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Winter Blossom's Often Requested Ham Salad

Winter Blossom's Often Requested Ham Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add ham to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped but not pasty, 6 or 7 pulses. (You may need to do this in batches.) Transfer to a large bowl; repeat with remaining ham.
  2. 2 Stir mayonnaise, onion, relish, and mustard into chopped ham mixture until well combined; add more mayonnaise if mixture is too dry. Chill ham salad until ready to serve.

By Diane Horn Talts

Tomato Cucumber Salad

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

Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Toss sliced cucumbers and onion together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Combine vinegar, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil; pour over cucumbers and onions in the bowl. Stir in dill. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

By JSCHMAND

BLT Pasta Salad

BLT Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 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 water to cool.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp.
  4. 4 Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
  5. 5 Combine cooked pasta, 3/4 of the bacon, tomatoes, onion, ranch dressing, and pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat.
  6. 6 Mix in lettuce. Top with remaining bacon.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By Kristy Hopkins

No-Mayo Pasta Salad

No-Mayo Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water until cool, drain, and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Stir ranch dressing and Italian dressing together in a separate bowl; stir into pasta mixture to coat.

By mhassler

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Brush cut sides of butternut squash with olive oil. Wrap each squash half tightly in aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Roast squash halves in the preheated oven until they begin to soften, about 20 minutes. Remove squash from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Remove foil and slice into 3/4-inch thick slices. Remove skin from each slice and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Set aside 8 cups of the cubed squash, reserving any remaining squash for another use.
  4. 4 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Add onions to the skillet and cook in the bacon grease for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 8 cups squash and cook, tossing occasionally, until onions are soft and beginning to caramelize, and squash cubes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Place romaine lettuce in a large serving bowl; crumble bacon on top and add pecans and raisins. Add butternut squash-onion mixture; toss to combine. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve warm.

By Marcia

Summer Corn Salad

Summer Corn Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corn in boiling water for 7 to 10 minutes, or until desired tenderness. Drain, cool, and cut kernels off the cob with a sharp knife.
  3. 3 Toss corn, tomatoes, onion, basil, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; chill until serving.

By Eileen

Grandma's Cucumber and Onion Salad

Grandma's Cucumber and Onion Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place cucumbers in a colander and liberally sprinkle with salt. Set aside until water starts to release from cucumbers, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse cucumbers.
  3. 3 Mix together cucumbers, onions, and green bell pepper in a serving bowl.
  4. 4 To make the dressing: Whisk sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and salt together in a medium bowl until smooth.
  5. 5 Pour dressing over cucumber mixture; stir until evenly coated.

By KBOVER

Spicy Quinoa, Bean, and Pepper Salad

Spicy Quinoa, Bean, and Pepper Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat chile oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell pepper; cook and stir until slightly tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in quinoa, then pour in vegetable broth; season with chipotle pepper powder and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir black beans and corn into quinoa mixture until well combined. Simmer until beans and corn are heated through, about 5 minutes more.

By JampampJ

Low-Fat Potato Salad

Low-Fat Potato Salad

4.1

Prep
40 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of salted water to boil, place potatoes in water. Boil until potatoes are tender. Drain well. Let the potatoes cool 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Peel the skin off of the potatoes and cube them.
  3. 3 Combine cubed potatoes, mayonnaise, ranch dressing, onion, celery, and green bell pepper in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.

By Mai Forrester

Gurkensalat (German Cucumber Salad)

Gurkensalat (German Cucumber Salad)

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
230 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Spread cucumber and onion slices onto a large platter; season with salt on both sides. Let rest for 30 minutes, then drain in a colander and squeeze to remove excess moisture. Blot dry with paper towels.
  3. 3 To make the dressing: Stir sour cream, sugar, vinegar, dill, and parsley together in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Gently fold cucumber and onion slices into dressing until coated. Cover and refrigerate, at least 3 hours to overnight.
  5. 5 Garnish with paprika to serve.

By hisunbeam

Hawaiian Coleslaw

Hawaiian Coleslaw

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix coleslaw mix, pineapple, and onion together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, brown sugar, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over coleslaw mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Momof2andPup

Spaghetti Salad

Spaghetti Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Rinse in cool water, drain.
  3. 3 Place chopped tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, and cucumber in a large bowl; add Cheddar cheese and salad seasoning.
  4. 4 Add cooled pasta to large bowl with vegetables and pour salad dressing over top. Toss well to coat. For best flavor, chill for several hours before serving.

By Sherie H

Copycat Italian Salad Dressing

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

Imitation Crab Salad

Imitation Crab Salad

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  2. 2 Trim crust from bread and dice into cubes. Discard crusts or reserve for another use.
  3. 3 Combine bread cubes, eggs, imitation crab meat, celery, onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Audrie

Tuna Pasta Salad with Dill Recipe

Tuna Pasta Salad with Dill Recipe

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil: add pasta. Cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Whisk mayonnaise, milk, pickle juice, dill, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Mix in tuna and onion: toss with cooked pasta. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

By TexasMomof2

Authentic German Potato Salad

Authentic German Potato Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place potatoes in a large pot and add water to cover by at least 1 to 2 inches; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside to cool.
  3. 3 While the potatoes are cooking, place bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble when cool enough to handle. Leave bacon grease in the skillet.
  4. 4 Cook onion in the bacon grease over medium heat until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and pepper to the pan and bring to a boil.
  5. 5 Once boiling, add potatoes, and 1/2 of the crumbled bacon. Cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. 6 Transfer warm potato salad to a serving dish and sprinkle remaining crumbled bacon over top. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

By Angela Louise Miller

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Cucumber Tomato Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion; stir to coat.
  4. 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best flavor results.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By BogeyBill

Cheddar and Macaroni Salad

Cheddar and Macaroni Salad

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1475 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta under cold water; drain.
  2. 2 Combine macaroni, bell pepper, celery, cheese, peas, onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and pickle relish in a large bowl; mix well.
  3. 3 Cover the bowl; refrigerate before serving, at least 24 hours.

By Karena

Easy Three Bean Salad

Easy Three Bean Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
735 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed together in a large salad bowl; cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

By Eleanor Johnson

Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain, cool, peel, and chop potatoes.
  4. 4 While potatoes cook, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove eggs from hot water; cool, peel, and chop into chunks.
  6. 6 Combine potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, relish, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic salt, celery salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix together until well combined.
  7. 7 Chill potato salad in the refrigerator before serving for best flavor results. Enjoy!

By jewellkay

Black-Eyed Susan Salad

Black-Eyed Susan Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine black-eyed peas, corn, celery, pimentos, and onion in a large bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl until well combined; slowly whisk in oil until emulsified.
  3. 3 Pour vinaigrette over vegetables; stir until evenly coated. Refrigerate before serving, 4 hours to overnight.

By Shults3

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 To make the dressing: Whisk sugar, oil, vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce together in a medium bowl until well combined. Cover the dressing and chill it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  3. 3 To make the spinach salad: Combine sliced strawberries, torn spinach leaves, and almonds in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
  5. 5 Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

By TOZENUF

Classic Three Bean Salad

Classic Three Bean Salad

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar, cornstarch, salt, mustard, water, and vinegar together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. 2 Combine green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, and green pepper in a large bowl; pour cooled dressing over all and toss to coat. Best if marinated for at least an hour before serving.

By Kim

Cucumber Pasta Salad

Cucumber Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse several times with cold water until pasta is cool.
  2. 2 Stir pasta, cucumber, onion, and dill in a salad bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk vinegar, sugar, water, vegetable oil, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss lightly to coat with dressing. Let chill for 2 hours before serving.

By mmihlbachler