Salad Recipes

German sauerkraut salad with ham and grapes in a honey-yogurt dressing. A quick no-cook side that balances tangy kraut with sweet fruit and savory julienned ham, ready in 10 minutes.

Tomato and watermelon salad with cucumber, avocado, fresh herbs, and freshly ground coriander seed in an aged balsamic vinaigrette. A juicy, summery side dish that tastes like August on a plate.

Moroccan diced pepper and tomato salad with grilled green peppers, fresh tomatoes, and garlic. A smoky, no-cook side dish served chilled with just four ingredients.

A Greek lamb salad of lemon-and-rosemary marinated lamb, griddled and sliced over a loaded tomato, cucumber, and olive salad with a herby dressing and crumbled feta. A summery main-course salad.

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

Chilled asparagus salad on red leaf lettuce with a spoonful of buttermilk mayonnaise and chopped pecans. Elegant composed presentation at just 15 calories per serving.

Asparagus shrimp salad with herb dressing marinates plump shrimp and crisp-tender spears in a vinaigrette sharp with basil, oregano, and chervil. Cool, make-ahead salad served over lettuce with diced tomato and Monterey Jack.

Hot potato and broccoli salad with a tangy lemon-basil oil dressing, garlic, scallions, and a kick of hot sauce. Mayo-free, picnic-friendly side that holds up at room temperature.

Fresh melon and grape salad with cantaloupe, watermelon, and green grapes tossed in a honey-lime-Dijon dressing. A sweet-tangy summer fruit salad with a savory twist.

Classic egg salad with chopped hard-boiled eggs, scallions, prepared mustard, and mayonnaise. A four-ingredient sandwich filling that comes together in under ten minutes.

Crab and avocado salad: sweet crab meat tossed in a zesty picante-mayo dressing with green olives, piled into ripe avocado halves. A no-cook, 20-minute Tex-Mex lunch or appetizer that looks far fancier than it is.

Asian-style green salad with napa cabbage, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, and broccoli in a soy-ginger-rice vinegar dressing. A crunchy, low-fat vegetarian side that comes together in 20 minutes with no cooking.

Warm potato and tuna salad with boiled new potatoes tossed in a light tarragon vinegar and olive oil dressing with spring onions and parsley. A bright, mayo-free take on classic tuna salad.

Green and red tomato salad with cubed unripe and ripe tomatoes, red onion rings, fresh basil, and a cumin-laced lemon-and-olive-oil dressing. The summer side that pairs perfectly with grilled meats. Vegan, gluten-free, ready in 15 minutes.

Retro lime gelatin mold layered with orange sections, grapefruit, pineapple, maraschino cherries, and melon balls. A colorful vintage fruit salad.

Make-ahead Italian antipasto with tuna, olives, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and vegetables simmered in tomato sauce. Freezes for up to three months.