This sweet and refreshing salad acts as a delicious contrast of flavor when served as a side to grilled steak and poultry.

This easy-to-make salad serves well at family picnics or backyard barbecues.

This summer salad prepares easily and serves well at picnics and family barbecues.

Instead of serving the usual potato salad this summer, try offering this chilled macaroni salad at potlucks, picnics and barbecues. For variety, black olives and tomatoes can be added.

This cool salad is a welcome relief on a hot summer day.

This easy-to-make salad serves well at almost any function. For variety, try adding 1/4 cup cubed ham or Cheddar. Apples can be used instead of pears and walnuts instead of pecans.

This crisp salad makes a nice side dish or can be used for a light lunch.

The mild and earthy taste of mushrooms is given a sharp and crisp contrast of flavor with the addition of fresh scallions in this simple salad recipe.

It’s amazing how such a simple salad can have so much incredible flavor and taste. Enjoy the buttery, aromatic and creamy blend with a glass of Chardonnay.

Creamy dill shrimp salad is given an enjoyable and contrasting nutty crunch with the addition of cashews and water chestnuts.