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Caesar salad with romaine, croutons and parmesan
Salads

Salad Recipes

Fresh, easy salad recipes for American home cooks, from crisp Caesar to hearty Cobb. Make one, then copy the keepers onto a Recipe Box card.

Twelve salads to start with

Each one is written in cups and standard US measures, and built to make from.

Caesar salad with romaine, croutons and parmesanCaesar Salad15 minutes Greek salad with feta, tomato and olives in a bowlGreek SaladNo cook Cobb salad with chicken, egg, bacon and avocadoCobb SaladMain dish Caprese salad with tomato, mozzarella and basilCaprese Salad5 ingredients Quinoa salad with vegetables and chickpeasQuinoa SaladMake ahead Italian pasta salad with vegetables and fetaPasta SaladCrowd pleaser Creamy chicken salad with grapesChicken SaladLunch favorite Creamy coleslaw with cabbage and carrotColeslawBBQ side Asian sesame noodle saladAsian Sesame Noodle SaladMake ahead Waldorf salad with apple, walnut and grapesWaldorf SaladClassic Taco salad with seasoned ground beefTaco SaladWeeknight Spinach strawberry salad with nutsSpinach Strawberry SaladSpring salad

Keep your salad wins

Found one your family asks for again. Copy it onto a card and file it under Salads in the Albino Monkey Recipe Box, on real wooden dividers built to last.

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Salad questions, answered

What is the easiest salad to make ahead
Pasta salad, quinoa salad, coleslaw, and sesame noodle salad all hold up for days in the fridge. The flavors meld as they sit, so they are ideal for meal prep and potlucks.
How do I keep salad greens from wilting
Dry the greens well after washing and dress them only just before serving. Acid and oil break down delicate leaves quickly, so toss at the last minute.
Which salads work as a full meal
Cobb salad, taco salad, chicken salad, and quinoa salad all carry enough protein to stand alone for lunch or dinner. Add grilled chicken or beans to lighter salads to fill them out.
Can I make these salads in advance for a crowd
Yes. Chop the components and mix the dressings ahead, then combine close to serving time. Sturdy salads like pasta, coleslaw, and quinoa can be fully dressed a few hours early.

More salad recipes are added every week. Every one is tested, written for American kitchens, and built to make from without scrolling past a life story.