Photo of: Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken, Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken, Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
A tangy buttermilk dressing ties together this pasta salad studded with asparagus, chicken, artichokes, and cherry tomatoes! 
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Greek Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Peppers, and Feta

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
Zucchini and yellow bell peppers are grilled ahead of time and combined with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. I leave the Dijon dressing on the side and toss it at the picnic, just before serving. 
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Southwestern-Flavored Ground Beef or Turkey for Tacos & Salad

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
With Southwestern-Flavored Ground Beef, you can simultaneously make tonight's dinner and tomorrow's lunch. Just save out and refrigerate some of the taco meat and fixings such as shredded cheese and lettuce, plus chopped scallions and tomatoes. A good-looking salad like this will draw potential lunch traders. More likely than not, they'll be out of luck. 
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Curried Salmon Pasta Salad

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
A delicious salmon pasta salad is tossed with a vibrant dressing in this great dish featuring all the food groups! 
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Tomato-Cornbread Salad with Avocado and Cilantro

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND Pam Anderson 
This tomato-cornbread salad flavored with cilantro, onion, and avocado relies on ripe, juicy tomatoes to moisten and flavor the dry bread. 
Photo of: Green Bean Salad with Feta

Green Bean Salad with Feta

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
This super-green salad has lots of antioxidants, including lutein, beta carotene and vitamin C, and it's a delicious way to help you rack up the seven to nine daily servings of fruits and vegetables recommended for adults. 
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Tomato-Bread Salad with Basil and Capers

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND Pam Anderson 
Capers lend this panzanella-style tomato salad the perfect salty bite! 
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Veggie Potato Salad for a Crowd

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND Jean Carper 
Red potatoes, green beans, and red cabbage tossed with a fresh mustard dressing make for a tempting salad that feeds a crowd! 
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Creamy Broccoli With Mustard Soup

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
Toasted pine nuts are the perfect garnish for this traditional broccoli cream soup. 
Photo of: Ginger-Cabbage Salad

Ginger-Cabbage Salad

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
Recent research shows that it's health-savvy to sprinkle herbs and spices in your food all year long. Inspired by a salad at Spices restaurant, Washington, D.C. 
 

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