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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
126 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
126
20 minutes
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Caesar’s Caesar Salad
Pati Jinich, Javier Plascencia
592 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
592
1 hour 40 minutes (including 1 hour’s chilling)
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Kale Salad With Apples and Cheddar
Martha Rose Shulman
5966 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,966
5 minutes
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Crunchy Greens With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Eric Kim
1833 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,833
10 minutes
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Feta-Ranch Wedge Salad
Alexa Weibel
286 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
286
30 minutes
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Charred Broccoli and Salmon Noodle Salad
Yasmin Fahr
495 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
495
25 minutes
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Chopped Salad With Jalapeño-Ranch Dressing
Alexa Weibel
3734 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,734
20 minutes
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Microgreens and Tomato Salad With Tahini Dressing
Ashley Lonsdale
22 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
22
30 minutes
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Seven Layer Salad
Lidey Heuck
330 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
330
40 minutes
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Sous-Chef Salad
Gabrielle Hamilton
1095 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,095
30 minutes
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Lemon Turmeric Chicken Salad
Zaynab Issa
493 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
493
25 minutes
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Taco Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
1575 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,575
35 minutes
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Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)
Julia Moskin
643 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
643
20 minutes
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Gado-Gado
Hetty Lui McKinnon
744 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
744
45 minutes
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Pork Laab
Sherry Rujikarn
804 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
804
25 minutes
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Crispy Wonton Chicken Salad
Eric Kim
1572 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,572
20 minutes
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Niçoise Salad With Basil and Anchovy-Lemon Vinaigrette
Melissa Clark
1816 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,816
30 minutes
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Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
735 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
735
20 minutes
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Tabbouleh
Martha Rose Shulman
1751 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,751
30 minutes
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Country Panzanella With Watermelon Dressing
Nicole Taylor, Yewande Komolafe, Gabrielle E.W. Carter
1237 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,237
30 minutes
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Macaroni Salad
Millie Peartree
1969 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,969
30 minutes, plus chilling
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Lemon Potato Salad With Mint
Melissa Clark
5760 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,760
45 minutes
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Greek Salad
Lidey Heuck
2590 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,590
15 minutes
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Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
521 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
521
20 minutes
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Classic Caprese Salad
Melissa Clark
1979 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,979
15 minutes
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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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