Tomato salads are a dime a dozen, so to speak. Every country, almost every family has its own recipe. My favorite version is ...

Place strawberries, spinach, mozzarella, cooled pasta and diced chicken into the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine. Refrigerate until chilled and sprinkle almonds on top before serving.

Orecchiette salad with carrot tops, chickpeas and mozzarella (Photo by Kim Sunée) Fresh new carrots are popping up at our local markets along with snow turnips and lots of tender herbs. A quick ...

5. Gently stir in the chopped fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, Parmesan and olives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill for up to 6 hours.

While pasta cooks, prepare Italian dressing. Combine dressing and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add pasta, assorted vegetables, fresh basil, fresh scallions and spinach; toss well and top with cheese.

If you are looking for a refreshing and balanced recipe for your future picnic or for your lunch box at work, our creamy pasta salad with zucchini pesto, mozzarella and dried tomatoes is absolutely a ...