BLT Macaroni Salad by Robyn Savoie

This is a summer staple in my house because it's nice to serve on hot and humid days. Make sure to cook the pasta al dente because it will absorb half the dressing as it rests in the refrigerator.

Taco Salad by Kandy's Kitchen Kreations

"This salad makes a delicious lunch or dinner. We often make it the day after taco night to use up leftover taco ingredients."In a sauté pan, brown ground beef with onion and desired amounts of seasonings; drain. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, green onions and tomatoes. On serving plates, layer crushed tortilla chips, lettuce…

Orange Chipotle Vinaigrette by Bob Vincent

This recipe is adapted from one by Julie Campoy in her book Julienne. I made some changes to it. I added garlic, used more honey and reduced 50% more orange juice. I also added Mexican oregano and cut back on the cumin a bit. This produces a thin vinaigrette. If you want it thicker whisk in a couple of tablespoons of mayonnaise.…

Cucumber Salad by myra byanka

Nice warm weather salad.

Oven Roasted Peppers and Eggplant by Catherine Pappas

When I was growing up it seemed that everything was simple. My mother would go outside and pick a few things in the garden and a delicious meal was prepared. Zucchini flowers, peppers, tomatoes, fresh basil. I think you get the idea. These were much simpler times and quite frankly, the place I go in my heart to find comfort. I…

Italian Linguine Salad by Robyn Savoie

This is a family favorite all summer long. With all the different pasta's out there, feel free to it change up.

Greek Vegetable Salad by Robyn Savoie

All the flavors of the Mediterranean including tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion and olives in a Greek vinaigrette dressing. Feel free to use provolone cheese instead of feta if you do not like feta's strong flavor.

Fresh Green Bean Salad by myra byanka

Serve this delicious salad room temp.

Cranberry Fluff by Robyn Savoie

"No apples or pineapple here." Every Thanksgiving and Christmas my mother would make this recipe.

Sweet and Spicy Ginger String Beans by Catherine Pappas