Epicurious's Favorite Salads

By Esther Sung, Epicurious.com

Salads have come a long way. In the past, they were merely appetizers but today, salads are much more colorful, tasty, and substantial, and often served as entrées unto themselves. With different salad greens such as mâche, mizuna, and escarole gaining mainstream acceptance, salads now show great diversity. Liven up the flavor by adding fruits, nuts, and edible flowers as well as popular staples such as potato, tuna, and chicken.

For some more information on different salad greens, check out our visual guide to salad greens. And to learn to make a vinaigrette use our technique video.

See more salad recipes at Epicurious.com