Soup Recipes - Salad Recipes

Salads aren't just leafy greens tossed with tomatoes. These salad recipes range from Italian pasta salad to carrot salad, and they're all designed to appeal to kids.

There's nothing like a nice bowl of soup to warm the belly, inside and out. Soups are also a great way to get kids accustomed to vegetables. Soothing, comforting and satisfying, these five soup recipes are bound to be a hit with the kids.

Coleslaw recipes can be bland. This cole slaw recipe gets added zip from tart granny smith apples, crunchy pecans and a honey sour cream dressing.

The best potato salad recipes feature good-quality potatoes, homemade dressing and good flavors. This homemade potato salad recipe starts with Yukon gold potatoes. Bacon, celery and pickle relish add sweet-salty flavors to this homemade potato salad recipe. Don't be surprised if friends say this is the best potato salad recipe ever.

This brown rice salad is full of fresh and healthy ingredients, including brown rice, spinach, red peppers, radishes and sweetened dried cranberries. Basmati brown rice will give you the best results for this brown rice salad recipe.

This Brussels sprouts salad is made with roasted brussels sprouts, bacon, apples and parmesan cheese. This Brussels sprouts recipe is a refreshing salad that's fancy enough to serve to company.

Bulgur wheat recipes don't get much easier than this bulgur wheat salad. This bulgar wheat recipe is quick cooking, healthy and tasty.

This cabbage salad recipe is made with cabbage, carrots, yellow peppers, red peppers, green peppers, celery and onions. A sweet vinaigrette dressing gives this cabbage salad great flavor.

This caesar salad recipe is really easy, because it uses bagged romaine lettuce and a bottled caesar salad dressing. Homemade croutons add extra flavor to this easy recipe for caesar salad.

This carrot salad is made with shredded carrots, raisins, crushed pineapple and mayonnaise. Picnics are the perfect time to make this carrot raisin salad recipe.

This carrot salad is simple and naturally sweet. Made with just shredded carrots and apples, this carrot salad is a snap to make. A cinnamon-sugar laced dressing adds unique flavor to this delectable carrot salad.

This cheeseburger soup recipe is an easy Crockpot recipe made with ground beef, cheese and salsa con queso.

Mandarin oranges and chow mein noodles add sweetness and crunchy to this tasty Chinese chicken salad recipe.

This Chinese noodle soup recipe couldn't be easier. Garlic, ginger, scallions and bok choy are sauteed in sesame oil, then bathed in vegetable broth and noodles for this easy Ramen noodle soup recipe.

This cornbread salad recipe is made with toasted cornbread, bacon, lettuce, beans and cheese. A creamy salsa dressing gives this recipe for cornbread salad a little kick. You can make this cornbread salad recipe a day before and let it chill overnight in the fridge.

This cornbread salad recipe is made with tomatoes, marinated artichokes, roasted red peppers and Parmesan cheese for an Italian take on a traditional cornbread salad. This recipe for cornbread salad makes a great potluck dish.

Couscous salad makes a nice change from green salads and rice salads. Zucchini, red pepper and scallions add flavor and color to this couscous salad recipe.

Two kinds of beans make this easy Crock Pot chili hearty and flavorful.

This beef chili recipe is a cinch to prepare, because it starts with canned tomatoes and salsa.

With just 5 ingredients, this taco salad comes together in no time!

This Greek pasta salad is made with short-cut pasta, black olives, cucumbers, yellow peppers, and feta cheese. Bottled salad dressing makes this an easy pasta salad recipe.

This apple salad recipe has chopped apples, hazelnuts, cheese and greens in a sweet raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Fruit and nut salads are popular, and this apple salad recipe is no exception.

This green salad recipe goes with everything. Made with iceberg lettuce, seedless red grapes, bacon, croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese, this green salad is one of my kids' favorite salad recipes.

This hot dog soup recipe is a favorite with kids. Thickened with cannellini beans and potatoes, it is a healthy soup recipe, too.

This Italian pasta salad is made with zucchini, black olives, onions, marinated artichokes, red pepper and a creamy garlic ranch dressing. Whether you're looking for a potluck side dish or an accompaniment for burgers or chicken, this cold pasta salad recipe is it.

Kids salad recipes that rely on familiar foods are the ones kids like the best. This healthy salad for kids uses goldfish crackers as a garnish.

This matzo ball soup recipe is made with matzoh meal, eggs, oil, chicken stock, carrots, celery and onions. Matzo ball soup is like Jewish penicillin -- in other words, matzo ball soup is great for curing colds.

Mexican chicken salad makes a perfect lunch or light dinner. This chicken salad recipe has rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers and tortilla chips. A peanutty cilantro-lime vinaigrette makes the perfect dressing for this Mexican chicken salad.

This Mexican pasta salad is an easy cold pasta salad recipe made with macaroni, black beans, red pepper, corn, jicama, cheese and lettuce. A creamy Mexican dressing finishes off this Mexican pasta salad recipe.

This Mexican salad combines black beans, corn, red pepper, red onion, baby spinach and tortilla strips with a cilantro dressing. It's a Mexican salad recipe the whole family will enjoy.

This mustard potato salad is both sweet and spicy. Like many potato salad recipes, this one has relish for sweetness. Dijon mustard gives this recipe for potato salad tang. And hot sauce adds spiciness to this mustard potato salad.

Panzanella is an Italian bread salad, typically made with tomatoes, fresh bread cubes and basil. This panzanella recipe also includes marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and black olives. When fresh tomatoes are ripe is the best time to make this panzanella.

This peach salad recipe is made with fresh peaches, romaine lettuce, glazed pecans, red onions and feta cheese or parmesan cheese.

This potato green bean salad recipe is a refreshing departure from typical mayonnaise-based potato salads. Fresh green beans are tossed with new potatoes in a mustard vinaigrette for this green bean potato salad.

This classic potato salad recipe is the perfect side dish for a barbecue or picnic.

This ramen noodle cole slaw recipe is made with oriental flavor ramen noodles, cole slaw mix and peanuts. Kids love this ramen noodle coleslaw recipe.

This red potato salad recipe has a bit of tang, thanks to a few dashes of hot sauce. Cucumbers provide a refreshing contrast to the creaminess of the dressing and the spiciness of the hot sauce in this red skin potato salad recipe.

Seven layer salad recipes are popular for potlucks and parties, because you can make them in advance. This seven layer salad recipe is no different. You can vary the layers to suit your tastes, but be sure to use a glass bowl for this popular seven layer salad.

This spinach salad recipe includes all the classic spinach salad ingredients: baby spinach, red onion, mushrooms, bacon and egg. But what the dressing is what really makes this spinach salad recipe special.

This strawberry salad is made with walnuts, blue cheese and strawberries. A sweet vinaigrette dressing is the perfect finish for this spinach strawberry salad.

This strawberry spinach salad is made with fresh strawberries, baby spinach, candied pecans and red onions. A sweet and creamy dressing balances out the flavors in this divine spinach strawberry salad.

Summer salads are what separates the typical burgers and dogs BBQ from the pack. These summer salads include pasta salads, vegetable salads, rice salads, salads with chicken and more great summer salads. With these easy summer salads, you'll never be stuck for the perfect bring-along picnic recipe again!

This taco salad recipe is made with ground beef, black beans, lettuce and tortilla chips.

Taffy apple salad makes a terrific side dish anytime. Cool and refreshing, this taffy apple salad recipe is one of those Cool Whip recipes that's perfect for the summer. Apples, marshmallows, pineapple and peanuts are folded into a Cool Whip dressing in this sweet and creamy taffy apple salad recipe.

This taffy apple salad recipe is easy, but you do have to plan in advance, because part of the salad needs to rest in the fridge overnight. Try this recipe for taffy apple salad for your next potluck or party.

This turkey soup recipe is a great way to use leftovers from Thanksgiving. This turkey noodle soup is made with cooked turkey, carrots, celery, onions, broth and egg noodles. Sage adds a seasonal aroma to this turkey soup recipe.

This Waldorf salad recipe has many of the same ingredients as a traditional Waldorf salad: apples, walnuts, raisins and celery. But instead of mayonnaise, the dressing for this Waldorf salad is made of sour cream and vanilla yogurt. The result is a naturally sweet recipe for Waldorf salad that appeals to kids and adults alike.

Watergate salad harkens back to the 1970s, though no one knows quite why it is called Watergate salad. The recipe for Watergate salad is a combination of pistachio pudding, pineapple, marshmallows, nuts and Cool Whip. This Watergate salad recipe also includes coconut.

This wedge salad recipe is made with iceberg lettuce, bacon, tomatoes and blue cheese dressing.

Fresh flavored and hearty, this white chicken chili is sure to be a hit with everyone in the family.

Kids salads should include ingredients that appeal to kids' palates. These fun kids salads include green salad recipes, vegetable salads for kids, fruit salads for kids and more kids salad recipes.

This pudding fruit salad recipe is made with pineapple chunks, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges and grapes. The fruit salad is then topped with a sweet and creamy vanilla pudding mixture.

This pea salad is made with frozen peas, crisp bacon, roasted peanuts, red onions and chopped celery. A sweet and creamy mayonnaise dressing makes this salad appealing to kids.

This barbecue chicken salad recipe makes a terrific lunch or light dinner, and it takes less than 15 minutes to prepare. This salad is made with chicken, corn, red onions and tomatoes, but feel free to add your favorite vegetables.

This black bean salad recipe is a savory mixture of black beans, wild rice, mango, red peppers and onions in a honey lime vinaigrette. This salad is a terrific vegetarian side dish or main course for lunch or dinner.

This Mexican seven layer salad makes a great recipe for parties and potlucks. Cool and refreshing, this salad makes a great main dish salad thanks to the addition of chicken.

These ideas for bagged lettuce include a bevy of salad recipes that start with bagged lettuce. From a basic chicken caesar salad to a simple preschool salad to a fun antipasto salad and more, these are out of the ordinary recipes the whole family will enjoy.