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Salads

Fresh, vibrant, and full of Southern flavor — these easy salad recipes are perfect as a starter, side dish, or even a main meal. From hearty pasta salads to crisp greens loaded with herbs, veggies, and homemade dressings, you’ll find simple and delicious ways to add a fresh touch to any table.

Reader Favorites Include: Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing, Caprese Pasta Salad, Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, and Spinach Strawberry Salad.

Southern Vinegar Slaw

Crisp, tangy, and refreshingly light, Vinegar Slaw is the perfect side dish for barbecues, summer cookouts, and weeknight dinners. It’s...

Waldorf Chicken Salad With Apples And Grapes

When you're craving something light but full of flavor, this Waldorf Chicken Salad is the answer. It's made with everyday...

Fresh, Flavorful Salads To Brighten Up Any Meal

Fresh salads have a way of making any meal feel a little more special! Bring a burst of fresh flavor...

Avocado Chicken Salad

This Avocado Chicken Salad is creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor. Juicy chicken, ripe avocado, crispy bacon, and sweet corn...
White bowl filled with broccoli cauliflower salad with cooked bacon and dried cranberries.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

This crunchy, savory, smokey, sweet, and Healthy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is anything but boring! It's a delicious year-round side dish...

Best Salad For A Crowd

Whether you're hosting a party, potluck, or family gathering this delicious, colorful Salad For A Crowd is loaded with flavor...

Mom’s Macaroni Salad

Mom’s Macaroni Salad has been a staple at our family gatherings for as long as I can remember. Made with...
Classic 1000 Island Dressing made with mayonnaise, ketchup, relish and onion is a great topping for salads and is also a yummy dip!

Classic Thousand Island Dressing

Ready in less than 10 minutes, this Classic Thousand Island Dressing is the best way to show off any fresh...

Waldorf Salad (Crunchy And Fresh)

Classic Waldorf Salad is a timeless recipe with the perfect blend of crisp apples, juicy grapes, and crunchy celery tossed...
Large white serving bowl with sliced red onions, cucumbers, chopped tomatoes and avocados with homemade dressing and chopped parsley.

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad is light, refreshing, and packed with vibrant summer flavors. Crisp cucumbers, sweet and juicy tomatoes,...
White serving bowl with fresh fruit salad.

Fresh Fruit Salad for A Crowd

Fruit Salad for A Crowd is a fresh, delicious, easy-to-make-ahead recipe that can feed a crowd without breaking the bank....

Spinach Pear Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Pear and Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is a refreshing, flavorful dish that combines crisp, sweet pears with the...

Marinated Tomatoes: Quick And Healthy

When you're craving fresh, vibrant flavors, these Quick and Healthy Marinated Tomatoes are the perfect solution, no matter the season....
Brussels Sprouts Slaw in a bowl to serve as a side dish any time of the year.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with honey-crisp apples, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and tart pomegranate seeds is beautiful and out-of-this-world delicious!...
Green Bean Salad made with fresh bean, tomatoes, onions and feta cheese, tossed into a light lemony dressing is the perfect side dish for any meal!

Simple Green Bean Salad

Fresh green beans tossed in a bright, lemony dressing with tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese make an irresistible Green Bean...
Everyday Green Salad is fresh, easy to make, with tomatoes, lettuce and onion. It's the best recipe that's simple and delicious.

Easy Everyday Green Salad

My recipe for Everyday Green Salad is fresh, simple, and quick! It's made in about 5 minutes with my homemade...
Carolina BBQ Red Slaw served with pulled pork, BBQ chicken or sandwiches.

Carolina BBQ Red Slaw

Carolina BBQ Red Slaw is a tangy, no-mayo cabbage slaw recipe perfect for BBQs! It's quick, easy, and packed with...

Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

My homemade Vinaigrette Salad Dressing is simple, healthy, and flavorful. With just a few pantry staples, you can create a...
Cranberry Pecan Slaw is a side dish or easy to make salad.

Cranberry Pecan Slaw

Take your side dish game to a new level with Cranberry Pecan Coleslaw full of sweet, and tangy flavors. Mix...

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Skip store-bought salad dressing and make your own Balsamic Vinaigrette in minutes! This versatile dressing adds a burst of flavor...
Broccoli Apple Salad with cheese and almonds on a wooden spoon.

Broccoli Apple Salad

Broccoli Apple Salad is light and fresh, and it doesn't cut corners in terms of flavor! This dish is easy...

Easy BBQ Chicken Salad

BBQ Chicken Salad is a perfect mix of smoky chicken and crunchy, fresh ingredients! Ideal for busy weeknights or a...

30+ Fresh and Flavorful Tomato Recipes You’ll Love All Year Round

Unlock the full flavor of summer with these 30+ irresistible Fresh Tomato Recipes! Whether you're looking to whip up a...

How To Roast And Freeze Tomatoes

As the tomato growing season slows down, it's time to start stocking for winter! Roasting and freezing tomatoes is the...
Homemade croutons served on a wooden spoon.

Homemade Croutons

Learn how to make Homemade Croutons with this simple, flavor-packed recipe! Serve these flavorful bites with fresh salad, soup, or...
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Author Donya Mullins

Hey, there! I’m Donya and welcome to A Southern Soul. I love to cook and entertain with easy to make recipes and simple ideas that make people feel special. Read More

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Donya's Top Ten Summer Recipes!

Steal my favorites for a done-for-you menu that packs in the flavor

Fresh Start Favorites

  • Tender, and juicy oven baked chicken with a rich BBQ sauce with all the flavors you love from summer grilling is easy to make and the perfect weeknight meal.

    Baked BBQ Chicken Breast

  • Mediterranean Pasta Salad

    Mediterranean Pasta Salad

  • Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe

    Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe

  • Skillet Green Beans made with garlic, lemon and red pepper is the ideal side dish for any meal! Simple and ready in 15 minutes!

    Skillet Green Beans

Reader Favorites

  • Crock Pot Chicken Thighs in bowl of pot with serving fork.

    Crock Pot Chicken Thighs

  • Warm dip made with spinach and artichokes.

    Classic Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

  • Celery stuffed with cream cheese, bacon, herbs and cheddar cheese are outrageously good! Served as an appetizer or snack, this is a recipe that's sure to become a favorite at parties, BBQs and family gatherings.

    Outrageously Good Stuffed Celery

  • Baked Potatoes made in the Air Fryer are tender and fully on the outside with a crispy skin that makes them irresistible. Easy to make, just add your favorite toppings like butter, chives, sour cream, salt and pepper.

    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

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  • Easy Crock Pot Baked Beans

    Easy Crock Pot Baked Beans

  • Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs on spoon with pineapple.

    Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs

  • White serving bowl with fresh fruit salad.

    Fresh Fruit Salad for A Crowd

  • Celery stuffed with cream cheese, bacon, herbs and cheddar cheese are outrageously good! Served as an appetizer or snack, this is a recipe that's sure to become a favorite at parties, BBQs and family gatherings.

    Outrageously Good Stuffed Celery

About A Southern Soul

Here at A Southern Soul, we celebrate the essence of Southern cooking and living. This site is dedicated to providing you with delicious, easy-to-make recipes, inspiring home decor ideas, & helpful tips for daily life. Read More

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