Spinach Strawberry Salad by Now We're Cooking!

Great summer salad that combines savory and sweet flavors, and can be easily modified to suit many different palates

Sweet basil tomato salad by Lynn Yamamoto

I adapted this recipe from a tomato salad my mom's friend, Michi, made us years ago. She marinates the tomatoes in the dressing. We use this as salad dressing. You need to use a pretty sturdy lettuce such as Romaine--it's a substantial dressing. It's got wonderful flavor either way you use it.

Blackberry Vinegar by A.L. Wiebe

I have been making this vinegar for years, and it can be used in such a variety of ways, that I really cannot imagine my pantry being without it. I use it as a salad dressing, with chicken, turkey, and fish dishes. You do not have to use blackberries, as raspberries work well in this too. I imagine that strawberries would be a…

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…

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.

Grilled Red Potato Salad with Bacon-Blue Cheese Vinaigrette by Robyn Savoie

Seriously... this is EXCELLENT!!! Serve this for Super Bowl. The crew will not be disappointed.

Tofu Steak Ensalada by Kiki Thompson

I was craving something Mexican, but not so heavy so we came up with this and it was SO GOOD!!! We also came up with homemade Mexican Sweet Cornbread to go along with it.

POTATO SALAD by Adrienne Still Waters Raichelle

Broccoli Salad by Chef Smith

Maine Crab Cakes with Watercress and Strawberry Salad by Rick Barbata

A popular salad from my restaurant called "RICKS" in Portland, Maine. I also made it with pears (instead of strawberries). (Recipe was published in Port City Magazine - September 2001) Enjoy!

Creamy Vegan Potato Salad by The Blender Girl

I recently shared this potato salad with my friends Kris, Michelle, Emily, Nicole, and my father-in-law, Bob; and the reaction was unanimous–“Oh Wow! I could eat this salad every day. This is a keeper. You need to put this on your site!” At the risk of appearing unashamedly self-congratulatory, I have to agree with my discerning…

Crunchy daikon salad by BestOodles

This salad is made of from crunchy daikon sprinkled with refreshing lemon chili vinaigrette, sweet candied walnuts and savory dried shrimp flakes.

Homemade Maple Syrup Vinaigrette by Micheline

This delicious, sweet and tangy homemade vinaigrette is achieved by mixing olive oil, pure maple syrup, dijon, apple-cider vinegar, herbs and orange zest. Tastes much better than commercial salad dressings.

Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad) by Frank Fariello

Panzanella, a Tuscan bread salad, is a great way to use old bread and avoid cooking in hot weather at the same time. And it is so simple to make, too.

Cucumber and Onion Salad by Veronica Gantley