To keep this salad crisp and fresh, top the Starter Salad with the chicken, almonds and raisins before leaving home. Then toss with the dressing just before eating.
It can get boring sending a sandwich every day for lunch so turn to hearty salads, such as this one, for a change. Send along a whole wheat pita pocket and a spoon so your child can scoop this tasty salad into the pita.
Apple and cheese don't always mean pie. Here, with spinach, nuts and a zesty dressing, the apple/cheese combo makes a hearty salad. Try Spartan, Northern Spy, Rome Beauty or Winesap for this salad. Cortland apples, if available, are the very best salad apples because they don't discolour.
Fresh tarragon is an often overlooked herb, but it pairs perfectly with lentils, shrimp and asparagus. This salad is also wonderful cold; just cook and cool the shrimp before tossing with the salad.
At a glance, this may look like an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink salad, but its seasonal ingredients meld beautifully. Soaking the shallots in vinegar pickles them slightly.
Endives are an unsung hero of greens. Top your zesty salad off with creamy burratini (mini burrata cheese balls).
For added flair, sprinkle this refreshing citrus salad with flaky sea salt and toasted pecan halves.
A Mediterranean-style potato salad pairs deliciously with grilled chicken or any summer barbecue favourite.
Hard-cooked eggs and flaky tuna make this French dinner salad an easy yet substantial meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
For wonderful flavour, grill the chicken (see Peanutty Chicken Pitas). Serve this salad with fresh corn and peaches for dessert.
