Recipe Roundup

101 Perfectly Complementary Side Salad Recipes

Need some leafy greens to serve alongside a mixed grill platter? A holiday buffet? A Sunday night soup? These recipes for simple, delicious salads are anything but boring and showcase the many ways a side of greens can go.
A white bowl filled with a massaged kale salad tossed with Parmesan.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
  • Romaine lettuce iceberg lettuce butter lettuce and radicchio tossed in a vinaigrette in a serving bowl and topped with...
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    Go-To Green Salad

    Looking for a one-and-done salad to add to your rotation. This one has a punchy, adaptable vinaigrette and just enough mix-ins to keep things interesting.

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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Endive, Romaine, and Orange Salad for Two

    The ultimate first course for a date night dinner at home: eat it with a knife and fork or eat it with your hands. Either way it’s more fun if you share it off the same plate.

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  • Large tears of Napa cabbage tossed in an emeraldgreen bowl with wedges of grapefruit mint and sliced red chiles.
    Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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    Scrunched Cabbage Salad With Grapefruit and Chiles

    Not just for slaw, cabbage is a snappy base that can handle lots of refreshing acidity—in this case from torn grapefruit and hot-and-sour chiles—without withering.

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  • Chopped salad on platter with bread on side.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Pearl Jones
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    Winter Italian Chopped Salad

    Pepperoni, marinated artichoke hearts, and canned chickpeas are roasted together to make a warm and crisp foundation for this wintry riff on an Italian chopped salad.

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  • Small sections of chopped unseparated iceberg lettuce topped with chives avocado an a creamy dressing.
    Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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    Little Wedge Salad With Sour Cream Dressing

    We KonMari'd the classic wedge, got rid of all the extraneous ingredients, and ended up with a salad that sparks joy: crunchy iceberg and a rich, tangy dressing.

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  • A white bowl filled with a massaged kale salad tossed with Parmesan.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Simplest Kale Salad

    Memorize the recipe for this classic, cheesy kale salad and make it your go-to side for any family dinner.

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  • The best Thanksgiving side dishes include this watercress and persimmon salad.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Watercress and Persimmon Salad With Champagne Vinaigrette

    Fuyu persimmons, which resemble tomatoes in shape, are best enjoyed while still firm and slightly crisp. The sweet, meaty wedges make a gorgeous counterpoint to the tangle of peppery greens.

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  • Iceberg salad with Italian dressing in a shallow bowl.
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    Iceberg Salad With Italian Dressing

    If this brings back memories of the “house salad” from that Italian-American restaurant you grew up eating at, then we consider our jobs done.

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  • All green salad with citrus vinaigrette in a white bowl.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, prop styling by Brian Heiser, food styling by Rhoda Boone
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    All Green Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette

    This all-green salad is studded with creamy avocado, crunchy cucumbers, and asparagus, and punctuated by tons of fresh dill and basil. The varied shades of green look like spring in a bowl.

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  • Shaved Carrot and Radish Salad with Herbs and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
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    Shaved Carrot and Radish Salad With Herbs and Pumpkin Seeds

    This gorgeous tumble of carrot ribbons and mixed herbs provides a crunchy, fresh counterpoint to any rich meat main.

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Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
A spicy-funky upgrade for lettuce cups, sandwiches, and more.
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, sturdy enough to take the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
So much more affordable than ordering from those fast casual salad chains.
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
Riff on the lunchbox staple. Mayo-haters deserve tuna, too.
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Like crispy gnocchi caprese and raspberry—brown butter skillet cake.
Buckwheat Crepes With Banana-Sesame Jam
Buckwheat Crepes With Banana-Sesame Jam
Practical to make and feels like a total flex.
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
A cool, custardy treat for the hottest days and beyond.
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
An immediately familiar and comforting dish from Agnes and Sherman in Houston.
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Apple pie in doughnut hole form? We’re in love.
Salt and Smoke Margarita
Salt and Smoke Margarita
With black pepper, toasted sesame oil, and Castelvetrano olives, this margarita is for the savory drink lovers.
Spicy Celery Margarita
Spicy Celery Margarita
Fresh celery juice gives this margarita a savory, vegetal edge and makes it exceptionally refreshing.
Korean Street Toast Breakfast Sandwich
Korean Street Toast Breakfast Sandwich
Veggie-packed eggs, gooey cheese, and don't skip the sprinkle of sugar.