Taste of Home - Salads Recipes

Calico Pepper Salad

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:54:04 GMT

You can pep up all sorts of events with the pretty salad Jennifer Mottashed of Simcoe, Ontario shares. "It's easy on the cook, too," she notes. Not only is it ideal for mixing up ahead of time, it can be size right for any gathering.

Beef and Broccoli Salad

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:54:04 GMT

From Yakima, Washington reader Sandra Rohrich comes this hearty salad, which she reveals works well as either a side or main dish. "I've used it both ways myself. What I like best about it, though, is that it's so quick to make," she comments. "My husband and children, on the other hand, tell me they love it because it tastes so good!"—Sandra Rohrich, Yakima, Washington

Sparkling Rhubarb Salad

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:41:06 GMT

To sweeten your meal, give subscriber Mary Ellen Beachy's rhubarb salad a try. "It has a very fresh fruity flavor,"she remarks from Dundee, Ohio. "Plus, it comes in handy if you find you have a surplus harvest of rhubarb to use up—like we do each summer!"—Mary Ellen Beach, Dundee, Ohio

Pizza Salad

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:41:06 GMT

From the very first bite, young and old alike will savor this salad from Evelyn Harrington of Glens Falls, New York—and then come back for more! "Feel free to prepare it in advance," Evelyn advises. "Then, before serving, all you need to do is toss it with the dressing and cheeses."—Evelyn Harrington, Glens Falls, New York

Spinach Pasta Salad

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:35:01 GMT

There's real festive flair in this recipe. The pasta that Kay Odegard of Chicago, Illinois adds gives her spinach salad a heartiness most others lack—something she says folks in her neighborhood appreciate.—Kay Odegard, Chicago, Illinois

Dilled Potato Salad

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:35:01 GMT

What's a picnic without potato salad? This recipe will add delightful new flavor to yours, according to Cam Cox of Hemet, California. "The spices make the difference," she confirms.—Cam Cox, Hemet, California

Festive Pineapple Boat

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:17:54 GMT

"My fondest childhood memories are centered in the kitchen with my mother," recounts Susan Phelan of Tallahassee, Florida. Reminiscent of one her mother taught her, this recipe is one she relishes sharing with her family.

Colorful Bean & Barley with Almonds Salad

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:17:54 GMT

Jazz up any table setting with this tasty combination of colorful veggies, beans and nuts. Almond Board of California

Classic Italian Pasta Salad

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:01:11 GMT

Blue Cheese Dressing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:01:11 GMT

Banana Nut Salad

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:45:18 GMT

Fruit and Cottage Cheese with Creamy Peanut Butter Dressing

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:45:18 GMT

Grilled Chicken Salad with Grape Vinaigrette

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:34:32 GMT

Strawberry Vinaigrette

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:34:32 GMT

Raspberry Vinegar

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:22:09 GMT

For an extra-special gift to give your shower guest, try this ruby-red vinegar. Debbie Jones of California, Maryland recommends bottling her recipe.