This creamy cool fruit salad is actually more of a dessert than pre-dinner course or side dish. But it has fruit, so you can call it a salad if you want. It’s very similar to the ambrosia salad my grandmother and mother used to make. However, it doesn’t have coconut, which is one of the …
This chickpea salad is a delicious side for any meal. In fact, you can even have it for the main part of the meal because it has everything you need. I love colorful food, so this salad makes me smile. It has contrasting colors of red and green as well as the neutral chickpeas. Basically, …
This creamy shrimp salad is one of the most delicious yet simple meals I make. In fact, it has the perfect balance of seafood taste and creaminess to make your taste buds happy. If you like shrimp, you’ll undoubtedly enjoy this dish. You can serve it as an appetizer or as a meal. I like …
Mediterranean salads are packed with flavor and heart-healthy nutrients. For this reason, these salads are ideal for a family dinner. What’s nice about this salad is you can easily personalize the ingredients on each family member’s plate. I have one daughter who doesn’t care for cheese, so I would leave off the feta on hers. …
This Greek olive and feta salad adds flavor to any meal. In fact, it is so delicious that it might take over and be the star. Adorn your plate with these fabulous ingredients, all rolled into one dish. You can make it a side or add some protein and make it the main part of …
These favorite easy zucchini recipes are perfect for those times when you can purchase this wonderful vegetable in bulk. But even if you only pick up a small amount at a time, these dishes make wonderful additions to the family dinner table. Although zucchini is typically a side dish, it’s also good to include in …
This apple spinach salad with pecans is one of the most delicious salads I’ve ever made. It has the perfect amount of sweetness without taking it over the top. In fact, my husband says that it ties with this nutritious tomato cucumber salad and this super delicious BLT salad on his list of favorites. I …
This bacon lettuce and tomato salad is a delicious twist on one of our favorite sandwiches, the BLT. It has the same flavors, only without the bread—unless you add croutons, which you can certainly do. Memories of the BLT I’ve always enjoyed eating bacon lettuce and tomato sandwiches. In fact, I have some amazing memories …
This zucchini and squash salad is loaded with nutrients and super delicious. It’s also the perfect salad for any buffet or potluck. If you bring this salad and this chicken rice casserole to a potluck, prepare yourself for recipe requests. I’ve always enjoyed eating colorful salads because I understand that the more color it has …
A 5-bean salad is one of the easiest side dishes you can make. In fact, it’s basically something you assemble and stir, like you would a 3-bean salad. It’s also colorful, flavorful, and packed with nutrition. In addition to the beans that provide protein and fiber, it has vitamins and minerals from celery and mushrooms. …