97 Salad Recipes Because 100 Would Be Too Many
Of course salad is a reliable side dish, there whenever your dinner needs some color and crunch. (This Iceberg Salad With Italian Dressing will woo any pasta, and these Picnic Tomatoes will be the star of any, well, picnic.) But to us, the best salad recipes are meals in themselves, ripe opportunities to show off whatever produce the farmers market has in store. With ruby-hued endive and fresh parsley, this Tuna Salad With Crispy Chickpeas is so good that one reader makes it weekly. With crisp lettuce and tiny tomatoes, this Halal Cart Chicken Salad makes the most of a rotisserie bird. With shiny greens and crunchy cucumber, this Kale Salad With Roasted Tempeh and Mushrooms is equal parts hearty and vegan. We could go on—and, in fact, we will. Here are our 97 favorite salad recipes (including some of our go-to salad dressings), to make the most of whichever vegetable or fruit (or noodle or potato) you have on hand.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova, Prop Styling by Gerri K. Williams1/97Crunchy and Bright Greek Salad
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Stephanie De Luca2/97Pear and Avocado Salad With Tajín
Crunchy pear and buttery avocado are great (just be careful about avocado hand), but the real start of this salad is the creamy dressing. It’s a quick blend of mayo, lime juice, garlic, serrano chiles, and olive oil.
Photograph by Travis Rainey, Prop Styling by Alexandra Massillon, Food Styling by Luciana Lamboy3/97Tuna Niçoise Salad
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Judy Kim, prop styling by Beth Pakradooni4/973-Minute Red Wine Vinaigrette
Whatever greens or veggies you have will get along with this ultra-speedy vinaigrette. Put it toward a spinach salad with goat cheese or a corn salad with cherry tomatoes.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Sean Dooley5/97Raisin Vinaigrette Any Lettuce Will Love
Here’s another flexible vinaigrette for just about any salad recipe. It would be spectacular in a broccoli salad, or spoon it over grilled zucchini.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro6/97Just-Keeps-Getting-Better Lentil Salad
This is one of our go-to main dish salads for a reason. The recipe is our answer to your question: “What can I make on Sunday night that will taste great for my desk lunch on Wednesday?”
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman7/97Italian Grinder Salad
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jaime8/97Watermelon and Snap Pea Salad
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more summery summer salad than this sunshiny combo of watermelon and snap peas. Bring this fruit salad to your next BBQ or potluck.
Photograph by Isa Zapata. Food Styling by Cyd McDowell. Prop Styling by Paige Hicks9/97Kale Caesar Salad With Lemony Breadcrumbs
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Caroline Hwang, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime10/97Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad With Cabbage
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Pearl Jones and Thu Buser, prop styling by Sean Dooley12/97Lemon Pepper Chicken Salad
A punchy lemon pepper blend, plus lots of fresh lemon juice (get a citrus squeezer) make this salad brighter than the sun. And did we mention it comes together in under 30 minutes?
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman14/97Crispy Chickpea and Cucumber Salad
This chickpea salad could be a lunch or dinner on its own. Or serve it as a side dish—it would go great with this Slow-Roasted Salmon With Harissa.
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Summer Moore15/97Shawarma-Spiced Carrots With Date and Herb Salad
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Emily Eisen16/97Chicken Cobb Salad
Call this a weeknight Cobb salad: It comes together quickly thanks to a rotisserie chicken. The bacon–Dijon mustard dressing is something to write home about.
Photograph by Heami Lee, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by JoJo Li17/97Chaat-Style Potato Salad
Tangy yogurt, coriander and tamarind chutneys, chaat masala, and sharp red onion make this a “more is more” potato salad. It will be the star of whatever party you bring it to.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi18/97Sheet-Pan Halloumi With Avocado and Citrus
This salad recipe takes advantage of a sturdy sheet pan for golden cheese and crispy pita croutons. If you can, score some blood oranges for their fuchsia color.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Marina Bevilacqua19/97Yuba Salad With Hot Mustard and Honey Dressing
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Lillian Chou, prop styling by Beatrice Chastka20/97Shredded Daikon Salad
Often simple is best. This refreshing, few-ingredient daikon salad is great next to anything rich, like these Crispy Taiwanese Pork Cutlets or these Scallion-Oil Noodles.
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Caroline Hwang, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime.21/97Tomato Salad With Jalapeño Ranch
The secret to this stellar ranch dressing? Just a touch of MSG. It gets its glorious green hue from jalapeño and chives, but cilantro would swap in nicely too.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Kaitlin Wayne, prop styling by Stephanie De Luca23/97Chicken Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Photograph by Shawn Michael Jones, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams, Food Styling by Micah Morton24/97Green Tomato–Berry Salad With Sumac Dressing
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Spencer Richards, Prop Styling by Marina Bevilacqua25/97Spicy Caesar Potato Salad
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Kaitlin Wayne, prop styling by Stephanie De Luca26/97Hot-Smoked Salmon Noodle Salad
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Gözde Eker28/97Kale Salad With Roasted Tempeh and Mushrooms
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Emilie Fosnocht, prop styling by Sean Dooley30/97Bob’s Chicken and Cabbage Salad
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Aneta Florczyk33/97Tomato Salad with Warm Basil Dressing
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Caroline Hwang, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime.34/97Summer Goddess Chicken Salad
Photographs by Mamadi Doumbouya, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Shannon Maldonado35/97Picnic Tomatoes
Photograph by Emma Fishman, Food styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop styling by Sophie Leng37/97Kale Salad With Pecan Vinaigrette
A Thanksgiving salad should have enough flavor and heft to hold its own, and be sturdy enough to dress ahead of time—this one checks all those boxes.
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Caroline Hwang, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime.38/97Tangy Greens With Bacon-y Breadcrumbs
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Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Jillian Knox, prop styling Sophie Peoples41/97Peach-Pecan Kale Salad With Hot-Honey Vinaigrette
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Emilie Fosnocht, prop styling by Gerri Williams42/97Halal Cart Chicken Salad
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Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Alison Attenborough, prop styling by Heather Greene44/97Plum Salad With Black Pepper and Parmesan
Photography by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Adriana Paschen, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jamie46/97Chicken Salad With Citrus and Chile Oil
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Aneta Florczyk47/97Honeydew Salad With Ginger Dressing and Peanuts
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman48/97Som-Tam-Style Chicken Salad
Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski49/97Radicchio Salad With Sour Cream Ranch
Photograph by Chris Simpson, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Gözde Eker50/97Radicchio and Apple Salad With Mustardy Croutons
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Micah Morton, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro51/97Tex-Mex Caesar Salad
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Kendra Vaculin, prop styling by Gözde Eker52/97Tomato Salad With Crème Fraîche and Olive Granola
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Chris Morocco, Prop Styling by Bea Chastka53/97Grain Salad With Pickled Onions and Herbs
Photograph by David Cabrera, Prop Styling by Adriana Bonin, Food Styling by Adriana Paschen55/97Citrusy Arugula Salad With Fennel and Parmesan
Like many winter salads, this one shows off peak season citrus. This bright and tangy number makes a great counterpoint to some of winter’s dark, rich foods.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser56/97Beets and Farro With Honey-Garlic Goat Cheese
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Christina Allen57/97Herby Salmon and Potato Salad
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Christina Allen58/97Smoky Chicken and Avocado Kale Salad
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Nicole Louie59/97Crispy Tortilla Salad With Snap Peas and Avocado
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Beth Pakradooni60/97Warm Chicken Piccata Salad
Photograph by Heami Lee, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by JoJo Li61/97Blistered Corn and Scallion Salad
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Pearl Jones and Thu Buser, prop styling by Sean Dooley62/97Frizzled-Onion Cabbage Salad
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Emilie Fosnocht, prop styling by Emma Ringness63/97Suspiciously Cheesy Salad Dressing
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio64/97Roasted Squash Salad With Crispy Chickpeas
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova, prop styling by Allie Wist65/97Winter White Salad
Photo by Laura Murray, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Sophie Strangio66/97Crunchy Pickle Salad
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Pearl Jones67/97Broccoli Spoon Salad With Warm Vinaigrette
This salad puts all the best textures on a spoon: crisp, raw broccoli; chewy, sticky dates; and crunchy toasted pistachios. The ras-el-hanout, a Moroccan spice blend featuring aromatic and warm spices, adds a smoky depth to the bright citrusy dressing, which soaks into the broccoli as it sits. Don’t have ras-el-hanout? Garam masala, baharat, or curry powder will also work. And if you’re a meal prepper, this is a great make-ahead salad—it only gets better with a little time.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Plate by Heath Ceramics73/97Grilled Potato Salad With Chiles and Basil
Photographs by Laura Murray, food styling by Rose Daniels and Yia Vang74/97Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Salad
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boytsova75/97Frisée Salad With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski78/97Dinner Salad With Radicchio and Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski81/97Little Wedge Salad With Sour Cream Dressing
Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski83/97Broccoli Caesar
Who says Caesar salad needs to be made with romaine? Not us. In this cruciferous recipe, broccoli and cabbage are treated to a garlicky, lemony dressing.
Photo by Gentl and Hyers, food Styling by Susie Theodorou, prop Styling by Nina Lalli91/97Fresh Fruit With Cheese and Peppery Nuts
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski92/97Lentil Niçoise Salad
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by D'mytrek Brown, Props by Meilen Ceramics94/97Corn & Chickpea Bowl With Miso-Jalapeño Tahini
