Salad recipes

Molded cucumber gelatin salad with cream cheese, carrots, onion, and lemon juice made with sugar substitute for a diabetic-friendly side dish. A retro Jell-O salad with no added sugar.

Crabs are nutritious, low in fat, and high in protein. Three and one half ounces of crabmeat contains twenty grams of protein, one gram of fat, (some of which is the desirable omega-3 fatty acids), Vitamins B1, B2, and B6, selenium, iron, potassium, and zinc.

Discover an easy Vegetable Finger Salad recipe with a creamy ranch spread, crunchy vegetables, and a flaky crescent roll base. Ideal for parties, ready in 40 minutes.

Creamy fruit salad dressing blended with cream cheese, orange juice, orange zest, mayonnaise, and a dash of cayenne. A tangy, citrusy dressing that clings to fresh fruit.

A two-layer Jello salad with a cherry pie filling base topped by a creamy lemon layer of cream cheese, pineapple, whipped cream, and marshmallows. Serves 12 from a 9x13 pan.

Fluffy no-bake orange Jello salad with cream cheese, whipped topping, mandarin oranges, and crushed pineapple. A retro potluck side that chills overnight and feeds a crowd.

Fantastic and can leave ingredients out or subsitute and still fabulous. Excellent for lunches on toasted bagels or crackers for a party. I have made this several times and it is always a hit!!!

Fiesta shrimp dip with cream cheese, Thousand Island dressing, picante sauce, and horseradish. A 10-minute party dip with sweet-tangy-spicy flavors and chunks of shrimp throughout.

A cheesy chicken sandwich with bacon and avocados. Perfect for company brunch.

Retro frosted liver pate made from braunschweiger mounded with garlic, onion, and basil, then coated in a cream cheese and hot pepper sauce frosting. A classic party spread served with dark rye crackers.

Smooth shrimp butter spread made with fresh shrimp, cream cheese, butter, and hard-boiled egg blended silky in a food processor. A rich, molded appetizer for crackers.

Homemade chicken nuggets with ground breast meat, cheddar cheese, and thyme get breaded and fried golden, served with creamy chive-spiked dip.

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.

A layered no-bake caviar pie built in a springform pan: egg salad base, chopped scallions, whipped cream cheese and sour cream, crowned with black and red caviar. The ultimate make-ahead appetizer for holiday entertaining.