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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
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.
Jamie Oliver says, 'When the sun shines, pack up a picnic and head to the closest patch of grass with this next-level potato salad.'
Jamie says: "This no-cook pasta sauce is perfect for a quick lunch or picnic salad. While the pasta is cooking, simply blitz everything in a blender and it’s done"
Here we have a variety of veg, roasted until soft and sweet, combined with wild rice, crunchy nuts, creamy feta and jewels of pomegranate
Make fruit the star of the show in a savoury salad perfect for light summer lunches, or as part of a barbecue spread
Jamie says: "A deliciously filling summer salad that heroes storecupboard staples and seasonal veg"
Jamie says: ‘A twist on the Italian bread salad, celebrating seasonal tomatoes and courgettes, with creamy white beans for plant-based protein. Fight food waste by using up stale bread for the croutons!'
Jamie says: ‘Golden, crunchy potatoes are a thing of beauty, but traditionally rely on a long time in the oven. In this delicious brunch recipe, I’ve fried new potatoes until crisp and golden, tossed them with quick pickled veg, then topped it all with soft-boiled eggs, a creamy dressing and fresh herbs – incredible!’
Jamie says: 'I’ve given the classic Caesar salad a veggie revamp with crunchy roasted chickpeas and charred green beans. Hearty yet healthy, this springtime star is ready in 20 minutes, so perfect for a midweek meal.'
Jamie says: "A riot of colour and texture with a sweet, smoky flavour, this vibrant salad is a brilliant side for alfresco eating. Whether cooked on a griddle or BBQ, charring the veg brings bags of flavour"
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.
Jamie says: "Whether you’re prepping for barbecues, picnics or just dinner in the garden, this budget-friendly meal ticks all the boxes. Cooking green beans in this way makes them wonderfully smoky and tender. Served on a bed of creamy, garlicky whipped feta with toasted pitta for dunking, this is summer on a plate."
Jamies says: "Celebrating a bunch of delicious Greek-inspired flavours, this fresh, vibrant no-cook salad is just the ticket for a sunshine lunch or colourful barbecue side. Humble cucumber gives double bang for your buck: it stars in the salad and adds texture to a tangy feta dressing. This is sure to become an easy summer favourite."
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.
This nectarine and halloumi salad makes an interesting summer side or lovely light lunch. It's full of sweet and salty flavours and takes only 20 minutes to prep.
This rainbow coloured salad really tastes as good as it looks; flaky salmon tossed with creamy avocado, crunchy veggies and finished off with a drizzle of punchy ginger and soy dressing
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.
Add a burst of colour to your picnic basket with this speedy rainbow salad that is sure to put a smile on your face
Fresh peaches, juicy tomatoes and creamy burrata make a summery trio in this 15-minute salad
Prawn cocktails on a picnic? Why not we say! These lovely little jars are full of flavour, yet so simple to make with some lemon & za'atar mayonnaise, frozen jumbo prawns and lots of fresh salad.
Inspired by a fresh Greek salad, this veggie pasta dish can be whizzed up in 15 minutes, making it perfect for a speedy, summer midweek meal or lunch in the sunshine.