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Home » Recipes » Side Dish » Salad

Salad

From pasta salads to a mixture of fresh vegetables, salad side dishes are very popular on our family's table.

Sometimes the best side dishes are a simple Overnight Salad. 

We’ve got more ideas like Linguine Salad or Mom's Angel Hair Pasta Salad to make your holiday, party or cook out a little easier and more fun!

November 5, 2022

Broccoli, Cranberry & Bacon Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Overhead view of glass bowl full of broccoli salad with bacon and cranberries surrounded by bright blue and white napkin

A sweet and juicy surprise in every bite this Broccoli, Cranberry and Bacon Salad recipe is always a winner! Fresh, crunchy broccoli mixed with bacon and juicy dried cranberries makes a festive and delectable salad. Broccoli Cranberry & Bacon Salad Recipe We’re always looking for more easy ways to enjoy vegetables and this simple salad…

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Filed Under: Recipes, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetable

October 4, 2022

Mom’s Famous Angel Hair Pasta Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Cold angel hair pasta salad with peas, onion and peppers on a large spoon

Super thin spaghetti coated in a light slaw dressing and tossed with red peppers, red onions and peas makes a delicious and easy Angel Hair Pasta Salad recipe. If you like this recipe you may also enjoy our Big Batch of Macaroni Salad that is also popular at big gatherings or our Cucumber Salad with…

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Filed Under: Pasta, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish

July 6, 2022

Spinach Salad with Bacon and Mushrooms

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Overhead view of mushroom, spinach, bacon and egg salad in white bowl on a yellow plaid napkin

A light homemade dressing perfectly compliments our Spinach Salad with Bacon and Mushrooms. Hard boiled eggs add the finishing touch to complete this healthy green spinach salad. Spinach Salad with Egg Recipe This easy green salad is one of the ways our family keeps eating more vegetables. The white balsamic vinegar adds an upscale taste…

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Filed Under: Recipes, Salad, Side Dish

June 14, 2022

Marinated Tomatoes {Farmhouse Style}

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up of slices of tomatoes soaking in an oil and vinegar based marinade

Our family loves eating these Marinated Tomatoes sliced on hamburgers, chopped on salads, and served with fresh mozzarella or on bruschetta.  There are so many delicious options for using our fresh tomato marinade recipe! Ripe tomatoes are a favorite summertime food and this easy marinade is a great way to kick your snack or meal…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish

April 19, 2022

Classic Muffuletta Pasta Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up bowl of easy muffuletta pasta salad in white bowl on blue and white napkin

Our Muffuletta Pasta Salad recipe is a tangy and refreshing pasta salad with a Mediterranean spin.  Also known as Mardi Gras Pasta Salad this colorful salad recipe is festive and flavorful!  Muffuletta Pasta Salad Recipe When you take a bite of Muffuletta Pasta Salad you know what you’re getting. It’s like a muffuletta sandwich without…

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Filed Under: Main Dish, Pasta, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish

March 19, 2022

Chicken and Wild Rice Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up view of bowl of chicken and wild rice salad with toasted almonds and dried cranberries

Sweet dried cranberries, crunchy carrots, and tart apples mix perfectly with a light dressing into this easy Chicken and Wild Rice Salad recipe. Wild Rice, Cranberry and Chicken Salad Recipe Colorful with a variety of flavors each bite of Wild Rice Salad is fresh and satisfying! Shredded chicken makes this salad heartier and long grain…

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Filed Under: Chicken, Main Dish, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish

February 2, 2022

Brown Rice Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Easy bowl of brown rice salad with mediterranean flavors

The best Brown Rice Salad recipe mixes a light homemade dressing with spinach, tomatoes and cucumbers to make a cold rice and vegetable combination that is super delicious! Brown Rice Salad Recipe Mediterranean flavors mix together to create a combination that will make your taste buds smile! This simple cold rice salad with vegetables makes…

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Filed Under: Main Dish, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetable

February 1, 2022

Linguine Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Easy linguine pasta salad in a white serving bowl

Cold Linguine Pasta Salad is rich with Italian dressing, salad seasoning, parmesan cheese and chopped vegetables to make a great side dish for parties, potlucks, picnics and family reunions. This pasta salad tastes great served with Homemade Sausage, Marinated & Grilled Meat or Crock Pot Sloppy Joes. Linguine Pasta Salad My family LOVES this Linguine…

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June 1, 2021

Almond Chicken Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Serving bowl of chicken salad garnished with slices of kiwi

Creamy and tangy chicken salad is accented with fruit and slices of almonds to make a delicious Chicken Salad with Green Grapes and Almonds. This post is sponsored by the Glass Barn, Indiana Soybean and Corn Farmers but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds Recipe With mayo and sour…

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Filed Under: Chicken, Main Dish, Recipes, Salad

December 15, 2020

Classic Sauerkraut Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Side dish of sauerkraut salad wrapped in red plaid napkin

Sweet and tangy sauerkraut mixed with chopped vegetables and coated with an easy salad dressing makes a cold side dish or a delicious topping for brats and sausages called Classic Sauerkraut Salad. This post is sponsored by the Glass Barn, Indiana Soybean and Corn Farmers but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Easy Sauerkraut Salad…

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