We're entering what is often lovingly referred to as the dog days of summer — that time when it seems like the only way to combat the heat is to lay around and pant like a pooch. But I prefer to call them salad days and fight heat and boredom with one gorgeous salad!
Bring salad fully into fall in a way that makes it not just a main dish, but a company-worthy offering that is quick, elegant, and downright beautiful on a plate. Put a cornucopia on your table tonight!
Great flavors and no mayo, this clever potato salad is a perfect dish to bring to a backyard BBQ. It plays well with all of summer's favorites, can be left out on the picnic table for hours without worry, and uses the Instant Pot for quick prep.
When the season produces a dizzying array of fresh greens, it's time to showcase them in a stunning salad. A quick and simple recipe lets you make all things green the star of this dish that pairs with everything from all the grilled things to all the picnic things and more!
If you think salad is a boring way to have dinner while keeping your kitchen cool, you have another think coming! Enjoy this fantastic main dish salad brimming with fresh asparagus, crispy bacon, and tender chunks of chicken and keep your cool.
Enjoy this quintessentially summer salad with everything from your favorite grilled meats to light pasta dishes and pizza. You'll be making sure arugula is always in your salad drawer this summer!
Autumn's glory is shining bright in this quick salad that takes a bow at any holiday table. Everything from apples and nuts to avocados and blue cheese make this spinach salad absolutely a masterpiece to look at and a joy to eat.
This salad has everything from fruit to nuts and everything in between. Find fun ways to use creative greens for a stunning salad that will fill the role of main course as easily as side salad during the hottest days of summer.
Make your lentils ahead of time to allow them to cool down and you can toss this salad together quickly to serve alongside your favorite meals. It pairs well with everything from chicken and fish to steak and chops.
Another beautiful salad featuring roasted beets, shredded carrots, and toasted walnuts brings color, flavor, and texture to your winter table. Next time you roast a batch of beets, put this clever salad on your menu.
Winter wants some color in its salads. Give them just that with a beautiful salad boasting brightly colored carrots and oranges on a bed of fresh greens. Add some tangy cheese, crunchy almonds, and a creamy dressing and you've got the cure for the winter blues!
Usually when I tell someone I had a great tuna salad for lunch or dinner, they imagine a creamy spread over slices of bread. Well, broaden those horizons and fall in love with a beautiful, healthy, simple salad featuring lots of color and lots of flavor.
Instead of a plain green salad at the Thanksgiving table, why not work a blend of fruit, nuts, and grains into a meal that's looking for a special side? Your guests will love it and it can easily be made in advance -- this is music to the ears of anyone planning the big meal!
A tangy honey mustard dressing brings sweet apples and pecans together with fresh spinach and Swiss chard to create a beautiful salad brimming with lots of texture, color, and - most importantly - flavor!
Many think of the hottest part of summer as ideal salad days, but I also think the beginning of the end of winter is also great for salad. And I'm not talking about any old salad; I'm contemplating spicy-sweet flavors with as many textures as your heart desires. It's time to start thinking spring!
A salad that blends cooked and fresh items in a single serving means a lot of texture and flavor for every plate. Gently sautéed garlic, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes get paired with tangy cherry tomatoes and creamy avocado for a stunning side to all your summer favorites.
This stunning salad is quick, easy, and features the season's best produce. Everything from sweet cherries and crunchy cucumber to tender corn and juicy tomatoes will have you making it over and over again for multiple meals in a day!
This bright and beautiful fruit salad is quick, easy, and delicious. Featuring fresh cherries, strawberries, and blueberries, there is not a meal it won't shine in and it plays well with all kinds of offerings at your table. Let it help you make your next meal memorable.
Just in time for the Fourth of July, a gorgeous salad sporting the colors of the flag can find its way to your table in minutes. It's the perfect accompaniment to all your favorite backyard barbecue traditions.
Brimming with color and flavor, this simple side salad is a perfect accompaniment to your favorite grilled foods and summer favorites. Packed with fresh berries and tangy feta cheese, you'll be serving it again and again!
When things get busy and you wonder if eating healthy is even an option, mix together a crunchy salad and keep it handy in the refrigerator for a few days to fill that veggie void. No more soggy lettuce!
When you need something healthy, beautiful, and bright on the table, look to this amazing salad that, like its name implies, has it all. Everything from crunchy broccoli and almonds to colorful gems like pomegranate seeds and peas comes together in a salad that features hearty vegetables, lots of texture, bacon, and a dressing that pops!
If you've never tried grilling cabbage or fennel before, there's no time like the present! Turn the concept of a cabbage salad on its head by grilling veggies, adding loads of fresh herbs, turning it into a main dish meal with grilled chicken and roasted peanuts, and tossing it all with the most flavorful dressing you've likely witnessed all summer.
An elegant potato salad blending air fried artichokes and potatoes with a pesto-mustard dressing and more. Pair it with everything from grilled steaks and chops to all kinds of fish and seafood.
This pretty salad is packed with the powerhouse combination of flavor and nutrition plus it's downright beautiful. Eat the rainbow with this easy to acquire ingredient salad that you'll make over and over while cold weather is at your door.
Fresh seasonal produce stars in this stunning salad that's equally at home as the main course or a side dish. You can even add cooked, shredded chicken to add more protein if you would like.
