Whole Grain Panzanella (Italian Bread Salad) by Mark Bittman

This Italian peasant dish is most often no more than stale bread, tomatoes, and olive oil, but I like adding a little something crunchy and green. It's also a good vehicle for leftover grilled vegetables--like eggplant, zucchini, or mushrooms--or for hard boiled eggs or anchovies. When tomatoes aren't in season, try the dried fruit…

Bulgur Salad (Tabbouleh) by Bob Vincent

This is a different take on Tabbouleh. Many recipes include Mint with the Parsley. I have included Middle Eastern spices and Feta cheese instead which make for a more substantial salad. After assembly the salad is best if refrigerated for several hours so flavors can meld before service. Parsley is key, so use plenty. I have cut…

Butter Lettuce and Avocado salad with Citrus Vinaigrette by John Spottiswood

I'm a sucker for fresh butter lettuce with citrus and avocado. I adapted this recipe (rather major adaptions) from a recipe in the America's Test Kitchen Menu's cookbook. I thought the salad, and the dressing in particular, was just amazing. The mayo, Dijon and honey balance nicely with tanginess of the tangerine juice. If you are…

Carrot Raita by MyCreative Flavors

more at http://onecreativekitchen.blogspot.com/2010/12/carrot-raita.html

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…

World's Best Crunchy Coleslaw by Jeanne Templeman

I had this at a pot luck here in Seacliff near Santa Barbara. It is really delicious and super easy to make. Great to take to a pot luck! Goes great with grilled salmon or other fish.

Spinach Salad with Avocado and Toasted Almonds by John Spottiswood

Creamy, crunchy, spicy and sweet, this salad covers all the flavor bases and provides a wonderful base for the linked Ginger Sesame Salmon recipe. It's beautiful too.

Black-eyed peas, succulent beets & edamame salad with rye croutons by Devaki Das

A warm salad, on a bed of wilted beet greens with green beans, succulent beets and edamame tossed in a balsamic vinegar & lemon juice dressing; and the piece de resistance - homemade rye croutons.

Miss Polly's Fresh Ciliengini & Roma Tomato Caprese Salad by Miss Polly Motzko

Miss Polly’ Fresh Ciliengini & Cherry Tomato Salad This salad evolved the moment I saw a product I had never seen-Precious Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Ciliengini in water. I found it at Jon’s Marketplace here in CA where all great International ingredients can be found for usually half the price anywhere else. I took an 8 ounce…

Spinach Salad with Cranberries and Candied Walnuts by Kyle Dalakas

Here is an easy, beautiful side salad to go with your Holiday meal! Festive and refreshing with a honey vinaigrette dressing, this goes with any main course!

Broccoli Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Honey Lime Dressing by Kyle Dalakas

Broccoli Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Honey Lime Dressing. Healthy, vegetarian and packed with vitamins and antioxidants! This is an easy and delicious side dish or light lunch!

Roasted Vegetable Salad by Mary Joseph

This can be prepared the day before (recommended). Just be sure to take it out of the fridge about 10 minutes before serving so it comes to room temperature.

Smashed Potato Salad with Escarole by Mark Bittman

The key to success here is to be generous with the olive oil, whose flavor takes mere potato and greens--whether escarole or any other strong-flavored green like radicchio, dandelion, endive, or chicory--from humble to sublime. This is perfect picnic food, with or without meat, cheese, or eggs (see variations).

Brown Rice & Quinoa Salad by April Decheine

Shrimp, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad by erin de martini

Tangy salad for warm summer days