Vegetable Salad Recipes

I needed a dinner for too-hot-to-cook nights during the summer. This is hearty enough for my meat-and-potatoes-loving husband, not to...

Bright carrots and radishes pop in this citrusy salad. My husband likes it with anything from the grill. I like...

Toss together fresh spinach, veggies, pineapple and ham for this light, lovely main-dish salad. —Anita Ashe, Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia

Add a burst of color to your table with this fresh main-dish that's topped with homemade tequila lime salad dressing....

I tasted many types of Asian chicken salad in California. When I moved back to Georgia, I wanted more. Here’s...

Ever since I can remember, my aunt Beverly has made this potato salad for special occasions. She gave me the...

My son-in-law is a professional chef, and he shared this original recipe with me last year. The salad is an...

Originally a vegetable dish, I added pasta to this salad for family gatherings and church potlucks. Try adding sliced mushrooms...

This zesty blend is delicious over greens, pasta or fresh garden vegetables. I love that it's a healthier alternative to...

This overnight salad is a great recipe for any occasion but it's especially well-suited to those where you want to...

Red or Golden Delicious apples add a burst of fall flavor to this simple salad. Blue cheese and toasted walnuts...

Three ingredients plus a dressing equals a quick salad for special occasions. I first had it at a friend's wedding,...

Vegetables that are in season make great additions to this orzo salad. It's the perfect side dish for a picnic,...

Want a fast way to turn a salad into a hearty meal? Add sausage. The mustard dressing also goes well...

Tomato wedges give this salad a juicy bite. It's a great use of fresh herbs and veggies from your own...

Made with crisp apples, broccoli florets, dried fruits and crumbled bacon, this broccoli apple salad is as colorful as it...

Not only is this summer side dish something to look at, it's a treat for the taste buds, too. The...

For snappy salad that draws a crowd, I do a wonderful combo of spinach, berries and oniony things. Raise your...

I wanted a nice light and healthy salad to go with the spicy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes I prepare,...

If you want a crunchy, protein-packed meal that you can pull together in very little time, try this Vietnamese chicken...

Add some white beans, and suddenly the traditional Italian bread and tomato salad is filling enough to stand on its...

This is a great way to celebrate early produce from the garden. To add some more crunch, sprinkle with croutons....

To avoid turning my oven on in the summer, I grill just about everything—including this creamy grilled potato salad. My...

The slightly sweet flavor of this salad's dressing is a great contrast to the rich bacon. You can substitute cauliflower...

I made this one summer evening by putting together what I had on hand. My husband gave it his top...

Radishes and tomatoes bring Christmasy red color to this medley. But it’s so good, you’ll want to enjoy it throughout...

Topped with a zippy dressing, this hearty salad eats like a meal and provides plenty of fresh veggies. —Tammy Griffin,...

MY Father’s Mother made this a grandchildren’s favorite, a dish she brought with her from Czechoslovakia. This hot salad is...

This is just one of the recipes I developed to take advantage of the fresh mint I grow nearly year-round....