Salad recipes

Loved the idea of infusing curry, chili powder and cumin seeds in the oil, which made the curry oil so flavorful. The combination of apples, bell peppers, celeries, raisins, and peas (I used peas instead of snow peas) was delicious with the curried rice.

Thanksgiving comes to mind! Healthy and interesting recipe. From my MIL's recipes but I think she got this from her SIL! This could be a salad or a side dish and could be made a day ahead and brought to room temperature before serving.

Indian-style pasta salad with curried pork, julienned cucumber, and elbow macaroni in a vinaigrette-mayo dressing. Marinated shredded pork and salted cucumber give this cold salad serious depth.

A party-sized potato salad platter with Dijon mustard, artichoke hearts, and curry-spiked deviled eggs arranged around the edge. Five pounds of potatoes feed a crowd in style.

Mock egg salad made from mashed chickpeas with mayo-style dressing, celery, basil, curry powder, and garlic salt. A quick vegan-friendly sandwich filling with no eggs needed.

Crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, bean sprouts, and tofu tossed in a rich peanut-coconut milk dressing with red curry paste. A crunchy, creamy Thai salad topped with potato chips for fun.

Fresh spinach salad tossed in a homemade curry vinaigrette with red wine vinegar, soy sauce, and dry mustard. Topped with crumbled bacon and sliced hard-boiled eggs.

Creamy mango salad dressing with orange juice, garlic, soy sauce, and curry powder. Oil-free and low-fat, blended smooth in seconds. A tropical, Indian-inspired dressing with natural sweetness.

Curried chicken barley salad with grapes, walnuts, and celery in a curry mayonnaise dressing. A hearty, chilled main-course salad served in cantaloupe halves.

Curried rice salad with corn, celery, olives, dill pickles, and a chutney French dressing. A retro cold salad mounded on greens and topped with sliced hard-boiled eggs.

Jewel-like pomegranate seeds and sliced bananas dressed in lime juice and palm sugar. This North Indian fruit salad is a cooling, refreshing side dish built to tame the heat of your spiciest curry.

Curried turkey salad with fresh orange, seedless grapes, and toasted coconut in a light mayonnaise dressing. A bright, fruity way to use leftover turkey.

Grilled curry chicken rice salad layers yogurt-marinated chicken strips over curried rice with bell pepper, snow peas, raisins, and peanuts. Cool Indian-inspired main for hot weather.

Hawaiian chicken salad with curried sour cream, chutney, toasted coconut, and ginger, served in cantaloupe halves or over shredded lettuce.

Roasted root vegetable salad with carrot-curry vinaigrette and crispy fried horseradish. Parsnips, beets, carrots, celery root, and onion roasted hard, dressed warm. Holiday-table showstopper.

Tender chicken breast tossed with curry mayo, mango chutney, crunchy celery, and roasted nuts. A luncheon classic that's ready to chill and serve.