How often do we get to eat a beautiful dairy salad on Yom Tov? Not often enough! Whether you’re looking for something lighter to balance a richer Yom Tov menu or planning a casual dairy meal for the last day, these salads have you covered, from classic combinations to creative new takes.
Keep this collection handy all summer long, because a really good salad with cheese has a way of becoming the dish everyone goes back for.
Chanie Nayman
The honest-to-goodness truth is that I’m not an obedient salad-recipe follower. But I often regret it, because a little of this and a little of that sometimes works,
...read more
Kathy Kordalis
So many gorgeous ingredients together on one platter! This is delicious eaten cold, but is best just warm with the feta, lemon and dill.
...read moreNaomi Nachman
This is a salad that my family looks forward to every Shavuos!
...read more
Rivky Kleiman
This creamy dairy Caesar salad is perfect for a Melaveh Malkah or anytime.
...read more
Shaindy Siff
The sweet and salty flavors in this salad come together so beautifully. This one is a favorite of mine.
...read more
Rorie Weisberg
These delicious kisses of sunshine bring the flavors of summer to your salad bowl. Enjoy for breakfast, lunch, snack, or as a side to a dairy dinner. The
...read more
Chanie Nayman
The salty-sweet combo is a real thing. It always sounds crazy, but when it works it works. This salad just works.
...read more
Sara Goldstein
Brynie Greisman
Perfect for summer, with grapes and apricots instead of the ubiquitous cucumbers and tomatoes. Topped with feta cheese, it’s a light meal-in-one. I love the fact that there’s
...read more
Rorie Weisberg
The flavor in this salad is even more spectacular and unique than the colors and presentation. Because it’s so special, I often serve it without the cheese as
...read more
Sima Kazarnovsky
Everyone and their mother has had a version of taco salad at some point. Making it dairy with some cheddar (if timing allows), and using the mashed avocado
...read more
Sarah Lasry
Last but certainly not least of my recipe redos is this delicious salmon salad. You might be thinking, “Sarah, it’s a salmon salad. What’s the big deal?”
...read more
Chavi Feldman
This delicious salad with its unique topping requires a bit of extra effort but the results are so worth it! Pan-frying the gnocchi makes them soft and tender
...read more
Sima Kazarnovsky
So here’s what we’ve got: roasted eggplant for the chew, crumbly cheese for the creaminess, pickles for that bite, and Everything bagel spice for that zesty bagel flavor.
...read more
Elky Friedman
This one is just so refreshing and crisp—a perfect summer afternoon salad! When the hunger pangs strike and you’re sitting by the pool (or by the lake, the
...read moreChavi Feldman
Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of root vegetables and makes for a smooth and velvety texture. These beets are no exception! When tossed with the rest of
...read moreBrynie Greisman
I first tasted a version of this salad at my daughter-in-law Shoshi’s home. I go for a very well-seasoned salad that literally dazzles my palate. She graciously shared
...read moreSina Mizrahi
This salad shows up at every single gathering I make. Everyone loves it, and it’s usually the first bowl to be emptied. It’s a “must try” that deserves
...read more
Nechama Norman
On one balmy summer day, as the women at Camp Mogen Av were sitting outside with the kids, Nancy K. and I shared a shady spot in the
...read moreSina Mizrahi
I love blueberry season! Once it arrives, I find myself looking for ways to use them in both sweet and savory dishes. This salad contrasts the berries’ sweet
...read moreNechama Norman
This is a great Caesar salad with a twist. If you have ever been in Israel long enough, you know what toast is: any regular sandwich toasted in
...read more
Brynie Greisman
When I first tested this recipe and served it as a light supper (during a heat wave when nobody was in the mood of eating!), I estimated it
...read moreJamie Geller
I love a traditional Greek salad, but it is not filling enough on its own for a full meal, so I added noodles and now it’s lunch!!
...read more
Esty Wolbe
Watch Esty create this bright, flavorful pasta salad here!
...read more
Esther Deutsch
Dining In
This sweet salad with fresh strawberries and salty feta cheese is a great party salad or first course appetizer.
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How often do we get to eat a beautiful dairy salad on Yom Tov? Not often enough! Whether you’re looking for something lighter to balance a richer Yom Tov menu or planning a casual dairy meal for the last day, these salads have you covered, from classic combinations to creative new takes.
Keep this collection handy all summer long, because a really good salad with cheese has a way of becoming the dish everyone goes back for.

Chanie Nayman
The honest-to-goodness truth is that I’m not an obedient salad-recipe follower. But I often regret it, because a little of this and a little of that sometimes works,
...read more
Kathy Kordalis
So many gorgeous ingredients together on one platter! This is delicious eaten cold, but is best just warm with the feta, lemon and dill.
...read more
Naomi Nachman
This is a salad that my family looks forward to every Shavuos!
...read more
Rivky Kleiman
This creamy dairy Caesar salad is perfect for a Melaveh Malkah or anytime.
...read more
Shaindy Siff
The sweet and salty flavors in this salad come together so beautifully. This one is a favorite of mine.
...read more
Rorie Weisberg
These delicious kisses of sunshine bring the flavors of summer to your salad bowl. Enjoy for breakfast, lunch, snack, or as a side to a dairy dinner. The
...read more
Chanie Nayman
The salty-sweet combo is a real thing. It always sounds crazy, but when it works it works. This salad just works.
...read more
Sara Goldstein
Brynie Greisman
Perfect for summer, with grapes and apricots instead of the ubiquitous cucumbers and tomatoes. Topped with feta cheese, it’s a light meal-in-one. I love the fact that there’s
...read more
Rorie Weisberg
The flavor in this salad is even more spectacular and unique than the colors and presentation. Because it’s so special, I often serve it without the cheese as
...read more
Sima Kazarnovsky
Everyone and their mother has had a version of taco salad at some point. Making it dairy with some cheddar (if timing allows), and using the mashed avocado
...read more
Sarah Lasry
Last but certainly not least of my recipe redos is this delicious salmon salad. You might be thinking, “Sarah, it’s a salmon salad. What’s the big deal?”
...read more
Chavi Feldman
This delicious salad with its unique topping requires a bit of extra effort but the results are so worth it! Pan-frying the gnocchi makes them soft and tender
...read more
Sima Kazarnovsky
So here’s what we’ve got: roasted eggplant for the chew, crumbly cheese for the creaminess, pickles for that bite, and Everything bagel spice for that zesty bagel flavor.
...read more
Elky Friedman
This one is just so refreshing and crisp—a perfect summer afternoon salad! When the hunger pangs strike and you’re sitting by the pool (or by the lake, the
...read more
Chavi Feldman
Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of root vegetables and makes for a smooth and velvety texture. These beets are no exception! When tossed with the rest of
...read more
Brynie Greisman
I first tasted a version of this salad at my daughter-in-law Shoshi’s home. I go for a very well-seasoned salad that literally dazzles my palate. She graciously shared
...read more
Sina Mizrahi
This salad shows up at every single gathering I make. Everyone loves it, and it’s usually the first bowl to be emptied. It’s a “must try” that deserves
...read more
Nechama Norman
On one balmy summer day, as the women at Camp Mogen Av were sitting outside with the kids, Nancy K. and I shared a shady spot in the
...read more
Sina Mizrahi
I love blueberry season! Once it arrives, I find myself looking for ways to use them in both sweet and savory dishes. This salad contrasts the berries’ sweet
...read more
Nechama Norman
This is a great Caesar salad with a twist. If you have ever been in Israel long enough, you know what toast is: any regular sandwich toasted in
...read more
Brynie Greisman
When I first tested this recipe and served it as a light supper (during a heat wave when nobody was in the mood of eating!), I estimated it
...read more
Jamie Geller
I love a traditional Greek salad, but it is not filling enough on its own for a full meal, so I added noodles and now it’s lunch!!
...read more
Esty Wolbe
Watch Esty create this bright, flavorful pasta salad here!
...read more
Esther Deutsch
Dining In
This sweet salad with fresh strawberries and salty feta cheese is a great party salad or first course appetizer.
...read more
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