Salad recipes

Tangy sour cream coleslaw with shredded cabbage, vinegar, and just a touch of mayo. Creamy, crunchy, and ready in 15 minutes flat. The go-to side for BBQ, pulled pork, and fried chicken.

Crisp steamed asparagus on baby lettuce with toasted hazelnuts and a tarragon-Dijon vinaigrette made with hazelnut oil. An elegant make-ahead salad or appetizer.

Aunt Ro's coleslaw is a classic creamy dressing built on equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream, lifted with white vinegar, celery seed, and superfine sugar. Crisp, cool, and feeds a picnic crowd.

Greek potato salad with Kalamata olives, capers, quick-pickled onions, and fruity olive oil. A Mediterranean twist on potato salad without mayo.

Blended tomato salad dressing with white wine vinegar, onion, garlic, and celery seeds. A tangy, peppery vinaigrette with a smooth tomato base for green salads.

Salatet hummus, a Middle Eastern chickpea salad made from dried chickpeas tossed with parsley, onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and cayenne.

Retro broccoli jello mold made with lemon gelatin, sour cream, mayonnaise, and vinegar. A creamy, tangy vintage salad that sets firm and unmolds beautifully for potlucks.

Marinated mushrooms from Mollie Katzen: briefly simmered button mushrooms soaked in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme. A make-ahead vegetarian antipasto or salad topper.

Broccoli boiled with whole garlic cloves in red wine vinegar and olive oil, then chilled overnight. A cold marinated broccoli side dish with bold garlic flavor.

Orange cabbage slaw with a creamy lemon-mayo dressing. Fresh citrus segments brighten the shredded cabbage for a tangy, crunchy side dish.

Sweet-and-tangy overnight slaw with shredded cabbage, onion, and a hot vinegar-oil dressing poured over and chilled 24 hours. A no-mayo coleslaw that holds up at any picnic or barbecue.

Wilted spinach with lemon, garlic, and toasted pine nuts. A five-minute Italian-style side built from five ingredients and a hot pan.

Whole artichokes simmered in lemon-seasoned water until tender, then served upright with a punchy vinaigrette of garlic, capers, pimientos, and white wine vinegar.

Crunchy low-fat coleslaw with shredded green apples, red and green cabbage, and a tangy honey-mustard yogurt dressing. No mayo needed for this crisp, make-ahead slaw.

Pineapple coleslaw with shredded cabbage, sweet apple, carrot and pineapple tidbits in a creamy sour cream and mayo dressing. Sweet-tangy summer side that pairs with BBQ, fish tacos or pulled pork.

Creamy cucumber dressing with garlic, chives, parsley, light mayo, and yogurt. A cool, tangy salad dressing that doubles as a dip for vegetables.