Summer Salads

This red cabbage slaw is easy to make and delicious. It's a tangy salad made with red cabage, a sweet and tangy dressing, and raisins and pecans.

Bacon adds a delicious, smoky flavor to this pasta salad, along with diced tomatoes, celery, and onion. I used mini penne pasta in this recipe, but macaroni or similar pasta shapes would work as well.

This is a delicious broccoli salad with raisins, bacon, and a sweet and tangy mayonnaise dressing.

This is a delicious pasta salad recipe and it's hearty enough to be served for dinner or lunch. Try to prepare this in advance and chill for several hours or overnight for best flavor.

This green pea salad is as pretty as it is flavorful, with bright green peas, shredded carrot, bell pepper, red onion, and celery. Serve this salad with any summer meal or cookout, or take it along to a potluck event or picnic. Make this a few hours in advance and chill thoroughly for best flavor.

This easy carrot salad is flavored with mayonnaise and honey, and the pecans and dried cranberries or raisins give it extra texture. I used multi-colored carrots from our local farmer's market, giving it even more appeal.

This potato salad uses roasted potatoes and onions, giving it interesting flavor. This potato salad will be a hit at any cookout or potluck, and it's wonderful with grilled meat, chicken, or burgers. Try this delicious potato salad recipe for your next summer gathering.

This is a simple cucumber salad recipe with chopped fresh dill and cucumber. For best flavor, chill this salad for at least 2 hours before serving.

This is one of my favorite cole slaw recipes, with a tangy sweet but creamy dressing.