Salad recipes

A simple but succulent dish that can be served for lunch or dinner. Tastes wonderful with pasta or a salad.

Grilled chicken romaine vinaigrette, a Caesar-style main course salad with herb-marinated grilled chicken, romaine, Parmesan, water chestnuts, and croutons.

Tuna and cheddar cheese buns stuffed with tuna salad, hard-boiled egg, olives, and sweet relish, then microwaved until melty. A quick make-ahead lunch ready in under 15 minutes.

Cold pasta salad with cubed Spam, cheddar cheese, crunchy veggies, and a smoky BBQ-mustard-mayo dressing. No cooking required beyond boiling the pasta!

Breadless egg salad sandwiches using Monterey Jack cheese slices as the "bread." Low-carb, gluten-free, and stacked with tomato, lettuce, pickles, and olives.

Crunchy chicken salad with cheddar, celery, bell pepper, and pimiento in a creamy mayo-yogurt dressing. No cooking required. Makes 5 cups of sandwich filling.

Quick pickled onion rings in a sweet vinegar brine with a hit of hot sauce. Two-day refrigerator pickle that brightens burgers, sandwiches, and egg salad.

Pineapple cheese mold layers sugar-free orange Jell-O with cottage cheese, yogurt, and crushed pineapple for a creamy, light retro gelatin salad. A church potluck classic.

Savory Southwest corn muffins stuffed with diced ham, pepper jack cheese, green chiles, and red bell pepper. Hearty enough for a meal with a side salad.

Salty-sweet strawberry pretzel salad with a buttery pretzel crust, tangy cream cheese filling, and a jewel-toned strawberry jello topping. The ultimate potluck crowd-pleaser.

Toasted crab rolls with a mayo-bound crab salad, melted cheese, and crispy bacon on split dinner rolls. A quick open-faced seafood sandwich baked until bubbly.

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.

Broccoli onion quiche with Swiss cheese and sour cream in a flaky pie crust, baked golden brown. Serve it with a fresh salad for a light summer meal.

Retro frozen cranberry cream cheese salad with a tart cranberry layer topped with whipped cream cheese, nuts, and whipping cream. A vintage holiday side served on lettuce leaves.

Light salmon mousse made with canned and smoked salmon, Greek yogurt, ginger, and whipped egg whites, served with a grapefruit-walnut oil salad. An elegant British-style starter.

Napa cabbage and sheep cheese salad with sautéed onions, fresh thyme, and white wine vinegar. Tossed and rested for an hour so the flavors meld. Simple and satisfying.