Salad recipes

This salad is very easy to make, and combines the sour, sweet and salty flavors typical of Thai cuisine.

Sliced potatoes tossed in a warm bacon-vinegar dressing that's tangy, slightly sweet, and utterly addictive. This traditional hot German potato salad is ready in 30 minutes.

Warm red-skinned potatoes tossed in a sweet-sour bacon vinaigrette that's the star of every church potluck and German family reunion from Cincinnati to Milwaukee.

Chunks of tomatoes and lots of Italian spices make this a real winner.

Sweet and sour cucumber salad inspired by ancient Roman Apicius cookery, with sweet wine, vinegar, liquamen and mint. A historical recipe brought back to the modern table.

Korean cucumber salad (Oi Namul) with sesame oil, garlic, and a kick of cayenne. A crunchy, nutty banchan side dish that's ready in 45 minutes with no cooking required.

Orange onion shrimp salad with avocado, cucumber, and a bold chili dressing. A fresh, no-cook meal with sweet citrus, creamy avocado, and spicy heat in every forkful.

Flaked tuna and tender asparagus arranged on crisp lettuce, draped with creamy curry dressing and topped with sliced hard-cooked eggs. This elegant plated salad takes just 10 minutes to prep.

Southwestern chicken salad: crisp lettuce, southwest veggies, and chicken tossed in a creamy chipotle-ranch and sweet-spicy BBQ dressing. A fast, no-fuss salad with a kick.

A simply seasoned sweet and sour refreshing cucumber salad.

Black bean, roasted pepper, and corn salad tossed with roasted garlic, cilantro, and a triple-citrus dressing of lemon, lime, and orange juice. Vegan, high-fibre, makes ahead overnight.

Roasted asparagus salad with blistered cherry tomatoes, peppery watercress, and a bright honey-citrus dressing. A gluten-free, vegan spring side that eats warm or at room temperature.

Greek potato salad with dried tomatoes: roasted potatoes and concentrated tomatoes tossed in a bright lemon-and-olive-oil dressing, then chilled. A no-mayo Mediterranean side served cool.

German fruit salad with honeydew melon, oranges, grapes, and walnuts in a tangy yogurt dressing with lemon, orange juice, and a hint of ketchup. Light and refreshing.

No-cook tuna rice salad tossed in a tangy sweet-and-sour vinegar dressing with fresh tomatoes, red onion, celery, scallions, and green peas. Low-fat, filling, and ready in 20 minutes from pantry staples.

Curried tuna salad stuffs a hollowed-out red bell pepper with tuna, chickpeas, currants, almonds, and a yogurt-curry dressing. A bright Indian-spiced lunch that uses the pepper as both bowl and ingredient.