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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 speedy lunch uses leftover chicken parmigiana for an autumnal Caesar salad, all cooked in the air-fryer. Use ready-made Caesar dressing for ease.
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.
This fresh, crunchy salad is bursting with flavour from nutty chicory leaves, charred apple and a creamy egg dressing
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.
Indulge in the vibrant flavours of summer with this delightful slow-cooker ratatouille recipe. Combining fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a rich tomato-based sauce, this dish is sure to please.
Turn a classic salad into a quick dinner or weekend lunch with this Caesar pasta salad recipe.
Steak and chips, but not as you know it. Featuring baked herby potatoes and purple sprouting broccoli along with peas, leaves and radishes, this is a nutritious twist on a dine-at-home favourite.
With creamy mozzarella and tangy tomatoes, this summer salad recipe is a dinner idea for two you'll want to make again and again
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.
This veggie-packed pasta salad, serving 8, is great for summer entertaining or bring-a-dish gatherings. Bursting with fresh flavours, it's super-tasty but a healthier choice.
Prawn cocktail is an enduring retro classic, but this speedy 15-minute recipe gives it a modern makeover to create the perfect stress-free summer starter. Elegant cucumber ribbons, crisp lettuce and prawns are drizzled with a spicy sriracha mayo.
Kickstart al fresco dinners with this colourful lamb and couscous salad recipe packed with fresh Greek flavours and ready in just 15 minutes
Go for bold Indian spices with this Bombay potato salad. Served with a fresh raita and mango chutney, it's a perfect potato salad with a twist to serve at a summer gathering.
This colourful Spanish salad is packed with orzo pasta, red peppers, chorizo and cherry tomatoes.
Serve up a taste of the Mediterranean with this warm roasted veg salad that makes a great side dish to grilled meats and fish or as part of a vegetarian buffet. Sweet, colourful roasted peppers and courgettes combine with a fragrant oregano and garlic oil.
Serve up this creamy pasta salad for those warm summer evenings. With crispy bacon and greens beans in a lemon crème fraîche sauce, this dish will go a hit with the whole family.
Different from fermented kimchi, this salad-style version is called geotjeori. Made with vine tomatoes and onion, then doused in a spicy soy dressing, this fresh side dish is a great addition to your barbecue.
Spiced cauliflower is roasted and mixed with a zesty pea yogurt for a rather special side dish. Try serving with chicken, fish or tofu skewers and some warmed flatbreads.
Marinated figs, Parma ham and mozzarella is a classic salad combo and for good reason – with the perfect balance of sweet and salty alongside peppery rocket and creamy mozzarella. A lovely lunch or light supper.
All the flavours of a summer roll come together in this fresh and fragrant Vietnamese-style salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Pistachios are the star of this homemade pesto, which provides a vibrant topping to sweet vine tomatoes. A simple yet stunning summer salad.
Barbecuing tofu gives it a wonderful smoky, charred flavour
This tofu-packed salad bowl is seriously stunning. Literally translating to 'mix mix', gado gado is an Indonesian classic that really celebrates bold flavours by combining with crisp, fresh ingredients
Don’t let summer veg go to waste – this quick pickle is great for using up leftovers. Serve with salads, houmous and pitta bread, or simply enjoy straight from the jar!
This green garden salad is an easy summer side dish – perfect to accompany barbecues and summer lunches eaten al fresco.
Chicken noodles meets salad in this flavour-packed and budget-friendly family dinner. Sweet and spicy gochujang paste adds oomph to juicy chicken drumsticks, which are baked and shredded into cooked egg noodles with charred corn, carrot, cucumber and spring onion.
We love these moreish smash-and-grab roast potatoes with a herby garlic dip – just right for a sharing platter.
Here's a British twist on the popular rustic Italian salad featuring bacon for a flavour punch. Hearty yet summery, this is a lovely quick dinner for warm evenings.
We love the Mediterranean-inspired flavours in this filling and nutritious summer salad. You only need a microwave and 20 minutes to make this delicious dish.