Salad/4 recipes

Warm snake bean salad with roasted pumpkin, baby corn, cashews, and a coconut-kaffir lime dressing. A vibrant Thai-Australian fusion side dish with bold Southeast Asian flavors.

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.

Rice and kidney bean salad with sauteed celery, red wine vinegar, and a touch of sugar. A simple, budget-friendly side dish served at room temperature or chilled.

German Rohkostsalat with raw shredded cabbage, diced apple, and raisins in a tangy sour cream dressing with pineapple juice. A refreshing, crunchy no-cook side dish.

Fat-free three bean salad shakes together steamed green beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, and red onion in rice vinegar. No oil, no sugar, just five ingredients and a fridge.

Sweet-and-tangy overnight slaw with shredded cabbage, onion, and a hot vinegar-oil dressing poured over and chilled 24 hours. A no-mayo coleslaw that holds up at any picnic or barbecue.

German cucumber salad with a creamy sour cream dill dressing, sliced tomatoes, and scallions. A cool, tangy no-cook side dish that improves after chilling.

Moroccan beet salad with boiled beets dressed in lemon, olive oil, cinnamon, sugar, and parsley. Two versions: classic and a spiced variation with orange flower water, cumin, and paprika. Bright cold appetizer.

Spicy black bean potato salad gives the picnic classic a Southwestern kick, with red potatoes, black beans, jalapenos, bacon and Cajun seasoning in a creamy mustard dressing. A bold make-ahead side.

Tri-pasta salad combines ziti, bow-tie, and spinach rotini with tri-color peppers, olives, and capers in a no-oil herbed red wine vinaigrette. Colorful, tangy, and low-fat for picnics and potlucks.

Caesar salad with thinly sliced fennel, red bell pepper, and toasted walnuts in a classic anchovy-garlic-Parmesan dressing. A fresh twist on the original with extra crunch.

French potato salad with crispy bacon, shallots, red wine vinegar, and olive oil tossed with warm new potatoes. No mayo, just a tangy vinaigrette that soaks right in.

Tex-Mex spiced chicken tossed with fresh mango, crunchy jicama, and bell peppers in a zesty lime dressing. Served in crispy microwaved tortilla bowls over shredded Bibb lettuce.

Old-fashioned cabbage salad with a tangy cream dressing made from heavy cream, vinegar, and sugar. Six ingredients, no mayo, and ready in 20 minutes flat.

Kasha salad with buckwheat groats, green peas, mushrooms, tomatoes, and cucumber tossed in a garlic vinaigrette and served chilled over lettuce.

Hot German bean salad gives black and kidney beans the sweet-and-sour treatment, with a glossy vinegar dressing and crisp-tender carrots, celery, and onion. Served warm, oil-free, and vegan. A fast, tangy twist on the bean salad.