Side Dish Recipes and Salads
No dinner party menu is complete without yummy salads and sides to enhance the main meal. From classic side dishes to unique salad recipes made with fruits, veggies or other nontraditional ingredients, we've got plenty of recipes your guests will love.
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Fruit Salad is a lovely and healthy treat any time of year, and sometimes you just want to mix up the menu and try a new recipe! Check out these fresh takes on a classic fruit salad.
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With so few ingredients required to make it, this salad recipe is pretty impressive with all the layers of flavor it embodies and the spectrum of textures it has.
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We always keep couscous handy for last-minute dinner parties. It's incredibly tasty and easily adaptable, which makes it perfect for any dinner party menu. This particular recipe is Greek inspired and so delicious!
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When you think pie your mind probably doesn't jump to spinach. After one bite of this flaky, cheesy side though, we bet it will. Simple and satisfying, this side is a must-have for any Greek-inspired dinner party, but it also makes for a great weeknight meal.
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Fresh slices of orange are what set this salad apart. It's great for a light lunch or dinner.
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Saffron-infused rice topped with fresh vegetables makes for an indulgently creamy, yet light and tangy side dish. This recipe is perfect to take your dinner party menu from winter to spring - give it a try and pair with a fresh citrus salad for a truly satisfying meal.
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Coleslaw gets a flavor makeover with this easy recipe. Add in some apples and a few nuts for a crunchier, fresher and tastier mouthful to pair with a sandwich.
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Make these yummy quinoa salad stuffed peppers as an easy appetizer or side dish for your next dinner party!
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Clinton Kelly, Host of the hit TV Show, The Chew, shares how to take your typical green bean casserole and turn it into a yummy homemade side dish without the french onions and canned soup!
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This fresh berry salad pairs well with the heaviest of meals, but also works well as a light lunch. We love the texture and dichotomy, yet perfect pairing between the flavor the sharp, peppery arugula and the sweet, juicy flair of the fruit.
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Replace your rice or orzo with quinoa. It's a nuttier, healthier and more filling side. Try it the way Expert prepare it for her clients and you'll love it.
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Whoever said salads were boring never tried our grilled cheese croutons! Any salad gets a savory and satisfying bite added to it when topped with these golden morsels.
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Usually, this corn salsa is served with chips, but some guests prefer to eat it by itself. No matter how your guests decide to eat this salsa, they will definitely devour it.
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Reconsider the structure of your salad - rather than plopping all your ingredients in a bowl try wrapping everything in a lettuce leaf itself. Not only does this make for a fun way to serve guests it also makes it easier to eat when standing.
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For a simple, yet delicious and healthy side for any meal this fall, look no further than our orange and brown sugar glazed baby carrots. Sweet, savory and so satisfying, it's a colorful and delicious bite for both your eyes and appetite!