If you bypass the goopy mayonnaise-heavy macaroni salad at cookouts and ... halved black olives and cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped basil and a simple balsamic vinaigrette.

Macaroni salad is in its own niche in the pasta salad ... The dish is lightened with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mint, and a can of chickpeas adds more substance. Orzo is my favorite ...

A combo of grilled cherry tomatoes on the vine and quick-pickled yellow grape tomatoes adds double tomato flavor to this iconic main course summer salad. Cherry tomatoes are a great shortcut to ...

This salad is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile. You can use it as a salad, salsa, or even as a dip while watching a game or party. The combination of sweet corn with tangy ...

Assemble salad: Put farro in a large bowl. Drizzle on vinegar and season with a big pinch of salt and chile flakes. Toss thoroughly. Cut tomatoes in half and add to a separate bowl, along with any ...

toss the cucumbers with the tomatoes and a big glug of olive oil and the salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Spoon the cottage cheese onto a platter and top with the cucumber salad.

For me, that latest obsession is the BLT Macaroni Salad from Matthew Bounds, better known as @yourbarefootneighbor. This recipe hits all the right notes—creamy, savory, a little smoky and downright ...