Salads mean different things to different people; the key lies in fresh ingredients, texture, and a well-balanced dressing. From Mexico to Thailand, here are some of the world’s best.

At his Brooklyn restaurant, Cruz del Sur, chef Hugo Orozco serves authentic Guadalajaran food, including an ever-popular Mexican chopped salad with jicama.

Som Tum (Thailand) Called Som Tum in Thailand, this crunchy, sour Thai salad with papaya originated in Laos but is hugely popular and served year round (and often consumed weekly, if not daily ...

The salad dates back to the 1860s when chef Olivier was working at the Hermitage Restaurant in Moscow, where it later became the eatery’s signature dish. Waldorf salad (USA) ...

Chopped salad with jicama and pepitas (Mexico) At his Brooklyn restaurant, Cruz del Sur, chef Hugo Orozco serves authentic Guadalajaran food, including an ever-popular Mexican chopped salad with ...

The salad dates back to the 1860s when chef Olivier was working at the Hermitage Restaurant in Moscow, where it later became the eatery’s signature dish. Waldorf salad (USA) ...

The salad dates back to the 1860s when chef Olivier was working at the Hermitage Restaurant in Moscow, where it later became the eatery’s signature dish. Waldorf salad (USA) ...

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