Best Salads Recipes
Salads are the most versatile category in the kitchen. This collection covers green salads, pasta salads, grain salads, and composed salads, with recipes that explain the dressing ratio, the texture balance, and the make-ahead window. If you're bringing a salad to a potluck, start with the pasta and grain salads — they hold up better than delicate greens.
Editor's picks
Carolina Dreaming Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing Recipe
Recreate the legendary Southern restaurant favorite with this Carolina Dreaming Salad, featuring a w...
Southern-Style Potato Salad Recipe
This classic Southern-style potato salad is ultra-creamy, packed with boiled eggs, and balanced with...
Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe
This classic Southern ambrosia fruit salad combines juicy mandarin oranges, sweet cherries, and coco...
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Showing 12 recipes on this page
Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe
15 min · ★ 4.8
Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe
30 min · ★ 4.8
Carolina Dreaming Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing Recipe
30 min · ★ 4.9
Seafood Salad Recipe
10 min · ★ 4.8
Southern Deviled Ham Salad Recipe
10 min · ★ 4.8
Southern-Style Potato Salad Recipe
30 min · ★ 4.9
No-Peel Buttermilk Potato Salad Recipe
20 min · ★ 4.8
Frito Corn Salad Recipe
15 min · ★ 4.8
Cucumber & Tomato Salad with Simple Summer Vinaigrette Recipe
15 min · ★ 4.8
Chicken Salad 3 Ways Recipe
10 min · ★ 4.8
Confetti Cornbread Salad Recipe
45 min · ★ 4.58
Korean Cucumber Salad Recipe
10 min · ★ 4.8
Frequently asked questions
What's the best ratio for a vinaigrette?
Three parts oil to one part acid (vinegar or citrus). Add a teaspoon of mustard to emulsify, and season with salt and pepper.
How do I keep a salad from getting soggy?
Dress the salad just before serving, or keep the dressing on the side. For make-ahead salads, use sturdy greens like kale or cabbage.
Can I make a salad ahead of time?
Yes. Wash and dry the greens, store them in a paper towel-lined container, and keep the dressing separate. Pasta and grain salads can be dressed up to 2 hours ahead.