Start with a salad of smoked salmon and watercress. Try to buy the commercial bagged watercress that already has been cleaned to speed things along, or you may substitute other mixed salad greens. (I like to make sure there are some bitter ones, such as radicchio and arugula, along with milder greens, such as butter lettuce or baby spinach.) Also, because this is such a simple salad, all the ingredients should be top-quality. So spring for the best smoked salmon you can find.

Start with a salad of smoked salmon and watercress. Try to buy the commercial bagged watercress that already has been cleaned to speed things along, or you may substitute other mixed salad greens. (I like to make sure there are some bitter ones, such as radicchio and arugula, along with milder greens, such as butter lettuce or baby spinach.) Also, because this is such a simple salad, all the ingredients should be top-quality. So spring for the best smoked salmon you can find.

An interesting mix of arugula, watermelon, and feta cheese creates one great summer salad!

An interesting mix of arugula, watermelon, and feta cheese creates one great summer salad!

Recipe by monacon

Recipe by monacon

Kalamata olives add a mouthwatering flavor to this classic Italian bread salad with fontina cheese, tomatoes, and cucumber.

Kalamata olives add a mouthwatering flavor to this classic Italian bread salad with fontina cheese, tomatoes, and cucumber.

Salad, Chicken, Avocado

Salad, Chicken, Avocado

A creamy cranberry salad. Even people who normally don’t like cranberries will eat this salad. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

A creamy cranberry salad. Even people who normally don’t like cranberries will eat this salad. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Broiled lamb meat (or use leftovers!) is tossed with beans and greens in this delicious Spring salad that’s perfect for Easter.

Broiled lamb meat (or use leftovers!) is tossed with beans and greens in this delicious Spring salad that’s perfect for Easter.

Grilled kernels of fresh corn add their smoky taste to a quick salad that contains black beans, cilantro, and an easy dressing.

Grilled kernels of fresh corn add their smoky taste to a quick salad that contains black beans, cilantro, and an easy dressing.

Choose a pretty pasta – bow tie, penne or rotini. That ‘s half the fun in making this salad. A nice Italian dressing adds plenty of zip, and the only thing left is tossing in the chicken, green onions, olives and a few cucumbers.

Choose a pretty pasta – bow tie, penne or rotini. That ‘s half the fun in making this salad. A nice Italian dressing adds plenty of zip, and the only thing left is tossing in the chicken, green onions, olives and a few cucumbers.

Chickpea Pasta Salad Recipe Fresh Tastes Blog PBS Food

Chickpea Pasta Salad Recipe Fresh Tastes Blog PBS Food