What makes this cold green bean salad so good is that the beans marinate while they are still warm--that way the beans soak up the vinaigrette and become more flavorful.
Author: barbara
This is a recipe my Grammy made since before I was born and has been a hit in my family just as long. It's super easy, and fresh garden veggies make it even tastier!
Author: Allison
A good chickpea salad, that is low-fat and high in protein.
Author: Candice
This quick and easy salad is so tasty as a replacement for other salads at picnics, pitch-ins, and barbecues. No mayo to spoil, and goes together in a snap. I've left out the tomato and it's still great....
Author: MOOSETRAX75
I can never get enough of this broccoli salad. Salty bacon, crunchy sunflower kernels, and a hint of sweetness and vinegar.
Author: Issaarnold
Chopped zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light balsamic dressing. Or you can use red wine vinegar! Makes a great side dish or light lunch. Not necessary, but best if chilled at least...
Author: ChristineM
This is an easy to prepare beet salad that goes great with any barbeque or summer picnic.
Author: Myra
This easy pea salad has sweet, crunchy pieces of onions mixed with creamy bites of Cheddar cheese. Growing up, a friend of the family made us this pea salad that we love to this day. It's just standard...
Author: JessyTastic
This is a great salad for the summer heat. It is light and very quick to make. And even my kids like it. Serve with French bread for a great combination.
Author: barbzal
Peas, bacon, cheese, onions, celery, and mayo dressing are tossed together and chilled in this great summer salad.
Author: CarolTyson
Celery meets fennel, red onion, and parsley in this crunchy, refreshing salad dressed with lemon juice and olive oil. Chill for a few hours for best results.
Author: Danielle DePasquale
A tangy buttermilk dressing ties together this pasta salad studded with asparagus, chicken, artichokes, and cherry tomatoes!
Author: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
A wonderful salad using my favorite veggie to grow, beets. They are the start of this delicious salad, which has a true summer feel to it.
Author: Susan Elane Berry
A cold pasta salad with orzo, green olives, feta cheese, parsley, dill, tomato, olive oil, and lemon juice. If you don't have fresh herbs, use 1 teaspoon dried. As a personal chef, I can let you know that...
Author: COZYCUISINE
I make this salad using fresh tomatoes from my garden. The key is to let it marinate and chill for the flavors to blend.
Author: STACYLYNN130
Garden fresh basil and summer sweet cherry tomatoes make this pasta salad a warm season favorite. Takes only a few minutes to put together, a quick summertime meal.
Author: MARBALET
I was trying to come up with a flavorful salad that did not need dressing.
Author: pbutler
Yummy fresh, sweet, and crunchy salad that is great for spring and summer. I highly suggest wearing an apron when cutting the beets.
Author: Adelma Lilliston
This recipe is always a hit...with kids too! I used to call it my 'Million Dollar Salad' because buying the sesame seeds was so expensive. Now I buy the sesame seeds in bulk at a health food store and...
Author: malo1
This is a really simple side dish featuring peas and cheese. I double the recipe and take it to many family gatherings.
Author: Tresa Raymer
Wonderful summer time salad but does not have to be so sweet to be so good. You do not have to marinate it overnight. Two hours is good.
Author: Karen V.
Just experimenting one day and came up with a yummy, fresh twist on an old recipe.
Author: Margie
This recipe was passed on by a friend and has been passed on to many more friends. It is a colorful and delicious salad served in a self made vinaigrette. Always an excellent choice when entertaining for...
Author: Keren
A chilled sesame salad of spiralized cucumber. It reminds me of the seaweed salad you get at Japanese restaurants, but just cucumbers.
Author: Carol Castellucci Miller
This classic Italian caprese salad is quintessential summer fare. Serve with a chilled white wine and enjoy in the sunshine or on a balmy summer evening!
Author: ChefJackie
My grandma used to make this carrot salad all the time and I loved it. Now I make it to honor her and it's almost as good as hers.
Author: Mrs. Wynkoop
Great-Grandma Maida Dixon made this salad for family gatherings. I think of her every time I make. It's sooo good. It needs to be placed in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. It really is worth...
Author: Joan Long Dixon
Cuban salads typically are refreshing, yet uncomplicated, and they're always a nice addition to what often can be a heavy Cuban meal. Served with a loaf of crusty Cuban bread isn't a bad idea either!
Author: lutzflcat
This has been a family favorite for years. The key to this recipe is not overcooking the carrots and allowing the entire salad to marinate for at least 12 hours. For a spectacular presentation when serving,...
Author: Scott
A light and tangy combination of watermelon, tomato and mint creating a delicious combination of sweet, sour and salty flavors. While the melon should be chilled, the other ingredients are their most flavorful...
Author: Kim Cook Gillespie
I was looking for a way to use raw beets and found a recipe online. I changed it a bit to use ingredients that I grow and use. It's so yummy and is so nutritious because the nutrition isn't cooked out...
Author: cheesemaker
This is a great side dish using fresh ingredients. There are never leftovers!
Author: chefcs
The ideal outdoor meal: this colorful main-course pasta salad chock-full of protein, vegetables and bold flavorings. For fresh flavor and peak texture, toss the salad right before serving. Pack the dressing...
Author: Ben S.
This sweet and tangy summer salad of cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts with just a hint of heat is always a hit at picnics and potlucks since it doesn't need to be refrigerated and you're pretty much guaranteed...
Author: camp0433
Corn has never tasted so good! This is a perfect side dish for a BBQ and tastes great on a hot summer day.
Author: Kim Fusich
This is kid-approved and great to serve chilled on a hot summer's day. Great addition to any meal or just alone.
Author: klyoung
This recipe makes it easy to enjoy 'fresh' cucumbers in the winter. It's also a great way to use up all those extra cucumbers from the garden!
Author: Amy Sue B.
This is a delicious lentil salad, that keeps very well in the refrigerator.
Author: Candice
Cool, delicious cucumber salad. For a pretty salad, peel only half of each cucumber, leaving strips of skin on each. Don't make the vinegar solution first and then chop the cucumber because it's important...
Author: JSCHMAND
A yummy and low-fat Greek salad recipe. You can use two green onions instead of the small red onion, if you wish.
Author: Candice
This broccoli salad with grapes is a perfect salad for a hot summer day. The first time I tried it was at my aunt's 30-acre ranch outside of Dallas. The grapes and the bacon add an unexpected, but flavorful,...
Author: Lisa
This is a great marinated green bean salad for a hot summer day. Lots of fresh veggie options to switch around.
Author: Sue Wilker Rockamann
This scrumptious salad is the best tasting broccoli salad, and the dressing really makes it.
Author: Mark Simma
This is a fresh summer salad with a light dressing inspired by Mediterranean and Asian flavors.
Author: Locally Grown
This cherry tomato-corn salad holds up well for summer picnics. Simply cut the raw corn from the cob -- no need to even cook it. Raisins are a surprise sweet addition.
Author: USA WEEKEND Pam Anderson