Pasta Salad with Olives and Veggies by judee

Homemade Ranch Dressing and Dip by myra byanka

This delicious dressing and dip (e.g. crudités, chicken wings) takes some prep time, but is so much better than bottled dressing, which has, to me, and unpleasant preservative aftertaste.

Colorful Red Cabbage Potato Salad by judee

Frito Corn Salad by myra byanka

This easy prep salad is on several sites, so I don't know to whom to attribute it, but it's good.

Southwest Caesar Salad by Salad Foodie

Avocados, bacon, black beans, corn and tomatoes are plattered on a bed of romaine ready for a splash of Caesar-type dressing. Change out the array of veggies or protein choices if preferred - chicken or turkey, cheese, eggs, etc.