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.
Whether enjoyed as a main course or a side dish, this delicious recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving more.
This quick and easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a midweek family meal. Kids will love these cheesy fish fingers and you can make sure they get one of their five-a-day by serving with a crisp green side salad instead of chips
Are the kids getting sick of sarnies in their lunchboxes? Get creative and liven up their weekday meals with this cheesy Mexican quesadilla.
This is not your average salad – packed with sweet roasted beetroot and creamy Stilton, this vibrant dish is perfect for an elegant Christmas supper
Give your steak a spicy makeover with a tomato, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce marinade. Add a crisp side salad and creamy stilton dressing for a heavenly midweek meal.
Spruce up al desko lunches with this gorgeous crustless quiche, loaded with creamy butternut squash, tangy Stilton, cranberry sauce and fragrant thyme
Crunchy, sweet and zingy, this vibrant salad makes an interesting starter for Christmas Day or winter dinner parties. Make the dressing and toast the nuts a couple of days in advance, to save time on the day.
This delicious summery dinner is like a posh tuna pasta salad but instead of tuna we've used smoked mackerel and dressed everything in a lemony, horseradish-spiked crème fraîche dressing. Use up any leftover mackerel for lunch the next day – see recipe, below.
Roasted squash and grapes add warmth to this winter salad that's packed with flavour and crunch.
This veggie twist on coronation chicken is the perfect filling for sandwiches or wraps. Mix boiled eggs in a classic 'coronation' sauce with curry powder, mango chutney and mayonnaise, then serve whichever way you fancy. You can prep this filling ahead of time to enjoy for lunches all week long.
Pork and caramelised onion sausage meat adds a touch of meaty sweetness to these moreish pizza-style pittas.
Here's a new pasta recipe to add to your collection – make tasty meatballs with a pack of sausages and whizz up a homemade pesto with frozen peas. A new family favourite!
For a veggie starter on Christmas Day, try these simple chestnut-stuffed mushrooms. With a herby chestnut stuffing and crisp, nutty garlic breadcrumb topping, these are a great fuss-free way to start the festivities.
This pea and potato frittata mean works great warm with a salad or eaten cold for lunch the next day
This gorgeous salad uses seasonal clementines tossed in a sweet dressing with some added crunch from nuts and pomegranates. Perfect for a festive starter or healthy, colourful lunch over the Christmas holidays.
With colourful Mediterranean veg, roasted baby potatoes and crumbly Greek salad cheese, this easy chicken traybake recipe is perfect for midweek family dinners.
Try making your own cheesy crispy schnitzels using this recipe featuring turkey breast, emmental and breadcrumbs. A light dinner dish, it's served alongside bursting, roasted cherry tomatoes and lightly dressed green leaves.
Take a trip to the Mediterranean with this Spanish-inspired roast pork recipe. We've used a Tesco Finest Salt-Aged Pork Crackling Loin Joint that's rubbed in paprika and garlic. Serve with a nectarine and manchego salad, patatas bravas-style potatoes and saffron aioli for a dreamy Sunday roast or weekend feast.
A quiche with a potato crust? Don't knock it 'til you try it! Naturally gluten-free and showcasing fluffy and creamy Maris Pipers, the smashed potato crust feels both on-trend and comfortingly familiar. This makes a great lunch or centrepiece on a sharing table – everyone will want the recipe!
These roasted carrots are sure to be the star of the show at your Sunday roast. Gently spiced with cumin and topped with pomegranate seeds, this vibrant dish is a must-try all year round.
This vibrant veggie quiche, featuring vibrant and nutty purple sprouting broccoli serves 8, so it's ideal for entertaining. Or enjoy it midweek and have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Try a cheesy festive twist on meaty stuffed mushrooms for a great vegetarian Christmas Day starter that's ready in under 30 minutes and totally gluten-free
Set the scene for your Christmas lunch with this vibrant salad. Sweet red cabbage tastes heavenly matched with tangy blue cheese and roasted pecans in this festive starter.
If you fancy something a little different to enjoy over the festive period, then you have to give this smashed potato salad a go. It's topped with streaky bacon, shredded sprouts and lots of fresh herbs for big festive flavours. Serve as a fun side dish, as part of a party spread or as a way to use up Christmas leftovers.
This is a savoury bake that will wow the crowd at your next street party
Follow the trend and make pizza at home with this simple 2-ingredient dough. Upping the protein stakes, with Greek yogurt and flour, this dough comes together really easily, requiring minimal kneading and zero proving. We've topped with ham, mushrooms and mozzarella, but of course, add your personal favourites and tuck in!
For an easy alfresco feast, try this summer roast chicken with a sharing panzanella
This summer potato salad is packed with veg and great for using up leftover chicken
Use seasonal red cabbage, beetroot and pear to make this zingy winter salad. Top with a homemade herby chimichurri dressing and enjoy throughout the festive period.
A colourful salad packed with veg, apples and hot smoked salmon is just the ticket for a Boxing Day buffet
Storecupboard ingredients are given a glow-up in this simple pasta sauce, using Tesco Finest sardines, tinned cherry tomatoes and chilli flakes
Fresh peaches, juicy tomatoes and creamy burrata make a summery trio in this 15-minute salad
Fresh and zesty, this fibre-rich bean salad is bursting with black beans, chickpeas, sweetcorn, mango, avocado and tangy feta—tossed in a zingy lime and olive oil dressing. Ideal for barbecues, picnics or an easy lunch.