Pasta, Rice & Grain Salads

Served warm or chilled, this recipe makes a sensational side dish.

This sunny pasta salad is a hit with kids and parents alike. Other fresh herbs, such as chopped dill or oregano, may be substituted for the tarragon.

This light pasta recipe is perfect as a side dish, but the addition of chicken or shrimp makes it a wonderful entrée.

Here's a new take on pasta salad that combines slow-roasted chicken, corkscrew noodles, kid-friendly veggies, and a light dressing flavored with a hint of Dijon mustard.

Pool noodles, swim rings, and beach balls -- this splashy pasta salad has it all. Plus, it's mayo-free for easy, delicious picnicking.

Here's a colorful and tasty rice salad for quick on-the-go meals.

A delicious main dish or as a pasta salad type dish.

Here's an easy and tasty salad that you can whip up in under 30 minutes.

Like pasta and rice, couscous makes a delicious base for a salad. Add 1/2 cup of currants or raisins to the salad while the couscous is still warm, if you like a sweeter taste.

A great idea for potlucks and cookouts.

A delicious cold salad that's great for lunch.

It's a side dish at dinner, a main dish at lunch, and if you drop the chives and add cinnamon-sugar instead, it's a homely dessert.