319 vegetable salad recipes

Potato salad supreme with celery, scallions, and olives, served at room temperature for the fullest flavor. A versatile, no-cook side dish ready in 20 minutes.

Indian cucumber raita salad with yogurt, cumin, mint, and lemon juice. Cool, creamy, and ready in 5 minutes. A refreshing side for spicy curries.

Caprese salad: fresh mozzarella and ripe summer tomatoes layered with torn basil, dressed with red wine vinegar and good olive oil. The Italian classic that proves three ingredients are sometimes enough.

Cold asparagus salad with a Chinese-style vinaigrette of rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Marinate overnight for deeper flavor, top with butter-toasted sunflower seeds.

Ancient Roman coleslaw with boiled cabbage dressed in olive oil, white wine, cumin, caraway, and liquamen. A historical recipe with earthy, aromatic flavors unlike any modern slaw.

Crunchy broccoli slaw with grated apple, pine nuts, and a tangy buttermilk Dijon dressing. No cooking required. A fresh, low-calorie side in 20 minutes.

Marinated mushroom salad in a tangy mustard-herb vinaigrette with white wine vinegar, parsley, and chives. A French-style cold appetizer that improves after hours of marinating in the fridge.

German cucumber salad with a creamy sour cream dill dressing, sliced tomatoes, and scallions. A cool, tangy no-cook side dish that improves after chilling.

Panjaria Salata, the classic Greek beetroot salad: whole beets boiled with tops intact, then sliced and served with Skorthalia garlic sauce or an olive oil, vinegar, and coriander dressing.

German-style red beet salad marinated in vinegar, caraway seeds, horseradish, and cloves. Tangy, earthy, and best after soaking for several hours.

Spiced Chinese cucumber salad with sesame oil, hot soybean paste, soy sauce, and lemon. A crunchy, spicy-tangy cold side dish that takes just minutes to prepare.

Creole cabbage salad tossed in a savory beef bouillon vinaigrette with garlic, herbs, and a splash of hot sauce. A bold, tangy slaw that's ready in 20 minutes.

Chinese-style stir-fried salad greens with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and bell pepper wok-tossed with garlic, vinegar, and sugar until just wilted.

Tomato cups marinate fresh tomatoes, green pepper strips, and onion rings in oregano-basil vinaigrette. A simple Italian-style summer salad you toss together in 10 minutes.

Sour cream cucumbers with fresh dill, chives, celery seeds, and apple cider vinegar. A cool, creamy side salad that chills in an hour. No cooking required.

Crunchy no-mayo coleslaw with shredded red cabbage, cauliflower, and carrots tossed in a tangy tarragon-dill vinaigrette. A vibrant, make-ahead side dish that holds up at cookouts and potlucks.