Cranberry Waldorf Salad by Debra Parsons

When growing up, my family and I used to go to a restaurant that had this on their salad bar--and for me, it was one of those "I can't stop eating it" items.

Quinoa Salmon Salad with Lemon and Dill by Linda Simon

It’s too hot to cook! Luckily, I have some leftover salmon from yesterday. What to do with it? Quinoa is quick on the stovetop, it won’t heat up the kitchen. I have lemons and celery in the fridge. Dried tomatoes in the freezer. And lots of fresh dill in the garden. White, red, black, purple, orange? I have used white and…

Napa Cabbage Slaw by Wendy Saxena-Smith

Of course this slaw would also work with green cabbage, but Napa is a nice alternative with a fabulous, light and crunchy texture.

Apple and Mushroom Salad by Helen Doberstein

Light Fare for Lunch or a Great Starter Salad

Kale, butter bean and lemon quinoa salad by Kyra Martin

I'm not normally a kale fan, but this might make a believer out of me. The quinoa on it's own was amazing and then it just got topped with even more goodness! I really want to try this with other greens too. I think it would be amazing with arugula.

Chinese Spinach Salad by sally

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!

SALMON AVOCADO mousse salad platter by Foodessa

Some preps are slightly more time consuming...but well worth the trouble. Salmon Avocado mousse on a bed of escarole and radicchio lettuce. For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2013/08/salad-platter-presentation-and-dressings.html

Trinity of Beans - Three Beans Salad by Hina Gujral

Beans are powerhouse of protein and have significant amount of soluble fiber, which is helpful in keeping blood cholesterol low. In India, beans are an integral part of our daily diet but we always prefer them in spicy curries along with rice or chapatti, till recently for me also beans means Rajma Masala or Lobia Curry, I never…

Salmon Chopped Salad by Carolinaheartstrings

I decided that we would start the New Year on a healthier note for ourselves and our Carolina HeartStrings “fans” and in an effort to do that I decided to make my first recipe a chopped salad. On a visit to the Big Apple this summer one of my favorite places was called Chop’t Creative Salad Company. OH MY! So much to chose from and…

Dr. Oz's Protein Packed Cabbage Salad by April Decheine

A cabbage salad dinner is high in insoluble fiber, which can help eliminate waste and keep bowel movements regular.

Tomato & Kielbasa & Cantaloupe Cold Salad by "Cheffie Cooks"

Great combo for the warm months. Filling and flavorful

All-Purpose Vinaigrette by Wendy Saxena-Smith

Summer Corn Salad by David St. John

Scrumptious Apple Salad by "Cheffie Cooks"

Anytime side dish for your family.