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Chef John's Salad Recipes

Salad recipes provided by Chef John.

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

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Spicy Peach Coleslaw

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

By Chef John

My Big Fat Greek Salad Recipe and Video - Chef John combines cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, oregano, and feta cheese with a simple vinaigrette to give this classic Greek salad big flavor and serious crunch.

My Big Fat Greek Salad

Chef John combines cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, oregano, and feta cheese with a simple vinaigrette to give this classic Greek salad big flavor and serious crunch.

By Chef John

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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

Videos to Watch

Grilled German Potato Salad

The Brutus Salad

Chef John's Panzanella Salad

Sufferin’ Succotash Corn Salad

How to Make Homemade Ranch Dressing

Chef John's Warm Calamari Salad

Fava and Butter Bean Salad

Smashed Cucumber Salad

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

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

Watermelon, Feta and Cashew Salad Recipe and Video - Small leaves of Bibb lettuce are topped with watermelon balls, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted cashews in Chef John's sweet, salty, crunchy salad.

Watermelon, Feta and Cashew Salad

Small leaves of Bibb lettuce are topped with watermelon balls, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted cashews in Chef John's sweet, salty, crunchy 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

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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

Fava and Butter Bean Salad Recipe and Video - Chef John's quick and easy recipe for fava and butter bean salad with mint is a refreshing crowd-pleaser.

Fava and Butter Bean Salad

Chef John's quick and easy recipe for fava and butter bean salad with mint is a refreshing crowd-pleaser.

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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

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

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

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.

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Chef John's Homemade Croutons Recipe and Video - Chef John's homemade garlic-parmesan croutons are easy to make and the perfect crunchy topper for salads and soups.

Chef John's Homemade Croutons

Chef John's homemade garlic-parmesan croutons are easy to make and the perfect crunchy topper for salads and soups.

By Chef John

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

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.

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

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

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

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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.

By Chef John

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

Chef John's Green Goddess Dressing Recipe and Video - This creamy, herby, addictively delicious sauce is not only my favorite salad dressing, but is one of my favorite dips as well. The way the parsley and chive play against the sweet tarragon makes this unlike any other herb dressing.

Chef John's Green Goddess Dressing

This creamy, herby, addictively delicious sauce is not only my favorite salad dressing, but is one of my favorite dips as well. The way the parsley and chive play against the sweet tarragon makes this unlike any other herb dressing.

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

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