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27 Mouthwatering Salads Everyone Will Want to Eat

Updated on February 02, 2024

It's true: Even people who think they don't love veggies will find a salad they'll crave in this collection.

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Our Best Salad Ideas

Whether they’re eaten as a starter, a side or the main course, salads are undeniably satisfying. You can choose to go a healthier route, with grilled meats and good-for-you veggies, or opt for something more reminiscent of a diner favorite (think cheeses, croutons and all the deli meats). Perhaps the one thing we love most about salads is how customizable they truly are—you can always change the greens (think, kale, arugula, spinach and more) and other ingredients or dressing to satisfy your cravings! But when we're in the mood for a classic Caesar salad, we always turn to our best recipe, which is also the most traditional version. That means it's time to bring out the anchovies and eggs—and don't skimp on quality Parmesan cheese. We even included garlicky homemade croutons to balance the tangy dressing.

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Ghanaian Salad

You can find two versions of Ghanaian salad, and both are very simple to make at home. The usual ingredient in the vegetarian style are lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, onions and baked beans. The non-vegetarian salad includes cooked canned corned beef or cook canned sardines. This recipe is for a traditional vegetarian version — with added avocado. Whatever style you prefer, a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing is a must.

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Cape Cod Chopped Salad

Ina’s arugula salad features a half-cup of dried cranberries, a sweet-tart nod to Cape Cod, as well as toasted walnuts, a chopped apple and crumbled blue cheese.

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Wilted Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

Warm crispy bacon is the star of this simple spinach salad. We upped the ante with tender mushrooms, fresh red onion and hard-boiled eggs for a hearty salad your whole family can enjoy.

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