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From filling lunches to spectacular sides, salads are so wonderfully versatile. Whether your after a salad idea for lunch, a light supper, or a hearty side, finding the right salad recipe is simple with our easy recipes.
Packed with rich Italian flavours, this oozy meatball orzo traybake recipe is the ultimate comfort food for chilly weather. Make ahead and freeze, or prep and cook in under an hour for a simple yet super-satisfying supper.
This easy and tasty vegan tagine is cooked low and slow with the help of your handy piece of kitchen kit- the slow-cooker
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.
Find a spot in the sun and dish up some summer flavours. This antipasti bruschetta is made with minimal cooking and jarred veg – we like ours with a dollop of ricotta and pesto. Ideal for a simple starter, light lunch or savoury snack, this attractive platter tastes as good as it looks!
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.
Need a simple chicken skewers recipe that's great for the whole family? Get these spiced chicken skewers grilled for a healthy winner dinner. Served alongside a fresh, vibrant chickpea salad, a yogurt dressing and wholemeal pittas, there'll be no complaints once this is on the table.
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.
Take classic potato salad to the next level with our extra-crispy version using roast potatoes. The dressing is made with yogurt and mayo, plus capers and mustard to cut through the creaminess. It's a great addition to a BBQ and tastes great hot or cold!
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.
Make a batch of these super-tasty and healthy fishcakes so you've always got dinner on standby. This recipe, using versatile tinned crab meat, is easily doubled and the fishcakes can be frozen cooked or uncooked. To cook from frozen, cover the pan and fry for an extra 3-4 mins until piping hot throughout.
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 veggie frittata is an easy and healthy dinner idea that comes together quickly. We've added in broken lasagne sheets for extra texture, but you could switch this out for sliced potatoes,, if you like. Serve with a crunchy salad and a dollop of mayo for dipping.
If you love anchovies on pizza, you'll go mad for this delicious and easy recipe, made with shop-bought sourdough pizza bases and loaded with bold Med flavours. There are Kalamata olives, capers, cannellini beans and plenty of vibrant veg – this is a pizza and a half! What's more, you'll have leftover veg for a tasty jambalaya (see step 4, below).
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
Green goddess dressing likely originated in the 1920s, created by a hotel chef in San Francisco. Famed for its vivid green hue and bold, bright flavours, it's been a favourite salad dressing ever since, inspiring many twists and variations. Our green goddess dressing is light, zingy and creamy: whizz it up in just 10 minutes and enjoy with a green goddess salad, as a dip or drizzle on roasted veg.
Ready in just 10 minutes and made with only 5 ingredients, this speedy pasta recipe with a buttery sage sauce, fresh salad leaves and pecorino is ideal for those busy weeknights when you need a comforting bowl of pasta with minimum fuss
If you’re trying to cut down on meat but still fancy something indulgent on Friday night, this is the dish for you
Kickstart al fresco dinners with this colourful lamb and couscous salad recipe packed with fresh Greek flavours and ready in just 15 minutes
Make the most of the April harvest with this savoury spin on the French dessert classic
Pan-fried sea bass is a simple midweek meal ready in less than 30 minutes, but is equally smart enough for a dinner party dish. Serve the tender sea bass with a vibrant smashed pea and potato salad.
Prepare the light, delicate flavours of the Mediterranean in just 25 minutes with this sea bass and potato salad dish
Gather your loved ones and transport yourselves to the sunny streets of Spain with this delicious paella bursting with flavour.
If you love cauliflower cheese, you're going to love this comforting pie, which makes a nice change to your usual Sunday roast. The filling is bolstered with leeks and spring greens for extra veg – you could serve it with a side salad or some potatoes for a hearty meal.
We've given this Italian classic a lighter twist by swapping pasta for courgettes – and it's just as delicious
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
Packed with zingy spring onion, sweet red pepper and smoky paprika, these vegetarian sweetcorn fritters celebrate the fresh flavours of Mexican cuisine