Vegetable Salad Recipes

I make this unique Popcorn Salad all the time. It's something you'll never see at any other picnic. My family...

We love the light dressing over crunchy apples, walnuts and lettuce sprinkled with blue cheese.—Maureen Reubelt, Gales Ferry, Connecticut

"This satisfying salad is crunchy, nutty and sweet all at the same time," relates Barb Mickelson of Glenwood, Iowa. "To...

While "bread salad" may sound unusual, you'll find that this blend from Joan Gwynn of Watsonville, California is unusually good....

This recipe came from my husband's aunt, who's an excellent cook, friend and mentor. It's crunchy, colorful and combined with...

Guests always request the recipe for this fabulous spinach salad. Tossed with ripe banana chunks, fresh strawberries and toasted almonds,...

My father always liked this salad, so I shared this recipe with my mom. When she first made it for...

Radish slices add color and crunch to this fresh-tasting English pea salad. I often serve it in a bowl lined...

"The recipe for this beautiful blend came from a local berry farm some years ago," notes Linda Jo Wahlgren of...

Whenever we're invited to potlucks, I'm always asked to bring a salad because people know it's one of my specialties....

—Betty Otten, Tea, South Dakota

"Spinach is one of my favorite vegetables, so my husband grows it for me every year," says Nancy Zimmerman of...

I rely on packaged greens and a handful of other ingredients, so it comes together in no time.—Kelly Olson, Moab,...

A homemade dressing and sugared pecans dress up this fruit-filled green salad. When fresh berries are out of season, try...

With four simple ingredients, this salad comes together in a flash and makes a sophisticated side with an arugula taste.—Lisa...

This easy salad takes just minutes to make, but is oh so good.—Kelly Zimpfer, Souderton, Pennsylvania

Pan sauteing the gnocchi eliminates the need to boil them, while creating a wonderful tasty crispy coating on them. The...

My fresh take on classic Italian bread salad pairs well with grilled or roasted meats. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia

Don’t let the ingredient list fool you—this summery chicken salad is so simple! Prepare it in the morning; let it...

Garden-fresh veggies are a hit at community potlucks. I carry the dressing in a mason jar to add just before...

This salad offers the best that summer produce has to offer, and it looks so beautiful layered in a glass...

A sweet balsamic vinaigrette always pulls everything together in a delicious harmony of flavors. Raspberries are one of my very...

I created this colorful salad when I was invited to a friend's Easter egg hunt and potluck picnic. The guests...

Add some white beans, and suddenly the traditional Italian bread and tomato salad is filling enough to stand on its...

Potato salad tossed with vinaigrette has a lighter taste than traditional mayo versions. I add velvety avocado and hazelnuts for...

I needed a dinner for too-hot-to-cook nights during the summer. This is hearty enough for my meat-and-potatoes-loving husband, not to...

Toss together fresh spinach, veggies, pineapple and ham for this light, lovely main-dish salad. —Anita Ashe, Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia

Oven-roasting root vegetables is a delicious way to get the most out of these earthy treats, bringing out their subtle...

Cranberries make this side dish delightfully Christmasy. Everyone will love the crunchy walnuts, too. —Deborah Giusti, Hot Springs, Arkansas