Spring Greens with Beets and Goat Cheese
"I love to put small variations on this salad, depending on what I have on hand, but this version is...
Pear Lime Gelatin
Packed with pears, this jolly gelatin salad is a light and refreshing treat. My mom knew that fruit served in...
Quick German Potato Salad
"This salad is one of my husband's favorites," writes Diane Wilson of Charlotte, North Carolina. "Just fill the pressure cooker,...
Glazed Fruit Bowl
This quick-to-fix fruit salad combines summer favorites such as cantaloupe, honeydew and strawberries into a refreshing side dish. You can...
Ribbon Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Zucchini, cucumbers and carrots are peeled into “ribbons” for this citrusy salad. We like to serve it for parties and...
Mediterranean Orzo Chicken Salad
On hot days, I pull out this recipe for a cool supper. The lemon dressing is so refreshing. If you...
Asparagus-Fennel Pasta Salad
Asparagus delivers delightful spring flavor in this hearty side salad. Served warm, it includes a wonderful mix of fresh-tasting ingredients....
Strawberry Garden Salad
When I take this cheery mix of berries, pineapple, red onion and feta to book club, it’s a blockbuster. I...
Colorful Papaya Panzanella
I like to combine fruits with vegetables with homemade croutons to create "pizzazzy" (my new favorite word) side dishes. This...
Berry Delightful Spinach Salad
A homemade dressing and sugared pecans dress up this fruit-filled green salad. When fresh berries are out of season, try...
Wilted Spinach Salad with Butternut Squash
Make quick work of peeling butternut squash. First, prick it with a fork and give it 45 seconds in the...
Orange and Beet Salad
This jewel-colored orange and beet salad is one where I just kept adding touches until I got it just the...
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
I can't make this dish without printing enough copies of the recipe to hand out to girlfriends at my book...
Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing
Cool, colorful and easy to prepare, this refreshing, good-for-you fruit salad is a springtime favorite. —Peggy Mills, Texarkana, Arkansas
Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad
My family has been fixing grilled mixed vegetables as a side dish for a long time. To make them more...
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
This good-for-you dish is full of must-have Southwestern flavors. You can either serve it cold as a side for eight...
Cornucopia Salad
I first enjoyed this salad at a church potluck and has since become a Thanksgiving tradition at my house. I've...
Mushroom Panzanella
My fresh take on classic Italian bread salad pairs well with grilled or roasted meats. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
Dill-Marinated Broccoli
A co-worker tipped me off to this splashy marinade for broccoli. The longer you wait, the better it gets. Add...
Feta Garbanzo Bean Salad
This super quick garbanzo bean salad is a hit with my crowd. If there are any leftovers, which rarely happens,...
Greens with Homemade Croutons
A lively salad of fresh greens gets a flavorful boost from homemade croutons baked with tarragon, thyme and basil. —...
Apple Caesar Salad
I couldn't find a single Caesar salad recipe I liked, so I combined ingredients from a few recipes and came...
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds
We had leftover roasted butternut squash one night, so I threw it on a salad and topped it with cheese....
Lemony Garbanzo Salad
Everybody goes for this super fresh salad with the cumin-coriander dressing, especially on warm days. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California...
Turkey & Bulgur Salad
Cranberry juice concentrate gives this wonderful luncheon salad a burst of flavor. I like to line a serving platter with...
Quinoa with Roasted Veggies and Feta
When I want to bust out of my salad rut, I roast a medley of veggies and mix them with...
Mango Salad with Mint Yogurt Dressing
An abundant planter full of mint inspired me to create this summery salad. The flavors pair together so well, and...
Herby Pea Salad
We love spring vegetables. One Mother's Day I came up with this flavorful green salad that everyone enjoyed. You could...
Greek Couscous Salad
Bright flavors and crisp raw veggies make a satisfying salad that's hearty enough to be a full meal. —Teri Rasey,...