Salad/2 recipes

A stunning layered gelatin salad with orange segments, cranberry-banana, and a creamy lemon-cream cheese layer with pears, molded in a fluted tube pan. Retro potluck showstopper.

A quick, low-calorie salad with diced ham, fresh corn, tomato and crunchy croutons tossed in a creamy smoked paprika and sour cream dressing. Ready in 15 minutes, no cooking required.

Orange and ginger dressing is so refreshing, coriander spiced scallops go very well with it. Also it is so quick and easy to make.

Colorful rotini tossed with black-eyed peas, sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, and zesty salsa-lime vinaigrette. Perfect make-ahead potluck side.

Here is this New England yankee's version of a Southern classic. The cornmeal and panko crumb crust is what sets this recipe apart from others.

Charcoal-grilled chicken skewers drizzled with teriyaki and topped with warm Thai peanut sauce, scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds. A fusion satay that brings restaurant-level plating home.

Ranch flavoured cream cheese cheese rolled with ham in a flour tortilla. A favourite party appetizer that's very easy to prepare in a short amount of time.

Pasta fruit salad with walnuts, mandarin oranges, grapes, and apple tossed in a creamy orange yogurt dressing. A refreshing cold side dish for potlucks and summer cookouts.

Tropical fruit salad with honeydew, papaya, strawberries, and pineapple tossed in a sweet-spicy jalapeño citrus dressing. Bright, juicy, and ready in 15 minutes.

Salami and avocado salad: salty cured salami strips over creamy sliced avocado and butter lettuce, finished with a dab of sour cream and a squeeze of lemon. A fresh, no-cook plate ready in minutes.

Moroccan orange and radish salad with peppery white radish, navel orange, and a touch of orange flower water. Fresh, peppery and bright with no cooking needed.

Roasted pepper salad with multicolored bell peppers in a balsamic vinaigrette spiked with anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, and shallots. A make-ahead antipasto that improves overnight.

Make-ahead Italian pasta salad with rotini, crisp vegetables, and tangy garlic vinaigrette that gets better overnight for easy potluck and picnic perfection.

Baby greens tossed with ripe mango and red bell pepper, dressed in a spicy ginger-raisin vinaigrette blended with cilantro and green chile. A bright, low-calorie salad bursting with tropical flavor.

A classic taco salad piling browned ground beef, sharp cheddar, tomato, and crisp lettuce, tossed with Catalina dressing and taco chips. A potluck favorite that comes together in about 15 minutes.

Three bean vinaigrette salad with rice, kidney beans, and marinated artichoke hearts. A no-cook vegetarian salad served chilled over lettuce leaves.