Salad recipes

Thai green papaya salad layered with iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomato, scallions and cilantro, dressed in a chili-lime-soy sauce with crushed roasted peanuts. A fresh, no-cook Thai salad ready in 15 minutes.

A light Chinese chicken noodle salad with angel hair pasta, shredded chicken breast, crisp snow peas, cucumber, and red bell pepper tossed in a teriyaki-sesame-rice vinegar dressing. Served cold or at room temperature.

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Auntie Yuan duck salad slivers honey-roasted duck and crispy skin over puffed mai fun noodles, shredded lettuce, scallions, and cilantro. Drizzled with garlic-soy-rice vinegar dressing for a Chinese-American restaurant classic.

Thai chicken salad with dried California figs, cantaloupe, cucumber, and fresh mint in a lime-honey-ginger dressing. A low-fat main dish salad with sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.

Waldorf chicken salad with poached chicken breast, crisp red apples, toasted pecans, and a tangy yogurt-mustard dressing. A lighter take on the classic with three built-in variations.

Grilled chicken salad with blanched asparagus, sugar snaps, and snow peas over a fresh strawberry-balsamic dressing and toasted almonds. A springtime dinner salad that feels like a restaurant plate.

Shredded chicken salad with toasted walnuts, deep golden caramelized onions, fresh cilantro, and creamy mayonnaise. A hearty, flavor-packed salad served at room temperature.

Fresh corn kernels sautéed with colorful bell peppers, scallions, and garlic get tossed with halved cherry tomatoes, chipotle chile, and lime juice for a smoky-spicy salad that works hot or cold.

Colorful rotini tossed with black-eyed peas, sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, and zesty salsa-lime vinaigrette. Perfect make-ahead potluck side.

Easy carrot salad with shredded carrots, fresh herbs, scallions, and a bright lemon-and-safflower-oil dressing. A 15-minute vegan side that brings color and crunch to any plate.

Lentil and garbanzo bean salad with cherry tomatoes, carrots, scallions, and fresh parsley in a lemon olive oil dressing. High-protein, vegan, and served cold.

Great for using up turkey left overs after a Holiday feast. The fruit, nuts and seasonings give the salad a unique flavor.

This is a very light and healthy recipe, try this salmon, cucumber chili salad, it is a really good recipe!

Chicken pasta salad with roasted peanuts, julienned bell peppers, and a sesame-ginger vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and fresh ginger. Served cold with cucumber and watercress.

Quick hot potato salad with red potatoes, scallions, and creamy ranch dressing. Toss warm spuds with ranch, dust with paprika, garnish with chives for easy summer sides.