The best salad recipes showcase what’s in season. Spring salads, brimming with crunchy, sweet peas and verdant asparagus are just as satisfying as juicy summer tomato salads, heaped onto a platter in the middle of August. In winter, bitter greens tossed in vinaigrette make for a lively companion to […]
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The best salad recipes showcase what’s in season. Spring salads, brimming with crunchy, sweet peas and verdant asparagus are just as satisfying as juicy summer tomato salads, heaped onto a platter in the middle of August. In winter, bitter greens tossed in vinaigrette make for a lively companion to any meal. You need a few takes on Caesar in your salad repertoire, as well as some Cobbs and slaws for every situation. Below you’ll find a bounty of salad recipes for all seasons, from hearty main course options to lighter side salads. These recipes go beyond lettuce, leaning on crisp fennel, crunchy broccoli, luscious peaches, smashed green beans, and more. Whenever the time, whatever the reason there’s a salad recipe here for you.
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Caprese Salad
Garlicky Instant Ramen Noodle Salad With Grilled Chicken Thighs
Smashed Green Bean Salad With Crispy Shallots
Green Salad With Radishes and Creamy Mustard Dressing
Chicken Nugget Salad
Massaged Kale With Tomatoes, Creamed Mozzarella, and Wild Rice
Frisée, Radicchio, and Fennel Salad With Mustard Vinaigrette
Watermelon–Tomato Salad With Goat Cheese and Corn Nuts
Scallion Salad With Sesame
One of the staples of Korean BBQ is a simple salad of seasoned scallions called pa muchim or pajeori. This version soaks the scallions in ice water for five minutes to mellow their pungency and give them a delightful curl. Serve it with grilled pork belly (or any other grilled protein) and kimchi to stuff into red leaf lettuce leaves.
Watercress and Persimmon Salad With Champagne Vinaigrette
Green Bean Niçoise Salad
Endive, Apple, and Celery Salad With Smoked Almonds and Cheddar
Frisée and Carrot Ribbon Salad With Za'atar-Lemon Vinaigrette
The herbaceous, tangy blend of spices in za'atar lend a bright flavor to this colorful frisée salad made with shaved carrots, green grapes, and spiced pistachios. Serve it as a side salad or add whatever protein you have on hand to make it a complete meal.
All Green Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette
Cucumber Salad With Red Onion and Dill
Spring Salad With Crispy Chicken and Bacony Croutons
Thai-Style Squid and Cucumber Salad
Kale Salad With Butternut Squash, Pomegranate, and Pumpkin Seeds
Ants on a Log Celery Salad
Maui Kale Salad With Sweet Onion Dressing
Chicken Salad With Apricots, Celery, and Blue Cheese
Salad Pasta
Kale Salad With Persimmons, Feta, and Crisp Prosciutto
Watermelon, Arugula, and Pine Nut Salad
Kale Salad With Brussels Sprouts, Apples, and Hazelnuts
Winter Salad Hummus Bowls
Creole Caesar Salad With Corn Bread Croutons
Escarole, Pear, Parmesan, and Basil Leaf Salad
Black-Eyed Pea Salad With Hot Sauce Vinaigrette
Endive, Romaine, and Orange Salad for Two
Oregano-Marinated Tomato Salad
Watercress Salad With Warm Mustard Dressing
In this elegant salad, a warm, creamy dressing (made by whisking an egg with lemon juice and mustard in a bowl over simmering water) is the perfect companion to zesty watercress. It’s a classic from the February 1977 issue of Glamour, updated for modern times. The dressing would be equally good on a spinach salad with bacon.
Grilled Chicken Salad With Romesco Sauce
Chicken Caesar Salad With Crispy Kale
Pickle Potato Salad
Looking for a new pantry ingredient that'll upgrade your potato salad recipe? Try vinegar powder: a dehydrated form of vinegar that carries a sharp, acidic bite. Here, the powder gets tossed onto roasted potatoes and carrots to create a pickle-like flavor that brings this simple salad to life.
Winter Italian Chopped Salad
Here’s a Mediterranean-inspired salad worth making in winter when you can get your hands on fresh oranges. Roasted artichoke hearts, chickpeas, and pepperoni create a hearty foundation that highlights the prized oranges in a wintery take on a classic chopped salad.
Charred-Peach Panzanella With Pickled Pepper Vinaigrette
Chicken Cobb Salad
Bacon does double duty in this updated Cobb salad. Crispy pieces add a crunchy texture while the rendered fat becomes the base of a warm vinaigrette. Using shredded rotisserie chicken—instead of roasting off your own—makes the salad a cinch to throw together.
Big Green Lentil Salad
Roasted and Marinated Beets With Burrata, Charred Kale, and Hazelnut Vinaigrette
Crispy Scallop Salad
Bitter Greens Salad with Melted Cheese
File this under unexpected salad recipes: Bitter greens get tossed in a simple red wine vinaigrette and topped with a layer of shredded cheese. A brief minute under the broiler melts the cheese and perfectly cloaks the greens to create a surprisingly satisfying salad.
