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    Home » Cold Salads

    Cold Salads

    Cold salads are perfect for packing or sharing at a potluck. Very make-ahead, these refrigerator salads can serve as easy side dishes to grilled meats or stand together in a medley of salads with differing textures and flavors.

    Consider Tuna Macaroni Salad, Creamy Coleslaw, or Deli Potato Salad for fun side salads that are packed with flavor.

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    Lemon Orzo Salad

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    Corn Salad with Cilantro Dressing

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    Buffalo Chicken Salad

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    Pasta Salad with Tortellini

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    Pesto Pasta Salad with Cranberries & Feta (60 cents/serving)

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    Antipasto Pasta Salad (90 cents/serving)

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    Buttermilk Dressing with Dill

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    Tuna Macaroni Salad (45 cents/serving)

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