Salad recipes

Imitation crab salad just like the deli case: flaked surimi tossed with celery, a light mayo and sour cream dressing, Old Bay, and celery seed. A cool, creamy seafood salad for sandwiches, crackers, or a bed of greens.

Classic tuna salad mixes canned tuna with celery, onion, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice in a creamy mayo base. The simple deli-style sandwich filling done right.

A Broccoli Mushroom Bulgur Salad with a hint of sweet and sour essence is a delightful and healthy dish that combines the earthy flavors of broccoli and mushrooms with the nutty taste of bulgur. The salad is then elevated with a tantalizing sweet and sour dressing that adds a burst of flavor to every bite.

This is one of my absolute favorite things to make at this time of year. It takes almost no time to prepare, so I’ll whip up a big batch on my day off and then all I have to do when I get home is put it in a bowl or mash it up and put it on toasted bread drizzled with some olive oil. It also makes a great appetizer along with some homemade or store-bought pita chips. Honestly, when serving this as a dip or a spread, I don’t even bother taking out my food processor, I just use the bottom of a glass and mash it a bit.

Wheat berries, chickpeas, roasted bell peppers, and arugula are tossed with a refreshing and flavorful dressing. It fills you up with lots of goodness and yumminess.

Crisp green salad with romaine, Granny Smith apple, and toasted walnuts tossed in a creamy oil-free tomato dressing thickened with toasted almonds, lemon, and paprika.

Three-bean salad tossed in a blended herb dressing with nutritional yeast and molasses creates a protein-packed vegan side for potlucks, picnics, or meal prep.

Paprika salad dressing blended with mayo, garlic, chili sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, and lemon juice. A creamy, smoky-sweet dressing with 14 ingredients and steakhouse depth.

Spinach and grapefruit salad with papaya, orange sections, radicchio, and onion rings in a lemon-paprika dressing with red pepper flakes. A bright, tropical no-cook salad.

Broken spaghetti twirls through a sesame-poppy seed dressing with crisp cucumbers and red onions for a pasta salad that feeds a crowd.

Cold ramen noodle salad with shredded cabbage, cheddar cheese, and a tangy vinegar-mustard dressing. A crunchy, budget-friendly side dish that chills in under an hour.

Mayo-free potato salad with an olive oil and herb dressing, tossed with green pepper, celery, and scallions. Light, zesty, and great for summer cookouts.

Saffron-infused rice tossed with smoky chorizo, sweet peppers, and fresh coriander. This crowd-sized paella salad feeds 12 and travels beautifully to potlucks and cookouts.

Creamy potato salad made with eggless mayonnaise, white vinegar, celery, and onion. Egg-free and simple to assemble with boiled potatoes. Topped with paprika.

Salad greens, apple, cheddar, and toasted walnuts are tossed with a tasty honey vinaigrette.

Moroccan tomato and pepper salad with charred green bell pepper, cucumber, and a cumin-paprika-lemon dressing. Bright, smoky, and served cold.