American picnic salad recipes

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Luncheon Pasta Salad

Luncheon Pasta Salad

A refreshing light pasta salad for a main dish luncheon or summer potluck. I like small or medium shell pasta, but elbow, ditalini or bow tie pastas…

Salad Foodie
Jun 2020
Professional
1 vote
455 views
Mango Kale Slaw

Mango Kale Slaw

I got this recipe from Central Market in San Antonio and LOVE IT!

Andra Kiser
Sep 2019
Intermediate
1 vote
644 views
Crunchy Ramen Salad

Crunchy Ramen Salad

I got this recipe from a former co-worker. It's a popular side dish at a lot of church suppers, work potlucks, and other events. There are various…

Andra Kiser
Jun 2019
Intermediate
1 vote
670 views
Favorite Coleslaw Dressing

Favorite Coleslaw Dressing

A basic mayonnaise-based dressing that we make ahead and have on hand when crunchy coleslaw is on the menu for lunch or dinner. This dressing…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2018
Professional
1 vote
2152 views
Red Cabbage Coleslaw

Red Cabbage Coleslaw

Think outside the box for your next slaw with this creamy deep red cabbage version. The dried cranberries are camouflaged by the cabbage color and…

Salad Foodie
Aug 2018
Professional
1 vote
2185 views
Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad

Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad

A nice choice for a summer cookout or picnic, this pasta salad can be made up to a day ahead for convenience. My pasta choice for this is ditalini,…

Salad Foodie
Jun 2018
Professional
1 vote
3108 views
Bacon Egg Potato Salad

Bacon Egg Potato Salad

Bacon Egg Potato Salad combines the perfect duo of salty smoked bacon and fresh hard-boiled eggs with a super creamy sweet/tangy blend of spices and…

Culinary Envy
Apr 2018
Advanced
1 vote
2041 views
Fideo (Cut) Spaghetti and Shrimp Salad

Fideo (Cut) Spaghetti and Shrimp Salad

Fideo is a thin spaghetti cut into 3/4-inch pieces used primarily for soups, or if the spaghetti is broken in…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2018
Professional
1 vote
2868 views
Quick and Easy Chicken Apple Salad

Quick and Easy Chicken Apple Salad

When time is short this main dish salad is a cinch, and ingredients are often right in the fridge and pantry.…

Salad Foodie
Jul 2017
Professional
1 vote
3028 views
Apple and Spinach Salad with Sweet Seed Butter Dressing

Apple and Spinach Salad with Sweet Seed Butter Dressing

Betsy’s Best Gourmet Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, Cashew Butter, and Sunflower Seed Butter feature Chia seeds,…

Betsy's Best
Aug 2016
Intermediate
1 vote
3769 views
Hawaiian Potato Mac Salad

Hawaiian Potato Mac Salad

Hawaiian Potato Mac Salad brings a taste of the Islands home. Taste the difference with this enticing, comforting salad.

Culinary Envy
Apr 2016
Advanced
1 vote
1412 views
Cold Green Bean & Tomato~Cubed Chicken Salad

Cold Green Bean & Tomato~Cubed Chicken Salad

It is a whole meal in itself or use as a side dish. A great BBQ item to serve your family.

"Cheffie Cooks"
Mar 2016
Advanced
1 vote
1291 views
Favorite Creamy Coleslaw

Favorite Creamy Coleslaw

For me, this has just the right balance of slaw to dressing. A true creamy slaw delight. Keep in mind this produces a VERY creamy version…

Frosted Flaker
Dec 2015
Intermediate
2 votes
2519 views
Summer Pasta Salad

Summer Pasta Salad

My youngest son adores this salad and I often take it to pitch in dinners at church or other functions we attend in the summer months such as family…

Kim Lake
Oct 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
1572 views
Southern Cold Pea Salad

Southern Cold Pea Salad

First ate this at a party. Good for pot lucks, picnics or parties. Great warm weather side dish.

Amy Nichols
Sep 2015
Advanced
1 vote
1465 views