Salad Recipes

While beef broth might seem like an unexpected ingredient, it's a must for authentic German potato salad. Mixed with sauteed onions, it gives the vinegary slices of Yukon Golds an extra savory touch.

Try serving this Classic Chicken Salad on a bed of mixed greens or on whole-grain bread.

Recipe adapted from "Food From Many Greek Kitchens," by Tessa Kiros. Copyright 2011 by Tessa Kiros. Used with permission of Andrews McMeel Publishing.

For this take-and-shake salad, finely diced avocado is stirred into the dressing for creaminess without browning; corn, radishes, crunchy romaine, and bacon go on top. Call it a Cobb, call it Mexican. Call those happy guests to the table.

Forget deli-style pasta salad, and try this version with shrimp, cucumber, dill, and a bright lemon dressing. You can even make it up to a day ahead.

A Nicoise-inspired main-course salad (tossed with grilled salmon, eight-minute eggs, fresh sugar snap peas, watercress, and boiled new potatoes) is a reliable crowd-pleaser.

Nothing compares to the juiciness of summer tomatoes. Go beyond the expected with this showstopping salad.

This tangle of cabbage and carrot is dressed with a balance of tangy mustard, mayonnaise, and creamy sour cream to create the standard slaw.

Composing a great dinner salad is all about achieving the right balance of textures and flavors. Here, it's the juicy seared shrimp and crunchy tortilla strips that make this healthy entrée seem like a special occasion treat, even though it's quick and easy enough to make on a weeknight. 

Beets, which are rich in folic acid and vitamin C, are the primary ingredient of this simple salad.

In this fresh take on tabbouleh, trade bulgur for brown rice, then toss with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, mint, and feta. A couple spoonfuls of sherry vinegar tie it all together.

Finely chopped lemon mixed with grainy mustard, sugar, and olive oil makes a stellar dressing for this radicchio-and-mint salad.

Buttery toasted pine nuts, salty Pecorino Romano, and fragrant basil add intrigue to this simple summer side dish.

Plump shrimp and delicate red snapper adorn this summery corn-and-tomato salad. Serve atop tender lettuce leaves and sprinkle with corn nuts for a satisfying crunch.

Georgian home cook Louise Brescia of Atlanta shares an herbed potato salad that's great with burgers and barbecue.

The packaged mix makes this fast, but throwing a small green cabbage and a carrot into a food processor is almost as fast.

When this pasta salad arrived on the picnic table, and where it came from, is a mystery. It may have been an offshoot of another creamy summer salad, the potato kind. Crisp celery, peas, and scallions punctuate this version, which is sprinkled with bits of ham and ground pepper and nutmeg in this classic macaroni salad.

Citrusy and cilantro-packed, this Pasta Salad with Peas and Summer Beans dish pairs well with grilled chicken or tuna. It would be equally delicious with mint, parsley or a combination of fine herbs.

This Orzo and Zucchini salad tastes best at room temperature, so prep it and stow it for a bit while cooking the rest of your meal.

A high proportion of vegetables turns this Pasta Salad with Roasted Broccoli into a light, nutritious meal.

The peanut butter, rice vinegar, and soy sauce give this Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Peanuts an Asian-inspired flavor.

No one will miss the mayo in this zesty potato salad, and being mayo-free means it holds up at an outdoor party. We use lemon juice, tangy vinegar, sliced cornichons, and plenty of fresh dill to give sliced eggs and chunky potatoes a lively zing in this tasty side dish.

Celery and onions are a refreshingly crunch addition to this creamy pasta salad.