Tired of the same old picnic salads? It's time to upgrade your picnic basket with one of these easy recipes that are packed with flavor. So spread a blanket in a shady spot and get ready for some delicious alfresco dining.
Move beyond the mayonnaise potato salad from the deli counter and try this easy, homemade version. It's so much better when homemade. I've added some chopped dill pickle and a little white horseradish to the dressing to give it a flavor lift. One tip for the salad is to be sure to add the dressing while the potatoes are still warm so they absorb more flavor.More »
Pesto and pasta have a natural affinity for one another, making it a classic combination first in Italy and now in America. Traditionally it is made with basil, although you can use a mixture of other herbs such as parsley, as given here. If you are running short on time, pesto is also available ready-made in some large supermarkets.More »
Refreshing with a crunchy texture, this Chicken Waldorf Salad is packed with chopped apples, walnuts, celery, and grapes. The original salad was created in the 1890's by a chef at the famous Waldorf Hotel in New York City. This main-dish version is great served over lettuce, or as filling for pita pockets or sandwich wraps.More »
This healthy sweet potato salad features a low-fat honey mustard dressing, and would make a great change of pace from more traditional potato salads.More »
Mozzarella stuffed cherry tomatoes are not only one of the easiest summer snacks ever, but also one of the most beautiful. There's a well-know Italian salad of sliced mozzarella and tomatoes called a Caprese salad, and this is basically a one-bite version of that.More »
Fresh mango adds an unexpected depth of flavor and richness to this main-dish salad. Fresh papaya and pineapple can also be used here. The dish is elegant for company, and quick enough for a weeknight meals.More »
Tired of the same old pasta salad recipes? Try this artichoke and tortellini pasta salad recipe for a great change of pace. The canned artichoke hearts, and simple Italian dressing, makes this delicious pasta salad very fast and easy to put together.More »
This simple berry salad recipe is fresh, healthy and delicious. It comes from the Pacific Northwest, where wild berries have been a favorite food for hundreds of years. The sugar, and tiny pinch of salt, will draw out the beautiful natural berry juices and turn them into an incredible syrup to serve with the finished berry salad.More »
White beans and tomatoes are a natural pairing for a cold salad, and make a perfect side dish for almost any meal. This white bean cherry tomato salad recipe only takes a few minutes to make, and is even better the next day.More »
1. Homemade Potato Salad
Move beyond the mayonnaise potato salad from the deli counter and try this easy, homemade version. It's so much better when homemade. I've added some chopped dill pickle and a little white horseradish to the dressing to give it a flavor lift. One tip for the salad is to be sure to add the dressing while the potatoes are still warm so they absorb more flavor.More »
2. Pesto Pasta Salad
Pesto and pasta have a natural affinity for one another, making it a classic combination first in Italy and now in America. Traditionally it is made with basil, although you can use a mixture of other herbs such as parsley, as given here. If you are running short on time, pesto is also available ready-made in some large supermarkets.More »
3. Chicken Waldorf Salad
Refreshing with a crunchy texture, this Chicken Waldorf Salad is packed with chopped apples, walnuts, celery, and grapes. The original salad was created in the 1890's by a chef at the famous Waldorf Hotel in New York City. This main-dish version is great served over lettuce, or as filling for pita pockets or sandwich wraps.More »
4. Sweet Potato Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
This healthy sweet potato salad features a low-fat honey mustard dressing, and would make a great change of pace from more traditional potato salads.More »
5. Bulgur Salad with Sesame and Ginger
Bulgur wheat makes a delicious and healthy base for this salad flavored with sesame oil, fresh ginger, chile paste, and soy sauce. You may be familiar with the grain if you've ever eaten the popular middle Eastern dish of tabbouleh.More »
6. Mozzarella Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Mozzarella stuffed cherry tomatoes are not only one of the easiest summer snacks ever, but also one of the most beautiful. There's a well-know Italian salad of sliced mozzarella and tomatoes called a Caprese salad, and this is basically a one-bite version of that.More »
7. Quinoa Salad with Mango
Fresh mango adds an unexpected depth of flavor and richness to this main-dish salad. Fresh papaya and pineapple can also be used here. The dish is elegant for company, and quick enough for a weeknight meals.More »
8. Artichoke and Tortellini Salad
Tired of the same old pasta salad recipes? Try this artichoke and tortellini pasta salad recipe for a great change of pace. The canned artichoke hearts, and simple Italian dressing, makes this delicious pasta salad very fast and easy to put together.More »
9. Fresh Berry Salad
This simple berry salad recipe is fresh, healthy and delicious. It comes from the Pacific Northwest, where wild berries have been a favorite food for hundreds of years. The sugar, and tiny pinch of salt, will draw out the beautiful natural berry juices and turn them into an incredible syrup to serve with the finished berry salad.More »
10. White Bean and Tomato Salad
White beans and tomatoes are a natural pairing for a cold salad, and make a perfect side dish for almost any meal. This white bean cherry tomato salad recipe only takes a few minutes to make, and is even better the next day.More »
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