This healthy lettuce, shrimp and avocado salad is a fresh 20–25 minute meal made with crisp romaine, tender seasoned shrimp, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and a bright lime dressing. The recipe makes 4 servings and takes only 4–6 minutes to cook when you start with raw shrimp, making it a practical … Read more
Cranberry Jello Salad is a simple, make-ahead holiday side dish made with raspberry gelatin, whole-berry cranberry sauce, crushed pineapple, fresh orange zest and juice, and optional chopped nuts. Combine the ingredients in about 10 to 15 minutes, then refrigerate the salad for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until it is firm enough to spoon … Read more
This amazing macaroni pasta salad recipe combines tender elbow macaroni, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, distilled white vinegar, sugar, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper. It makes about 8–10 servings and takes approximately 20 minutes to prepare, 8–10 minutes to cook, and at least 3–4 hours to chill. Every bite is … Read more
This tuna, green bean and potato salad is a complete 4-serving meal made with tender new potatoes, crisp green beans, eggs, tuna in oil, red onion, black olives, and a sharp red-wine vinaigrette. It takes about 10 minutes to prepare and 15–20 minutes to cook, so the entire salad is ready in approximately 25–30 minutes. … Read more
Caprese Pasta Salad is a quick, colorful side dish made with short pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a bright olive oil vinaigrette. Cook the pasta for 9–12 minutes, toss everything together, and chill the salad for 20–30 minutes for a refreshing dish that serves 6 as a side or 4 as a … Read more
This refreshing watermelon salad recipe is an easy 20-minute summer side dish made with six cups of cold seedless watermelon, salty feta, crisp red onion, fresh mint, and a tangy citrus dressing. It makes 6 servings, requires no cooking, and is best served immediately or chilled for up to about 30 minutes. Every bite balances … Read more
This roasted cantaloupe salad recipe combines lightly caramelized melon, peppery baby arugula, salty prosciutto, creamy feta, toasted pepitas, and a bright lemon-balsamic vinaigrette. The cantaloupe roasts at 425°F for 12–15 minutes, making this colorful salad ready in about 35 minutes and enough for four servings. Roasting brings out the cantaloupe’s natural sweetness while keeping the … Read more
Cucumber, Tomato, and Feta Salad is a fast, fresh Greek-style side dish made with ripe tomatoes, crisp English cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, olive oil, oregano, and red-wine vinegar or lemon juice. It takes about 15–20 minutes to prepare, requires no cooking, and makes approximately 4–6 servings for a family meal, picnic, barbecue, or light … Read more
Niçoise salad is a colorful French-inspired main-course salad made with tender potatoes, crisp green beans, eggs, tomatoes, tuna, olives, red onion, lettuce, and a sharp Dijon vinaigrette. This version serves 4 main-course portions or 6 side servings and takes about 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook, plus cooling time. Every bite brings … Read more
This loaded potato salad recipe combines tender potato cubes, creamy mayonnaise and sour cream dressing, sharp cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, and fresh green onions in one irresistible side dish. It serves 6–8 people, takes about 15–20 minutes to prepare, requires 15–20 minutes for the potatoes plus about 10 minutes for the bacon, and should chill … Read more