Salad recipes

The Macaroni Salad that Colonel Sanders used to use it listed below. The recipe is just the basic recipe. However it has been altered many times.

Cold quinoa salad with red and green bell peppers, red onion, scallions, and fresh dill. A versatile, protein-rich vegetarian base you can dress any way you like.

Build-your-own summer salad with fresh veggies, marinated artichokes, avocado, sprouts, shrimp, bacon bits, and cheese. A flexible no-cook recipe you can customize with whatever is in season.

Cottage cheese salad sets lime Jello with cottage cheese, grated carrots, celery, onion, and salad dressing in a firm gelatin mold. A classic retro potluck side dish.

Sweet potato salad with crushed pineapple, green peas, and fresh parsley tossed in creamy dressing. A no-cook vegetarian side dish ready in 15 minutes.

Spinach and cashew salad with watercress, green onions, and croutons tossed in your favorite dressing. A peppery, crunchy vegetarian salad ready in 5 minutes.

Jewel-like pomegranate seeds and sliced bananas dressed in lime juice and palm sugar. This North Indian fruit salad is a cooling, refreshing side dish built to tame the heat of your spiciest curry.

Melon, hearts of palm, and prosciutto salad on mesclun greens with red-wine vinaigrette. An elegant Italian-inspired starter with sweet cantaloupe, salty prosciutto, and tender palm hearts.

Nasu karashi sumiso-ae: Japanese eggplant tossed in a white miso, soy sauce, and wasabi dressing. A simple, savory side dish served at room temperature with a gentle spicy kick.

Super easy coleslaw made from just shredded cabbage and your favorite dressing. A crisp, crunchy side you can throw together in minutes and customize with whatever add-ins you like.

Variety coleslaw: light yogurt-dressed slaw with cabbage, carrot, and green pepper plus chopped apple, pineapple, or raisins. A lighter spin on creamy coleslaw for picnics and BBQs.

Black beans and black-eyed peas tossed with jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and fresh cilantro in zesty Italian dressing. No cooking required. The ultimate game day dip for a crowd.

Easy marinated asparagus blanches fresh spears and soaks them overnight in Italian dressing for a tangy, make-ahead side dish. Cool, crisp-tender, and ready to plate on a lettuce leaf.

A 3-ingredient curry sauce made with salad dressing, curry powder, and paprika. No cooking required. Mix, chill, and serve.

Grilled beef tenderloin marinated in red wine and cracked peppercorns, served alongside charred vegetable kabobs. Backyard grill dinner with a bold steakhouse-style pepper crust.

Perky Turkey: leftover turkey and rice salad with celery, pimientos, and Dijon mustard dressing, served over lettuce. A no-cook lunch or light dinner ready in 5 minutes.