Salad/3 recipes

Whole artichokes simmered in lemon-seasoned water until tender, then served upright with a punchy vinaigrette of garlic, capers, pimientos, and white wine vinegar.

Blanched cauliflower and cabbage tossed in a warm sweet-and-sour sauce with pineapple, water chestnuts, soy, malt vinegar, and sherry. A crunchy Asian-inspired side salad served cool.

Fresh pineapple, mango, papaya, and strawberries layered with honey-sweetened vanilla yogurt and served in hollowed pineapple shells. A gorgeous low-fat tropical fruit salad.

Basic salad with a hint of salad that is sure to entertain guests!

Why use meat when you can enjoy a delicious dish like this which will keep you wanting more!

Bright colors make salads more appealing and give you a different taste you can't get enough of!

Chilled shrimp and pasta salad loaded with fresh mango, papaya, pineapple, and mandarin oranges, tossed in a creamy coconut-ginger-lime dressing. A bright, crowd-pleasing summer dish for 6.

A delicious dessert that's made with crushed pineapple, cream cheese and miniature marshmallows.

Edible flower salad with nasturtium leaves and blossoms layered over Vidalia onions and tomatoes, finished with celery and vinaigrette. Stunning and peppery.

A cherry gelatin twist on classic Waldorf salad, loaded with chopped apples, celery, and walnuts in a shimmering cherry Jello mold. Unmold on lettuce and serve.

Old-fashioned Pennsylvania dandelion and lettuce salad with Swiss cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and a sharp olive oil vinegar dressing. A springtime forager's lunch in 10 minutes flat.

Asian-style rice and vegetable salad with broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, and carrots simmered in soy sauce, tossed with brown rice and served chilled.

Romaine salad with tomatillos, ripe tomatoes, avocado, lime juice, olive oil, and fresh cilantro. A California-Mexican inspired composed salad with no-toss presentation.

Indian-style chile tomato salad with fresh green chili, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and cayenne. A spicy, bright no-cook side dish or appetizer.

Egg white salad made with just the whites, light mayo, Dijon and dry mustard, and fresh dill. A lighter, yolk-free take on classic egg salad for sandwiches.

Orange spirited carrots cooked in the microwave with vodka, butter, orange zest, and a touch of sugar. A quick glazed carrot side dish ready in 20 minutes.