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Salad and Salad Dressing Recipes

Salads can be cold, warm, or hot, and not all use lettuce or greens. Salad dressings are just as varied as the salads they enhance. Many of salad dressing recipes work equally well as a topper for vegetables and meats as well as cold and warm salads.
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Amaretto Spinach Salad Recipe

Amaretto liqueur lends almond flavor to a red wine bacon vinaigrette dressing for fresh or wilted spinach salad.

Apple Chicken Salad Recipe

Apple Chicken Salad Recipe. This simple but tasty salad combines cooked chicken breast, apples, celery, carrots, and sweet onion with tangy ranch dressing.

Apple Salad Recipe

Diabetic salad made with apples, celery, raisins, and low-calorie mayonnaise is delicious enough for the whole family.

Asparagus Potato Salad Recipe

New potatoes and asparagus come together in a simple mayonnaise dressing flavored with dill and garnished with anchovies.

Aunt Florrie's Bread and Butter Pickles Recipe

Bread and butter pickles are sweet and tangy. These are delicious, but prepare to let them cure for at least 4 weeks.

Avocado Crab Grapefruit Salad Recipe

Avocado halves are stuffed with a salad of crab, pecans, and grapefruit then garnished with eggs and olives.

Bacon Ranch Potato Salad Recipe

Take potato salad to an entirely new level with the flavors of bacon and ranch dressing.

Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Balsamic vinegar is the base for this classic and flavorful oil and vinegar salad dressing.

Banana Blossom Salad with Chicken Recipe

This unusal salad uses banana blossoms, chicken, herbs, vegetables, and roasted peanuts.

Beet-Pink Salad Recipe

Simple celery, red onion, and beet salad has great flavor and can be made in advance.

Black Bean Salad Recipe

Black bean salad is always a welcome sight on the table. Luckily it is fast and simple to make.

Blue Cheese Buttermilk Creamy Dressing Recipe

Blue Cheese Buttermilk Creamy Dressing Recipe. This recipe is similar to one used at California's North Woods Inn restaurant chain.

Blue Potato Honey Mustard Salad Recipe

Blue potatoes, bell peppers, and sweet onions form the base for a delicious honey mustard potato salad.

Blueberry Coleslaw Recipe

Blueberry Coleslaw Recipe. A colorful salad which combines traditional cabbage slaw with blueberries.

Blueberry Mayonnaise Recipe

Blueberry Mayonnaise Recipe. An unusual mayonnaise flavored with blueberry vinegar. Great in coleslaw and on burgers.

Cabbage And Pineapple Salad Recipe

Cabbage, pineapple, tomatoes, green peppers, and celery are topped with a light yogurt dressing.

Caesar Salad Recipe

Caesar Salad Recipe. Classic caesar salad uses romaine, arugula, anchovies, egg and Parmesan cheese.

Caesar Salad Recipe

Classic caesar salad uses romaine, anchovies, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, egg, and Parmesan cheese.

Carrot Slaw With Cashews Recipe

Carrot and cashew slaw kicked with cilantro is tossed with a vinaigrette made with lime and maple syrup.

Champagne Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe

It's so easy to make a quick champagne vinaigrette to make your salads special. Great way to use up leftover champagne.

Charley's Crab Martha's Vineyard Salad Recipe

This winning salad from a popular Florida restaurant combines lettuce, blue cheese, red onion, and pine nuts.

Charley's Crab Raspberry-Maple Dressing Recipe

Raspberry vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and tarragon make up this dressing from a popular Florida restaurant.

Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

Classic Caesar salad gets a protein boost from chicken strips. Hearty enough for a main meal.

Chilled Chinese Noodle Salad Recipe

Chinese egg noodles, bean sprouts, carrots, daikon, green onions, and sesame seeds are tossed with a soy and sesame dressing.

Chilled Steamed Asparagus with Chervil Dressing Recipe

A simple chervil dressing makes the perfect topper for tender asparagus.

Cilantro Mayonnaise Recipe

Cilantro Mayonnaise Recipe. Cilantro gives an amazing burst of flavor to this quick mayonnaise salad dressing. Great with Mexican dishes.

Cole Slaw Recipe

Cole Slaw Recipe. There is no better use for raw cabbage than in a crunchy cole slaw.

Coleslaw with Sweet and Sour Creamy Dressing Recipe

The secret to this low-fat, low-calorie coleslaw is the dressing made with yogurt and buttermilk to cut the mayonnaise.

Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pecans Recipe

Along with couscous, cranberries, and pecans, this salad also includes peas, scallions, cucumbers, and fresh basil, and is topped with a lemon garlic dressing.

Crab and Asparagus Salad Recipe

Crab and Asparagus Salad Recipe. Cooked fresh asparagus is paired with succulent crab for a simple salad topped with a mustard caper dressing.

Crab Mango Salad Recipe

Crab and mango are dressed with a balsamic mango vinaigrette and drizzled with a tarragon mustard sauce.

Cranberry Soda Molded Salad Recipe

This classic gelatin salad made with cranberry sauce, cream cheese, pineapple, pecans, and lemon soda never goes out of style.

Creole Olive Salad Recipe

Green and black olives combined with shallots, celery, garlic, and parsley make the condiment used on muffalettas.

Curried Turkey Salad in Brioche Recipe

Curried Turkey Salad in Brioche Recipe. Turkey is combined with apple and curry powder into a salad which is served as stuffed brioche sandwiches.

Curried Turkey Salad Recipe

Turkey salad with papaya, kiwifruit, and almonds is served in spinach-lined tortilla bowls.

Dill Potato Salad Recipe

Everyday potato salad becomes special with the addition of fresh dill and celery seed.

Dr Pepper Marinade Recipe

Dr Pepper Marinade Recipe. An intriguing marinade and basting sauce for meat begins with Dr. Pepper soda.

East Norwalk Coleslaw Recipe

Sour cream, carrot, and bell pepper are unusual ingredients in this cabbage coleslaw.

Egg Salad with Capers and Olives Recipe

Egg Salad with Capers and Olives Recipe. Use this flavorful egg salad as a topper for greens, in a sandwich, or modify for deviled eggs.

Frozen Fruit Salad Recipe

Frozen Fruit Salad Recipe. Simple frozen salad uses cream cheese, whipped cream, and gelatin as a base for fresh fruit.

Ginger Marmalade Chicken Salad Recipe

Chicken marinated and cooked in orange marmalade and ginger makes a great salad.

Grated Beet Salad Recipe

This simple salad uses grated raw beets and citrus juices.

Grated Beet Salad with Tarragon Dressing Recipe

Grated raw beets are the basis of this salad topped with a dressing of lemon juice, Dijon mustard, tarragon and olive oil.

Green Goddess Salad Dressing Recipe

Garlic, green onions, avocado, and anchovy paste flavor this popular savory salad dressing.

Green Mustard Slaw with Red Plum Vinaigrette Recipe

It is the vinaigrette made with fresh plums, orange juice, honey, and herbs that makes this cabbage slaw shine.

Green Papaya Salad Recipe

Cabbage, papaya, and string beans are dressing with a mixture of soy sauce, and lime juice, topped with tomatoes, peanuts, and cilantro.

Grilled Hamburger Salad Recipe

The traditional hamburger and its fixings is transformed into an Asian grilled salad with a fish sauce dressing.

Ham and Lima Bean Salad with Maple Thyme Dressing Recipe

This unusual ham and lima bean salad is cooked but served at room temperature.

Hard-Boiled Egg and Hot Pepper Vinegar Dressing Recipe

Eggs, vegetables, and spicy vinegar make a tasty dressing for salads, avocados, fish or chicken.

Haricots Verts (Green Beans) and Horseradish Salad Recipe

Horseradish spices up tasty green bean salad. This salad is served cold.

Herb Dressing Recipe

Herb Dressing Recipe. Tarragon, chervil, parsley, and watercress flavor a creamy dressing based on sour cream and mayonnaise.

Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe. You'll be amazed at the bright flavor of homemade mayonnaise. It's really very simple and fast to make with a blender or processor.

Homemade Olive Tapenade Recipe

Homemade Olive Tapenade Recipe. Tapenade is a rich olive spread popular in the Mediterranean.

Horseradish Slaw Recipe

Horseradish gives some zip to traditional coleslaw made with green and red cabbage.

Italian Bean and Tuna Salad Recipe

Quick and healthy salad with cannellini beans, white tuna, red onion, balsamic vinegar, and basil.

Jicama Sunchoke Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe

Jicama, sunchokes, red kidney beans, watercress, mustard greens, onion, and sweet bell peppers make a fabulous salad.

Lemon, Blueberry and Chicken (or Turkey) Salad Recipe

Lemon yogurt, blueberries, chicken, and crunchy vegetables make a delightfully different and colorful salad.

Lentil Salad Recipe

Lentils are cooked with onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, cooled, and tossed with a lemon French dressing.

Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette Recipe

Even those who do not like cilantro will enjoy this slightly sweet lime cilantro vinaigrette.

Lush Tomato Salad Recipe

Traditional tomatoes and cherry tomatoes form the basis of this salad, with lots of fresh basil and capers. Perfect for summer harvest.

Mandarin Orange Kidney Bean Salad Recipe

Kidney beans, celery, and Mandarin oranges marinate in dressing for an easy and tasty salad.

Margarita Shrimp Salad Recipe

If you like margarita cocktails, you will love this shrimp salad made with tequila, lime, and Triple Sec.

Margarita Shrimp Salad Recipe

Tequila, tangerine juice, lime, and honey make a delicious dressing for a salad of greens, citrus, jicama, and radishes.

Mashed Potato Salad Recipe

Like German potato salad, this mashed potato salad is served warm or at room temperature.

Mexican Olive Salad Recipe

Ground beef, Cheddar cheese, and two kinds of olives form the base for this Mexican-style salad.

Mixed Salad With Pears and Raisins Recipe

The simple combination of raisins, spinach, pears, and pine nuts is light and flavorful with the addition of balsamic vinegar.

Mozzarella and Grilled Chile Salad Recipe

Fresh mozzarella and basil works perfectly with the slight heat of the chile peppers in this simple but satisfying salad.

Mustard Horseradish Potato Salad Recipe

Fennel, horseradish, and mustard lend interesting flavors to red potato salad tossed in a creamy vinaigrette.

Orange Almond Greens Recipe

Orange Almond Greens Recipe. A poppy seed dressing tops romaine lettuce, almonds and Mandarin oranges for a light salad.

Orange Fluff Salad Recipe

Quick dessert salad contains cottage cheese, gelatin, Mandarin oranges, pineapple, coconut, pecans, and Cool Whip.

Pan-Roasted Shrimp with Wisconsin Aged Parmesan Recipe

Simple pan-roasted shrimp is elevated by a quick sauce of tomatoes, shallots, garlic, cannelini beans, and Parmesan cheese. Fast and easy for main dish or salad.

Papaya Salad Recipe

Tropical papaya is tossed with an easy homemade vinaigrette and sprinkled with lime juice for a light and refreshing salad.

Pasta Nicoise Recipe

Pasta salad is loaded with chicken and vegetables, bound with a simple homemade rosemary-flavored dressing. It is fresh, bright with flavor, and...

Pineapple Grape Coleslaw Recipe

Try this delicious coleslaw sweetened with pineapple and grapes for a change.

Pomegranate Port Vinaigrette Recipe

Delicious vinaigrette uses pomegranate juice, vegetables, and port wine.

Potato Salad Without Potatoes (Mock Potato Salad) Recipe

Mock potato salad contains celery, onions, relish, hard-boiled eggs, and olives but uses saltine crackers instead of potatoes.

Prince of Wales Spinach Salad Flambe Recipe

This unusual spinach salad with bacon and hard-boiled eggs is served with a flaming brandy dressing.

Raspberry Cream Fruit Salad Dressing or Dip Recipe

Raspberry Cream Fruit Salad Dressing or Dip Recipe. This light and fluffy dressing can be used in or on fruit salads or use it as a dip for fresh fruit.

Red Cabbage Christmas Salad Recipe

This colorful salad makes a great accompaniment to your holiday or any meal.

Red Cabbage Salad Recipe

Red Cabbage Salad Recipe. This is a clone recipe of the very popular sweet and sour cabbage slaw served at the popular North Woods Inn California restaurant chain.

Red, White & Blue Potato Salad Recipe

Red, White & Blue Potato Salad Recipe. The beautiful colors of this red, white, and blue potato salad come from the potatoes themselves.

Red, White & Blue Potato Salad Recipe

Red, White & Blue Potato Salad Recipe. The beautiful colors of this red, white, and blue potato salad come from the potatoes themselves.

Russian Potato Salad Recipe

Beets add the Russian flair to this otherwise traditional potato salad with the addition of carrots and mustard.

Salad Dressing Recipes and Vinaigrette Recipes

Many salad dressing recipes work equally well as a topper for vegetables and meats as well as for cold and warm salads. Enjoy a variety of salad dressing and vinaigrette recipes.

Salad Recipes

Salads can be cold, warm, or hot, and not all use lettuce or greens. Find recipes for green salads, fruit salads, cole slaw, potato salads, egg salads, chicken salads, seafood salads, and more.

Salmon Shell Salad Recipe

Easy pasta salad uses canned salmon, green onions, sweet peas, celery, and dill weed.

Sardine and Apple Salad Recipe

It may seem an odd combination, but the sweetness of the apple plays well with the saltiness of the sardines.

Smoked Turkey Salad Calypso Recipe

Use deli smoked turkey in this rice salad that is also loaded with papaya and coconut for a tropical flair.

Spinach Enoki Salad Recipe

A simple vinaigrette dresses a salad of fresh spinach, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and green onions.

Spinach, Red Cabbage and Green Mango Salad Recipe

This dish is designed to not only appeal to kids, but directions are geared towards kids preparing it.

Stuffed Mozzarella Spirals Salad Recipe

Stuffed Mozzarella Spirals Salad Recipe. Prosciutto, spinach, and roasted red peppers, and mozzarella cheese make a delicious salad topper.

Summer Balsamic Tomato Vegetable Salad Recipe

Summer Balsamic Tomato Vegetable Salad Recipe. Tomatoes, sweet onions, and cucumbers shine in a balsamic vinaigrette for a cool and refreshing salad.

Summer Beet Salad Recipe

Beets, cucumber, and fresh herbs are tossed with a honey vinaigrette, served on salad greens with hard-cooked eggs and sour cream.

Sweet Cucumber and Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe

This very simple salad of cucumbers and Mandarin oranges goes together quickly and has a delicate sweet flavor.

Thanksgiving Turkey-Pomegranate Salad Recipe

A great use for leftover Thanksgiving turkey, try this salad with pineapple, apples, pomegranates, and almonds.

Tropical Vinaigrette Recipe

Tropical fruits and citrus make and easy and delicious vinaigrette in a matter of minutes.

Turkey Salad in Mango Chutney Mayonnaise Recipe

Make this tasty salad with leftover turkey, raisins, grapes, almonds, and mango chutney for lunch or dinner.

Turkey Salad with Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Use canned or cooked turkey and cranberry sauce for a salad with a Thanksgiving flair.

Vanilla Fruit Salad Recipe

Pineapple, mandarin oranges, apples, and vanilla pudding make a quick dessert salad to feed a crowd.

Watermelon and Red Onion Salad Recipe

Raspberry vinaigrette tops a light salad of watermelon, red onions, and watercress.

Watermelon Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

Watermelon Basil Vinaigrette Recipe. Watermelon adds a sweetness that compliments champagne vinegar in the dressing.

Yogurt Dressing Recipe

Simple yogurt dressing flavored with garlic and dill is made by shaking it up in a jar.

Yogurt Tarragon Salad Dressing Recipe

This salad dressing is lower in fat thanks to lowfat yogurt yet full of the licorice flavor of tarragon.

Yukon Gold Potato and Artichoke Salad Recipe

Red onions, olives, basil, and lemon accent this unusual salad using gold potatoes and artichokes.

Yukon Gold Potato Salad Recipe

Bacon, onion, and Dijon mustard dressing with rosemary make gold potato salad special.

Yukon Gold Potato Salad with Leeks Recipe

Creme fraiche, sherry vinegar, and chives make the dressing for potato salad with Yukon Gold potatoes and leeks.

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