Side Dish, Salad Recipes

Crisp broccoli and cauliflower florets tossed with bacon, sunflower seeds, and raisins in tangy-sweet mayo dressing. Make-ahead potluck favorite.

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A very nutritious salad and tastes refreshingly delicious.

Roasting turns broccoli into an addictive side. This crowd-pleaser can be prepared in no time.

This is a sweet way to lower your risk for cancer. Great with soup or sandwich, the spring salad is packed with fiber, antioxidants, omega, and lycopene.

Jumbo crab tossed in a homemade tarragon vinaigrette with chives, served over thick-sliced tomatoes and baby romaine. Elegant, no-cook, and ready in 10 minutes flat.

Seasoned ground beef, crunchy tortilla chips, black beans, and sharp cheddar piled high on shredded lettuce with a creamy salsa dressing. Three steps, under 20 minutes, feeds a crowd.

Fresh mixed greens layered with buttery avocado, salty feta, Spanish olives, and crisp vegetables for a fast Mediterranean-style bowl.

Easy and tasty. Serve it with some delicious summer BBQ, arrange the salad over a bed of fresh greens to get some veggie boost.

Light mixed bean salad with green beans, broad beans, kidney beans, and firm tofu tossed in lemon juice and served with a fresh herb fromage frais dressing. A low-fat vegetarian side dish ready in 15 minutes.

Yogurt cucumber salad with dill, dry mustard, and white vinegar. A cool, creamy, low-fat vegetarian side dish that comes together in 10 minutes flat.

Indian carrot salad with cumin, cinnamon, lime juice, and garlic, served chilled and garnished with wheat sprouts. A light, spiced vegetarian side dish.

Grilled vegetable and ravioli salad with cheese-stuffed pasta, smoky grilled vegetables, and a red wine vinegar vinaigrette. An 8-minute summer dinner that turns leftover grilled vegetables into a full-meal salad.

Salad with warm goat cheese: crumb-coated Montrachet rounds fried to a golden crust over tender greens in a champagne-cider vinaigrette. A French bistro classic worth every step.

Pasta salad with asparagus, baby corn, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. A fast, pantry-friendly cold salad that comes together in 15 minutes with Italian or Caesar dressing.

Tuna tapenade with oil-packed tuna, black olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, and a splash of dark rum blended smooth with olive oil. A Mediterranean spread for crudites or crackers.