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
124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
124
20 minutes
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Caesar’s Caesar Salad
Pati Jinich, Javier Plascencia
586 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
586
1 hour 40 minutes (including 1 hour’s chilling)
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Kale Salad With Apples and Cheddar
Martha Rose Shulman
5946 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,946
5 minutes
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Crunchy Greens With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Eric Kim
1825 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,825
10 minutes
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Feta-Ranch Wedge Salad
Alexa Weibel
282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
282
30 minutes
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Charred Broccoli and Salmon Noodle Salad
Yasmin Fahr
464 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
464
25 minutes
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Chopped Salad With Jalapeño-Ranch Dressing
Alexa Weibel
3701 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,701
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
323 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
323
40 minutes
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Sous-Chef Salad
Gabrielle Hamilton
1094 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,094
30 minutes
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Lemon Turmeric Chicken Salad
Zaynab Issa
482 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
482
25 minutes
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Taco Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
1552 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,552
35 minutes
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Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)
Julia Moskin
639 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
639
20 minutes
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Gado-Gado
Hetty Lui McKinnon
743 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
743
45 minutes
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Pork Laab
Sherry Rujikarn
778 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
778
25 minutes
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Crispy Wonton Chicken Salad
Eric Kim
1560 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,560
20 minutes
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Niçoise Salad With Basil and Anchovy-Lemon Vinaigrette
Melissa Clark
1783 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,783
30 minutes
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Classic Bean Salad
Melissa Clark
698 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
698
20 minutes
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Tabbouleh
Martha Rose Shulman
1740 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,740
30 minutes
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Country Panzanella With Watermelon Dressing
Nicole Taylor, Yewande Komolafe, Gabrielle E.W. Carter
1228 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,228
30 minutes
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Macaroni Salad
Millie Peartree
1948 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,948
30 minutes, plus chilling
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Lemon Potato Salad With Mint
Melissa Clark
5668 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,668
45 minutes
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Greek Salad
Lidey Heuck
2545 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,545
15 minutes
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Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
517 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
517
20 minutes
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Classic Caprese Salad
Melissa Clark
1961 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,961
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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