Salad/2 recipes

Cold bow-tie pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives, cucumbers, radishes, and roasted sunflower seeds in a tangy lemon dressing. A crunchy, make-ahead side dish that's best chilled overnight.

Beautiful color and all the flavor expected in a Jello-based salad. This was easy to prepare and tasty. I left the nuts out but they would add some nice texture.

Sweet and spicy couscous salad tosses fluffy whole wheat couscous with crunchy steamed vegetables, fresh mint and almonds, all coated in a currant dressing brightened with orange, cinnamon and cayenne. Vegan and make-ahead.

Herbed pork cutlets with Greek vegetable salad, cucumber yogurt, and couscous. A complete Mediterranean dinner plate with a lemon-oregano marinade that does triple duty.

Brown rice salad with turmeric, French beans, peas, corn, red pepper, and crunchy peanuts. A hearty, colorful grain salad served warm or at room temperature.

Baked tomatoes with Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and thyme. A 3-ingredient Italian side dish that comes together in 30 minutes and pairs with almost any main course.

Crispy Fried Whole Fish with Bacon-Potato Salad recipe

Chinese pasta salad with shrimp, crab, rice vermicelli, and crisp vegetables in a sesame-ginger dressing. A cold noodle salad packed with fresh shellfish flavor.

Layers of mayo-spread French bread, sauteed tuna with vegetables, and cheddar cheese soaked in an egg and tomato custard, then baked until golden and puffy. Part strata, part souffle, all comfort.

A tasty alternative to the ordinary salad that will have you eager to enjoy a second helping!

Try something new for dinner with this savory dish that will create a succulent aroma in your kitchen.

German potato salad with a twist: warm potatoes tossed in a tangy beer-based dressing with bacon, mustard, and a kick of hot sauce for Oktoberfest or summer cookouts.

No-bake salad pizza with spinach dip spread on an Italian bread shell, topped with chicken, broccoli, tomato, and scallions. Ready in 20 minutes, no oven needed.

Fruited smoked turkey salad with mostaccioli pasta, cantaloupe, strawberries, scallions, and toasted almonds. A bright summer pasta salad with smoky, sweet, and crunchy in every bite.

Barbequed swordfish with a spicy tomato glaze and a Mediterranean black olive, cucumber, and plum tomato salad. A composed summer plate finished with a Dijon-chive vinaigrette for restaurant-level dinner party plating.

Lighter potato salad dressed with nonfat yogurt and mustard instead of mayo. Loaded with broccoli, corn, peas, and dill for a colorful, veggie-packed side dish.