Salad Recipes

My dad is an excellent cook and this is one of his favorites. The slightly sweet dressing has plenty of...

Even folks who normally don't care for black beans will find this fresh dish delicious. With its contrasting colors and...

This cool, colorful salad is a palate-pleaser. Apples and asparagus seem an unlikely match, but they form a terrific trio...

From Aurora, Colorado, Janice Mitchell shares, "With it's bright colors this is beautiful on a holiday buffet table, but I...

This delicious salad is a flavorful twist on the classic spinach salad. The sweet and sour dressing has just the...

I copied this recipe out of a magazine years ago...and am I ever glad I did! Whenever I take this...

A staple of Indian meals, this cooling cucumber dish is often served alongside a spicy Indian entree.

Red or Golden Delicious apples add a burst of fall flavor to this simple salad. Blue cheese and toasted walnuts...

As the family cook, I appreciate how easy this is to throw together on a busy weeknight. Plus, this salad...

Mom's creamy combination of chopped hard-cooked eggs and grated potatoes is both smooth and chunky. The dressing coats the salad...

I never clutter the table with different bottles of dressing. Everyone who tastes my quick and easy herbed version loves...

Mom made this zesty and fruity salad often, and it tasted so good paired with her hearty spare ribs. We...

I was tired of the ordinary potato salads served so often in summer, so I came up with this hearty...

"My husband refused to eat wilted lettuce until I read this recipe suggested by a friend," says field editor La...

You get an explosion of flavor in this satisfying hot dressing that's perfect for strong-flavored greens like spinach, notes Connie...

Mandarin oranges and chopped red onion add a touch of color to mixed greens and sweet roasted cashews in this...

This flavorful fruit was actually the topping in a cake recipe. But I didn't want all the calories or fat...

I modified the original recipe for this chicken salad to make it healthier. The ingredients are so flavorful that my...

I find myself turning to this quick and easy chicken salad for many weeknight dinners. It’s the perfect combination of...

On weekday mornings, I whip up this fun chicken and blueberry combination in minutes to take for lunch. It also...

This family favorite of ours has a great fresh taste, lots of different textures and can be tossed together in...

This light, nutritious entree salad for two comes from Sandra Fisher of Kent, Washington. It's especially pretty served on a...

Turn everyday greens into a spectacular salad by adding chicken, red pepper and sliced pears. This makes a hearty lunch—or...

This is a recipe I created using the grapes grown in our state. The flavor and texture brings many compliments,...

So many people seek out this salad at get-togethers, I always have a couple giant bowls waiting. A guest who...

Our family loves this refreshing fruit-filled salad, but it's pretty enough to serve company, too. The salad combines pineapple, bananas,...

“This salad is a summer favorite with everyone and virtually a meal in itself!” —Christine Chinchilla, Hinckley, Illinois

This healthy recipe will shine as is, or double the vinaigrette and use half to marinate and grill chicken breasts...

A delightful change of pace from hot vegetable side dishes, this lovely asparagus salad gets an Asian twist with a...