Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad
My sister-in-law introduced me to this colorful mandarin chicken salad with a delicious homemade dressing. I reduced the oil and salt and switched to light soy sauce. Sometimes I substitute toasted sesame seeds for the nuts. —Renee Heimerl, Oakfield, Wisconsin
Marinated Potato Salad
I fix this potato salad when we're entertaining at home or to take to picnics and potluck suppers. I get...
Contest-Winning Old-Fashioned Potato Salad
We live at the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where there are lots of small farms. Country markets are plentiful...
Colorful Cornbread Salad
When my garden comes in, I harvest the veggies for potluck dishes. I live in the South, and we think...
Avocado & Garbanzo Bean Quinoa Salad
This delicious quinoa avocado salad is high in protein and holds well in the fridge for a few days. If...
Cool & Crunchy Chicken Salad
When the weather sizzles, get your chill on with a cool chicken salad. Mine uses grapes, pecans and celery for...
Green Bean-Cherry Tomato Salad
My grandmother made a cold green bean salad with potatoes for every family barbecue. Now I bring my own version...
Potato-Bean Salad with Herb Dressing
My veggie garden inspired this creamy combo of beans, potatoes and fresh herbs. I toss them with a ranch-style dressing...
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Honey-Maple Vinaigrette
This salad makes a beautiful presentation for the holidays with the bright colors of the sweet potatoes, cranberries and spinach....
Pasta Salad in a Jar
If you're planning a picnic, make this pasta a day ahead. For my husband's lunch at work, I sometimes tie...
Easy German Potato Salad
This tangy potato salad stirs memories of my grandma, who made it for us. Now my mom makes it with...
Layered Garden Bean Salad
For easy entertaining, cover and refrigerate the salad a few hours before guests arrive so you don't have to bother...
Balsamic Three-Bean Salad
Here's my little girl's favorite salad. She devours it just about as fast as I can make it. I suggest...
Deli-Style Potato Salad
I was inspired by my grandmother to cook, and loved going to her house for Sunday dinner. She passed her...
Loaded Potato Salad
Get a load of this loaded potato salad with sour cream, bacon, shredded cheddar, green onions and more. The ingredients...
Crispy Asian Chicken Salad
Asian flavor, crunchy almonds and crispy breaded chicken make this hearty salad something special. —Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado
Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint & Feta
Using couscous instead of bulgur for tabbouleh really speeds up the process of making this colorful salad. Other quick-cooking grains,...
Turkey Ramen Noodle Salad
My husband and I make this awesome salad together—he does the chopping. When we bring it to potlucks, we pack...
Backyard Red Potato Salad
Here's a potato salad that has no mayo, so it’s perfect for outdoor picnics. Plus, it looks just as good...
Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad
Vegetables that are in season make great additions to this orzo salad. It's the perfect side dish for a picnic,...
Crowd-Pleasing Taco Salad
While this recipe might sound involved, it can be fixed in just 30 minutes. It's a hit at the potluck...
Layered Veggie Tortellini Salad
Tortellini and a Parmesan dressing give this layered salad an unexpected twist. It's great for a potluck. —Dennis Vitale, New...
Wheely-Good Pasta Salad
Red pepper pieces accent this yummy side dish, and the pasta wheels really drive the theme home. —Amber Kimmich, Powhatan,...
BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad
This is one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes. I first tried it at a family reunion, and...
Red and Sweet Potato Salad
Two types of potatoes help this creamy side dish stand out at warm weather get-togethers. People love the spicy mustard...
Roasted Green Bean Salad
This easy recipe turns homegrown green beans into something special. A tangy dill and Dijon vinaigrette coats the beans without...
Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
The thick, creamy blue cheese dressing does double duty at our house because I often serve it as a veggie...
Deluxe German Potato Salad
I make this for all occasions because it goes well with any kind of meat. When I take the warm...