Picnic side dish and salad recipes

Antipasto appetizer salad

Giada gives the classic pasta salad an Italian twist by adding traditional antipasto ingredients like salami, cheese, peppers, and olives to fusilli pasta.

Recipe: Antipasto appetizer salad

Potato salad with tomatoes, corn and basil

Summer salads don't have to be expensive. Dave's wonderful recipe uses seasonal ingredients that won't break the bank.

Recipe: Potato salad with tomatoes, corn and basil

Potato salad with celery

Give a quick salad a spicy kick by stirring in a little horseradish.

Recipe: Potato salad with celery

Cucumber salad

Ellie's refreshing salad will complement any picnic or barbecue.

Recipe: Cucumber salad

Chicken salad with grapes, cashews and apples

Aarti's chicken salad recipe uses a Greek yogurt dressing and crunchy roasted cashews.

Recipe: Chicken salad with grapes, cashews and apples

Potato salad with poppy seeds

Try potato salad without mayo with a simple dressing of Dijon mustard, oil, and vinegar.

Recipe: Potato salad with poppy seeds

Jicama and Fruit Salad

Tender avocado pairs beautifully with sweet mango and crisp jicama.

Recipe: Jicama and Fruit Salad

Salad with carrots and daikon radish

For a refreshing salad, slice carrots and Japanese radish into thin strips with a vegetable peeler.

Recipe: Salad with carrots and daikon radish

Layered Mexican Cornbread and Bean Salad

Assemble this salad like a trifle. Layer store-bought cornbread with corn, tomatoes, peppers, cheese, and more.

Recipe: Layered Mexican Cornbread and Bean Salad