Leafy Green Salad Recipes

Make a simple vinaigrette with honey and dried cranberries and drizzle it over baby spinach until the leaves wilt slightly. Softened spinach is much easier to eat while still retaining its flavor...

Flavorful fried bacon is the star of this simple fresh spinach salad. It's not just the crispy, salty bits that are important, but also the rendered fat, which becomes part of the hot dressing.

This homemade ranch dressing with buttermilk, cheddar, and bacon is so delicious, you'll want to use it in more than just this salad. Ree Drummond drizzles the dressing over an entire lettuce wedge...

Caesar dressing is easiest to make in a blender, blending all the ingredients until it's perfectly smooth, emulsified, and thick. If you have anchovies, you can puree a few...

This recipe is a great solution for those who can't decide between a Cobb salad or an iceberg lettuce wedge. Ree Drummond serves the wedge lettuce with hearty ingredients like...

Fans call Molly Yeh's salad "simple and super-delicious," but we simply have to add "smart." She toasts panko breadcrumbs in butter in a skillet,...

Ina Garten adds a half cup of sweet-tart dried cranberries to her arugula salad, a nod to the Cape Cod cocktail, along with toasted walnuts, sliced ​​apple, and...

"I was born and raised in Ghana, and we always celebrated any important occasion with a big feast," recalls recipe author Gabi Odebode. "Family members and friends would gather around a table with..."

Romaine lettuce leaves are topped with crumbled blue cheese, crispy bacon bits, dried cherries, and drizzled with a warm, rendered-fat dressing for a deliciously crispy side dish.

This large salad of fresh greens, shaped like a vibrant Christmas wreath, will be a wonderful addition to your holiday table. And its taste is as delightful as its appearance. Dense salad greens...

If you're wondering whether to serve a salad or a dip at a party, consider this vibrant, crunchy appetizer salad in a creamy dressing that's meant to be eaten with chips, not a fork. Don't...

Iceberg lettuce is cut into serving discs and served with a thick, savory blue cheese sauce. Ina Garten tops each serving with sliced ​​radish, celery, and green onions. The salad...

This salad features a delicious combination of sweet roasted shallots and butternut squash on a bed of fresh lettuce, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and crispy fried onions.

If you're looking for a warm salad recipe with impressive flavor that's incredibly easy to make, try this sweet and savory baby kale salad. Roasted sweet potatoes and pearl...

Juicy and crisp, sweet and salty, this salad delivers an indescribable experience with every bite. Its star is the savory homemade nutty grillage, which pairs perfectly with fried bacon and...

This colorful salad tastes as good as it looks, thanks to a smooth peanut butter dressing. It's ready in just 20 minutes. All you need are brightly colored vegetables like carrots, radishes, and more.

This vibrant salad is an ode to the delicious bounty of autumn. Toasted walnuts, sweet roasted pumpkin, salty fried bacon, dried cranberries, and a tangy, warm dressing make a wonderful addition to...

Rich acorn squash, sweet chunks of butternut squash, and tender, chestnut-flavored kabocha complement each other perfectly in this delicious salad with peppery arugula, sweet...

"I love cooking delicata squash because it has such a tender skin that you don't need to peel it," says Alexandra Atter. "I toss the squash with maple syrup, chili powder, and salt, and then..."

Enjoy the perfect combination of peppery arugula, creamy mozzarella, mint, and fire-roasted bell peppers for a zesty kick. This refreshing salad is dressed in a tart mustard dressing...

The perfect Caesar salad is one made with homemade dressing and homemade croutons. Ree Drummond adds a touch of balsamic vinegar to her eggless dressing, which enhances it...

Enjoy the wonderful combination of peppery arugula, sweet corn, roasted peppers, and a tangy vinaigrette in this summer salad, perfect for pairing with grilled meats.

A sweet tea brine gives the finished chicken a beautiful color, infuses it with flavor, makes it very juicy, and leaves a pleasant sweet aftertaste. The chicken is cooked over indirect heat, so...

Any fresh, dense greens, such as spinach, Swiss chard, or mini kale, work well in this salad. Combine them with pecans, goat cheese, and crispy bacon bits in an applesauce-based dressing.

The best part of this salad is the edible cheese bowl it's served in. The Parmesan gets crispy after baking, and an upside-down muffin tin is perfect for shaping it...

Sweet strawberries, raisins, figs, and dried apricots make Molly Yeh's colorful spring salad as delicious as it is visually appealing. The base of the salad is made with small spring greens, and the dressing is made with...

The chicken breast cutlet is brushed with herbed ricotta, rolled into a roulade, and wrapped in thin slices of prosciutto. At this point, the roulade can be refrigerated if you're making it ahead of time.

Creamy, tart ranch dressing and fresh spring vegetables are a perfect match in this light green salad of asparagus, greens, shallots, and...

Perhaps the most delicious part of this salad is the tart dressing made from bacon fat rendered during frying. It pairs perfectly with any hearty salad greens, especially spinach. Serve the salad...

This light and elegant salad pairs luscious spinach with blackberries, candied walnuts, and shaved salted Parmesan cheese, all tossed in a sweet-tart cherry jam dressing.

This hearty and delicious pie will be a hit with those on a gluten-free diet. It's similar to a quiche without the crust, but a bit denser. To make it, you'll need a cast-iron skillet...

"By blending store-bought ricotta in a food processor with olive oil, salt, and a lot of love, you'll get an incredibly smooth, fluffy texture that pairs so well with the bold flavors of this light...

Even a simple lettuce salad can be made into a delicious salad if dressed properly. A great option is a warm vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar and garlicky olive oil...

This prosciutto-filled flatbread with pear and a refreshing arugula salad is a perfect summer appetizer. It harmoniously combines sweet and savory ingredients, gooey cheese, and fresh herbs. To prepare...

These sandwiches were inspired by the Vietnamese banh mi. A split baguette is topped with a Thai salad featuring mahi mahi in red curry, green onions, carrots, and cucumber, and topped with...

This delicious and healthy bowl features popular Mediterranean ingredients: bulgur wheat, a salad of finely chopped fresh vegetables, shredded chicken in a tart vinaigrette, and...

This delicious quiche is filled with mashed potatoes, bacon bits, and fried Italian sausage. It's filling and paired with a light, crunchy salad in a vinaigrette dressing, perfect for...

Marinated vegetables, fresh salad greens, and tender mozzarella make this Italian salad a veritable riot of flavors. Use not only the vegetables from the giardiniera jar but also the brine for a delicious...

Enjoy the delicious combination of sweet honeydew melon and peppery arugula in this luscious salad, dressed with a light dressing of melon puree, fresh herbs, and mayonnaise. You can use any...

Juicy grilled peaches, lemony arugula, and briny bresaola come together in this recipe for the perfect summer salad, topped off with a slice of tender burrata.