{"id":245736,"date":"2025-08-31T03:00:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T03:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=245736"},"modified":"2025-07-16T19:53:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T19:53:57","slug":"labor-day-salads","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/245736\/labor-day-salads\/","title":{"rendered":"Labor Day Salads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We love potato and pasta salad at a cookout, but why stop there? This roundup of flavorful Labor Day salads goes beyond the usual barbecue side salad. From bold orzo and quinoa salads to crisp apple slaw, fresh corn salad, and Southern-style cracker salad, guests will fill their plates with these light and summery dishes.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6241148163063808 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/pasta-salad\/orzo-and-garbanzo-bean-salad-with-basil.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/OIQwvLBG0P_Qfwq-ERp01rjuZMCd2UhWdTXneGZ4CSSo90SlWbpJNyQVQSbmnfmQs5rJdJDFWs4PLc34nlbwPmLYNweS_HQVOD51bM7lTMqdiJHeHa4\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">PATRICIA NAVEIRA<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BURBANK, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Pi2Ay8J3rVKHifqgWw3YTNP7I8TiHQG3XqFr24susiS_-HgEfRM4yYYojSzNrjlSX4GEg9NuLFWNK0BwXV8ilX8rMqrniK9FAWDr7A=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/pasta-salad\/orzo-and-garbanzo-bean-salad-with-basil.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orzo and Garbanzo Bean Salad With Basil and Mint<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I make this orzo salad a lot during the spring and summer. I&#8217;m totally addicted to it. My whole family loves it, and it&#8217;s perfect for an outdoor picnic or concert where you can bring a meal.&#8221; &#8211; Patricia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/summertime-corn-salad-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/DhwAKKoMjrkctnOs2SMdlEOTl_NC2XB3YQVeE6B4L2LcPRhT2FJ1lJREp6FjyZQT1l5ELGkfGhgUEkQckr6sm2JN_00PkwRwIYzg7-OsmFDVRUlVz77f\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MARY ANN WHEELER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BROKEN ARROW, OK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/jJRFZ2RU4Klxd8euWkNqDJG1bx0m3YIbPG01BjXIQ6KN_lkI30clnkl9kwPPXbGKaWrVjBfGpjaQnYW36ZgX7AhsDRcbaWLHcQndtw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/summertime-corn-salad-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summertime Corn Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a quick and easy summertime recipe I have been making for years, and not only in the summer! My husband and kids love this salad, and it is great for picnics and family get-togethers.&#8221; &#8211; Mary Ann<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/snack\/crackers\/cracker-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/rvkC1-s3t1ndhEuao8kK8k8zkM37jKGH1H7PlH6U5lsZ6Dyoz8zHIttzJ7-H76q3ltyK_mVH49EI37UrlmNlchXuXdQXR55lmfwUNNkyIjXMevKz4JI\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MARY R MORRIS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WESTERN GROVE, AR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Moo9fOAqlx1AawuvCU05XK5BpZtN134lNusXmBdMZZFFiZ9IAOanU94C0o4wkdKML0F1fnWcnURjTbqUucPQ20_iI1JXzaiuHuACjcM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/snack\/crackers\/cracker-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cracker Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I have had this recipe for a few years. A lady gave it to me at a gospel singing. She had brought it, and I was surprised at how tasty it was. I have used it quite often since. It is simple and good.&#8221; &#8211; Mary <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/pasta-salad\/cold-spaghetti-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pZe0mEtqJ3uC4Wcj88bn46B_oIZVXdvQd3JYAcHjqjcSSlQckD9mGugUSz38NjRVbLMoiUOKip9vQcSCHztOR6i2WNkjYf6w2HlMYgpAVtMv2Ax8FrJN\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BEA AUSTIN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LENEXA, KS<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Tgr8ElIraHH67efJKK4zmHrGIuoU-npK-HAdCqonUDgo9iPNhCpoDXomrXCKkJXbUcW-rHqsBtQCEtFXdIhiGegZHfpbO5BCD9ITFb0=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/pasta-salad\/cold-spaghetti-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cold Spaghetti Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;You can add black olives, you can add pepperoni, or also change to bowtie pasta&#8230; endless possibilities.&#8221; &#8211; Bea<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/side-vegetable\/garden-couscous-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/0XY2frIRYgZEiaIWgLKpEb6wv485dUy0CrIxS3wwUcWKeyFMT4uceyIfHJmr8YCgWVopH4TeQ0dPdmJFLnteQVIcmmL0kuBtvhy2hprMFYZJgGzozGV-\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KARIE HOUGHTON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MILTON, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vGSuAVKQ2Xpxtk7cTxVP7T7TWRJ0DrNt4ye_iugYIWvWiOIHphws7vopHKKDM96QeoGpQQ_tx7HUleaXF7MRp8vD6T65aP7mfQvJtyBk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/side-vegetable\/garden-couscous-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garden Couscous Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My husband introduced me to this family favorite. Honestly, I had never tried couscous before this. I can\u2019t believe how versatile it is and simple, of course! This dish is perfect for company, camping, weekday lunches, etc. Try it out. Add other elements if you want. Take out what you don\u2019t like.&#8221; &#8211; Karie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/potatoes\/red-skinned-potato-salad-with-bacon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/aL8uDXcwDRBx16xG-u5IqfTcwhJhpMgTIU_-K2mA5oEPxyk8-_B1jkQmwPDD7Hatd32UtoWETP3k6ogVVMX9yuOWVZGkWePVwmhKOtb2jW3swHrDZtir\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ROSE RAUHAUSER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BRONX, NEW YORK TO YORK, PA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BdO_OkMnphoO6X8zZ88obDpsn8yTV9CepSc9y6yvt1HOOKtDqbRaHRYoia3AfmhNvTYb7xQ-tEYPEp-K1UF-cj7U5MdBGoF8CU10sPY=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/potatoes\/red-skinned-potato-salad-with-bacon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Skinned Potato Salad With Bacon<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;When I ask my husband if he wants potato salad, he says, Yes, the good one. That means everything&#8217;s better with bacon to him&#8230; It&#8217;s so true.&#8221; &#8211; Rose<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/watermelon-caprese-salad\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/i6LfKTbM0azoJleyh6LEmBWtNE0LjG5GVv56Vf2iuU7RhBRLrCkDhb87CXrZ2kTKnbQKLFQqF_5MC8TWagCxFQhBRI-xsbJfuYj6B3BXAlRAhLR4npY_\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/watermelon-caprese-salad\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watermelon Caprese Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Watermelon Caprese Salad combines sweet watermelon with tangy balsamic. The mozzarella and salt add a nice contrast, and the basil adds freshness. This salad is what summer dreams are made of.&#8221; &#8211; Featured Blogger<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/fruit-salad\/apple-slaw.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/uYZj-9v2oa0ZvMGRHHF8AkGbqU4eByy2p2UDCZTRNqR4Rg4u-6CXmXa7QPalMr3i3hooX_BqES1bMvfcF6HUqTpEKVzxVHWWE6DejCnCIrwpBeBUpmdd\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TERESA JACOBSON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NEW ORLEANS, LA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gS4nolkI_JDhJIBSvMX_2s1Lkr8ne9CkdW9NJFkk8XoNTFENvNhpmSTKWOPWqzXfsBr4jCccfKujssYkWBGwzl8m4Vya6Pi3NIB0IFM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/fruit-salad\/apple-slaw.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Slaw Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is my variation on an old family recipe. It&#8217;s good on a sandwich or on its own. Toss into a green salad, add cooked and diced chicken and you have a wonderful meal. It&#8217;s delicious!&#8221; &#8211; Teresa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/pasta-salad\/greek-spinach-and-orzo-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/iS5x_FjHAuQ7DD4rjFaEP1x5YWMZDOH3nPTFL7KkrAPPGEBxg86nYRh5bLeYJmNfNedJHl99oMD5SIPHmalgnCHHOZsvXvS7ldMJ2R8L7jryJqk2wve3=w500\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">PEGGY O&#8217;BRIEN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">AVON LAKE, OH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/oGnk5nswrBz_JbbIQ17RQLs8Bsi0ZD-JYSDccW5GMOdhhXK5RyGMomg0YeNNehO-d6g3MuGqy7hs4cVFYIqmRXitnXna7rHq3lc42A=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/pasta-salad\/greek-spinach-and-orzo-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greek Spinach and Orzo Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Learning to prepare Mediterranean, healthy food. Tried this recipe on my family, and now it is a huge hit. The pine nuts add crunch and protein, and orzo completes it as a meal salad.&#8221; &#8211; Peggy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/pasta-salad\/couscous-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/R4cpuOXze_mEE0vuAQYE2985qnVRGVYPP_tiCFjEU1p6UEEJgBwvBiE9sHIHuB7Qa7G11-2QPuRBJW3LepvlBkKEwyqabgDg1LwV8bBrNhNiErP8FUHE\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JOEYJOAN K<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CLARKSTON, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ZM70Yjrdjm3GJvFoNqq5Vn4T0CzLouGtKwOcXp3N9QqQQe--lANmc5X92uaYw0i0HS6x-TAiUoE63WM_qFJKq5SNmxIfX-Zds54_d3E=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/pasta-salad\/couscous-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Couscous Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Minty comfort food that leaves you feeling good about yourself, and it tastes so good.&#8221; &#8211; Joeyjoan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/green-salad\/mediterranean-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/YdJniIOJxy1wH5vxiEUxRvdL290sHW4Sw0Husjg_irLFCLwvAVgAY8lTE5R2jm6DGYhxGGjJCSCWfBjVtRlM9HfN2YtunmwgtDDVvMP1FeYIQkXKE27J\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LIZ CARRIER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BLUFF CITY, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/IF8nX6bUkrZ1WXI-bH8BYT2o7fH01b44v8r0JNM0yh4aPshn8p5w2ZDyU2fHEjeaU48eOZMkKP8bZuQ6tSFe2_XNgKHpVwLlQRBrX3k=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/green-salad\/mediterranean-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mediterranean Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Light salad with great Greek flavor. After a couple of hours, the croutons will begin to absorb the dressing. Some people like this; others do not. Time the addition of the croutons to suit your taste.&#8221; &#8211; Liz<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/greek-asparagus-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/KFZ_E-xvExfIC-oQ5zgWQlU0Vf0uFAiVXdCuW2T-L3KGy_XODHo4rqN0rMZySKEr73BfF03SYwEO-AVWAOCGbJrKD5LYh7_6wVZ3PyJC4uZOMf_MuCg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">NICK MONFIRE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">OAK RIDGE, NJ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/KCOor5h1duVeMMmC1EoBzwSulumNh48WBvYRfZqums87mNMBwKX2o4dPL7eGLPRd0OKdC1Wa704Nd0lJVnGHgP7M2iVeeIDK_DP5KlQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/greek-asparagus-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greek Asparagus Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;It&#8217;s such a simple and easy recipe with huge flavors.&#8221; &#8211; Nick<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/pasta-salad\/orzo-salad-5.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/qj-ufltEhJicBnDqe3HVs85Jf0TB-08hlmgmew3Q7pADCDU5JGAlHucTRktIODZ0nzGS75Aj5eup9oWsgptBthLtYZdgAcbwVuQv3CopFxkkHsbE0Fgdlw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LINDSEY MCCUE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LOS ANGELES, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/MauLHkJQpd3WKAnMCA3lxw11V0oRL-GccCpJHNpwyEjWE3ZqdnWDO6OoPk-fKyEFDAi-QAxoT1FSZtxFdx9k3xQNt7VCK3vBkz46FREO=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/pasta-salad\/orzo-salad-5.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orzo Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a favorite salad I make often. It&#8217;s so versatile, you can really make it your own easily! 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