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
134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
134
20 minutes
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Caesar’s Caesar Salad
Pati Jinich, Javier Plascencia
604 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
604
1 hour 40 minutes (including 1 hour’s chilling)
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Kale Salad With Apples and Cheddar
Martha Rose Shulman
5999 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,999
5 minutes
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Crunchy Greens With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Eric Kim
1848 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,848
10 minutes
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Feta-Ranch Wedge Salad
Alexa Weibel
295 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
295
30 minutes
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Charred Broccoli and Salmon Noodle Salad
Yasmin Fahr
538 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
538
25 minutes
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Chopped Salad With Jalapeño-Ranch Dressing
Alexa Weibel
3763 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,763
20 minutes
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Microgreens and Tomato Salad With Tahini Dressing
Ashley Lonsdale
23 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
23
30 minutes
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Seven Layer Salad
Lidey Heuck
337 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
337
40 minutes
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Sous-Chef Salad
Gabrielle Hamilton
1097 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,097
30 minutes
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Lemon Turmeric Chicken Salad
Zaynab Issa
503 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
503
25 minutes
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Taco Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
1595 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,595
35 minutes
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Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)
Julia Moskin
648 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
648
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
832 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
832
25 minutes
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Crispy Wonton Chicken Salad
Eric Kim
1587 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,587
20 minutes
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Niçoise Salad With Basil and Anchovy-Lemon Vinaigrette
Melissa Clark
1859 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,859
30 minutes
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Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
772 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
772
20 minutes
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Tabbouleh
Martha Rose Shulman
1764 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,764
30 minutes
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Country Panzanella With Watermelon Dressing
Nicole Taylor, Yewande Komolafe, Gabrielle E.W. Carter
1246 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,246
30 minutes
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Macaroni Salad
Millie Peartree
1989 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,989
30 minutes, plus chilling
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Lemon Potato Salad With Mint
Melissa Clark
5869 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,869
45 minutes
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Greek Salad
Lidey Heuck
2645 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,645
15 minutes
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Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
525 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
525
20 minutes
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Classic Caprese Salad
Melissa Clark
2029 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,029
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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