Bird's-eye-view of three salads on a wooden cutting board. The salads contain ingredients including arugula, carrots, orange wedges, purple cabbage, and apples.
I made three of Ina Garten's salads to find the best summertime side dish.
  • I tried three of Ina Garten's salad recipes to find the tastiest one.
  • Making bacon for the Cape Cod chopped salad was a bit too time-consuming.
  • The tricolore salad with oranges stood out for its simplicity and unique flavor.

I love pairing a delicious summer dinner with a great side salad.

My standards are simple: I want something that feels a step above bottled dressing and bagged lettuce but comes together easily on a weeknight.