Salad

Keep your crunchy veg in an ice bath for hours and never frantically assemble a salad before dinner again.

A salad that brings the drama. It's at its highest—and most delicious—with a variety of leaves, some mild and large (butter, Bibb, Little Gem), some spicy and small (like arugula).

A stunning salad that's as crunchy and refreshing as it gets—plus, you can make it up to six hours in advance.

We KonMari'd the classic wedge, got rid of all the extraneous ingredients, and ended up with a salad that sparks joy: crunchy iceberg and a rich, tangy dressing.

Eggs and roasted sweet potatoes make this salad a full meal, not a sidekick.

Not just for slaw, cabbage is a snappy base that can handle lots of refreshing acidity—in this case from torn grapefruit and hot-and-sour chiles—without withering.

It’s a simple formula: sweet-juicy fruit, crunchy-salty nuts, and chewy-fatty cheese.

This fresh green sauce is more than versatile: drizzle it over eggs, toss it with salad greens, or use it as a marinade for shrimp.

Make this fail-safe combination of sweet-juicy fruit, crunchy-salty nuts, and chewy-fatty cheese your all-season salad template.

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A great dinner salad is substantial, addictive, and won't leave you scrounging for leftovers a half hour later.

The dressing on this grain bowl is like green goddess 2.0, with matcha adding an earthy undertone to the whole thing.

Pickle brine (any kind will do!) lends a distinctive tang to the rice, giving the whole dish a nice, lively jolt.

Crunchy, creamy, sweet, salty, and highly satisfying, this is the kind of salad you can make a meal out of.

Don’t even think about tossing, stirring, or shaking that pan until the mushrooms are golden brown and crisp.

This is a great excuse to treat yourself to some seriously delicious vinegar.

Savory chickpea flour pancakes, also known as socca, require just four ingredients (including water).

Bitter lettuce, crunchy breadcrumbs, and creamy dressing form the ultimate winter salad trifecta.

Make a batch of herby, anchovy-y green goddess dressing before Thanksgiving—a special gift to Friday You.

Dinner salad shouldn’t feel ascetic. That’s why we called up bacon, cheese, and crispy mushrooms.

Pack the various components—sautéed rice, dressing, and cranberry-herb mixture—separately if transporting for a potluck. Dress and assemble just before serving.

Yes, they're raw. Yes, they're room temp. And yes, they'll be the first thing to disappear from the table.

The founder of Milk Bar started an Ina Club to celebrate her favorite Barefoot Contessa recipes. This is one of her go-to salads.

A lot of times, once just doesn't cut it.