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Whether you're looking for the perfect picnic dish, a BBQ side or a tasty lunchbox idea, our selection of delicious summer salad recipes are sure to inspire. See more Summer recipes.
This classic Italian salad gets an upgrade with the help of crispy, skin-on chicken breasts, salty olives and capers
Grilled halloumi cheese and crisp, Parmesan croutons make this vibrant salad feel hearty and substantial. Served with a delicious warm tomato and chilli dressing, this salad is packed full of flavour too.
Use the barbecue to liven up your midweek meals with this charred greens and tuna Niçoise salad
Strawberries are back in season! Try something completely different with this fresh strawberry and balsamic vinaigrette – a great way to liven up any salad.
This colourful salad recreates the flavours of prawn toast, with crispy sesame croutons and juicy king prawns. The dressing is made with sweet chilli sauce and lime juice for a zesty kick. Top with extra chilli, if you like it spicy.
Larb is a popular Thai salad that's made with mince. This chicken version is flavoured with lemongrass and ginger, then served on a bed of crunchy lettuce and cucumber. Refreshing and a little spicy, this is a lovely salad for those warmer summer months.
Give noodles a lighter twist for summer with this simple salad. They're loaded with vegetable gyozas and lots of crunchy veggies to leave you feeling good. Drizzle over an umami peanut butter sauce and enjoy for lunch or dinner.
This is a grown-up dressing with a real kick! Use it on a classic ‘wedge’ salad (with lettuce, cucumber, avocado and chives), roasted vegetables, steamed broccoli or other green vegetables.
‘Chow is a street food snack that’s common in Trinidad,' says food writer Riaz Phillips. 'It’s a nice palate-cleansing "dessert" that isn't overly sweet. You could also add garlic and serve it as a side dish.'
We've taken the bold and fragrant flavours of a classic Greek salad and turned it into a filling meal with baked baby potatoes. We've swapped traditional feta for reduced-fat salad cheese that's baked whole with herbs, seeds and spice – the result is a lovely, healthy summery meal you can enjoy for lunch or later.
This fresh and flavoursome salad is a true celebration of spring, with a trio of seasonal veg including British asparagus. Homemade croutons add a simple, yet special finish touch, while the charred veg and raw, shaved asparagus provides an interesting mix of textures. What a great alfresco lunch.
Subtly sweet white miso and soy-glazed aubergine is baked til sticky and tender, then served atop wholewheat noodles with pickled red onion, coriander, lime, mango and toasted peanuts. This is a flavour and texture fiesta and makes a special, speedy dinner for two.
This chicken noodle salad is great for warm evenings. Make your own bang bang sauce with peanut butter, ginger and soy sauce, and stir into egg noodles. Top with extra chilli flakes if you can handle the heat.
Fresh peaches, juicy tomatoes and creamy burrata make a summery trio in this 15-minute salad
Kickstart al fresco dinners with this colourful lamb and couscous salad recipe packed with fresh Greek flavours and ready in just 15 minutes
Get ready to elevate your salad game with this exquisite pear and prosciutto salad. This is sure to impress as a starter or a light meal on its own.
This summery salad can be prepared in less than 30 mins, making it an ideal midweek main for two
Use up any fresh herbs you have in your fridge to make this tabbouleh. Top with crispy halloumi and a drizzle of houmous for a special summery supper.
Smashed potatoes have been a social media sensation, in potato salads, with dips or in a roast. But spuds aren’t the only veg that deserve the treatment. Served as a healthy snack, a tasty side or added to a salad, these crispy, cheesy broccoli bites are a real winner.
The salty tang of feta is a classic addition to a lentil salad, but here we've taken it up a notch, with bright and zingy rhubarb. Roasting this fabulous fruit brings out its natural sweetness, balancing beautifully with the mild earthy flavour of lentils and salty feta. This makes a lovely lunch or light, speedy dinner that tastes as good as it looks!
Transform your potato salad with asparagus, soft boiled eggs and a creamy buttermilk dressing.
Ready in just 15 minutes, this colourful Caprese gnocchi salad recipe is the perfect summer lunch or quick dinner idea. Frying the gnocchi gives it a crunchy golden crust, perfect with the juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella.
Food writer Dina Macki's gyros-style salad uses ingredients that are commonly bought and turns them into this delicious sharing-style feast, complete with herby fries and a sweet 'n' sour green bean salad.
Lighten up a classic Caesar salad by using fish fingers as a crispy crouton replacement. Salty anchovies and Parmesan make a delicious yogurt-based Caesar dressing. Finish with jammy soft-boiled eggs for a fresh and simple spring lunch or dinner.
This chargrilled chicken salad is brimming with fresh and fragrant flavours, plus seasonal green veg to get you excited for spring. The perfect light lunch for two.
Chicken breasts are coated in a citrussy honey mustard marinade and roasted until golden. They're served atop a bed of slaw made with apple, cabbage and radishes. A light and bright dinner that's super-tasty and healthy too!
Delicate pear marries well with the creamy tang of Dolcelatte cheese. It makes a delicious topping to this open sandwich that's finished with a honey mustard dressing.
This speedy lunch uses leftover chicken parmigiana for an autumnal Caesar salad, all cooked in the air-fryer. Use ready-made Caesar dressing for ease.
This low-cook dinner idea uses just a kettle! Fluffy couscous is flavoured with parsley and lemon
Take the flavours of a classic sandwich and transform them into this hearty BLT potato salad recipe. Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes and fresh lettuce combine with caramelised red onions and a punchy mustard dressing to update this traditional barbecue side.
This all-American classic cobb salad recipe lines up crispy bacon, succulent chicken and golden boiled eggs with plenty of colourful veg and a drizzle of creamy blue cheese dressing, for an indulgent salad more than worthy of main course status.
Sweet roasted red peppers bring big flavours to this perfect salad, with creamy butter beans adding protein and a smoky harissa dressing giving a fiery kick to match the summer heat
Transform your bánh mì into a refreshing salad for summer. With sticky garlic chicken and crunchy Vietnamese-style veggies, this fragrant dish will be on your meal rotation all summer long.