Those clamshell containers of mixed baby greens or baby arugula make adding a salad to dinner a cinch, but sometimes those side salads can start to feel a little tired. Not so these 15 salads, which boast flavorful add-ins that give your side salad so much eye-catching appeal, it may steal the show from the main course.
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Mixed Green Salad with Olives, Serrano Ham, and Sherry Vinaigrette
The flavors of Spain--Serrano ham, sherry vinegar, manchego cheese--give this salad its character.
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Seared Halloumi with Arugula, Capers, and Pistachios
Crisp-edged cubes of the Greek cheese halloumi turn this basic arugula salad into something special.
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Mixed Green Salad with Cucumber, Sesame Seeds, and Ginger-Yogurt Dressing
A vibrant and deliciously different way to use mixed greens.
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Chickpea, Arugula, and Pita Bread Salad with Goat Cheese
Harissa is a spicy Middle Eastern condiment flavored with cumin, caraway, and chiles. In this dish, its flavors are deconstructed in a mildly spicy and sweet dressing. Ancho chile powder or crushed red pepper flakes may be substituted for the Aleppo pepper.
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基于“增大化现实”技术ugula Salad with Plums and Pine Nuts
Plums add sweetness and body to a quick blender dressing for this elegant combination of peppery arugula, gently bitter radicchio, and rich pine nuts.
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Mixed Green Salad with Sugar-Roasted Peaches, Lots of Seeds, and Creamy Green Goddess Dressing
Goddess dressing, named for its pale green color, typically contains mayonnaise, sour cream, anchovy, lemon, and fresh herbs like tarragon and chives; this quick, light version uses crème fraîche and lime juice for extra tang, and plenty of mixed herbs, including basil and mint. The seeds add crunchy texture, and the peaches bring a sweet note to the dish.
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Mixed Green Salad with Ricotta Salata, Walnuts, and Raspberry Vinaigrette
This simple green salad boasts a lot of flavor: sweet raspberries, salty ricotta salata, and crunchy, nutty walnuts.
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Wild Arugula Salad with Salami Picante and Pecorino
Salami picante, a chorizo-like salami, provides a spicy counterpoint to the potent arugula, sweet shaved fennel and mellow, nutty pecorino in this salad.
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混合草药Honey-Lime沙拉
A riff on the cabbage slaw traditionally served with tonkatsu, this salad goes the extra flavor mile with lots of fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy Thai-inspired dressing.
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基于“增大化现实”技术ugula, Carrot & Celery Root Salad with Almonds
This salad has everything going for it—spicy arugula, sweet grated carrots and celery root, crunchy almonds—all topped off with a vibrant honey-mustard vinaigrette. -
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Mixed Green Salad with Grilled Scallions, Mango, and Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
The addition of mango and cilantro and the chile-lime make this salad pair well with either Indian cuisine or Latin American dishes.
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Wilted Arugula Salad with Crisp Potatoes, Feta & Warm Black Olive Vinaigrette
The potatoes make this salad toe the line between side dish and dinner - if you want to take it fully into main-course territory, add some grilled chicken breast. -
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Bistro Salad with Warm Goat Cheese
I like a combination of butter lettuce and a few different-colored loose-leaf lettuces for this salad. You'll notice I call for "handfuls" of lettuce, as this is the way I make salad at home, and it's a good practice to learn to eyeball the right size salad. If you like, you can substitute walnuts for the hazelnuts and walnut oil for the hazelnut oil.
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Summer Salad with Peas, Parmesan, Fried Egg, and Bacon
Bacon and eggs turn a green salad into a substantial, comforting, and tasty meal, while peas and tarragon contribute bright, fresh seasonal flavors.
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Mixed Green Salad with Nectarines and Gorgonzola
Sweet summer nectarines and pungent Gorgonzola make this salad an excellent pairing with a simple grilled chicken or steak.