There is nothing better than potato salad served in the summer. This is a unique take on potato salad. Instead of just using a mayonnaise or mustard base, why not try it Greek Style. I highly recommend using the Greek Style Yogurt if you have it available in your area. [...]

Hearty summer salads are wonderful, you don’t have to heat up the kitchen, and you get to enjoy good fresh produce.  These colorful vegetables really pack in the antioxidents, and this salad also tastes wonderful with the cumin.
12 oz carrots, peeled and trimmed
12 oz raw beets, peeled and trimmed
2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
2 tsp [...]

This is an old Ukrainian recipe. It goes excellent with any meal. It can be frozen up to 3 months…or stays good in the fridge for a week.
1/2 – 3/4 C. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp. white wine champagne vinegar
2 Tbsp. Miracle Whip (Do not substitute)
1/2 10 oz tub sour cream
3-4 garlic cloves
1 [...]

My wife and I love Wendy’s Mandarin Salad. She is diabetic so I had to come up with some thing she could eat. This tastes as good as original with out all the sugar. It’s great.
1/2 cup sugar-free apricot jam
8 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
4 tablespoons pineapple juice
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons [...]

A creamy sweet and sour coleslaw which is perfect with barbecue dishes.
10 cups red & green chopped cabbage
1/4 cup grated carrot
2 cups Miracle Whip
1/2 cup sugar
2 tblsp grated horseradish
1 tblsp dry mustard
1 tblsp white pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp celery seed
 
1)Toss the cabbage and carrots thoroughly.
2) Mix the Miracle Whip,horseradish,dry mustard,white pepper,salt,garlic [...]

This is a light and refreshing fruit salad.  Fresh oranges, canned pineapple, and coconut can be put together quickly and made ahead of time.
5 large navel oranges, peeled, sectioned, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (6 oz.) pineapple bits
1 C. flaked coconut
1/4 C. powdered sugar
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients.  Mix well.  Cover and [...]

This colorful salad is found at many pot lucks and cookouts in the South.   You can make this salad ahead of time, and let everything marinate together for better flavor.
Dressing:
1 Cup sugar
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp. water
3/4 cup corn oil
Salad ingredients:
1 16 oz can shoepeg corn
1 large can French Style green beans
1 large can [...]

Cilantro based salad dressing used in the Santa Fe Chicken Salad along with a drizzle of Spicy Peanut Sauce Dressing.
3 whole big cloves of garlic, (minced-see instructions)
1 TBSP packed minced fresh ginger (see instructions)
2 bunches cilantro, (rinsed well, most of stalk ends trimmed off) finely chopped (see Instructions)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1-1/2 tsp. wine vinegar
1/2 [...]

You will not be able to stop eating this salad. Napa cabbage is the base for this salad, so it is nice and crisp, and remains crunchy.  The Ramen noodles in this salad help to provide a wonderful crunch.
Base of salad:
1 head of Napa Cabbage
2 -3 bunches of green onion
Dressing:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup [...]

I make this when we have a lot of friends over. It makes a lot and there’s never any leftovers!  This is a hearty Taco Salad that everyone will enjoy.
1 head of lettuce, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can red kidney beans, drained
1 jar Pace Picante Salsa
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cups grated cheese
1 small package [...]

If you like and have the time, make the dressing in the morning. The longer it sits, the better it is. Wash your spinach ahead of time. Makes for easy preparation later. You can also do the grilling early. That way, all you have to do is mix it all before serving.
 
1 Bag of baby [...]

I’m not crazy about canned vegetables, but this rocks! Sweet and crunchy, you should give it a try.
1 can Shoe peg corn (I use 2) 1 can French style green beans 1 can LeSeur peas 1 cup finely chopped red onion [...]

Alida’s Alpine is popular in the Milwaukee area.  They are known for their cole slaw!
1 pound cabbage, shredded
1 small carrot, shredded
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise-style salad dressing
Combine ingredients in bowl in order given. Mix until well blended.

The Pasta House Co.  really knows how to make a delicious salad.  This one has everything but the kitchen sink in it.  If you do not have everything, or even if you have a little extra stuff around you may want to improvise.
1 Head Iceberg Lettuce
1/3 Head Romaine Lettuce
1 C. Artichoke Hearts
1 C. sliced Red [...]

This recipe comes from the recipe box of my Grandmother Eynard.  My father was diabetic and she was always trying to make tasty desserts.  This fruit salad is tasty even for those who aren’t diabetic.  Be sure to use the cook and serve version of the pudding.  It sets up much better.
1 can mandarin oranges [...]