It’s time to reminisce on our most popular salad recipes this year.
Loaded Broccoli Salad
This is the broccoli salad you will get special requests for.
The combination of bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions and Cheddar is hard to resist.
Photo: Charlotte & Johnny Autry
And the addition of rice vinegar or cider vinegar sharpens all the flavors.
The red onion adds nice crunch.
Enjoy this salad right after you’re done making it or store it away to snack on for later.
Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis
This easy salad is perfect for fall when cabbage is at its sweetest.
White Bean & Veggie Salad
This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.
Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.
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Chopped Power Salad with Chicken
Enjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner.
The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
No-Cook Black Bean Salad
A classic black bean salad is a must for picnics and potlucks.
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This vegan version gets its creaminess from blended avocado.
A garlicky oil and vinegar dressing brings everything together.
They require minimal prep and can be customized to your taste.
Served over baby spinach, this is the perfect easy and light lunch or dinner salad.
Baked tofu or shrimp can be used instead of the chicken.
This Japanese-inspired salad is cool, crisp and simply delicious.
Jason Donnelly
Roasted beets add a sweet, earthy and aromatic flavor that shines in this side salad.
Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.
To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving.
For a delicious vegan option, swap in roasted tofu for the chicken breast (see Associated Recipes).
Add grilled or roasted chicken for a quick main dish.
Use a mandoline to shave the veggies if you have one.
Kelsey Hansen
Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN
Crystal Hughes
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Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
Eva Kolenko
