A colorful, tongue-tantalizing salad using black beans and tart apples. This salad can be served plain, on a bed of lettuce, or with tortilla chips.

This is a great marinated green bean salad for a hot summer day. Lots of fresh veggie options to switch around.

This is the perfect black bean salad for any casual gathering. Especially good for a picnic or the ideal starter to a full-blown dinner party.

Unusual Italian green bean salad. Garlic and mint together - what a combo! My secret vinaigrette recipe too!

Pan-fried halloumi, 3 types of beans, red onion, fresh cilantro, and mint are tossed with homemade vinaigrette for a unique salad your taste buds will love.

Green papaya is usually found in Asian, Vietnamese, and Thai salads and dishes. I've taken the crisp crunchiness of green papaya and given it a Mexican/Tex-Mex twist! My kids love it when I use a bit less cilantro and chili powder.

I always get asked for the recipe...Yummy. This serving size is good for a dinner party. Double the recipe if going to a big party.

I tried to duplicate this light, refreshing salad that my Tunisian in-laws make. I put my own 'twist' on this with the addition of lemon zest. Using colorful vegetables makes for a light salad with a beautiful presentation. Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs and serve with crusty baguettes.

My father used to enjoy making this when we were kids. Now I make it for potlucks, and it's a huge crowd pleaser!

This is a wonderful summer salad. I have been asked to make it for every party I am invited to!

Perfect recipe for those who enjoy eating delicious food more than preparing it! Letting the frozen vegetables thaw instead of cooking them cuts down on the prep time and helps keep them crisp. Feel free to mix and match with different types of beans; I've also used garbanzo beans, white beans, black-eyed peas, and kidney beans in this recipe.

Cuban salads typically are refreshing, yet uncomplicated, and they're always a nice addition to what often can be a heavy Cuban meal. Served with a loaf of crusty Cuban bread isn't a bad idea either!