Warm salad recipes

Make a simple vinaigrette with honey and dried cranberries and drizzle it over baby spinach until the leaves wilt slightly. Softened spinach is much easier to eat while still retaining its flavor...

Flavorful fried bacon is the star of this simple fresh spinach salad. It's not just the crispy, salty bits that are important, but also the rendered fat, which becomes part of the hot dressing.

Everything tastes better with fried bacon, especially vegetables, or this festive side dish of tender green beans. Top the blanched green beans with crumbled goat cheese and sweet dried cranberries,...

This recipe uses an inexpensive London broil steak, which can withstand a strong marinade and high-heat cooking, yet is large enough to serve several people. A little...

The balsamic vinegar marinade does double duty: tenderizing the rather lean cut of flank steak and imparting a delicious flavor. Portobello mushrooms, with their rich flavor...

Jerusalem artichokes are tubers that look like a cross between a potato and ginger. They are a relative of the sunflower, native to North America. Many people try to peel Jerusalem artichokes...

Tender kabocha squash baked in maple syrup with chili peppers is just what your taste buds crave. Sweet, salty, and spicy—all in one bite! Serve it as a side dish,...

After trying this side dish, even those who don't like Brussels sprouts will ask for more! It's all about the delicious golden brown crust on each head. To achieve this, quickly fry the Brussels sprouts...

There's so much to love about this delicious salad from Ree Drummond: pine nuts, fresh salad greens, a scattering of black and green olives… But what really makes it delicious is the roasted cauliflower. Good...

This light dish from Trisha Yearwood combines vibrant fall flavors. Sweet and tart Granny Smith apples and salty bacon bits perfectly complement the braised red cabbage on...

This warm salad features a vibrant array of colorful vegetables, all grilled in a pan. Carrots, green beans, zucchini, radicchio, and lettuce complement each other harmoniously in...

If you're tired of the same boring Brussels sprout recipes, try this simple shredded Brussels sprout salad. This warm salad is ready in just 20 minutes and served with crisp...

Portobello mushrooms and roasted acorn squash make this salad filling enough to serve as a standalone dish. Delicious and warm, it's rich in protein and fiber, and the pumpkin...

This hearty, warm salad is bursting with autumn flavors. Lightly sautéed shredded Brussels sprouts are tossed with sweet-tart cranberries for the perfect side dish for meat or poultry. Finely chopped...

This salad features a delicious combination of sweet roasted shallots and butternut squash on a bed of fresh lettuce, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and crispy fried onions.

If you're looking for a warm salad recipe with impressive flavor that's incredibly easy to make, try this sweet and savory baby kale salad. Roasted sweet potatoes and pearl...

Juicy and crisp, sweet and salty, this salad delivers an indescribable experience with every bite. Its star is the savory homemade nutty grillage, which pairs perfectly with fried bacon and...

This vibrant salad is an ode to the delicious bounty of autumn. Toasted walnuts, sweet roasted pumpkin, salty fried bacon, dried cranberries, and a tangy, warm dressing make a wonderful addition to...

Rich acorn squash, sweet chunks of butternut squash, and tender, chestnut-flavored kabocha complement each other perfectly in this delicious salad with peppery arugula, sweet...

"I love cooking delicata squash because it has such a tender skin that you don't need to peel it," says Alexandra Atter. "I toss the squash with maple syrup, chili powder, and salt, and then..."

Perfectly grilled chicken thighs are bursting with vibrant Jamaican flavor, infused with zesty jerk paste, lime, and honey. Serve with a warm grilled eggplant salad and...

Lobster meat is served alongside a grilled filet mignon steak on a bed of warm mushroom salad, all drizzled with a delicious herb butter sauce. This luxurious dish looks just like...

If you're planning on having scallops for dinner, serve them American-style with a traditional warm succotash salad. This succotash variation is made with seasonal vegetables, beans, corn, and...

This steak's incomparable flavor comes from a spiced beer marinade and, of course, grilling it on an outdoor grill. Marinate the meat overnight to tenderize the steak, then grill it with...

This shrimp, corn, and black bean salad would be a simple side dish if not for the grill. It's the grilled shrimp and blackened corn that infuse it with a rich, rich flavor.

This recipe for an Italian summer panzanella salad, made with tomatoes and bread, adds a richer flavor with the addition of roasted cherry tomatoes and Mexican chorizo. Instead of...

Succotash salad is a delicious vegetable side dish for meat or poultry. Its main ingredients are beans and corn. Add tomatoes, fried onions, and herbs, and dress with apple cider vinegar and olive oil –...

The main ingredients of the American warm succotash salad are beans and corn, while the remaining vegetables can vary depending on the preferences of each individual family or what is available in the pantry...

This hearty salad combines grilled vegetable ratatouille with fresh vegetables in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette that also serves as a marinade for the steak.

Warm roasted root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, and red onions) are tossed with juicy fresh arugula and crispy bacon bits in a tart vinaigrette. The result is a hearty and delicious...

A crust made from a blend of coarsely ground peppers makes a beef steak truly delicious without the need for additional seasoning. Simply pan-fry it to the desired doneness, let it rest for a bit, and...

If canned tuna is your main ingredient today, make it into an elegant dinner that's even perfect for serving to guests. It's a great alternative to tuna salad (goodbye...

Pasta with tender red beans, savory bits of fried bacon, and tomatoes is a perfect midweek dinner dish when you need to feed the family quickly, deliciously, and without the hassle. You can...

Make a light salad full of flavors and textures. This recipe is especially good if you have arugula that's not quite young and firm. Lightly roast the greens in the oven until...

For a beautiful and unique presentation, cut the romaine lettuce in half and grill until blackened—the best part. Top with crispy bacon and drizzle with a quick dressing...

The goal of this recipe is to demonstrate how versatile kale can be in a single salad: crisp, juicy, and soft, yet still a superfood in any form. And it's deliciously paired with...

A lighter take on the classic chicken parmesan with arugula salad. Thin slices of chicken breast are quickly sautéed in tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella right in the pan to enhance the cheese...

If you're preparing a German-style dinner, there's no better side dish than potato salad. While most potato salads are served chilled, this version is best eaten...

Young asparagus is the perfect side dish for Easter or any other spring holiday table. For this quick, warm salad, blanched asparagus is dressed with hot olive oil and...

Even with rich autumn squash, you can make a bright and light salad. Slices of butternut squash are sautéed in butter and placed on top of a large mound of lettuce leaves dressed with...

This coleslaw is best served warm or at room temperature. The bacon-shallot vinaigrette is made on the stovetop and then drizzled over the raw shredded mixture...

Tri-tip is a relatively inexpensive beef steak that goes well with salad. Geoffrey Zakarian marinates it in soy sauce and then roasts it with shallots on a preheated...

This dish is a little piece of spring on your plate! Sweet, tender salmon, spring vegetables, and lots of fragrant herbs make it the perfect weeknight dinner—light, healthy, and delicious. Serve with...

If you're looking to impress your guests with a unique take on the good old Caesar salad, try this easy yet effective method: grill shrimp and croutons and serve them directly on wooden skewers...

This salad works well with either yellow wax beans or green beans. The beans are baked in the oven with cherry tomatoes and red onions until the vegetables are slightly softened, then...

This vegetable salad is cooked in a skillet, which softens the kohlrabi and carrots and adds a rich, sweet flavor to the cherry tomatoes. The salad is dressed with lemon juice and...

This vibrant salad is made with colorful new potatoes, green beans, and bell peppers. Even though all the vegetables are cooked, the flavor is incredible...