1Taco Salad
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEFew dinner salads are more hearty than a classic taco salad. Loaded with meat, veggies, and cheese, it’s got all the right things to make for an extra-satisfying weeknight dinner. We went for a classic version in this recipe, but the best thing about taco salad is how customizable it is, so get creative!
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2Avocado & Tomato Salad
PARKER FEIERBACHDon't confuse this colorful salad with guac—there's way more depth of flavor and variety of texture, which makes it one of our favorite summer sides of all time. But the real beauty? You're totally welcome to still eat it with tortilla chips. (Just know it also tastes amazing alongside pretty much anything.)
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3Fiesta Corn Salad
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING BARRETT WASHBURNEWhen corn is in season, it’s a crime to not eat as much of it as possible. It’s divine slathered with butter and salt, but if the goal is to eat your weight in corn all summer, you’ll need more recipes for inspiration. This summer salad hits all the right notes.
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4Avocado Chicken Salad
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5Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDSPerfect for when your garden or the local farmers' market is overflowing with cucumbers and tomatoes, this salad also does surprisingly well with out-of-season produce, especially if you make it ahead of time so it can marinate. Just hold off on adding the herbs until the very end so they stay bright and fresh.
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6Fish Taco Bowls
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEWhen you’re craving the flavors and textures of a fish taco, but need some vegetables in your life, this salad is perfect for you. Crispy fish and a creamy, spicy slaw are the base of these veggie-packed takes on everyone’s favorite taco.
Get the Fish Taco Bowls recipe.
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7Mexican Corn Salad
ETHAN CALABRESELooking for ways to use up that sweet summer corn? Look no further! This simple salad hits all the right notes: creamy, spicy, salty, and citrusy, just like the beloved Mexican street food dish elote (grilled sweet corn coated in mayo, cotija cheese, and spices) that it's inspired by.
Get the Mexican Corn Salad recipe.
8Grilled Corn Salad
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCEThis versatile, flavorful corn salad is the perfect way to use up leftover grilled corn. Mix and match your favorite cheeses, herbs, and nuts, but keep the citrus for brightness and oil for a little richness. And if you like a little *kick*, add some sliced jalapeños or a big pinch of red pepper flakes.
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9Black Bean & Corn Salad
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThis easy salad comes together quickly and works as a side dish, a great topping for tacos, or as an appetizer with tortilla chips. Think of this as a medley of the most exciting parts of a vegetarian burrito bowl, unadulterated by rice, and hyped up by a little honey-lime action.
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10Southwestern Pasta Salad
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11Burrito Zoodles
EMILY HLAVAC GREEN 12Copycat Chili's Quesadilla Explosion Salad
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13Vegan Taco Salad
SUZANNE CLEMENTSFilled with grains and two different types of beans, this vegan taco salad is worthy of your dinner table. The spicy dressing brings tons of flavor and might be our favorite part. Top it with all of your favorites like cherry tomatoes and tortilla chips for a little crunch!
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14Grilled Fajita Chicken Salad
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15Copycat Cheesecake Factory Mexican Tortilla Salad
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS 16Shrimp Taco Salad
CHELSEA LUPKINWe kept the salad here pretty simple—just romaine, tomatoes, and corn—so the shrimp could really shine. They're quick marinated in lime juice, cilantro, cumin, and honey, then seared. Yum!
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17Dorito Taco Salad
A regular ol' taco salad is great and all, but after trying one with DORITOS, we knew we had been missing out. We might never go back to tortilla chips again!
Get the Dorito Taco Salad recipe.
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