This easy Italian pasta salad recipe combines al dente rotini, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, mozzarella, salami, olives, and pepperoncini with zesty Italian dressing. It makes 8–10 servings, takes about 20 minutes to prepare, cooks in 10–12 minutes, and needs at least 30 minutes to chill before serving. Every forkful is colorful, savory, … Read more
This Retro Jello Cottage Cheese Salad is the classic lime gelatin side dish made with cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, and whipped topping. It takes only 10 to 15 minutes of active preparation, then chills for at least 4 hours until cool and firmly set. Every spoonful is creamy, fluffy, lightly tangy, and sweet, with bright … Read more
This creamy fruit salad recipe is an easy old-fashioned ambrosia-style side dish made with pineapple, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, miniature marshmallows, coconut, sour cream, and thawed whipped topping. It takes about 15 minutes to assemble, needs no cooking, and serves approximately 8 people after chilling for at least 1 hour. Every spoonful is cool, fluffy, … Read more
This Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Pesto, Avocado, and Tomato is a complete 30-to-40-minute meal made with whole-wheat pasta, tender seasoned chicken breast, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil pesto, and fresh lemon juice. It makes 4 to 6 servings and is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, meal prep, or … Read more
This Easy Cranberry Apple Salad is a quick, no-cook green salad made with 6 cups of mixed greens, one crisp apple, dried cranberries, toasted pecans or walnuts, crumbled feta or goat cheese, and a sweet-tangy homemade vinaigrette. It makes 4–6 servings, takes just 15 minutes from start to finish, and needs no cooking. Every bite … Read more
Great-Gram’s classic egg salad is a creamy, old-fashioned sandwich filling made with 6 large eggs, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, celery, onion, salt, and black pepper. The eggs are gently cooked for 10–12 minutes, cooled in ice water, chopped, and folded with the savory dressing for a simple salad that takes about 25–30 minutes of active preparation. … Read more
This best pea salad with bacon and cheese recipe combines thawed frozen peas, crisp bacon, sharp cheddar, red onion, and a creamy mayonnaise-sour-cream dressing. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to assemble, requires no cooking for the peas, and tastes best after chilling for at least 1 hour. Every bite is cool, creamy, savory, … Read more
This creamy strawberry banana salad recipe combines fresh strawberries and bananas with a smooth cream-cheese-and-whipped-topping dressing for an easy dessert salad that is ready in about 45 minutes to 1 hour. The recipe takes just 15 to 20 minutes of active preparation, requires no cooking, and benefits from a brief 30-minute to 1-hour chill before … Read more
This easy Jello cottage cheese salad recipe combines dry lime gelatin, small-curd cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, and thawed whipped topping for a cool, fluffy side dish. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to assemble, requires no cooking, and should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours before serving. The finished salad is creamy, lightly … Read more
This refreshing watermelon salad with feta and mint is a quick, no-cook summer side dish made with 6 cups of cold watermelon, creamy crumbled feta, fragrant mint, and a bright lime-and-olive-oil dressing. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to prepare, serves 4 to 6 people, and can be served immediately or chilled for 15 … Read more