This easy Waldorf Salad Recipe is a perfect salad to make in just minutes! Made with apples and grapes, this fruit salad recipe is colorful and enjoyable at any time of year. This recipe was originally served at the Waldorf Hotel in New York (Now the Waldorf Astoria). It quickly became popular all over the US. I remember that my mother used to order this salad when we went to… Continue Reading
Salad Supreme Pasta Salad
This easy Salad Supreme Pasta Salad is perfect for an appetizer or snack any day! Made easily in minutes, this is good for dinners, potlucks, and picnics. If you are not sure what Salad Supreme is, it is a spice blend that has been around for decades. I have used it for several recipes, and it is wonderful on garlic bread. The paprika based spice blend has red pepper, Romano… Continue Reading
Easy Fruit Salad
This easy fruit salad is colorful and healthy for a picnic or barbecue. This Summer salad recipe is a great way to add fresh summer fruits to your menu. Summer is a great time for this salad. It is the perfect salad for a potluck or barbecue and the tropical colors look so lovely on a buffet. Hello Friends! How is your summer so far? It’s my favorite season and… Continue Reading
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
This Easy Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing is a perfect dressing for salads, fresh vegetables, and chicken wings. Easily made in minutes with herbs and spices. The best thing is that you likely have all the ingredients in your pantry. Onion flakes, dill weed, parsley, garlic powder, and paprika come together to make this favorite ranch dressing. Hello Friends! Another weekend is in the books and I am loving that I… Continue Reading
Best Chicken Salad Recipe
This best Chicken Salad Recipe is my favorite variety of chicken salad. Classic chicken salad made with onions, celery, mayo, and spices to make a delicious sandwich. This chicken salad sandwich can also be made with my lighter chicken salad recipe if you are trying to save on calories. Serve it with wheat, white, or squaw bread for a delicious easy dinner or lunch idea. Be sur to check out… Continue Reading
Dill Cold Pasta Salad
This colorful Dill Cold Pasta Salad recipe is perfect for a summer meal or side dish. Cool , refreshing and creamy and made with fresh seasonal vegetables and dill weed. Be sure to check out our other great summer salad recipes. This cold pasta salad is the perfect side dish or meal to enjoy year-round. It is especially refreshing when the weather is hot and you want to enjoy a simple… Continue Reading
Vegetable Spaghetti Salad
This delicious Spaghetti Salad is a simple pasta salad recipe that is perfect for a light meal or as a cold salad side dish. Cool and refreshing with fresh colorful seasonal vegetables. Be sure to check out our other great summer salad recipes. This spaghetti salad is the perfect side dish or meal to enjoy year-round. It is especially refreshing when the weather is hot and you want to… Continue Reading
Make Ahead Taco Salad
This Make Ahead Taco Salad recipe first appeared on Organized Island 8 years ago. This Make-Ahead Taco Salad recipe is perfect for a summer dinner or a lunch. It also makes a great lunch on the go. With busy schedules, this also makes a perfect make and take meal. Hello Friends! I have to say that I am grateful that I have been able to share this space with you… Continue Reading
Watergate Salad Seafoam Salad
This retro Watergate Salad has so many names, but it is always creamy and delicious. I love old-school salad recipes and I think my Mom called this Seafoam Salad or Pistachio Fluff Salad. This is similar to an Ambrosia Salad but makes this special is the Pistachio flavor and the fact that the salad is green. This makes it a perfect treat for a picnic, potluck or as a St. Patrick’s… Continue Reading
Mango Arugula Salad Recipe
This simple and easy Mango Arugula Salad Recipe is made with fresh mango, arugula, cranberries, nuts, and Parmesan Cheese. A delicious salad for any time of year. It is just what I need to balance out my casseroles. If you are looking to lighten things up a bit for lunch or dinner, like I am, this is a great Arugula salad recipe to change things up. This recipe makes a… Continue Reading
14 Simple Salads Made with Fresh Berries
As we transition to a new season, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy fresh berries right now. Strawberries and Raspberries are in season and today I am sharing some great ways to make the most of these delicious berries with a few recipes for salads with fresh berries. These salad recipes are great for transitioning to fall, while still maintaining some healthy meal ideas. Hi Friends! One of the… Continue Reading
Easy Penne Pasta Salad
This Easy Macaroni Salad recipe is a favorite of mine for barbeques and summer gatherings. Cold penne pasta salad is a wonderful, refreshing dish when you want something to go with your picnic or lunch menu that you can make ahead of time. I love to serve my pasta salad with Italian dressing or simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Hello Friends! If you are like me, you have been out… Continue Reading
Simple Caprese Salad
This Easy Caprese Salad recipe is so easy it is almost too easy to call a recipe! This time of year I especially love all the fresh produce and this is the perfect salad to serve this season. It’s made with fresh basil, fresh tomatoes, some spices and mozzerella cheese! I ordered Insalate Caprese a few times when we were in Italy last year and have made it many times since then…. Continue Reading
Summer Tomato Salad
This easy Marinated Tomato Salad with cherry tomatoes is a wonderful dish to celebrate the season. Cool and refreshing, itis perfect for picnics, barbecues, and parties. I made this after trying a similar salad at a restaurant on vacation and it takes me back to that meal every time. Today I am sharing my vacation moment with you through this recipe idea. This is also a great salad to make when… Continue Reading
Quick and Easy Mediterranean Salad
An easy Mediterranean Salad made with peppers, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and Feta cheese. Perfect as a main entree or side dish. Did you have a great weekend? We had fun times celebrating a birthday and going to a football game with friends. The evenings are still long and beautiful and I can definitely feel a cooler season coming in. Over the weekend, I made one of my easiest recipes, this… Continue Reading
Picnic Salad Recipes
Is it feeling like summer at your home yet? I cannot say it feels like summer, but it is definitely feeling like spring here. We have been enjoying getting outdoors and going on excursions. With concert and festival season kicking off, I thought it was the perfect time to share these twenty-one Easy Picnic Salad Recipes. We have included some of our favorite summer salad recipes so that you can pick… Continue Reading
Simple Cold Green Beans Salad
This Simple Green Beans salad recipe is a tasty cold salad recipe that is perfect for any meal, but especially nice for a picnic salad or barbecue side dish. This season I love to create dishes that are easy to pack and go for a meal outdoors. This is one of those recipes that is a nice cool side dish and so easy to make. This cold summer salad recipe… Continue Reading
Easy Broccoli Pasta Salad
This Easy Broccoli Pasta Salad is perfect for the upcoming picnic season and makes a great make and take lunch idea. Made with fresh broccoli and other vegetables, it makes for a colorful side dish or meal! I love making this on Sundays and then having it as a side dish and a lunch. Filled with fresh vegetables, it is also a great use of items from the farmers market…. Continue Reading
Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing
This easy creamy honey mustard dressing is not only wonderful on salads, but it is also great with vegetables, chicken, and beef too! Best thing is, that this Honey Mustard dressing recipe is made with just five ingredients! During the summer, I find myself making more salads for dinner and thought I would share this recipe from a few years ago. Hello Friends! Finally, the weekend has arrived. This was… Continue Reading
Updated Three Bean Salad Recipe
This Updated Three Bean Salad Recipe is similar to the classic but updated for a refreshing twist. This easy picnic salad recipe is perfect for all your summer gatherings and barbecues. This is SO simple to make and is always a hit! Hello Friends! I have been to several potlucks for various celebrations and thought I would share my recipe for a classic three bean salad with a twist…. Continue Reading