salad that does more than just sit pretty? This lettuce and blue cheese salad from The Outback Steakhouse promises to...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Fresh flavors make this Greek-style salad a favorite. Perfect as a side dish or bring it to a potluck (but be sure to make enough because it will go fast!)


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

This chop suey salad is a Chinese-American fusion dish with a tangy dressing, Asian-style vegetables, and succulent chicken.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A fresh and delicious salad made with iceberg lettuce, cooked chicken, bacon, tomato, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, green onions, crumbled blue cheese, and your choice of salad...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Made with sugar, strawberries, nuts, strawberry flavored gelatin powder, cranberry juice cocktail, water, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with water, pretzels, butter, frozen sweetened strawberries, Cool Whip, sugar, cream cheese, strawberry gelatin powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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


Time:   1-2 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

Made with chopped nuts, whipping cream or evaporated milk, lime gelatin powder, water, crushed pineapple, cottage cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

A fresh tasting cucumber and red onion salad with a bit of tang to it. The salad will keep for 4-5 days in the refrigerator.


Time:   over 5 hours

This spicy coleslaw with jalapenos is the perfect dish for a summer picnic or potluck. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time. The jalapenos give it a nice kick.


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with celery seed, black pepper, salt, salad oil, cabbage, onion, green bell pepper, vinegar, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with dill, cucumber, sour cream, salt, lemon


Time:   30-60 minutes

Named for the tiny pasta, acini de pepe, that looks like frog eyes, this chilled pasta salad is combined with a variety of fruits, whipped topping, and marshmallows.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

About time grandpa shared the recipe. A creamy and tangy salad with potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and sweet onion. Try using homemade mayo for an even fresher tasting dish.


Time:   1-2 hours

This Greek salad packed with tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta makes for a delicious lunch to power you through the rest of the day.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This 6 cup creamy fruit salad recipe is perfect for a summer party or potluck. It is light, refreshing, and full of flavor.


Time:   1-2 hours

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

It's probably worth taking a look at a Caesar salad from a place with Caesar in the name. In fact, with the coddled egg on top of the salad it's hard to not pay...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with pineapple, lemon gelatin powder, lime gelatin powder, 7-up, mayonnaise, cottage cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with vinaigrette salad dressing, spinach & mixed green salad, dried sweetened cranberries, walnuts, mandarin oranges, blue cheese...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Take potato salad from ordinary to extraordinary with just a few simple ingredients. Bacon and dill pickle for flavor with celery and cucumber for crunch. And just enough...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with salt, celery seed, vinegar, cabbage, white onion, green pepper, oil, sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Zesty bean salads make an outstanding alternative to heavy cookout sides like slaw and potato salad. Cucumber and jalapeno give this salad an equal balance of cool and...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with preserved ginger, pickled scallions, kaffir lime leaves, Red Thai chiles, green onions, cilantro, lime or lemon, peanuts, fried shrimp chips or fried rice...


Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, lemon juice or vinegar, celery seed, salt and pepper, red cabbage, carrot, green pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes