Our Top 2 Salad Recipes With Creamy Dressing

These creamy dressing salads are the kind of fresh, satisfying sides you’ll find yourself craving again and again. Perfect for potlucks or a quick lunch, they bring familiar flavors with just the right amount of crunch and tang. You’ll want these in your back pocket for when nothing else sounds good.

Updated on Fri, 08 May 2026
Fresh, crisp shredded cabbage and carrots in a homemade Crunchy Coleslaw Salad recipe. Save
Fresh, crisp shredded cabbage and carrots in a homemade Crunchy Coleslaw Salad recipe. | velvetthyme.com
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Crunchy Coleslaw Salad with Creamy Dressing

Fresh, crisp shredded cabbage and carrots in a homemade Crunchy Coleslaw Salad recipe.
Fresh, crisp shredded cabbage and carrots in a homemade Crunchy Coleslaw Salad recipe. | velvetthyme.com

Creamy, zesty, and packed with cabbage, carrots, and sunflower seeds for the ultimate crunch—this crowd-pleasing coleslaw is a classic made easy.

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Cucumber Crunch Pasta Salad

A chilled bowl of Cucumber Crunch Pasta Salad ready for a summer picnic, featuring bright greens, savory seasoning, and a tangy, creamy finish.
A chilled bowl of Cucumber Crunch Pasta Salad ready for a summer picnic, featuring bright greens, savory seasoning, and a tangy, creamy finish. | velvetthyme.com

"I had seconds and even packed some for lunch the next day. The everything bagel seasoning with the creamy dressing is genius!" —Janelle K.

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