Editors’ Collection

Our Best Salads

Leafy, starchy, fruity and more: These are the ultimate salads. (See our article for even more delicious options.)

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Garden Salad
Lidey Heuck
119 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
119
20 minutes
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Caesar’s Caesar Salad
Pati Jinich, Javier Plascencia
573 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
573
1 hour 40 minutes (including 1 hour’s chilling)
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Kale Salad With Apples and Cheddar
Martha Rose Shulman
5894 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,894
5 minutes
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Crunchy Greens With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Eric Kim
1808 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,808
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Feta-Ranch Wedge Salad
Alexa Weibel
277 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
277
30 minutes
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Charred Broccoli and Salmon Noodle Salad
Yasmin Fahr
408 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
408
25 minutes
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Chopped Salad With Jalapeño-Ranch Dressing
Alexa Weibel
3628 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,628
20 minutes
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Microgreens and Tomato Salad With Tahini Dressing
Ashley Lonsdale
20 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
20
30 minutes
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Seven Layer Salad
Lidey Heuck
314 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
314
40 minutes
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Sous-Chef Salad
Gabrielle Hamilton
1091 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,091
30 minutes
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Lemon Turmeric Chicken Salad
Zaynab Issa
466 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
466
25 minutes
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Taco Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
1514 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,514
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Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)
Julia Moskin
637 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
637
20 minutes
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Gado-Gado
Hetty Lui McKinnon
743 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
743
45 minutes
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Pork Laab
Sherry Rujikarn
727 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
727
or to save this recipe.
Crispy Wonton Chicken Salad
Eric Kim
1530 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,530
or to save this recipe.
Niçoise Salad With Basil and Anchovy-Lemon Vinaigrette
Melissa Clark
1743 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,743
30 minutes
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Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
629 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
629
20 minutes
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Tabbouleh
Martha Rose Shulman
1718 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,718
30 minutes
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Country Panzanella With Watermelon Dressing
Nicole Taylor, Yewande Komolafe, Gabrielle E.W. Carter
1220 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,220
30 minutes
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Macaroni Salad
Millie Peartree
1882 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,882
30 minutes, plus chilling
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Lemon Potato Salad With Mint
Melissa Clark
5433 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,433
45 minutes
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Greek Salad
Lidey Heuck
2485 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,485
15 minutes
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Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
511 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
511
20 minutes
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Classic Caprese Salad
Melissa Clark
1922 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,922
or to save this recipe.
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Recipes

Garden Salad

Caesar’s Caesar Salad

Kale Salad With Apples and Cheddar

Crunchy Greens With Carrot-Ginger Dressing

Feta-Ranch Wedge Salad

Charred Broccoli and Salmon Noodle Salad

Chopped Salad With Jalapeño-Ranch Dressing

Microgreens and Tomato Salad With Tahini Dressing

Seven Layer Salad

Sous-Chef Salad

Lemon Turmeric Chicken Salad

Taco Salad

Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)

Gado-Gado

Pork Laab

Crispy Wonton Chicken Salad

Niçoise Salad With Basil and Anchovy-Lemon Vinaigrette

Classic Bean Salad

Tabbouleh

Country Panzanella With Watermelon Dressing

Macaroni Salad

Lemon Potato Salad With Mint

Greek Salad

Fruit Salad

Classic Caprese Salad

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