These 3 Salads Take Minutes to Make
Three simple salads that are so quick, so easy, and so versatile — you’ll be reaching for these all summer long. Whether you need a fast lunch, something to take to a potluck, or just a fresh side to round out supper, these three have you covered. We’re making a sweet old-fashioned grape salad with a brown sugar pecan topping, a no-fuss chicken salad that comes together in about three minutes, and a classic tomato and cucumber salad bursting with bright summer flavor.
The best part? Each one uses simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, and they all keep beautifully in the fridge.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 — Intro
00:15 — Grape Salad
05:29 — Chicken Salad
17:43 — Taste Test
🛒 Ingredients
Old-Fashioned Grape Salad
9–10 cups red and green seedless grapes (mixed)
1 cup sour cream
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted (for topping)
Simple Chicken Salad
2 cans (12.5 oz each) chicken breast, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp everything bagel seasoning (start with 1, add more to taste)
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
1 English cucumber, sliced into bite-sized pieces
2 large tomatoes (or 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered)
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp fresh dill (or basil or oregano), chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
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22 Comments
Can you use strawberries and blueberries?
I don’t like cucumber so I just admit it and it turns out good
Your recipes are always delicious and easy.❤ You make appear easy…a real talent.
I really enjoy your recipes, Mary Kathryn… you & your hubby are such a delight!🙌🏼😊🍽 Could you please recommend some good knives for cutting up veggies & raw meats? I need a good 3 piece knife set… Ive purchased soooo many & unfortunately theyre all horrible… Thank you!❤️🥰🙏🏻 Love the summer recipes!🍅🥒🌶💐🦋
Oh my gosh, I couldn't stop laughing over the chicken salad story!! I think we can all relate to looking forward to getting home to eat something specific that has been on our minds all day only to discover some food fairy has eaten it lol! Thanks MK and Darren! PS Your hair looks extra pretty today Mary Katherine!
All three salads look absolutely delicious and my goodness what a great story to tell us I loved it. It was very funny. Thank you for sharing the recipes and the story.😊
The salads look so refreshing. Thx!
LOL about the final comment “and I do forgive you”. Very relatable story. What I found funny is the fact that Darren left the bowl in the sink – as my husband often does and yet our dishwasher is right next to the sink – just one more little step, a tiny reach…….
Thank you for these salad ideas from San Diego! ☮️♥️
I cut my California cucumbers the same exact way. I usually cut my grape tomatoes in half but I like the idea of quartering those too. Will definitely make this salad, adding the red onion slices and dill. Easy and delicious. Thanks for more excellent salad ideas!
I really enjoy your videos. I need to get my kitchen in order first but in the meantime I feel my blood pressure drop w ur soothing voice. Adore the chicken salad story. He does have a good point 👉 no instructions or name on it. Up for grabs 😂😂😊
Cute couple ❤
I love all three of these salads. The first time I ever tried grape salad was at Chicken Salad Chick and I was in love and can never get enough of it. Thank you for showing how you make these three and I will definitely have to buy some everything bagel for when I make chicken salad. Have a wonderful week and I love you and Darren's chicken salad story.
The cucumber salad looks like my favorite. Yummy ❤❤❤
These salads look so appealing! Can’t wait to try all three, thank you!
Mary Katherine, your Chicken Salad story is definitely relatable. I've thought about a specific leftover all day long, gotten home to find it was nothing more than a mere memory, lol! All of your salads look great. I make Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Onions quite a bit, I love those combinations together. I generally use an Italian Dressing, or a Balsamic Dressing because of the convenience of them in the refrigerator.
love all of them, and I think my husband and your husband are related. he does the same thing.
The chicken salad incident is hilarious & priceless! And that chicken salad looks YUMMY! Greetings from central Florida.
The grape salad looks tasty. My grandmother used to make something similar, just grapes, sour cream, and brown sugar. I’ve made it several times, yummy!
These look delicious. I do not like English cucumbers so I'd make this in the summer when I could use pickling cucumbers and fresh tomatoes. I'd also use sweet Vidalia onion! If you've never made a tomato salad, aka cracker salad, please try it!
Love your recipes and how you make everything so simple and easy! Your voice is so calming. Thank you❤
Looks delicious!