Salad Recipes

Sharon Mensing from Greenfield, Iowa combines two kid-friendly flavors in this speedy salad. "Children can help out by slicing and...

In England, where I was born and raised, friends get together twice a year for English tea. We'd serve an...

Black bean salad is a healthy and colorful summer side dish. The beans, corn, and vegetables soak up the flavors...

I invented this dish as an easy, grown-up version of the frozen cream-filled pops we all enjoyed as children. The...

I lightened up a tangy salad dressing by replacing some of the oil with lemon juice. The revamped dressing lends...

Slices of tender beef, fresh asparagus and juicy tomatoes high-light this attractive main-dish salad from our Test Kitchen.

A touch of dill and evaporated milk sets this old-fashioned coleslaw recipe apart from the usual store-bought version.

We combine apples with tart cherries and dried cranberries to give an autumn twist to classic Waldorf salad. —Marie Hattrup,...

When I'm having weekend guests, I make this salad the day before they arrive. The flavors blend wonderfully when it...

This pretty salad - made with white, red and sweet potatoes - tastes as good as it looks. The mild...

I learned how to make this salad while visiting England with a friend. When I made it for a family...

Perk up an ordinary salad with this tangy mixture shared by Shawn Nelson of Evansville, Indiana. With sweetness from pineapple...

I'm glad a friend gave me this delicious recipe, featuring four kinds of fruit as well as avocado. A light...

For an eye-appealing addition to a picnic, potluck or other gathering, try this molded gelatin salad. With lovely color, creamy...

We wanted something cool for lunch one summer day, so I tossed together whatever I had in the refrigerator. This...

Despite my hectic schedule, I enjoy cooking for family and friends. This recipe is one of my favorites.—Pam Holloway, Marion,...

This recipe comes from my husband's great-grandmother. It's especially good with ripe tomatoes from the garden, but drained canned tomatoes...

I enjoy picking fresh apples at local orchards, and using both red and green apples makes this a festive-looking salad...

Apples and lettuce pair up in this colorful and crunchy salad that you can make ahead for a gathering. The...

I serve this colorful salad when we have guests over for dinner because it goes with just about any main...

In Naperville, Illinois, Janet DuBau creates a unique salad by tossing bright green spinach leaves with delicious cheese tortellini and...

We enjoy this easy-to-make salad in the fall when apples are in season. Their crisp freshness adds so much to...

"My husband's favorite soup is minestrone...but during warmer weather, we enjoy this pasta salad," writes Rosemary Swope of Springfield, Missouri....

My husband loves his mom's endive dressing, so I asked her to share the recipe with me. When I make...

From the first time I tasted this salad dressing, it has been a favorite at our house, served almost exclusively....

My grandmother would use food coloring to make red and green pears only at Christmastime, and I enjoy carrying on...

By alternating fruity layers of gelatin in harvest colors with sweetened sour cream, Melody Mellinger of Myerstown, Pennsylvania created one...

Traditional coleslaw is made with shredded cabbage tossed in a creamy dressing. Add more vegetables to turn it into a...

I help teach a healthy lifestyles program and often share this recipe. Instead of mandarin oranges you can add fresh...