Salad recipes

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.

Mediterranean spring salad with marinated new potatoes, feta, cucumber, tomato, and green pepper on mixed greens. Lemon-oregano-olive oil dressing doubles as marinade.

Cold spaghetti pasta salad tossed with diced cucumber, red bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, tomato sauce, and bottled Italian dressing. A potluck classic that travels well and tastes better the second day.

Fresh Mediterranean tomato salad with cucumber, black olives, mint, parsley, and a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. A crisp, herbaceous no-cook side dish ready in 15 minutes.

Salmon salad platter with marinated broccoli, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, and cucumbers on mixed greens. Dressed with a light tarragon yogurt dressing made from the broccoli marinade.

Greek potato salad with a creamy yogurt-feta dressing, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, oregano, and rosemary. A lighter Mediterranean twist on potato salad with no mayonnaise.

Green olive-cucumber salad set in lime gelatin with lemon juice, lemon zest, and onion-stuffed olives. A retro molded salad with a tangy, savory twist.

Crunchy Southeast Asian cabbage salad with a tangy soy-vinegar dressing, fresh chiles, garlic, cucumber, and roasted peanuts. A bright, no-cook side ready in 10 minutes.

Shredded cabbage, carrots, peppers, and cucumbers marinate overnight in a tangy-sweet vinegar dressing. This crunchy health salad gets better as it sits, making it ideal for potlucks and meal prep.

Spiced Chinese cucumber salad with sesame oil, hot soybean paste, soy sauce, and lemon. A crunchy, spicy-tangy cold side dish that takes just minutes to prepare.

Fresh Italian antipasto salad with marinated mushrooms and artichokes over crisp vegetables drizzled with balsamic herb dressing for a light, impressive no-cook meal.

Cold gazpacho pasta salad with rotelle, cucumber, bell pepper, jalapeño, tomato juice and fresh lime. Spanish-inspired summer pasta salad with a spicy kick.

Grilled filet mignon sliced thin and marinated in chili paste, fish sauce, and vinegar, then served over crisp lettuce with cucumber-papaya rolls and a zesty lime dressing.

Spicy tofu salad with julienned vegetables, chopped peanuts, and a chili-soy-rice vinegar dressing. Thai-inspired, loaded with crunch, and completely plant-based.

Indonesian vegetable salad tossed in creamy peanut dressing with garlic, rice vinegar, and chili flakes. Crunchy tofu, bean sprouts, and broccoli make a bright gado-gado style make-ahead bowl.

Cold vegetable rice salad with crisp-tender green beans, peas, cucumber, and tomatoes tossed in a tangy tarragon vinaigrette. A refreshing make-ahead side for potlucks and summer cookouts.