The La Scala Salad, famous for its balance of flavors and finely chopped ingredients, is packed with garbanzo beans, cheese, and salami in a tangy mustard vinaigrette.

What are spoon salads? Salads in which the ingredients are small enough or chopped into bitsy, easily scoopable pieces so they can be swept up effortlessly by your spoon. No more stabbing large lettuce leaves with a fork, hoping they don’t fall off and leave a trail of dressing. And while many salads with delicate greens will quickly wilt, spoon salads are often made with heartier ingredients, making them great for meal prep.

Here are our best-ever chopped salad recipes packed with nutritious vegetables. Enjoy them as a satisfying main course or side.

This no-wilt salad can even be made ahead.

Our editor's honest review of Ina Garten's popular potato salad recipe, plus a few tips for making it even better.

This Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad is beautiful, delicious, and texturally perfect. The way the walnuts and parmesan mesh and mingle with the pasta and fresh arugula is to die for.

Don't miss these 6 perfect party salads! From weeknight staples to the fanciest of dinners, these are winners every time they're served!

A bright, tangy, and savory snap pea salad with pistachios and basil! The perfect side for pasta and other mains. Just 10 ingredients and 15 minutes required!

Say hello to your new favorite, refreshing salad - Cucumber, Dill, Feta and Pistachio Salad! Crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, salty feta and crunch pistachios are the perfect combination of flavors. You'll be making this all summer long!