Basic Salad Dressing
I make this simple vinaigrette almost every week — it’s the kind of recipe that turns a plain salad into something memorable in under five minutes. Bright lemon or sharp …
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Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad
Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad The first time I brought this salad to a neighborhood potluck it disappeared within minutes. The combination of nutty quinoa, crisp vegetables, and a tangy almond–lime …
Summer Watermelon Salad
Summer’s heat calls for something bright, crisp, and impossibly simple — enter the watermelon salad. Sweet, juicy cubes of watermelon meet peppery arugula and salty feta for a contrast that’s …
Classic Italian Pasta Salad
I still remember making this salad for a summer potluck and watching it disappear before the barbecue was even done. Classic Italian pasta salad is a colorful, make-ahead crowd-pleaser: cold, …
Olive Tortellini Pasta Salad recipe
Every summer potluck I attend seems to include one dish I can’t stop returning to: a bright, briny olive tortellini pasta salad that balances tender cheese-filled pasta with tangy olives, …
Quick & Easy Antipasto Salad
I always keep a jar of Italian dressing and a box of rotini in the pantry because this Quick & Easy Antipasto Salad is my go-to for last-minute potlucks and …
Orzo Salad
Orzo salad is one of those “looks fancy, takes almost no effort” dishes that saves the day when you need something fresh, filling, and picnic-friendly. It’s bright with crunchy veggies, …
The Best Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
There’s a reason pasta salad shows up at nearly every potluck and backyard BBQ: it’s easy, it travels well, and it somehow tastes even better after it’s had a little …
Spaghetti Salad
On days when you want something cool, crunchy, and genuinely satisfying (but don’t feel like turning on the oven), spaghetti salad is the move. It’s the kind of potluck-friendly pasta …
Easy Pasta Salad
The first time I threw this easy pasta salad together, it was a “we need a side dish in 15 minutes” situation—no fancy chopping, no stovetop juggling, just a big …