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A classic Waldorf salad with a homemade twist! Crisp apples, crunchy celery, sweet red grapes, and nutty walnuts come together in a creamy, honey-infused dressing. This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing meal or as a side dish for any occasion.

Ingredients: 2 apples, diced. 1 cup celery, thinly sliced. 1 cup red grapes, halved. 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped. 1/2 cup mayonnaise. 1/4 cup Greek yogurt. 1 tablespoon honey. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste. Lettuce leaves for serving.

Instructions: In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, thinly sliced celery, halved red grapes, and chopped walnuts. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon juice until well combined. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat everything evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the Waldorf salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. To serve, arrange lettuce leaves on a plate and spoon the crisp Waldorf salad on top. Garnish with additional chopped walnuts if desired. Enjoy your homemade crisp Waldorf salad!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad is a delicious and nutritious side dish that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of fresh vegetables, dried cranberries, and a creamy dressing creates a flavorful and satisfying salad.

Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli florets. 2 cups cauliflower florets. 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/2 cup dried cranberries. 1/2 cup sunflower seeds. 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/2 cup mayonnaise. 1/4 cup sour cream. 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. 2 tablespoons honey. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Toss the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and cheddar cheese together in a large bowl. Put the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a different small bowl. Use a whisk to mix the ingredients well. Place the salad ingredients in a bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat everything. Put the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it. If you want, you can add more sunflower seeds and cranberries as a garnish. Serve and have fun!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This mayo-free broccoli salad is a delightful and healthy alternative to traditional broccoli salads. Packed with the goodness of fresh broccoli, sweet raisins, crunchy sunflower seeds, and a tangy-sweet dressing, it's a perfect side dish for any occasion.

Ingredients: 4 cups broccoli florets. 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/2 cup raisins. 1/2 cup sunflower seeds. 1/4 cup bacon bits optional. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. 2 tablespoons honey. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put the broccoli florets, red onion, raisins, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits if using in a large bowl and mix them together. Whisk the apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a separate small bowl until everything is well mixed. Pour the dressing over the broccoli and toss it around to cover everything. Put the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes with the lid on so the flavors can mix. Enjoy your broccoli salad without mayonnaise after you serve it cold!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This mayo-free broccoli salad is a delightful and healthy alternative to traditional broccoli salads. Packed with the goodness of fresh broccoli, sweet raisins, crunchy sunflower seeds, and a tangy-sweet dressing, it's a perfect side dish for any occasion.

Ingredients: 4 cups broccoli florets. 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/2 cup raisins. 1/2 cup sunflower seeds. 1/4 cup bacon bits optional. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. 2 tablespoons honey. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put the broccoli florets, red onion, raisins, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits if using in a large bowl and mix them together. Whisk the apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a separate small bowl until everything is well mixed. Pour the dressing over the broccoli and toss it around to cover everything. Put the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes with the lid on so the flavors can mix. Enjoy your broccoli salad without mayonnaise after you serve it cold!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This mayo-free broccoli salad is a delightful and healthy alternative to traditional broccoli salads. Packed with the goodness of fresh broccoli, sweet raisins, crunchy sunflower seeds, and a tangy-sweet dressing, it's a perfect side dish for any occasion.

Ingredients: 4 cups broccoli florets. 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/2 cup raisins. 1/2 cup sunflower seeds. 1/4 cup bacon bits optional. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. 2 tablespoons honey. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put the broccoli florets, red onion, raisins, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits if using in a large bowl and mix them together. Whisk the apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a separate small bowl until everything is well mixed. Pour the dressing over the broccoli and toss it around to cover everything. Put the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes with the lid on so the flavors can mix. Enjoy your broccoli salad without mayonnaise after you serve it cold!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This Greek Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a classic Mediterranean dish featuring fresh and vibrant ingredients. The combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette creates a delightful burst of flavors in every bite. Perfect for a quick and easy meal or as a side dish for any occasion.

Ingredients: 3 cups of diced cucumbers. 3 cups of diced tomatoes. 1 cup of diced red onion. 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese. 1/2 cup of Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced. 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped. 1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped. 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil. 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. 1 clove of garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon of dried oregano. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a large salad bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, parsley, and mint. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the lemon vinaigrette. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together to evenly coat the salad with the vinaigrette. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve the Greek Salad immediately as a refreshing and healthy side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

A tasty change from the usual potato salad is this Creamy Pesto Potato Salad. The soft baby potatoes taste great with the creamy pesto dressing, which makes this a great side dish for any event.

Ingredients: 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved. 1/2 cup mayonnaise. 1/4 cup pesto sauce. 2 tablespoons sour cream. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. Salt and pepper to taste. Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish.

Instructions: Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until they are soft, about 10 to 15 minutes. Let it cool down after draining. Put pesto sauce, sour cream, lemon juice, and mayonnaise in a large bowl. Combine well. Put the cherry tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, and cooled potatoes in the bowl. With a light toss, cover everything with the creamy pesto dressing. Add pepper and salt to taste. Put the potato salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it. Before serving, top with grated Parmesan cheese. Have fun with your creamy pesto potato salad!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes