Mediterranean Quinoa SaladI used this recipe as a springboard. I had the quinoa and dressing ingredients. I substituted other vegetables and cheese for what I didn't have or did no''t like. I will write the recipe as written.
Black Bean SaladI have been eating more beans to save money and eat healthier. I cook dried beans and freeze in 1-can portions (1 3/4 cup.). I thaw in the refrigerator the night before I use them and it is as convenient as using the canned, at a fraction of the cost.
Caprese Salad with CucumbersCaprese salad is one of my favorite summertime dishes but it can be a refreshing side for fall or winter dinner. I marinated cucumbers to give it some more crunch and substance. It was well received when I brought it to a pasta dinner recently.
Cilantro Lime SlawThis cilantro lime slaw is crisp, crunchy, and tangy with a light, yet zesty vinaigrette salad dressing. Five minutes and minimal ingredients to make this simple addition to any meal. There is no mayo in this coleslaw. This slaw has the perfect balance of flavors from the sweetness of fruit to the tangy punch of rice vinegar and lime.
Raw Broccoli SaladThis is a favorite of mine and I have been making it for years.
Sticky Fingers Chicken SaladThis is a recipe my daughter passed onto me. It is quick and easy and tasty! A good summertime recipe too.
Instant Pot Tortellini SaladThe recipe I saw on my Facebook group had a southwestern salad with corn, black beans and cilantro. I did not have any of those ingredients. However, the idea of cooking tortellini in the instant pot really piqued my interest on this 97 degree day.
Mexican ColeslawThis is a fun, zesty twist on the usual coleslaw. This is great as a side dish or as a filler for your tacos.
Chicken Potato Egg SaladThis is a wonderful all-in-one type of salad full of chicken, potatoes, and eggs. It's wonderful on its own, rolled in lettuce, or between two pieces of toast. You can use any type of cooked chicken for this. I simply used a can of ground chicken. Pickles can vary in saltiness, so it's best not to add any salt and do a taste test at the end to see if it needs any.
Greek SaladI love to make Greek salad anytime I have extra cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers. This summery salad keeps a long time and goes with all sorts of barbecue or outdoor grilling recipes. I would usually sprinkle feta on each serving but I made due with what I had at home.
Apple ColeslawHere is an easy coleslaw you could whip up! This coleslaw can be eaten as a side dish, salad, in your sandwich or complete any meal you want to serve.
Pasta SaladTo switch it up from our usual quinoa lunches, I made pasta salad. You can make this huge batch of pasta salad that lasts in the fridge throughout the week. What's great about this pasta salad is you can serve it cold and it's customizable (feel free to change up any ingredients you'd like)! Plus, this would be a great to make for parties.
Mexican Fruit SaladMy friends and I are absolutely addicted to Mexican fruit salad. This is full of mangos, pineapples, apples, and coconuts, topped with a zesty, chili lime drizzle. We originally got them at fruit stands, but the prices have absolutely skyrocketed. Now we make our own, with a lot of things we like. I love to eat this fruit salad year round!
Peach and Cucumber SaladA very refreshing salad that is easy to whip up. You can find cucumbers and peaches on sale at your local market. This salad is a great side for any meat entree!
Watermelon SaladA very nice, refreshing salad that pairs perfectly with a meat entree or at a BBQ party! Feel free to alter this recipe with your preferred tomatoes, greens, herbs, choice of cheese.
Grapefruit Bacon Walnut SaladThe inspiration for this salad came from a restaurant version that I order every year around my birthday as a fancy treat. This is very easy to make, taking as long as it takes to boil an egg, but it tastes like you put hours of time into it. I don't add oil to the dressing because of the fat content that's already there from the bacon, nuts, and eggs. The grapefruit really cuts through with its acidity and sweetness, and really takes this salad to new levels. I hope you try it!
Lemon Tahini Broccoli SaladThis crisp and super fresh veggie-packed salad is perfect for the summer. I like to make a big batch and keep it in the fridge. It keeps well for a few days, with the flavours intensifying each day. Enjoy it as a side salad or as your main course on warm days.
Cucumber SaladA flexible recipe that you can make as much or as little as you want. Some people add sliced raw onions, but I do not like raw onions. This is very refreshing on a hot summer day. It keeps well and tastes better as the flavors mingle. Cucumbers are very plentiful and inexpensive this time of year. If you grown them yourself, like I do, this dish costs pennies.
Summer Dill and Ham Potato SaladThis is a wonderfully light potato salad with ham and dill pickles. It's also great because when there's left over "ham" as there usually is after a holiday, this is just another yummy way to use up your extra ham.
Caramelized Onion Balsamic Chicken SaladThis salad is scrumptious! We call it "Fancy Restaurant Salad". The balsamic sauce is used to marinate the chicken, as the salad dressing, and as the finishing touch to your caramelized onions. Using one sauce for these three different things gives each of them their own unique flavour.
Creamy Avocado Basil Pasta SaladI made this at my friend's house because we were craving a pesto-like flavour on a hot day, but we did not have the right equipment available to grind up a nice pesto sauce. I opted for items that were already in the fridge to try to mimic the flavours, and used an avocado as the base of the creamy sauce. It only took the amount of time it took to boil the pasta, then was chilled. It was such a delight, that I had to share it with you!
Cauliflower SaladThis is a low carb alternative to potato salad. It's a great dish to prepare for a potluck, a picnic or to serve your family.
Baby Kale Walnut Orange SaladThis salad came about when we had an overabundance of baby kale and oranges in our garden, and walnuts were on sale for 75% off. How could I not? Packed full of nice textures, sweetness, and savouriness, this is a simple and delicious dish!
Congealed Cabbage & Apple SaladThis salad is light and refreshing. It's an old recipe that is simple to make using just a few ingredients. Although I prefer apples without the peelings, it would be more colorful if I left the red peelings on the apple. I make it often, just for the two of us. It's also a good dish to take for potluck gatherings and goes well with many foods. I hope you will give it a try.
Cranberry Walnut Quinoa SaladThere are way too many good things starring in this quinoa salad but I wanted to keep the name short. If I could have my ways, it could be called the "Cranberry Walnut Apple Goat Cheese Balsamic Quinoa Salad" and believe me, it is so good!
Kale Salad MagnificoA winning recipe that softens the kale and makes it so delish!
Crab Potato SaladThis is a simple way to lift the average potato salad. I used imitation crab meat, but you can surely use the real thing if you'd like.
Spinach Orange Salad with Pumpkin SeedsA yummy and healthy salad that's a change of pace from a green salad. It's such a hit I've doubled the recipe and made two batches in two days!
Tarragon Soy Avocado SaladThis is one of my absolute favourite ways to use avocado. Using soy sauce instead of salt really gives depth to the savoury flavours, while the tarragon really punches through the creaminess and livens things up. This is originally my mother's longtime recipe, and the way she got me hooked on the heart-healthy avocado when I was very young. Thanks Mama!
Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage SaladThis is my take on a Vietnamese inspired chicken and cabbage salad that I learned from my mom. My mom actually uses more ingredients that I'm not a fan of, but this is my version that I enjoy.
Persimmon Daikon SaladIt's persimmon season and I love it! Persimmons are such a versatile fruit. They can be used in savoury dishes, turned into sweet desserts, or eaten by themselves. This Japanese style persimmon daikon salad is so easy to make, even though it is probably a bit out of the ordinary. It's bright and punchy and goes great on the side of any dish. If you can't find daikon, use any radish.
Spicy Asian Watermelon SaladPacked with nuts, avocados, tomatoes and watermelon, this dish is loaded with great textures. It's also full of vitamins and healthy fats. I didn't use an oil in the dressing because of the balance you get from the cashews and avocado. This savoury and spicy twist on a melon salad makes a great side for any meal. Give it a try!
Layered SaladI started making layered salads instead of tossing them. It avoids people from picking things out of the salad that they don't like.
Ham and Pasta SaladThis salad is great for bag lunches. It's also a good salad to include in a picnic basket. You can double the recipe and take it as a potluck side dish.
Spicy Cucumber SaladCucumbers are a staple in our household. They are very versatile to eat and this is a favorite recipe of mine! This spicy cucumber salad makes the perfect light appetizer, snack or goes well with any rice dish.
Strawberry Mixed Salad with Balsamic VinaigretteA refreshing salad incorporating seasonal summer strawberries! Perfect salad to make before summer ends! This is an easy to toss together salad, great for BBQ's, potlucks, parties, as a light salad meal or side salad.
Greek Pasta Salad PlateI have been making this salad for my family for years! It is a meal by itself with lots of great healthy vegetables and a light Greek salad dressing. It is a big hit at all picnics and BBQs.
Brussels Sprouts, Apple and Avocado SaladThis is a nice light salad that can be served as a meal or side dish. It is very easy to make and most importantly, very healthy for you!
Cranberry Apple Tuna SaladThis is a fun twist on a tuna salad, adding some crunch and vibrance. I make a batch at the weekend. It keeps well in the fridge for days, making for quick and easy lunches. I love serving this at my summer parties.
Sunshine SaladThis is a refreshing congealed salad that is good anytime and especially during the summer months. I don't have the recipe except in my head. It was in a Home Demonstration Club cook book that was given to us as a wedding gift in 1960. I have worn that cook book out.
Chicken Lettuce CupsDuring the summer time, I like to make quick and easy light meals. This is a healthy one you can whip up quickly. It works perfectly with leftover rotisserie chicken.
Chicken Lettuce CupsA great way to use left over rotisserie into a new meal. These lettuce cups will make a nice snack or a light lunch or dinner. Very healthy and yummy!
Orzo Pasta SaladThis dish was actually made back during Easter time when the kids dyed Easter eggs and afterwards, we had egg orzo pasta salad. This is a nice light refreshing orzo pasta salad with vegetables and eggs, and very easy to make.
Spicy Bean Sprout SaladThis is a great side dish, goes well with rice dishes, soup, and especially fish in my opinion.
Cucumber Mint Raisin Yogurt SaladWe eat this yogurt salad on the side of most of our Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, especially ones that include meat or rice. It's really refreshing and is great as a palate cleanser. It's really easy to throw together and has fantastic textures.
Fruit SaladA fruit salad is a fun, tasty way to get alot of good vitamins and minerals into your diet. This is one that I often make.
Garden SaladThis is one of many salads that I like to make. Generally I like to add fruit, vegetables, nuts and cheese in salads.
Herb Quinoa with TomatoesThis is a wonderful way to serve quinoa alongside fish. It goes well with any entree.
Chickpea Sprout and Cucumber SaladHere's an easy way to get some healthy foods in you! It involves sprouting which can be fun.
Quinoa Fennel Tofu SaladA simple and refreshing salad featuring quinoa, cabbage, fennel, tofu, and chick peas. This recipe generally feeds 15 bowl portions and we eat this as a side for a quick lunch throughout the week.
Healthy Greens and Quinoa SaladIn our household, one staple we always have is quinoa! I am always finding creative ways to incorporate quinoa and using any left over vegetables or ingredients we have on hand.
Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella SaladThis is an easy salad to prepare and one of my personal favorites! It is very refreshing, simple, with beautiful presentation.
Roasted Delicata Squash SaladI am motivated to trying to eat healthier so I try to come up with different ways to eat salad. I usually base my salads from the vegetables that are on sale for the week at my local grocery store.
Lentil and Bean Quinoa SaladA very healthy side dish that can be left in the fridge and eaten throughout the week. We usually get 10 bowls.
Vietnamese SaladThis recipe reminds me of all the wonderful herbs and when I visited Da Nang. It's so fresh and light and bursting with flavors. It's perfect on hot summer days but I enjoy it year round.
Slaw Beet SaladThis is a healthy and refreshing side salad dish that will complement any dish especially meat. I made this for our holiday Christmas party and it paired very well with prime rib.
Olive Garlic SaladIf you love olives and garlic, this is a quick and easy recipe. It can be served as a side dish to any meal, or just eaten for lunch. I am hooked on this one because it's clean, by that I mean, no preservatives and no heavy dressing. If you want just plain healthy stuff, this is it.
Moroccan Chicken and Bean SaladI love this salad because it's bursting with flavours and colours! The textures are fantastic from the mix of the soft beans and the crunchy pomegranate seeds. This makes for a lovely side dish or full meal.
TabouliTabbouleh is a chilled grain and vegetable salad seasoned with fresh parsley. It tastes great any time, but is best when the flavors meld the day after it's made.
Japanese Potato SaladMy mother has been making Japanese potato salad for me since I was a little kid. This is my version of it and absolutely my go-to. It's sweet and savoury and has a softer texture than the standard types of potato salad. I like to make a large batch and serve it fresh and warm with hot foods. Then I serve the leftovers cold as a side with colder dishes.
Tuna Stuffed AvocadoA simple, healthy and satisfying lunch!
Blackened Salmon and Fried Green Tomato SaladA tasty salmon salad which features fried green tomatoes, so popular in the summer and all dressed up with an herbed avocado ranch dressing.
Grilled Vegetable SaladWhen we are grilling kabobs and chicken on the grill, we might as well grill some healthy vegetables like leeks, squash, and zucchini. With these simple ingredients you can make a delicious and healthy salad.
Orzo Sausage SaladThis is a very quick, easy and inexpensive meal. Orzo is very versatile and you can literally create a meal with anything you have in your fridge.
Sweet and Spicy ColeslawThis coleslaw will pair perfectly for your summer BBQ party. Very easy to make and can be made in advance. Then allow to chill in the fridge for a couple hours before serving!
Easy Pesto Pasta SaladThis is a simple and easy to make pasta salad or served as a side dish. To make this a more satisfying pasta main dish, you can add chicken breast, sausage, meatballs, or some other protein of your choice. Its a perfect meal when you don't have much time.
Bean Salsa and Feta SaladTrader Joe's had a sampling today of lentil bruschetta feta salad. It was delicious, and I adapted it to what I had at home. The feta was a great find at Dollar Tree.
Steak SaladDelicious steak in a bed of healthy greens!
Asparagus Salad with Peanut DressingThis asparagus salad is so easy to make using items you probably already have in your kitchen. Give it a try!
Fresh Veggie FillingLook at the vibrant colors of the filling. Perfect to eat in wraps, sandwiches, tacos, pita bread, bagels or just by itself! Very healthy and guaranteed to be delicious!
Affordable Tuna SaladThis is an effortless and affordable tuna salad you can eat by itself, or as a sandwich.
Fruit Salad with Maple Lime DressingI love making this fruit salad. Its so colourful and has so many different flavours. The maple lime dressing gives it a vibrant zest but also helps keep the fruit fresh longer. The dried cranberries give it an elegant bite that reminds you of the winter season. Use a variety of your favorite fruits, as they will all go well with the maple lime.
Fireplace Potato SaladFireplace fun time is here. Cold weather doesn't always mean you have to crank the heater. Save some energy by heating the house and making dinner at the same time. If you don't have a fireplace, these steps double for great summertime campfire fun! You will need aluminum foil and newspaper for this preparation.
Refreshing Watermelon SaladThis unique mix of watermelon, basil, cucumbers and ketchup (!) makes a great, refreshing salad!
Cottage Cheese-Yogurt SaladThis salad is based on two items that I don't particularly care for individually, but taste wonderful when combined. Here are two versions, that is especially good for the warm months. It is quick, healthy, inexpensive, and there can be so many combinations with the choices of ingredients and spices. The recipe here is for one person, and can easily be increased for more people.
Quick and Easy Potato SaladOne lonely leftover baked potato in my refrigerator and scallions in my garden inspired me to try making potato salad. It was so successful that I now make baked potatoes especially for this recipe. A great summer side!
Jackie's Chicken SaladI love crisp cold crunchy chicken salad. I like it on a lettuce leaf, in a pita pocket with lettuce & tomato, or topped on a plate of salad. It is a wonderful cold summertime meal, though I do make it once in a while other times of year.
Creamy Yoghurt SaladA cumin flavored yoghurt salad with cooked potato, cucumber, carrot, apple and peas.
Cranberry-Pineapple MoldRefreshing and goes perfectly with turkey or chicken.
Summer Berry SaladThis simple salad is dressed with just two ingredients; honey and lime. It's my favorite salad to bring to summer potlucks and it is also wonderful as an ice cream topping.
Tuna and Herb Pasta SaladMake this quick tuna and herb pasta salad (gluten-free) for a light healthy lunch. The salad can also be served with gluten-free bread.
Macaroni SaladWe recently had 20 relatives over for a barbecue. I came up with the most inexpensive sides I could think of, and this was one of them. I originally found this recipe on All Recipes. I took all the comments that people wrote they would put in it and adapted it into this delicious salad. It makes a lot but we eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner for a few days. It's that good!
Old Fashioned Potato SaladHere is my mom's recipe for her potato salad! Handed down to each of her children and we all still make this the same exact way. Every party, get together or function, one of us are asked to bring the potato salad. You will love this. I promise :)
Peach, Tomato and Basil SaladRefreshing and delicious. Next time I will add chicken to make a main-dish meal.
Homemade Chicken SaladI love homemade chicken salad. I finally have tweaked it to the point where it is the best I have eaten.
Dandelion Greens and Pomegranate...Did you know that dandelion greens are edible? Not only are they edible, but they are extremely high in vitamin A, calcium and potassium. If that weren't reason enough to eat them, they are free! Yes, we all have them, don't we?
Tuna Macaroni SaladHere you will find a very easy way to make macaroni salad. This is my favorite spring and summer go to dish to.
Lemony Angel HairA delicious, lemony cold pasta salad.
Low Fat Italian Pasta SaladDon't get me wrong, I love those rich and creamy sauces just like everybody else! I have to say though, this is actually quite tasty despite being a healthier option. My whole family loved it, and that's saying a lot!
Easy Seven Veggie SaladGreat for potlucks!
Kale and Blueberry Salad with Ginger Lime...A vendor at the local farmer's market was passing out samples of this salad. I'm usually not a big fan of kale, but someone had given me some kale I needed to use, Since I enjoyed the sample, I decided to give the recipe a try.
Cabbage Tossed SaladI was making salad a few days ago and already had many of my veggies chopped and ready to go. I realized at the last moment there was no lettuce in my fridge. I don't really care for any kind of lettuce anyway so I hauled out a head of cabbage. I will be making this salad again.
Greek Three Bean SaladI made this dish for a get together with friends because they needed a vegetarian protein to go along with dinner. This dish was a hit with everyone! No leftovers.
Fruit Salad with Honey Mustard DressingA delicious way to serve cut up spring/summer fruit.
Fruit Cocktail Jell-OThis is one of our favorite dishes to keep on hand in the refrigerator. There's always room for Jell-O. It can be used as a salad served with mayonnaise or cottage cheese or as a dessert served with whipped cream. It's so good, it really does not need a topping.
Banana Pepper Jack SaladI've been trying to figure out a way to eat salad, without really noticing I'm eating salad. I'm trying to trim down, so I didn't want to use a full-fat dressings. I came up with this salad and it is full of flavor, greens, and protein; and not a lot of fat and calories!
Lucky New Year Hoppin' John Salad CupsAn appetizer for the New Year to bring you good luck!
Easy Peasy Cole SlawEasiest cole slaw ever!
Taco SaladA salad of lettuce, tomato and onion topped with seasoned cooked hamburger and dressing.
Hot Potato SaladI met my future mother-in-law in 1956. She made a hot potato salad that was delicious and kept really well. I have tweaked it to fit my taste.
3 Bean Pasta SaladI love bean salad and pasta salad, so I decided to create a salad that is the best of both!
Broccoli Slaw Chicken SaladTry this delicious salad with your favorite crackers, pita or bread.
