Salad recipes

Classic Russian Olivier salad with boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, chicken, apples, and orange in a creamy egg yolk, mayonnaise, and sour cream dressing. Chilled overnight for deep, layered flavor.

German potato salad in a warm, tangy dressing of broth, white wine vinegar, mustard and a touch of sour cream, poured over still-warm sliced potatoes so they soak up every bit. Served at room temperature with fresh dill.

This vibrant salad highlights the fresh, earthy flavor of asparagus, complemented by a tangy, herbaceous vinaigrette and crunchy toasted pine nuts. The revised recipe clarifies preparation steps, ensures proper seasoning, and includes tips to avoid common pitfalls like overcooking asparagus or under-toasting nuts. Optional variations add flexibility for dietary preferences or flavor twists.

Mandarin orange and mixed greens salad with toasted pine nuts and a white wine vinaigrette. A quick five-ingredient low-calorie side salad ready in 10 minutes.

A scrumptious salad that's made with couscous, romaine lettuce, corn kernels and baby green peas.

Fresh sweet cherries and quinoa are tossed with celery, creamy goat cheese, toasted almonds and tangy white wine vinaigrette.

Classic gazpacho, the chilled Spanish salad soup, with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, olive oil and white wine vinegar. No cooking required, just blend and chill.

A very light, refreshing yet tasty salad, it's also very easy to make. It can be served right away or let marinate in the frige for overnight, it tastes even better next day.

Sweet cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers and crunchy romain lettuce are tossed with a lemon-olive oil vinaigrette, and cheesy Parmesan croutons.

Pan-seared asparagus is tender yet still crisp, tossed with mixed baby greens, a tasty vinaigrette and hard-boiled eggs. A flavorful salad that's quick, easy to make.

Vibrant salad combining peppery arugula, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts with citrus vinaigrette and shaved Parmesan. Fresh, colorful, and packed with Mediterranean flavor.

Great salad, looks elegant but is reasonably easy to put together. Loved the combination of textures, crunchy croutons, slightly spicy rocket (arugula) and perfectly dressed with just a bit of tang from the dressing.

Quinoa, wild rice, sweet cherries and grapes are tossed with celeries, feta cheese and a tasty vinaigrette. You will be impressed by both yummy flavor and great texture.

These crunchy vegetables make a refreshing and delicious salad. If you have your own vegetable garden, they are the easiest vegetables to grow. Or find them in the grocery store.

Chickpeas toss with crisp bell peppers, scallions, and cilantro in a cumin-spiked dressing brightened by ginger, garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Chill overnight for a make-ahead potluck winner.

Fresh blueberries, roasted sweet corn, soy bean, red bell pepper and peppery arugula are tossed with a white wine vinegar-olive oil vinaigrette. It's a light and tasty summer salad that accompanies well with any barbecued dishes.