Salad recipes

Asian-inspired meatball salad with pan-fried beef meatballs, pineapple chunks, and crisp vegetables tossed in a sweet-and-sour sauce made with soy, vinegar, and white wine. Served chilled over shredded lettuce.

Great potato salad for those who love red potatoes like I do. A perfect, creamy, crunchy potato salad.

Impossible ham salad pie makes its own crust from Bisquick as it bakes. Ham, cheddar, and green peas in a creamy egg custard with mustard and mayonnaise.

Hot fried chicken salad drops crisp breadcrumb-coated chicken nuggets over a cold spinach salad with red onion, carrots, and honey-Dijon vinaigrette. Classic temperature-contrast dinner.

Layers of mayo-spread French bread, sauteed tuna with vegetables, and cheddar cheese soaked in an egg and tomato custard, then baked until golden and puffy. Part strata, part souffle, all comfort.

Broiled cheddar and egg salad buns with sharp cheddar, chopped eggs, green pepper, mustard, and evaporated milk. Open-faced and broiled until melty and golden in 20 minutes.

An easy leftover turkey breakfast strata. Make ahead the night before and just pop it in the oven in the morning.

Ham mousse with peaches, a savory baked custard of ground ham, eggs, cream, Dijon mustard, and port wine, unmolded and garnished with fresh peaches, pickled watermelon rind, and almonds.

Sausage apple omelet roll baked in a jelly roll pan, filled with cheddar cheese, bulk sausage, and chopped apple, then rolled up for an impressive brunch dish.

Hearty skillet cake with brown rice, ham, zucchini, carrots, and cheese. Crispy bottom, soft center, and golden top from the broiler. A perfect way to use up leftover ham and vegetables for a quick weeknight dinner.

Greek spanakopita with fresh greens, feta, eggs, and herbs wrapped in buttery phyllo pastry. Warm spices like cinnamon and allspice give this savory pie its traditional depth.

Light fluffy and cheesy. A great party in "la bouche" (the mouth). Can be made ahead and popped in the oven when you're ready to bake them up fresh. The probability is that each person will have no problem consuming 4 per serving!

A quick and easy quiche, perfect for breakfast or brunch. It was quite rich and flavourful. We had it with a bowl of fresh and light salad that helped cut through the richness and it worked very well.

French toasted tuna sandwiches dipped in vanilla egg batter and griddled golden. A clever mashup of tuna salad and French toast ready in 20 minutes.

Savory cheese scones with sharp cheddar, salty Parmesan, and a whisper of cayenne heat. A no-sugar, fully savory scone that pairs with soup, salad, or a charcuterie board.

This colourful starter makes a great supper or lunch dish served with new green peas or a leafy salad. Its bright colours make it appealing to both adults and children and it easy to make.