From filling lunches to spectacular sides, salads are so wonderfully versatile. Whether you're after salad ideas for lunch, a light supper, or a hearty side, our delicious salad recipes and creative new salad ideas have something for everyone. Browse our healthy recipes and family meals for more inspiration.
Use leftover beef and onion mixture in this Sloppy Joes recipe to make this American classic for a bonus Friday night special. Sandwiched between golden grilled seeded buns, serve with melty cheese slices, tangy gherkins and crisp salad.
Grilled halloumi cheese and crisp homemade 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 BBQ side classic is made even tastier with the addition of seasonal asparagus, peas and peppery watercress or rocket
A delicious twist on fish cakes made with leftover pearl barley
A speedy veggie rice bowl using leftover roasted squash
A colourful, vegan take on a classic English breakfast, this quick and healthy meal pairs a simple tofu scramble with grilled tomatoes, mushroom, baked beans and spinach for a vegan fry up
Use leftover lamb and spinach meatballs to whip up these easy Greek salad wraps with crunchy lettuce, sweet tomatoes and a dollop of creamy hummus. Perfect for a light summer dinner or even a packed lunch.
Make your own succulent lamb meatballs with this easy recipe. Served with jewelled couscous salad and silky homemade hummus, it's an impressive looking spread that's perfect for leaving leftovers for meatball wraps.
Use leftover chicken thighs and fragrant Thai green curry sauce to create this fresh and zesty noodle salad for the perfect packed lunch or light dinner.
Want a new way to eat that leftover curry? Try our tangy samosa tart recipe
Use leftover sticky soy and honey marinated chicken to rustle up this veg-packed noodle salad. This makes an interesting lunch or light and vibrant dinner. You won't be disappointed!
Use leftover fried chicken livers and onion in this speedy 15-minute winter salad
Sweet, zingy and peppery, with a fiery hit of horseradish, this salad packs a punch when it comes to flavour. It makes a great side dish to meat or fish, or is equally delicious on its own. Serve with a spring or Easter roast for something a bit different.
Roasted cauliflower and tangy feta make a fantastic combo in these easy fritters – we've added a fresh mint and lemon sauce a zingy finish. They make a great lunch, light dinner or substantial snack.
These filled sweet potatoes make a satisfying veggie meal, loaded with fresh, tangy flavours. You could use regular baked potatoes, if you like, but sweet potatoes have a lovely rich, buttery texture. You'll have leftovers for our calzones too – see tip, below.
This easy sausage plait recipe is a real family favourite, made extra special with fresh thyme, fragrant rosemary and sweet sundried tomato paste. Serve with a crisp green salad for a fuss-free crowd-pleasing meal or pack up for a delicious main at your next picnic.
Let the oven do all the work in this vegetarian sausage traybake recipe. Coat you veggie sausages in a honey mustard glaze, then cook with potatoes, peppers and onions.
Let your guests dig into this easy-to-assemble aubergine starter at your next barbecue while you appreciate just how easy it was to make
This flavour-packed mackerel salad makes the most of storecupboard ingredients and comes together in minutes. A tin of three bean salad adds variety, but use whatever beans or lentils you fancy, see tip below. This makes a satisfying lunch or light dinner for two.
These fresh and fragrant noodle bowls make a satisfying lunch but could work equally well as an evening meal. Brimming with sweet, spicy and aromatic flavours, yet thrown together in 10 minutes, they're the ultimate healthy fast food!
Sunday roast wouldn't be complete without roasted carrots, so why not give them centre stage with this delicious recipe? Featuring vibrant rainbow carrots, we've added a coriander seed dressing, tangy feta and crunchy hazelnuts for a truly show-stopping side!
You can stuff peppers with various types of rice or grains, here we've used leftover fennel and sausage risotto (see tip, below), black olives and melting mozzarella, baked atop a bed of tomato sauce. Serve with crusty bread and salad on the side for a tasty, hearty dinner!
This Spring Florentine recipe is a delightful fusion of fresh flavours and vibrant ingredients. No need to stress - we've made it easy with pre-made pizza base mixes.
This pea and potato frittata mean works great warm with a salad or eaten cold for lunch the next day
Roasted squash and grapes add warmth to this winter salad that's packed with flavour and crunch.
Kids will love these flavour-packed pasties, stuffed with sweetcorn, ham and carrot, they're great eaten warm or could be packed cold in a lunchbox
This vibrant roasted chickpea and Brussels sprout salad is a celebration of seasonal winter flavours. Crunchy, golden chickpeas contrast beautifully with tender, caramelised sprouts and hearty kale, while the citrusy, slightly smoky dressing adds brightness and depth. Toasted pine nuts bring a nutty crunch, for a winter salad you’ll keep coming back to!
A hybrid between a loaf and a frittata, this clever bake really packs in the veg, providing 2 of your 5-a-day. It’s delicious served warm with a salad for a light meal, while the leftovers are just as good sliced up and packed into lunchboxes to make a satisfying midday meal.
This fast and fresh noodle salad is bursting with Thai-style flavours, with fiery chilli, zingy lime, aromatic fresh herbs and a touch of sweetness. We've added in some leftover spicy turkey burgers, which you can re-heat in your air-fryer. Teamed with flat rice noodles, this is a speedy and satisfying meal for any night of the week!
Charring sprouts gives them a lovely nutty flavour in this seasonal twist on a classic Caesar salad. It's a great way of using up festive leftovers – perfect for a Boxing Day buffet or light lunch over the holidays.
If you’ve not tried fruit in your salad before, you’re missing a trick. Clementine’s add a pop of juiciness and go so well with the fresh herbs. Lucy's recipe counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day and is a source of fibre, all whilst delivering big, bright flavours. It's great on its own or works well as a side dish too.
Have a healthy and tasty dinner on the table in just 20 mins with these air-fryer stuffed peppers that count towards 2 of your 5-a-day. Take your fave antipasti ingredients and a pack of microwave rice to load the peppers up with. Serve with salad on the side. Simples!
Slow cooking the pepper, courgette and onion gives a delicious velvety consistency that melts in the mouth. Serve with laffa-style flatbreads and feta for a super summer supper.