Chances are the first time won’t be the last.

If you haven’t made our ten favorites listed below, put them on your to-do list.

Marking them off will be a delicious accomplishment.

Pear salads with mayonnaise, lettuce, cheese, and cherries - Southern Living

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This classic recipe is one of our favorite, with a dash of all of our favorite ingredients.

Pear Salad

Oh manthis Southern salad takes the cake!

Technically it does include a lettucea single leaf.

Watergate Salad

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Other than that, it’s totally out of the box.

That’s OK by usthis recipe is super tasty and perfect for any special luncheon.

Salad is in the name, so salad it is.

Southern Living Broccoli Salad

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The only thing that matters is it’s darn delicious.

Southern Living Old Fashioned Chicken Salad on plates to serve with lettuce and crackers

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Southern Cornbread Salad

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Southern Living Ranch Potato Salad in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Shrimp Salad on a platter to serve with a glass of beer and lemon wedges

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Southern Living Egg Salad in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Easy Tuna Salad ready to serve

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Strawberry-Pretzel Jello Salad in a red dish with strawberry linen

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