Salad/2 recipes

Diabetic-friendly cabbage and pineapple salad with sugar substitute and light whipped topping. A sweet, crunchy no-cook side dish with zero added sugar.

Creamy herring salad layers marinated herring with sliced apple, onion, and a sour cream-yogurt dressing. German-style smorgasbord classic that marinates for 5 hours and finishes with fresh dill.

Indian carrot salad with cumin, cinnamon, lime juice, and garlic, served chilled and garnished with wheat sprouts. A light, spiced vegetarian side dish.

Mock tuna salad mashes chickpeas with celery, carrot, scallion and a touch of mayo and relish for a vegan twist on the deli classic. 10 minutes, no can opener required for fish.

Italian antipasto tray assembly with rolled salami and cream cheese pinwheels, cherry tomatoes stuffed with horseradish-spiked tuna, olives, and cold cuts. A classic party platter roadmap.

Tomato salad with basil buttermilk dressing made from two cups of fresh basil blended with buttermilk, green onions, and mayonnaise. A creamy, herb-packed summer side for peak-season ripe tomatoes.

Bow-tie pasta tossed with salsa and melted Monterey Jack cheese, topped with crispy fried scallions. A quick Mexican-inspired pasta dish ready in 30 minutes.

Seafood pasta salad with rotini, shrimp, bay scallops, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, and olives in an anchovy-Parmesan vinaigrette. Crowd-feeding cold salad for parties and picnics.

Bold tomato-anchovy sauce clings to al dente spaghetti in this rustic Italian seafood pasta with tuna. Ready in 45 minutes for easy weeknight dinners that taste like coastal Italy.

Crisp romaine salad with shredded fennel, cauliflower, and red onion in a fresh lime and garlic dressing. A bright, low-carb vegetarian side that comes together in 20 minutes with no cooking required.

Hot chicken salad casserole with rice, cream of chicken soup, hard-boiled eggs, and a crunchy cornflake and buttered almond topping. A retro Southern classic.

Crayfish and poached quail egg salad pairs court-bouillon-poached crayfish with delicate soft quail eggs over greens, dressed in a truffle and dill vinaigrette. An elegant composed seafood starter.

Scandinavian herring salad with pickled fish strips, crisp apple slices, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and malt vinegar marinade. A classic Nordic appetizer served chilled on lettuce.

Simple cold lentil salad with a zippy Dijon vinaigrette, fresh tomatoes, and herbs. A high-fiber vegetarian side that's budget-friendly and packed with plant-based protein.

Greek mushroom salad: button mushrooms simmered in olive oil, white wine, and lemon with bay, thyme, coriander, and fennel seed. A meze-style cold mushroom salad served the Mediterranean way.

A bright Vietnamese salad of diced shrimp and pork tossed with lime, garlic, coriander, chili, and fresh mint. No cooking required, ready in 20 minutes.