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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.
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 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 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
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.
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.
Use turkey mince to make delicious meatballs. Serve with fruity couscous and a dollop of Greek yogurt for a super quick and easy midweek meal.
Traditional lasagne is a well-loved Italian classic, but can be a labour of love to cook from scratch. For something simpler but just as delicious, try this creamy ham and cheese lasagne recipe. There's only one filling to make, it smells amazing when it comes out of the oven and it's so moreish, no one will notice there's hidden veg in it!
All your favourite Mexican flavours wrapped in a tostada-style pie is a recipe for new family favourite – comforting, familiar, but interesting and so simple to make. Pan-fry your chicken, veg and spices, encase in tortilla wraps with grated cheese and pop in the oven to crisp up and create a melty, oozy middle. Dive in!
Get ready for this easygoing twist on a classic that brings together the goodness of broccoli, crunchy ciabatta croutons, and a zesty homemade dressing.
This no-cook turkey noodle salad is the perfect meal for that festive in-between period: light, crunchy and packed with flavour while taking no time at all to put together.
Everyone loves macaroni cheese and the beauty of this dish is you can throw in any leftover cheese from the fridge or a festive cheeseboard, so leftovers get a new and tasty lease of life! Ready in just over half an hour, this is a real family favourite for midweek, weekends or between Christmas and New Year when you fancy something simple and comforting.
Add this hearty winter salad to your Sunday meal prep, ready to assemble for work-from-home lunches and speedy dinners, this recipe is a winner.
This impressive lobster dish is well worth the effort it takes to prepare and is the perfect festive treat for two. Zesty garlic and herb butter really showcases the luxurious lobster in this alternative Christmas main
Set the tone for your Christmas dinner with this impressive, luxurious starter. A Vietnamese-inspired salad that pairs meaty lobster with sharp grapefruit, fresh mint and a wonderfully fragrant sweet and sour dressing