Best Salad Recipes and Salad Cooking Ideas

Top Rated Salad Recipes

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"Here's a Caesar salad recipe without the risk of a raw egg! Perfect to complement any meal." — Jay Christian, author of Hollywood Celebrity Recipes

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Breakfast Salad

Breakfast salad; the breakfast of champions and health nuts alike. Enjoy this bright and fresh morning salad on days when the call back to bed sounds a bit louder.This recipe is courtesy of Simply Healthyish Recipes.

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Waldorf Salad

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The Daily Meal Staff

Named after the famous Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City, the Waldorf salad is straight from another time, but it’s a salad worth bringing back for picnics and parties.

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Panzanella Salad

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acooksmemoir

This bread salad is a Florentine favorite which is popular in summer. The basic ingredients are day-old bread, tomatoes, onions, basil, and a dressing made out of olive oil and vinegar.

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Steak Salad

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Ali Rosen, Daily Meal Video

Steak can often feel like a heavy meal, so this recipe balances it out with a light, textured salad. It's perfect for a quick dinner or for impressing guests. The key to this recipe is the proper ingredients: you need fresh lettuce and crunchy jicama to ensure the salad stands out as much as the steak. Click here for Beef Recipes for Any Night of the Week

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Potato Salad

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Emily Jacobs

This is a quick, traditional potato salad that is so easy to make! White, red, or Yukon gold potatoes are all good choices for this recipe (Russet potatoes are not a great choice because they may fall apart). I don't peel my potato, but you can if you prefer. Please be sure to read the label to ensure your choice of Italian salad dressing is gluten-free.

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Farro Salad

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Emily Jacobs

For a dish rich in whole grains, try this warm farro salad with tender butternut squash. Click here to see 10 Quick and Easy Vegetarian Recipes

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Mango and Avocado Salad

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Bridget Creel

This refreshing salad provides you just enough protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats to get you through the day. Make your own citrus vinaigrette dressing to add a special touch.

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Beauty and the Beet Salad Recipe

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Mark Addison

Jam packed with flavor, this salad works great as an appetizer or even as a passed small bite during cocktail hour.

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Salade Niҫoise

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Natalie Lobel

I love a good salade niҫoise because it's a little more meaty than a regular salad with delicious vegetables that really make it into a full meal!Recipe courtesy of Miami-based, award-winning cookbook author, nutritionist, and culinary instructor Robyn Webb, who's hosting this year's Wellness Week at Mexico's "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit.

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Avocado Salad

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Anne Dolce

This recipe is a crowd pleaser, especially if the crowd loves avocados. The creamy dressing paired with the bite of arugula, the buttery taste of avocado, and the tang of Parmesan creates a unique and exciting contrast of flavors. It can stand to lose the chicken and can also be spruced up with some frisee or a sprinkle of almonds. If you love avocado, this is a quick and satisfying dish.

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Spinach Salad Pizza

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Women's Health

Forget about ordering a side salad with your slice — you can just pile your greens right on top instead. This combo features blue-cheese crumbles, which add a big kick of robust flavor for a fraction of the fat you'd get from a standard mozzarella-loaded piece. And best of all, there's zero cooking required.

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