This traditional Uzbek Achichuk salad is simply dressed chop salad and features a bounty refreshing bounty of tomatoes, cucumber, onions, carrots, and radishes. This salad pairs well with spicy dishes.

The zesty red wine vinegar makes these roasted red peppers, salami, provolone cheese, mozzarella, tomatoes, artichokes and Kalamata olives pop in this healthy antipasto salad. Serve as a side or appetizer.

This easy black bean salad has corn, bell peppers, shallots, avocado and garlic tossed with olive oil, lime juice, zest, sugar, cayenne and cilantro. It’s fantastic for entertaining and dinner parties as you can make ahead and refrigerate until serving. The longer it sits the better it tastes.

Often, it is difficult to get children to eat enough servings of fruit and vegetables per day. If this is a problem at your house, try my yummy carrot & apple salad. The sweetness of the apples blends well with the carrots and celery, and the tangy yogurt dressing will have them asking for a second helping!