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Watermelon Basil Salad
Salad American

Watermelon Basil Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stack basil leaves on top of each other and roll tightly into a log. Slice lengthwise into thin ribbons.
  2. 2 Combine basil slices and watermelon in a large bowl. Drizzle lemon juice over watermelon.
  3. 3 Mix salt and chili powder together; sprinkle over watermelon and toss to combine. Chill salad before serving, at least 30 minutes.

By Chefthompsoncom

Asparagus Salad
Salad American

Asparagus Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Combine oil and lemon juice in a baking dish. Add asparagus and roll until coated.
  3. 3 Grill asparagus on the preheated grill, turning at least once and brushing with remaining oil-lemon juice mixture, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the grill and place back into the baking dish. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4 Combine spinach, Parmesan, and almonds in a large bowl. Add asparagus along with any oil-lemon juice mixture from the dish. Toss to blend and serve immediately.

By Heather Hedstrom

Grandma's Carrot Salad
Salad American

Grandma's Carrot Salad

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix shredded carrots and raisins together in a large salad bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
  4. 4 Pour over carrot mixture; stir until carrots and raisins are completely coated. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

By Mrs Wynkoop

Tomato Cucumber Salad
Salad American

Tomato Cucumber Salad

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a salad bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper; toss until well combined.
  3. 3 Cover and chill salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

By Sowmya

Best Chicken Salad
Salad American

Best Chicken Salad

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place almonds in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until golden brown and toasted, shaking frequently and watching carefully, as they burn easily.
  3. 3 Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper together in a medium bowl until combined.
  4. 4 Add chicken, toasted almonds, and celery; toss until just combined.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By Jackie M

Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad
Salad American

Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, then rinse under cold water until pasta is cold; drain well.
  2. 2 Combine penne, chicken, celery, cranberries, and green onions in a large bowl; pour in salad dressing and lemon juice and stir until evenly mixed.

By Danyell

Creamy Vinaigrette
Salad American

Creamy Vinaigrette

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Measure vinegar (or lemon juice) and mustard (or mayonnaise) into a 2-cup measuring cup. With a small whisk, mix in garlic, a big pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Measure oil in another cup. Slowly whisk oil into mixture, first in droplets, then in a slow, steady stream to make an emulsified vinaigrette.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Salad American

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine Greek yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, honey, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a small bowl. Mix until dressing is smooth and creamy.
  2. 2 Combine chicken and celery in a large bowl. Top with dressing and mix to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

By My Hot Southern Mess

Red Cabbage-Asparagus Salad with Tahini Dressing
Salad American

Red Cabbage-Asparagus Salad with Tahini Dressing

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
3 min
Total
33 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch asparagus until just tender, drain, and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. When the asparagus is cold, drain and slice on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, stir together tahini, water, lemon juice, and garlic. Stir in sugar to taste.
  3. 3 Toss together asparagus, red cabbage, radishes, green onions, feta, pine nuts, and dill in a large bowl. Pour in tahini dressing and mix to combine.

By GKT

Cold Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Salad American

Cold Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
3 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water, and set aside.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add green beans, and blanch until just tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes (do not overcook). Drain green beans, and immediately add to ice bath to stop cooking; set aside.
  3. 3 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar together in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Drain green beans well and pat dry with a paper towel to avoid diluting the dressing. Place into a bowl and drizzle with vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat.
  5. 5 Transfer tossed green beans to a serving dish. Garnish with goat cheese and almonds.

By lutzflcat

Kale Caesar Salad
Salad American

Kale Caesar Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, anchovies, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Set aside.
  2. 2 Place kale in a large salad bowl. Using your hands, massage the kale to soften slightly. Add a few dollops of the dressing on top of the kale, and stir until all pieces are lightly coated with the dressing. Sprinkle with croutons and top with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Bodacious Broccoli Salad
Salad American

Bodacious Broccoli Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until crisp and evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble when cool enough to handle.
  3. 3 Combine bacon, broccoli, cheese, and onion in a large salad bowl.
  4. 4 Whisk mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, and lemon juice together in a small bowl until well combined.
  5. 5 Pour over salad and toss well until broccoli is coated.
  6. 6 Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

By casken63aolcom

Seafood Salad
Salad American

Seafood Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. 3 Combine celery, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon red onion, dill, remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Dice shrimp and crab. Add to the mayonnaise mixture and gently stir to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

By Darrel Tyler

Winter Fruit Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Salad American

Winter Fruit Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt in a food processor or blender; process until well blended. With machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds, and process just a few seconds more to mix.
  2. 2 Toss romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, apple, and pear together in a large serving bowl. Pour dressing over salad just before serving, and toss to coat.

By Nora LaCroix

Shrimp Pasta Salad with Fresh Dill
Salad American

Shrimp Pasta Salad with Fresh Dill

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water to cool.
  2. 2 Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, dill, and black pepper in a serving bowl. Gently stir in cooled pasta, shrimp, celery, cucumber, tomatoes, and shallots. Mix in salt to taste and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

By Krazykhat

Quinoa Veggie Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette
Salad American

Quinoa Veggie Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer cooked quinoa to a large bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Blend vinegar, Dijon, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a blender. Slowly pour in oil, with the blender running, until dressing is smooth and thick.
  3. 3 Remove quinoa from the refrigerator. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, bell pepper, and onion. Pour dressing over top and gently mix until evenly combined.

By Randy Finger

Steak Salad
Salad American

Steak Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Cook steak on preheated grill until reaches desired doneness, or 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer steak to a cutting board; rest until cool enough to handle.
  3. 3 Slice steak into strips or bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; stir in blue cheese. Cover bowl; refrigerate vinaigrette.
  5. 5 Arrange lettuce, tomato, bell pepper, carrot, onion, and olives on chilled plates; top with sliced steak and drizzle with vinaigrette.

By Linda

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Salad American

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Discard garlic clove and transfer quinoa into a large bowl.
  4. 4 Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt to quinoa; drizzle lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil on top. Stir until evenly mixed.
  5. 5 Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

By Coulter

Greek Farro Salad
Salad American

Greek Farro Salad

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse farro with water; drain. Place farro in a pot; pour in chicken broth to cover farro by at least one inch, adding water if needed. Stir in 1 teaspoon olive oil and sea salt.
  2. 2 Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until tender, about 35 minutes for whole grain farro or about 20 minutes for pearled farro.
  3. 3 Drain farro, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, whisk 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Greek seasoning, and garlic together in a large bowl. Stir in tomato, cucumber, red pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
  5. 5 Stir cooled farro into tomato mixture until completely coated with dressing; season with salt and pepper.

By WestCoastMom

Chickpea Quinoa Mock Tuna Salad
Salad American

Chickpea Quinoa Mock Tuna Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and refrigerate until cold.
  2. 2 Combine chickpeas, carrot, celery, sunflower seeds, cabbage, and onion in a food processor and pulse until everything is roughly equal in size; transfer to a large bowl.
  3. 3 Stir quinoa, almonds, and raisins into the chickpea mixture; add mayonnaise, mustard, kelp flakes, relish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture until evenly seasoned.

By Stef

Grilled Vegetable Salad
Salad American

Grilled Vegetable Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 To make the dressing: Whisk shallot, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, chives, cilantro, and dill together in a large bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the mixture while whisking vigorously until the oil is incorporated into a smooth and creamy dressing.
  3. 3 Arrange asparagus, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, green onions, bell pepper, and red onion onto baking sheets. Brush olive oil onto all the vegetables to coat; season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Cook vegetables directly on preheated grill, turning frequently, until slightly charred and just tender, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and red onion, and 10 minutes for corn. Remove vegetables to the baking sheets used for preparation and cool.
  5. 5 Cut asparagus, green onions, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper crosswise into 1-inch pieces and put into a large bowl. Quarter red onion slices; add to bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Let vegetables cool to room temperature.
  6. 6 Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
  7. 7 Serve and enjoy.

By Celeste

Copycat Italian Salad Dressing
Salad Italian

Copycat Italian Salad Dressing

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add red bell pepper.
  2. 2 Roast red bell pepper under the broiler until slightly blackened, about 12 minutes. Transfer bell pepper to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap for about 10 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap and peel skin from bell pepper.
  3. 3 Blend roasted red pepper, oil, water, vinegar, sugar, basil, lemon juice, minced onion, and salt in a blender until smooth.

By NWMama