This easy 2-ingredient cream cheese Jello salad recipe combines one 6-ounce package of flavored gelatin dessert, one 8-ounce package of softened cream cheese, and 2 cups of boiling water. Blend the ingredients until creamy, chill the mixture for at least 4 hours, and serve it cold as a colorful side dish for holidays, potlucks, family … Read more
This easy fruit salad trifle dessert recipe combines cubes of prepared angel food cake, vanilla pudding, whipped topping, mandarin oranges, pineapple, fruit cocktail, and optional fresh berries in one beautiful layered dessert. It takes about 20–25 minutes to prepare, requires no cooking, serves approximately 10–12 people, and needs at least 2 hours in the refrigerator … Read more
This Zesty Southwest Pasta Salad is a colorful, make-ahead side dish made with rotini, black beans, corn, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and a fresh chili-lime dressing. It makes 8 servings, takes about 20 minutes to prep, 10–12 minutes to cook, and needs at least 30 minutes to chill, so the total time … Read more
This easy tortellini salad recipe combines refrigerated cheese tortellini, crisp vegetables, mozzarella, olives, pepperoncini, and bottled Italian dressing for a colorful chilled side dish. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to prepare, 4 to 6 minutes to cook the tortellini, and at least 30 minutes to chill, making it ideal for potlucks, picnics, lunches, … Read more
This easy Mediterranean bean salad recipe combines chickpeas, cannellini beans, kidney beans, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, fresh herbs, and optional feta with a bright lemon–olive-oil dressing. It takes about 15–20 minutes to prepare, requires no cooking when you use canned beans, and makes about 6 servings. Every bite is fresh, … Read more
This vibrant rainbow bean salad is an easy, healthy side dish made with chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans or cannellini beans, corn, colorful bell peppers, red onion, fresh herbs, and a bright red-wine vinaigrette. It takes 15–20 minutes to prepare, requires no cooking, serves 6, and tastes best after resting in the refrigerator for 20–30 … Read more
This easy Bowtie Feta Pasta Salad is a fresh, colorful Greek-style side dish made with al dente farfalle, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette. It takes about 15–20 minutes to prepare, 10–12 minutes to cook, and needs at least 30 minutes to chill, making it a … Read more
This Secret Ingredient Overnight Fruit Salad is made with instant vanilla pudding mix, which blends with reserved pineapple juice to create a lightly sweet, creamy dressing that holds the fruit together. With canned pineapple, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, whipped topping, marshmallows, coconut, and nuts, it takes just 15–20 minutes to prepare before chilling for at … Read more
This easy strawberry banana salad recipe comes together in about 15 minutes with instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, thawed whipped topping, fresh strawberries, and three bananas. Whisk the pudding and milk, fold in the whipped topping, then gently combine the fruit for a sweet, creamy salad that can be served right away or chilled … Read more
The best classic tuna macaroni salad is creamy, tangy, lightly sweet, and wonderfully filling. This easy salad combines tender elbow macaroni, canned tuna, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, crisp celery, onion, mustard, and optional peas and hard-boiled eggs for a traditional chilled side dish that makes 6 to 8 servings. It takes about 15 to 20 … Read more