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
116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
116
20 minutes
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Easy
Caesar’s Caesar Salad
Pati Jinich, Javier Plascencia
559 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
559
1 hour 40 minutes (including 1 hour’s chilling)
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Kale Salad With Apples and Cheddar
Martha Rose Shulman
5853 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,853
5 minutes
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Easy
Crunchy Greens With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Eric Kim
1793 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,793
10 minutes
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Easy
Feta-Ranch Wedge Salad
Alexa Weibel
268 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
268
30 minutes
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Easy
Charred Broccoli and Salmon Noodle Salad
Yasmin Fahr
293 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
293
25 minutes
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Chopped Salad With Jalapeño-Ranch Dressing
Alexa Weibel
3588 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,588
20 minutes
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Microgreens and Tomato Salad With Tahini Dressing
Ashley Lonsdale
18 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
18
30 minutes
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Seven Layer Salad
Lidey Heuck
298 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
298
40 minutes
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Easy
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
453 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
453
25 minutes
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Easy
Taco Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
1472 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,472
35 minutes
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Easy
Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)
Julia Moskin
634 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
634
20 minutes
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Gado-Gado
Hetty Lui McKinnon
742 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
742
45 minutes
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Pork Laab
Sherry Rujikarn
693 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
693
25 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Wonton Chicken Salad
Eric Kim
1498 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,498
20 minutes
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Niçoise Salad With Basil and Anchovy-Lemon Vinaigrette
Melissa Clark
1690 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,690
30 minutes
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Easy
Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
610 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
610
20 minutes
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Easy
Tabbouleh
Martha Rose Shulman
1698 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,698
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Country Panzanella With Watermelon Dressing
Nicole Taylor, Yewande Komolafe, Gabrielle E.W. Carter
1217 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,217
30 minutes
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Macaroni Salad
Millie Peartree
1845 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,845
30 minutes, plus chilling
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Lemon Potato Salad With Mint
Melissa Clark
5180 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,180
45 minutes
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Greek Salad
Lidey Heuck
2412 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,412
15 minutes
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Easy
Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
506 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
506
20 minutes
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Easy
Classic Caprese Salad
Melissa Clark
1915 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,915
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
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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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