Apple and Spinach Salad with Sweet Seed Butter Dressing by Betsy's Best

Betsy’s Best Gourmet Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, Cashew Butter, and Sunflower Seed Butter feature Chia seeds, cinnamon or cardamom, organic honey, Himalayan pink salt and other surprising, sophisticated and deliciously natural ingredients. Our sweet and salty spreads are perfect on whole grain crackers, fresh fruit and even by the…

Grilled chicken and strawberry salad by Enda Love

Strawberries are in season in Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario through the summer. Local, just-picked strawberries make a welcome addition to a light lunch or supper in this no-fuss dish. Recipe courtesy of Walmart Live Better. For more summertime recipes or inspiration on how to incorporate fresh produce like strawberries into…

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.

Mexican Coleslaw by Denise Sherin

I looked over a lot of Mexican flavored coleslaws and this is what I came up with...we wanted full flavor to go with our fish tacos and this fit the bill.

Creamy Coleslaw by Denise Sherin

I like to make all kinds of coleslaw's. I like to make different flavors, some with mayo some with vinaigrettes some mixed with both. I like to change up the base too... green cabbage, red cabbage, apples, carrots, rutabaga, fennel, turnips, jicama, parsnips.... any combination. You get the idea, if you can think it, you can make…

Yummy Broccoli Ranch Salad by Denise Sherin

There are lots of broccoli salads out there, this is just one I created with my son's favorite ingredients. It's light and fresh and great in the summertime!

Summertime Macaroni Salad Classic by Denise Sherin

This is a favorite in our family and guests. Just a nice summer macaroni salad. Great for picnics and BBQ's.

Cilantro Vinaigrette by Bob Vincent

This vinaigrette is adapted from one in Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill cookbook. I didn't have rice wine vinegar so I used plane rice vinegar instead. I also whisked in a tablespoon of mayonnaise to thicken the dressing a bit. It stores well refrigerated. It can be used as a dressing or garnish to most any dish.

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.

My Favourite Pasta Salad by Micheline

This is my favourite gourmet summertime pasta salad because I can substitute a lot of ingredients in this recipe and it is colourful, fancy, flavourful and very healthy.

Broccoli Zucchini & Tomato Salad by Nick Roche

Low in calories, sodium, and fat, this salad doesn't sacrifice flavor. This salad is great for your waistline, your heart, and general well being.

Mexican Salad by Renee Bryant

This is a refreshing traditional Mexican salad with a dressing of olive oil, lime juice and honey. The nice bite can be toned down to taste by using less jalapeno pepper. My personal preference is to substitute grape tomatoes for the plum tomatoes.

Ground Turkey Taco Salad by Ally Hornseth

Asparagus and Sprite Melon Salad w/Cambozola and Pancetta by Smokinhotchef

This fruit has origins in Japan and has been successfully cultivated in our own 'backyard' of North Carolina since the early 1990's . When ripe, this fruit is about the size of a grapefruit. The flesh of this melon is ivory to cream and can become a pale yellow with striations and mottling on the outside when fully ready to consume.…