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The Oriental noodles are crunchy when you first make this cabbage salad. If you prefer softer noodles, chill the salad to give them time to absorb some of the soy-vinegar dressing.

Sesame Noodle Slaw

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The Shed Cole Slaw

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This updated version of the potluck favorite features turkey ham, fresh fennel, and garbanzo beans.

The New Layered Salad

From Taste of the South

Bell Pepper Slaw

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Wheat berries add a chewy texture and substance to this salad. They need a full hour of cooking and can be made ahead of time. Find them among specialty grains in the supermarket or natural food stores.

Wheat Berry Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Summer Vegetable Potato Salad

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Carrot Ribbon Salad

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Classic Chopped Salad

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Red Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing

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Asian Cabbage Salad with Peanut Butter Dressing

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Using bagged salad greens gives you a head start on putting this layered salad together. Diced chicken or turkey can be used instead of ham.

Layered Vegetable Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

To make this layered potluck salad into a main dish salad, add a layer of cooked shrimp or chicken.

Seven Layer Noodle Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Garbanzo beans, the star of this bean salad recipe, are also known as chickpeas. Here's a delicious way to savor their nutty taste and firm texture.

Garbanzo Bean Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Spelt is a high-fiber grain packed with protein. Toss it with garden-fresh vegetables for a nutritious salad.

Summer Spelt Medley

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We left the tuna out of this classic salad, but feel free to add it back in if you like.

Tossed Meatless Salad Nicoise

From Better Homes and Gardens

These lettuce-wrapped hand-held side salads combine sweet and savory warm barley with the cool crunch of radishes.

Orange Minted Barley Wrap

From Better Homes and Gardens

A simple lemon juice and oil dressing allows the flavors of this fruity wheat berry salad to truly stand out.

Wheat Berry Salad with Dried Apricots

From Food & Wine

It's impossible to grill tiny favas, but the sweet-starchy beans get a similar smoky flavor when they're charred quickly in a hot skillet. Jean-Georges Vongerichten tosses the charred beans with garlic, jalapeno, tarragon, and cubes of cheese for a warm salad.

Charred Fava Bean Salad with Lemon and Tarragon

From Better Homes and Gardens

Tomato Bread Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Green Apple-Cabbage Slaw

From Better Homes and Gardens

Corn and Blueberry Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Smoked Salmon and Apple Supper Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Panzella is a traditional Italian bread salad. This main-dish recipe is loaded with chicken to make a quick and easy dinner.

Quick Chicken Panzanella

From Better Homes and Gardens

Pea pods, zucchini, summer squash, and a creamy yogurt dressing give additional vibrance to a side salad of greens.

Greens with Dill Dressing

From Better Homes and Gardens

This colorful combination of lima beans, corn, and tomatoes coated with an Italian dressing mixture makes the perfect low-fat side dish any time of year.

Autumn Succotash