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Spicy Rice Noodle Salad Recipe and Video - Grilled chicken thighs top this main dish salad that showcases the spicy and sweet flavors of Thai food. Toss with fresh herbs, vegetables, and crunchy peanuts for a simple and light-tasting meal.

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Spicy Rice Noodle Salad

Grilled chicken thighs top this main dish salad that showcases the spicy and sweet flavors of Thai food. Toss with fresh herbs, vegetables, and crunchy peanuts for a simple and light-tasting meal.

By Chef John

The Brutus Salad Recipe and Video - Romaine lettuce, apple slices, Cheddar cheese, fresh herbs, and toasted pecans, tossed with Dijon vinaigrette makes an amazing salad.

The Brutus Salad

Romaine lettuce, apple slices, Cheddar cheese, fresh herbs, and toasted pecans, tossed with Dijon vinaigrette makes an amazing salad.

By Chef John

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Warm Calamari Salad Recipe and Video - Calamari seasoned with 3 kinds of pepper plus jalapeno slices is quickly sauteed and served on arugula and white beans in Chef John's warm calamari salad.

Warm Calamari Salad

Calamari seasoned with 3 kinds of pepper plus jalapeno slices is quickly sauteed and served on arugula and white beans in Chef John's warm calamari salad.

By Chef John

Videos to Watch

The Brutus Salad

Chef John's Shaved Asparagus Salad

Almost Fat-Free Green Onion Potato Salad

Chef John's Waldorf Salad

Naked Cherry Tomato Salad

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Walnuts Recipe and Video - Sweet and earthy roasted beets team up with crunchy toasted walnuts and creamy goat cheese to make a warm salad for a delightful fall lunch or side dish.

Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

Sweet and earthy roasted beets team up with crunchy toasted walnuts and creamy goat cheese to make a warm salad for a delightful fall lunch or side dish.

By Chef John

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Pickled Ginger Asian Pear Coleslaw Recipe and Video - This slaw gets an Asian twist with the addition of pickled ginger, hot sauce, and sesame seeds.

Pickled Ginger Asian Pear Coleslaw

This slaw gets an Asian twist with the addition of pickled ginger, hot sauce, and sesame seeds.

By Chef John

Bluetons (Blue Cheese Croutons) Recipe and Video - Three ingredients, bread, butter, and blue cheese, are all it takes to make Chef John's recipe for bluetons (blue cheese croutons).

Bluetons (Blue Cheese Croutons)

Three ingredients, bread, butter, and blue cheese, are all it takes to make Chef John's recipe for bluetons (blue cheese croutons).

By Chef John

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Chef John's Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe and Video - Grated blue cheese, instead of chunks, creates more blue cheese flavor in this easy, creamy dressing.

Chef John's Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

Grated blue cheese, instead of chunks, creates more blue cheese flavor in this easy, creamy dressing.

By Chef John

Almost Fat-Free Green Onion Potato Salad Recipe and Video - Chef John's quick-and-easy green onion potato salad passes by mayonnaise in favor of yogurt and garlic with a touch of mustard.

Almost Fat-Free Green Onion Potato Salad

Chef John's quick-and-easy green onion potato salad passes by mayonnaise in favor of yogurt and garlic with a touch of mustard.

By Chef John

Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe and Video - Like a classic deli macaroni salad but less sweet, this crowd-pleaser with lots of colorful veggies is a great side for grilled food, barbeque, or just a humble hot dog.

Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad

Like a classic deli macaroni salad but less sweet, this crowd-pleaser with lots of colorful veggies is a great side for grilled food, barbeque, or just a humble hot dog.

By Chef John

Shrimp and Pasta Shell Salad Recipe and Video - When I want to make a macaroni salad just a little bit extra-special, nothing does the trick like some small, sweet shrimp. This is one of my favorite summer salads, and it's oh-so-easy.

Shrimp and Pasta Shell Salad

When I want to make a macaroni salad just a little bit extra-special, nothing does the trick like some small, sweet shrimp. This is one of my favorite summer salads, and it's oh-so-easy.

By Chef John

Chef John's Ranch Dressing Recipe and Video - Ranch dressing is quick and easy to make at home. Just combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and herbs for a thick and creamy salad topping.

Chef John's Ranch Dressing

Ranch dressing is quick and easy to make at home. Just combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and herbs for a thick and creamy salad topping.

By Chef John

Easy Broccoli Salad Recipe and Video - This simple broccoli salad kicks up ordinary broccoli with some lemon and red pepper flakes.

Easy Broccoli Salad

This simple broccoli salad kicks up ordinary broccoli with some lemon and red pepper flakes.

By Chef John

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Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing Recipe and Video - Serve up good fortune with a delicious spinach salad with black-eyed peas and a hot bacon dressing!

Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

Serve up good fortune with a delicious spinach salad with black-eyed peas and a hot bacon dressing!

By Chef John

Chef John's Raw Kale Salad Recipe and Video - If you slice kale thin and toss it with other tasty treats like apple, persimmon, orange, and nuts, the kale mellows out and serves as a perfect foil for other vegetation.

Chef John's Raw Kale Salad

If you slice kale thin and toss it with other tasty treats like apple, persimmon, orange, and nuts, the kale mellows out and serves as a perfect foil for other vegetation.

By Chef John

Chef John's Panzanella Recipe and Video - No more soggy bread salad! Chef John's recipe for simple panzanella with give you delightfully crisp results every time.

Chef John's Panzanella

No more soggy bread salad! Chef John's recipe for simple panzanella with give you delightfully crisp results every time.

By Chef John

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Dressing Recipe and Video - This creative raw Brussels sprouts salad has a great contrast between the raw, crunchy vegetable and the rich, smoky bacon dressing.

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Dressing

This creative raw Brussels sprouts salad has a great contrast between the raw, crunchy vegetable and the rich, smoky bacon dressing.

By Chef John

Apple Jicama Coleslaw Recipe and Video - The lightness of apple and jicama combined with a sweet-hot dressing make this coleslaw a hit!

Apple Jicama Coleslaw

The lightness of apple and jicama combined with a sweet-hot dressing make this coleslaw a hit!

By Chef John

Corn Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing Recipe and Video - Chef John's recipe for corn salad with a creamy Italian dressing is the perfect complement to any number of grilled meats.

Corn Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing

Chef John's recipe for corn salad with a creamy Italian dressing is the perfect complement to any number of grilled meats.

By Chef John

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Sufferin' Succotash Salad Recipe and Video - A sweet corn succotash salad with a tangy barbeque vinaigrette: the perfect side dish for a picnic.

Sufferin' Succotash Salad

A sweet corn succotash salad with a tangy barbeque vinaigrette: the perfect side dish for a picnic.

By Chef John

Stacked Tomato and Burrata Salad Recipe and Video - Spread buttery burrata cheese between fresh tomato layers to create Chef John's summer salad.

Stacked Tomato and Burrata Salad

Spread buttery burrata cheese between fresh tomato layers to create Chef John's summer salad.

By Chef John

Grilled Hearts of Romaine Recipe and Video - This amazingly simple and quick recipe for grilled romaine will delight with its contrasts of tastes and textures.

Grilled Hearts of Romaine

This amazingly simple and quick recipe for grilled romaine will delight with its contrasts of tastes and textures.

By Chef John

Spicy Peach Coleslaw Recipe and Video - Give your coleslaw a hint of sweet summer flavor with peaches and cabbage in a slightly spicy dressing.

Spicy Peach Coleslaw

Give your coleslaw a hint of sweet summer flavor with peaches and cabbage in a slightly spicy dressing.

By Chef John

Chef John's Shaved Asparagus Salad Recipe and Video - Chef John's shaved asparagus salad combines thin ribbons of fresh asparagus with a delightful mustard dressing and tops it off with crisped pastrami.

Chef John's Shaved Asparagus Salad

Chef John's shaved asparagus salad combines thin ribbons of fresh asparagus with a delightful mustard dressing and tops it off with crisped pastrami.

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Black Lemon Chicken Salad Recipe and Video - In Chef John's simple roasted chicken salad, the warm dressing is built from the dark caramelized lemon and chicken drippings, broth, and lemon juice.

Black Lemon Chicken Salad

In Chef John's simple roasted chicken salad, the warm dressing is built from the dark caramelized lemon and chicken drippings, broth, and lemon juice.

By Chef John

Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe and Video - Smashed cucumbers release different flavor compounds. Chef John's salad is a great summer side dish and pairs perfectly with grilled meat or seafood.

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Smashed cucumbers release different flavor compounds. Chef John's salad is a great summer side dish and pairs perfectly with grilled meat or seafood.

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Grilled Shrimp Louie Recipe and Video - Chef John substitutes smoky grilled shrimp for the traditional crab in this summery salad. Make the dressing ahead of time to let it chill, because the shrimp take just minutes to cook.

Grilled Shrimp Louie

Chef John substitutes smoky grilled shrimp for the traditional crab in this summery salad. Make the dressing ahead of time to let it chill, because the shrimp take just minutes to cook.

By Chef John