This Spring Potato Salad Recipe is a must-make for warm-weather gatherings! It’s bursting with fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty vinaigrette dressing that perfectly complements the buttery baby potatoes. Whether hosting a sunny luncheon or prepping for a picnic, this colorful side dish will impress! Save This Recipe! Don’t have time for this recipe […]

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Looking to add a burst of flavor to your mealtime? Try our Mexican-inspired black Bean and Corn Salad Recipe! This salad is a quick and simple recipe that tastes amazing! It uses a mix of salad ingredients: crisp lettuce, red peppers, and red onions, some store-cupboard staples: canned corn and black beans, herbs, spices, and Cojita cheese. But that’s not all—a creamy […]

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This Apple Salad isn’t just another boring salad; it will become a fall favorite! Bursting with the sweet crunch of crisp apples and celery, fragrant toasted hazelnuts, and the tang of homemade honey-Dijon vinaigrette, our delicious apple salad recipe is perfect for dinner parties and cozy fall nights. For more seasonal delights, we have the […]

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This Greek-Style Crispy Deep-Fried Squid Salad is a taste sensation! It is a delightful combination of crispy deep-fried squid, and refreshing salad greens drizzled with a creamy almond sauce. This calamari salad is perfect for summer dining or as part of a Greek meze. Don’t have time for this recipe now? Tap the share icon […]

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If you’re looking for an easy and filling summer salad, this Caprese Pasta Salad is one to make. In this recipe, pasta is mixed with homemade pesto, cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn, and mozzarella, and is a delicious light lunch or side dish option. Don’t have time for this recipe now? Tap the share icon in the […]

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Fruity and flavorsome, this Apple Celery Salad is a crisp and refreshing lunch option or a superb accompaniment to a roast chicken dinner. It’s the perfect dish to enjoy in the fall when apples are in season. For more seasonal food, check out The Ultimate List of Autumn Recipes for the Fall Season! Right-click and […]

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This Rotisserie Chicken Salad recipe is a clever way to create a tasty chicken salad in minutes. Perfect to serve as a low-carb lunch or light dinner, all you need in addition to your rotisserie chicken is mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, baby spinach, celery, dill, blue cheese, and walnuts. Rotisserie Chicken Salad The full ingredients list […]

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Elevate your usual potato salad recipe to the next level with this colorful Red Potato Salad dish. Perfect for serving at barbecues or taking to picnics or potlucks. Be sure to grab red potatoes, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon, and parsley at the grocery store. Red Potato Salad The full ingredients list and instructions are found […]

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This Savory Mixed Berry Salad recipe uses fresh berries in a unique and refreshing way. The creative and delicious BBQ side, lunch, or lite bite is ready in just 15 minutes. The fresh and tantalizing ingredients include rice wine vinegar, lemon juice, raspberries, romaine lettuce, mint, strawberries, blackberries, and almonds. Savory Mixed Berry Salad Recipe The […]

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It’s hot outside! And sometimes, all you want is a meal that is quick and simple to put together without spending a long time in the kitchen. This Cobb Salad Recipe is perfect for those hot days. It’s simple to make and only requires a few ingredients. Plus, it’s really delicious! So if you’re looking […]

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Lunch doesn’t get much brighter and more summery than this stunning Panzanella Salad Recipe! This traditional Italian bread salad is ready to enjoy in 25-minutes and combines fresh and tantalizing ingredients including ciabatta, tomatoes, olive oil, and basil. Panzanella Salad Recipe The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at […]

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This Tortellini Antipasto Salad is just so fresh and vibrant, plus it is absolutely bursting with flavor. The perfect summer salad filled with tortellini, arugula, cheese, pepperoni, olives, and tomatoes is an ideal lunch or light dinner option. Tortellini Antipasto Salad The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at […]

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Fresh and tasty, yet warm and comforting, this delicious Chicken Avocado Salad is an ideal lunch or light supper option. The homemade honey-mustard vinaigrette is made with two types of mustard, honey, and white balsamic vinegar and pairs perfectly with the chicken, bacon, avocado, and salad greens. Chicken Avocado Salad The full ingredients list and […]

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Learn how to make Waldorf Salad with our simple-to-follow recipe. Waldorf salad is a classic fruit and nut salad combining lettuce, apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts. Our version is “deconstructed” and drizzled with a lighter Greek yogurt-based dressing than the traditional rich mayo dressing. You can have this salad ready to enjoy in under 20 […]

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Say goodbye to boring and uninspiring salads at your table, when you serve this Apple Walnut Salad with a White Balsamic Vinaigrette. Slice tart apples, and add them to roughly chopped arugula and walnuts seasoned with honey and cinnamon. For the final tasty step, sprinkle with blue cheese. Apple Walnut Salad The full ingredients list […]

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Embrace the refreshing delight of watermelon, with this delicious and vibrant Watermelon Feta Salad. Simply roughly chop your melon, feta, and arugula before drizzling with a homemade lime-cilantro vinaigrette. A perfect summer salad! Watermelon Feta Salad The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. […]

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How trendy is this Mason Jar Chickpea Salad? It’s the perfect vegetarian lunch for taking to work or on a picnic. Simply chop cucumbers, bell pepper, chickpeas, tomatoes, lettuce, and fresh herbs before drizzling with your homemade balsamic dressing. Ready to go in 30 minutes! Mason Jar Chickpea Salad The full ingredients list and instructions […]

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Wow, your guests at your next dinner party with this Roasted Artichoke and White Bean Salad! This sophisticated-looking side may look and sound complicated. but it is in fact very simple to make using ingredients including jarred artichoke hearts, cannellini beans, pine nuts, and Feta. Roasted Artichoke and White Bean Salad The full ingredients list […]

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Colourful, tasty, and ready in only 20 minutes, this gorgeous Grilled Corn Salad is perfect as a BBQ side as it pairs so well with grilled meats and poultry. Made using fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and fresh parsley, it’s sure to be a winner at your next outdoor gathering! Grilled Corn Salad The full […]

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Adding fruit to classic salads is an underrated technique that should be adopted by cooks everywhere! This beautiful Strawberry Feta Salad provides a stunning combination of flavors that takes your traditional salad dish to another level. The simple ingredients include romaine, arugula, strawberries, Feta, and pecans all delicately drizzled with a reduced balsamic vinegar glaze. […]

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Liven up your penne with this summer-inspired Mediterranean Pasta Salad! This fresh, vibrant 30-minute recipe brings all the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. It combines tomatoes, arugula, basil, Kalamata olives, and Feta and is finished with a homemade lemon vinaigrette. Our Mediterranean Pasta salad can be a satisfying main course or a hearty […]

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This Green Bean Salad is the perfect accompaniment to your barbecue grilled fish and meat. Prepared and ready to eat in under 20-minutes, it is an attractive dish, combining fresh green beans, tomatoes, fresh herbs, Feta, and vinaigrette. Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes & Feta The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the […]

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Cuisine from Southern France is some of the best in the world and this Niçoise Salad, which originates from Nice, certainly proves that point. The dish uses lightly seared tuna instead of canned tuna, which gives that added smoky flavour, and this combined with green beans, eggs, Niçoise olives, and fingerling potatoes makes it great […]

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This stunning Fruity Rice Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser at your summer party. The fresh ingredients and vibrant colours are guaranteed to impress. A simple, yet delectable recipe that combines fresh herbs, mango, pomegranate, chilies, dried cranberries, and apricots, resulting in a tropical delight. Fruity Rice Salad The full ingredients list and instructions are found […]

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Summer is all about enjoying tasty salads, and this Raspberry Chicken Salad with mixed greens and goat cheese is one to add to your meal plan. It’s light and flavorful, and thanks to the timesaver of using rotisserie chicken, it’s ready to go in 10 minutes! I mean, how much easier does it get than […]

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