Picnic salad recipes

Grilled Vegetable Salad

Inspired by The Ivy in Santa Monica, this is a wonderful spring salad that can be served as a side to grilled meats or as a main for lunch or a…

Mandarin Salad

This is one of my Mom's classic recipes. It is perfect for a large barbeque or pot luck. I talk it to a block party in San Carlos last night and…

Texas de Brazil - Brazilian Salad Recipe

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

Heirloom tomato's are coming into season (as I'm writing this) - this is a wonderful dish for summertime picnics or a light weekend lunch. Also a…

Shrimp, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Tangy salad for warm summer days

Grilled Avocado and Pesto Salad

This salad is easy, unique and delicious!

Asian Noodle Sesame Salad

This salad served cold is a wonderful summer meal or side dish. I think it is best when prepared a day or two ahead of time so that the noodles…

Lentil Salad with Chevre

This salad looks great presented in a butter leaf lettuce cup with a bit more chevre sprinkled on top. You can also use yellow lentils.

Caprese Pasta Salad

Easy summer salad. Great side dish to take to picnics or bbq's.

Oriental Salad

A great crunchy salad with a vinegar base. Made with "broccoli - slaw" .... If you are not a broccoli fan ...chances are, you may be converted…

Couscous Salad

My favorite side dish to take to picnics or bbq's