Salad recipes

"I love cooking classic dishes with a variety of colors and textures for the holidays. I decided to add cranberries and zesty blue cheese to this salad, but I think the real star is the walnuts...

For her Waldorf salad, Amanda Freytag prepares chicken in a unique way: she poaches chicken legs at a low simmer in a broth with white wine, celery, carrots, and onions. The chicken...

"I took the classic Waldorf salad and made it fresher (and more Italian!) by turning it into a panzanella and adding arugula and fennel," shares Giada De Laurentiis. The salad's delicious flavor also...

These Waldorf salad wraps, topped with natural yogurt and boiled chicken breast, are a delicious and healthier alternative to shawarma for a mid-day pick-me-up. For the dressing, use...

Even with rich autumn squash, you can make a bright and light salad. Slices of butternut squash are sautéed in butter and placed on top of a large mound of lettuce leaves dressed with...

This coleslaw is best served warm or at room temperature. The bacon-shallot vinaigrette is made on the stovetop and then drizzled over the raw shredded mixture...

Tri-tip is a relatively inexpensive beef steak that goes well with salad. Geoffrey Zakarian marinates it in soy sauce and then roasts it with shallots on a preheated...

Fire up the grill for a summer twist on the classic Caesar salad! Grilled kale is tossed with a creamy dressing, and toasted bread adds a touch of...

A touch of tart natural yogurt and lemon make this cucumber, dill, and mint salad incredibly refreshing. Depending on the thickness, you may need a little more or less yogurt: cucumbers...

This salad is a great way to use juicy young corn without any cooking. Simply cut the kernels off the cob and soak them in the vinaigrette for a few minutes.

This dish is a little piece of spring on your plate! Sweet, tender salmon, spring vegetables, and lots of fragrant herbs make it the perfect weeknight dinner—light, healthy, and delicious. Serve with...

This Asian grilled vegetable salad will be a hit at your summer grill parties. Boil buckwheat soba noodles and toss them with fried red onion, zucchini, and fresh radish in a...

The main ingredient in this salad is wakame seaweed, rich in iodine and omega-3 fatty acids. For a delicious and healthy vitamin-packed Asian-style salad, combine wakame with fresh vegetables...

Two Italian classics merge into one magnificent dish. The flavors of this salad will remind you of a Caprese salad with ripe tomatoes, soft cheese, fragrant basil, and high-quality olive oil.

Enjoy the best of summer in one beautiful salad. The flavor of summer comes not only from fresh seasonal vegetables but also from the aroma of the grill as the chicken, bread, zucchini, and corn cook. Grill...

This traditional summer salad is a juicy blend of cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, and lettuce. What sets Ree Drummond's summer salad apart from most others is its wonderful homemade dressing...

This bright and juicy salad is bursting with spring freshness. Baked grapefruit pairs beautifully with peppery arugula in a tart citrus dressing, sweet green peas, and macadamia nuts. And...

This cranberry dessert is a fall take on the American Ambrosia fruit salad, featuring marshmallows as a key ingredient. The tart cranberries perfectly complement the sweet...

Transform a store-bought salad by adding grilled peaches and bacon to spinach for a perfect summer barbecue side dish. For this recipe, choose ripe but firm peaches to...

This coleslaw is made with winter vegetables—Brussels sprouts, kale, and radicchio—but it's refreshing and bright, like summer. It's all thanks to the clever combination of different types of cabbage and...

Instead of a traditional smoothie for breakfast, make a bowl of green salad. A green smoothie is the perfect breakfast for those on the go, but you can also enjoy the same ingredients at a leisurely pace...

If you can't wait for your tomatoes to ripen and want to enjoy the new harvest, make this light green tomato salad. Their tartness is perfectly balanced by ripe, sweet strawberries.

Walnuts and cranberries add a whole host of flavors to a simple green salad. Simmer the cranberries for the dressing to soften the berries (you can use fresh or frozen), and the walnuts...

This vibrantly flavored and colorful dressing has evolved significantly since it was first prepared in California in the 1920s. Earlier versions included tarragon, anchovies, Worcestershire sauce...

This light green salad of green beans, frisee, and herbs will bring a springtime freshness to your table any time of year. Its highlight is the light, creamy crème fraîche dressing.

Use a vegetable peeler to slice the carrots into long ribbons for a beautiful Moroccan-style salad. The carrots' natural sweetness is perfectly complemented by golden raisins and spicy coriander...

Fresh beets are a delicious and healthy ingredient for vitamin-rich salads. Slice small beets very thinly, toss with arugula and kale, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, and drizzle with...

This salad gets its amazing flavor from a dressing made from coconut milk, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Rub the pork tenderloin with the same dressing before grilling. Slice the cooked meat thin, just like...

For a unique, fresh, and fun twist on your tomato soup, top it with popcorn instead of croutons! Rachel Ray makes homemade cheese and dill-flavored popcorn, and as a side dish for tomato soup...

This winter salad is rich in vitamins and fiber, and looks absolutely summery! Crisp and juicy endive, escarole, and celery are perfectly complemented by a sweet and tart Granny Smith apple in a refreshing...

This hearty bean salad is packed with all the flavors of a classic BLT sandwich (bacon, lettuce, and tomato). A homemade herb mayo dressing adds a fresh kick, while crispy bacon and croutons...

This luscious Asian-inspired coleslaw is made with dark sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, and white miso paste, which infuses it with umami flavor. A perfect side dish for...

The most unique thing about this avocado salad is the diced marinated pepperoncini peppers in the dressing. They add a subtle heat to the salad that pairs beautifully with the rich avocado and...

This colorful salad of two types of beans, corn, hot and sweet peppers in a tart dressing is perfect for a picnic. You can also serve it as a dip with corn chips for a...

Chicken breast pieces for this salad are poached in a peanut butter broth, infusing it with a pleasant nutty flavor. The delicious broth then becomes the base for the Asian-inspired salad dressing...

Bobby Flay loves this salad for its contrasting textures. Light, peppery arugula leaves, crisp fresh fennel, juicy grape tomatoes, and creamy chickpeas—all paired with a light dressing...

Make a quinoa, red bell pepper, and toasted pecan salad for a simple and filling side dish perfect for the holidays. Dress the salad with apple cider vinegar and...

The American dessert salad "Frog's Eye" got its amusing name from the small round pasta called "acini di pepe" that it contains. The other main ingredients in this salad are...

This elegant salad is all about perfection: the contrasting combination of candied pecans and salty pancetta, succulent frisée leaves in a warm dressing, crisp radishes, and—the highlight of this appetizer—crostini with...