Use any combination of nuts and seeds. This salad would also be good with sliced bell pepper or shiitake mushrooms. Serve as an accompaniment to pepper steak or pork chops glazed with hoisin sauce. Look for the wheat noodles labeled as plain for this salad.

This combination holds up well for summer picnics. Simply cut raw corn from cob -- no need to cook it. Raisins add a sweet surprise.

This cold veggie salad is terrific for holiday dinners or family gatherings.

Asparagus and baby peas highlight this delicious make-ahead side dish salad made with pasta shells and lemon yogurt.