Salad recipes

Mediterranean spring salad with marinated new potatoes, feta, cucumber, tomato, and green pepper on mixed greens. Lemon-oregano-olive oil dressing doubles as marinade.

Fava bean salad with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and fresh parsley. Dried favas simmered until tender and tossed in a bright Italian-style dressing.

Jellied tomato salad made with unflavored gelatin, tomato juice, basil, lemon, and garlic. A retro molded salad that's light, savory, and perfect alongside cold cuts.

Marinated spaghetti squash salad with artichoke hearts, fresh herbs, and two cheeses in a tangy rice vinegar dressing. A make-ahead vegetarian side that chills overnight for bold, layered flavor.

Cold shrimp pasta salad with wine-poached shrimp, fresh basil, sweet peas, and bell pepper in a Dijon-garlic vinaigrette made from the shrimp poaching broth. A no-mayo pasta salad packed with fresh flavor.

Chili taco salad: spicy chicken chili with kidney beans and chickpeas piled on tortilla chips with lettuce, tomato, jack cheese, sour cream, olives, and jalapenos.

Low-fat old-fashioned potato salad with red-skinned potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, celery, onion, and pickle relish in a nonfat sour cream and fat-free mayonnaise dressing with dry mustard.

Cilantro potato salad dressed in a homemade cilantro-garlic mayonnaise made from scratch in the blender. A bold, herby twist on classic potato salad.

Fresh spinach tossed with diced hard-boiled eggs in a tarragon vinegar and olive oil dressing with garlic. A crisp, no-fuss New England salad that comes together in minutes.

Oasis carrot salad boils carrots tender then marinates them in garlic-onion-vinegar dressing, finished with fresh cilantro and parsley. A bright, make-ahead North African-style side.

Creole cabbage salad tossed in a savory beef bouillon vinaigrette with garlic, herbs, and a splash of hot sauce. A bold, tangy slaw that's ready in 20 minutes.

French cabbage salad with crispy bacon, garlic, and hot tarragon vinegar tossed over shredded cabbage. Warm, tangy, and ready in 10 minutes flat.

Simple green lentil salad dressed with red wine vinegar and olive oil while still warm. This protein-packed side dish is earthy, satisfying, and ready in under an hour.

A delicious and refreshing pasta salad is perfect for spring or summer.

Market pasta salad with shell pasta, broccoli, zucchini, red pepper, and cheddar in a Dijon-lemon dressing with Worcestershire and Parmesan. A colorful vegetarian side.

Gado-gado Indonesian salad with tofu, bean sprouts, potatoes, and vegetables in a warm coconut-peanut sauce. A classic street food platter with homemade dressing.