How about a Radish Salad
SERVES 4 (change servings and units)
Ingredients
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons canola oil or corn oil
1 teaspoon caraway seed
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pinch sugar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
15-20 medium radishes or 15 large radishes, trimmed and sliced thin (or shaved)
Directions
1 In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, caraway, oregano, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper.
2 In a large bowl, toss radishes with vinegar-oil mixture.
3 Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Easy Bean Salad
Recipe by: Kathi S. Yield: 12 servings Ready in: 10 mins (10 mins Prep - Cook )
An easy, delicious cold bean salad. A big hit at barbecues and picnics! Use any combination of beans you like.

Ingredients 400g=14.1oz
1 (400g) tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (400g) tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (400g) tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (220g) tin water chestnuts, drained and chopped
175g (6 oz) shop-bought tomato salsa
2 to 4 tablespoons French dressing
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation method In a large bowl, toss together the all ingredients. Cover, and chill until serving. Tip: Make your own vinaigrette if you don't want to use shop-bought French dressing!

Or something sweet?
Snickers Salad
1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup cold milk
Mix these together for about 2 minutes with a whisk until thick.

12 ounce container of Cool Whip
Fold into the pudding mix

2 - 4 large apples, washed, cored, unpeeled, and chopped into bite-size
pieces (slightly tart apples are best in my opinion)

6 regular size Snickers bars, cut down the center lengthwise, then cut
into 1/2" slices crosswise

Mix the apples and Snickers into the pudding/Cool Whip mixture and serve.

I've used instant white chocolate pudding, and also cheese cake flavored pudding for this. The cheese cake flavor is my favorite. I suppose to be really healthy you could mix in some diced celery also if you wanted to.

LEMON PUDDING SALAD

1 lg. Jello lemon pudding
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip (or other frozen topping)
1 (30 oz.) fruit cocktail
1 (8 oz.) crushed pineapple
Fresh fruit (opt.)

Prepare pudding as directed on box; cool. Fold in Cool Whip. Drain fruit and fold carefully into pudding mixture.

glenda_al posted a grape salad a while ago and also this one:
Need a recipe ...... Posted by glenda_al (My Page) on Sun, Jun 28, 09 at 20:25
Made this for potluck back in May and came home with an empty dish and lots of request for recipe:

Wild rice salad
1 6 oz pkg wild rice
3/4 cup mayo
1 tsp white vinegar (I used white wine vinegar)
1 tsp sugar
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked, cubed chicken breast (I shredded mine)
1/4 cup diced green onion
1 cup seedless red grapes cut in half
6 oz blanched slivered almonds

Cook rice and let cool.
Wisk together the mayo, vinegar, sugar, sald and pepper. Stir in rice, chicken, onion and grapes until evenly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

I make a similar one to Glenda's but use cashews and add celery and radishes to it.

Creamy Cauliflower Salad
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients6 cups cauliflower florets
1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
1/3 cup green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
8 ounces sour cream
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
paprika
Directions:

In a bowl, combine the cauliflower, celery and peppers. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, salad dressing, mustard, salt and pepper; stir into vegetable mixture.

Add bacon; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with paprika.

Summer Corn Salad
"This fresh and flavorful salad features buttery yellow corn tossed with chunks of tomato and onion with a fresh basil vinaigrette."
4 servings
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
6 ears corn, husked and cleaned
3 large tomatoes, diced
1 large onion, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corn in boiling water for 7 to 10 minutes, or until desired tenderness. Drain, cool, and cut kernels off the cob with a sharp knife.
In a large bowl, toss together the corn, tomatoes, onion, basil, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Chill until serving.

I've got a bunch more saved to try out. I have a couple events coming up soon. If you let us know if you have a preference on type, ie, fruit salad, bean salad, crunchy salad, Jell-O salad??? ;)

Caprese Salad is kind of popular nowadays (and easy).

Here is a link that might be useful: Insalata Caprese

Made this twice recently and so good!

Wild rice and chicken salad

1 (6 ounce) package wild rice
3/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white vinegar --used white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked, cubed turkey meat ---poached chicken breast
1/4 cup diced green onion
1 cup seedless red grapes --sliced mine
6 ounces blanched slivered almonds --I toasted mine

DIRECTIONS
Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, turkey, onion and grapes until evenly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Before serving, sprinkle slivered almonds over the top of the salad

Orange-Spinach Salad

Makes: 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

6 cups torn spinach leaves or mixed salad greens
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin orange segments, drained
1/4 cup Bacon Bits
1/4 cup Ranch Dressing or Peppercorn Ranch Dressing

Toss spinach, oranges and bacon bits in large bowl. Add dressing; mix
lightly. Serve immediately.

Special Extra Garnish with a sprinkling of Sliced or Slivered Almonds.
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Colourful Corn Salad

Ingredients

For the salad:
 2 cups (500 mL) cooked fresh corn kernels (or frozen kernels thawed, refreshed under cold water and drained)
 1 cup (250 mL) red and/ or orange peppers, diced
 1 green onion, finely chopped
 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped cilantro

For the dressing:

 1 clove garlic, minced
 Juice of 1 lime
 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
 ½ tsp ground cumin
 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
 Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Toss together corn, peppers and green onion in a salad bowl.

2. Whisk together dressing ingredients or use a food processor to emulsify the mixture.

3. Pour dressing over corn mixture just before serving, add cilantro and toss to coat evenly.

FYI - Stuart McLean is a CBC radio personality/story teller who is very popular in Canada. This salad is yummy!!

Stuart McLean's Strawberry Spinach Salad

1 large bag of spinach
1-2 cups sliced strawberries

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2tbsp. poppy seeds
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
1/4 cup Worchestershire sauce
1 green onion ¬ finely chopped

1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. of water

Clean spinach and strawberries. Mix in bowl and set aside.
Combine 1/4 cup of sugar, poppy seeds, paprika, oil, vinegar, Worchestershire sauce and chopped green onions in a container with a lid and shake well.

Combine remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, slivered almonds and 2 tsp. of water in a non-stick frying pan or pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted sugar turns golden brown and coats almonds (approx. 5- 10 minutes).
Turn out onto a piece of greased foil. Cool and break into small pieces.

Add almond pieces to the spinach and strawberries. Shake the dressing in the lidded container well and add dressing just before serving.

I make a fruit salad with torn romaine, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges (optional-raspberries and/or blackberries) and bottled raspberry vinegraitte. Got this idea from a local restaurant.

Thanks for all the recipes - you guys are great!

Since I don't cook, this is the one thing I can make. It sounds odd but is very good and something different.

BROCCOLI GRAPE SALAD
2 lbs. broccoli, bite size pieces
2 1/2 c. seedless red grapes
3 tbsp. finely chopped onions
2 tbsp. sunflower seeds
1/4 lb. bacon, cooked crisp and diced
Combine top 5 ingredients.

DRESSING:
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. vinegar
2 tsp. sugar
Pinch of salt
Combine all dressing ingredients, pour over salad. Stir to coat. Chill.

Here are some I've either tried or had other places. I made the shrimp salad Wednesday and DH said I could make it anytime.

BLACK BEAN & CORN SALAD

1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small jar. Cover with lid, and shake until ingredients are well mixed.
In a salad bowl, combine beans, corn, avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. Shake lime dressing, and pour it over the salad. Stir salad to coat vegetables and beans with dressing, and serve. Serves 6.

TOMATO FETA SALAD

4 pints grape tomatoes, red or mixed colors
1 1/2 cups small-diced red onion (2 onions)
1/4 cup good white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 pounds feta cheese

Maybe add garlic to the oil and black olives to the salad
Cut the tomatoes in half and place them in a large bowl. Add the onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley and toss well. Dice the feta in 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes, crumbling it as little as possible. Gently fold it into the salad and serve at room temperature.

DILL POTATO SALAD

6 new or red potatoes, cooked in skins & cooled
1/4 c. cider vinegar
1/2 c. salad oil
2 tsp. seasoned salt
2 tsp. dried dill weed
1 med. onion, sliced thin
1/2 tsp. basil
1/8 tsp. dry mustard

Slice potatoes. Combine remaining ingredients except onions. Pour over potatoes. Add onions and toss. Best when served next day. Can be served chilled or at room temperature. 6 to 8 servings.

SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD

1 lb. cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (or frozen salad shrimp already cooked)
3 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup sliced stuffed olives
1/4 cup pimiento, sliced
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 Tbsp. French dressing

Blend all ingredients well and chill. May be garnished with minced parsley.

Oh, that Broccoli-Grape Salad kim okla posted is a keeper!!

Here's a super easy black bean, corn, and salsa salad. I love it in summer and it is a hit at picnics.
Combine:
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans corn, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
bunch green onions, chopped

Stir together:
12 oz salsa, medium or hot to taste
1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Pour salsa mixture over bean/corn mixture. Stir well. Refrigerate for a few hours, then serve.

Two of my favorite Summer salads.

PINEAPPLE ORANGE CREAM SALAD

1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple
1 large pkg orange Jello
2 cups buttermilk
½ cup chopped pecans
8-12 oz Cool Whip

Heat pineapple to boiling. Add Jello and dissolve.
Cool until syrupy. Add buttermilk and pecans.
Fold in Cool Whip and chill.

* I use orange-pineapple Jello, and use more pecans.
You will want to use a LARGE bowl to mix this in.

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Petit Pois Salad

I pound frozen tiny peas, raw
1/3 cup chopped celery or water chestnuts
4 hard cooked eggs, chopped
3 dill pickles, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp prepared mustard
½ tsp hot sauce
Parmesan cheese, optional

Combine first 6 ingredients. Combine rest of ingredients and blend the two mixtures. Garnish with parsley. Cheese may be mixed with the peas. If so, use 3 Tbls. Or sprinkle on each serving. Attractive served in a tomato shell.

Sue

Sue--I just have to make your pea salad recipe. Yum!

Cold Spagetti Salad...
Use cooked spagetti, cut up into about 1 inch pieces, add what ever fresh veggies.. cut into very small pieces, I like tomatoes, red onion,cucumber,green onion, or leeks, use the spice called 'salad surpreme" I think its made by Lawreys toss with italian dressing, I also like to add black olive and feta cheese.. I have tried using diffrent pasta but the spagetti for some reason is the best..I know it sounds a bit wierd.. but is really good

This is yummy

CRUNCHY PEA SALAD

½ cup Miracle Whip
¼ cup Italian Dressing
2 cups frozen peas, thawed, drained
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup unsalted peanuts
6 bacon slices, crisply cooked and crumbled
¼ cup red onion, chopped

Mix miracle whip and Italian dressing together, chill.
Combine peas, celery, peanuts, bacon and onion together.
Mix together with dressing, and serve!

Recipe doubles well.