Recipes
Salads can be much more than a few leaves on the side of a plate. The recipes here are built around crisp textures, satisfying ingredients and dressings that bring everything together, whether you want a light lunch, a useful side or something substantial enough for dinner. From creamy, familiar combinations to fresh chickpea-based salads, the aim is simple food with enough contrast and flavour to keep every forkful interesting.
4 recipes
Tender new potatoes are tossed with fresh herbs and a tangy mustard dressing to create a fresh, flavourful salad. This lighter alternative to a mayonnaise-based potato salad is lovely alongside grilled fish, roast chicken or a summer picnic spread.
This chicken Caesar salad combines crisp romaine, golden pan-seared chicken, crunchy croutons and a homemade anchovy dressing. The dressing is emulsified with egg yolk, lemon and Dijon mustard for a creamy finish without relying on bottled Caesar dressing.
A creamy, crunchy British coleslaw made with crisp cabbage and carrot, perfect for lunches, barbecues and easy side dishes.
This chickpea salad combines cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and parsley with a simple lemon, garlic and olive-oil dressing. Letting it stand briefly before serving gives the chickpeas time to absorb some of the dressing.
A satisfying salad usually needs contrast. Pair something crisp with something creamy, add a source of protein or a filling ingredient, then finish with enough acidity or dressing to brighten the whole bowl. Keeping wet ingredients separate until serving can also help leaves and crunchy vegetables hold their texture.
For a main meal, salads can sit alongside pasta, chicken or another warm dish without feeling like an afterthought. Browse our Dinner Recipes if you are putting together a fuller evening meal, or see All Recipes for more ideas across the site.
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