Zesty Vegetable Coleslaw by Robyn Savoie

Delight in light! Here's a slaw that boasts a healthful glow. Great during those summer heat waves. When cabbage comes into season, buy from a farmstand. Shred along with 1 carrot, using a Cuisinart food processor.

Spaghetti Salad by Salad Foodie

Fresh garden veggies are the stand-out in this pasta salad recipe -perfect for summer's garden harvest. Pretty as a picture when served in a clear glass bowl. Use 3/4 cup of your favorite Italian Dressing, or prepare the dressing below. VARIATIONS TO CONSIDER: Use whole grain spaghetti. Add chopped pepperoni and cubed mozzarella…

Summer Chicken Salad by Carolinaheartstrings

I love chicken salad and I REALLY LOVE chicken salad when the red grapes are at their best in the summer. The creaminess of the mayonnaise and the slight tart sweetness of the grapes make the perfect combination. Dig in and enjoy!

Simple Squash Salad by Catherine Pappas

Cucumber and Yogurt Salad by Kyra Martin

Great alternative to tzatziki.

Warm Sautéed Lettuce Salad by Catherine Pappas

This serves as a nice side vegetable dish.

Bacon, Bell Pepper and Bean Salad by Elizabeth @Taste & Sprout

This Bacon, Bell Pepper and Bean Salad would keep well sitting out for a couple of hours at a potluck. It's super quick to throw together and is adaptable to whatever is on hand. Certainly couscous, barley, rice, farro or quinoa would work just as well.

Quinoa and Edamame Salad by Kyra Martin

I wasn't a huge fan of the dressing for this, so feel free to experiment. I made a big batch though and it reheated nicely and was also good cold for lunch.

Creamy Italian Dressing by Bob Vincent

This is adapted from a recipe in Cuisine At Home. The original used much more sugar which I cut back on. I increased the amount of granulated garlic and added garlic pepper. I also added finely minced parsley for some color. The addition of sugar makes for a slightly sweet dressing. I used it on a main dish salad which had…

Vinaigrette Coleslaw II by Salad Foodie

Light, sweet and tart, this salad is a refreshing change from creamy coleslaws. This is a variation of Vinaigrette Coleslaw I - link below (see "Useful Links".) This salad is easily made diabetic-friendly by using a sweetening substitute such as Splenda, and reducing amount of oil.

Chicken, Tomatoes & Rotini Salad by Salad Foodie

Hearty pasta salad to help use up leftover roast chicken or turkey. I've a bumper crop of grape tomatoes which work well in this too. I try to go light on the seasonings, so follks can adjust as desired when served.

Zucchini, Yellow Squash & Radish Salad by Salad Foodie

So colorful, light and refreshing, this goes over well at summer feeds, and helps use up your garden harvest. Make this in advance to allow a thorough chilling, about 2 hours. It's best served the day made. Sub any veggies you want for variations, or change to a main dish salad over pasta. Leftovers can top salad greens for yet…

Pizza Pasta Salad by Carolinaheartstrings

This pasta salad is a great to pack for lunch – with cheese, pepperoni and olives and a blended dressing of spaghetti sauce and mayonnaise it mimics the flavor of a pizza that just about any kid will love. And us adults at my house enjoy it too. Skip the olives if your child doesn’t like them or substitute some jarred or canned…

Fiesta Chopped Salad by Salad Foodie

I’m on a mission to find great new (to me) recipes using zucchini, and this perky salad was the first to be tried. A healthy colorful side salad, full of summer garden veggies with a refreshing light dressing. It meets my criteria for a “Keeper.” Score One!

Easy Broccoli Salad by Salad Foodie

A basic broccoli salad, easy to make and delicious as either an entree or side salad.