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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.
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.
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.
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.
Stuff our cheat's paella into peppers for the perfect summertime dinner.
Sweet honey and sesame roasted parsnips pair with garlic yogurt and a crispy kale and pearl barley salad - it’s perfect for a cold winter’s day.
Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy Italian-style salad is perfect for a simple yet hearty lunch and is high in protein. Tuna and butter beans is a classic combination which tastes even better when paired with a sharp and zesty mustard dressing. Top with a boiled egg and enjoy with a sprinkle of basil leaves.
For a tasty vegan soup recipe that's sure to comfort, try a steaming bowl of this herby vegetable soup
This simple shakshuka, made with butter beans and green veg, makes a healthy brunch or lunch that's high in protein and 2 of your 5-a-day! Serve with some crusty bread to dip into those gorgeous golden yolks.
Switch up classic Scotch eggs with this vegetarian version that’s 1 of your 5 a day. Spiced sweet potato and spinach and coated in crispy breadcrumbs - check out that golden yolk!
Beans are a great source of protein for veggie and vegan diets, and taste even better when stuffed into pitta breads. Batch-cook this recipe for easy healthy lunches all week.
This creamy tuna dip recipe is perfect for snacking – simply whip together quark, soft cheese and salad cream, add zesty lemon and spring onions and finish with flaky tuna and chives for a simple dip that's easy to make. What's more, this healthy dip is high in B12, which supports the reduction of tiredness. Pack into a picnic with your favourite crudités and enjoy!
Make juicy sweetcorn the star in this vegan fajitas recipe that's perfect for a Friday night feast
Take all the makings of this classic French salad and toss it with some fusilli pasta for an ideal addition to your midweek meal rotation
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.
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.
This all-American classic cobb salad recipe lines up crispy bacon, succulent chicken and golden boiled eggs with plenty of colourful veg and a drizzle of creamy blue cheese dressing, for an indulgent salad more than worthy of main course status.
Whether enjoyed as a main course or a side dish, this delicious recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving more.
This warm Asian-style salad is ready in a flash but doesn't scrimp on flavour. Crispy duck is layered over noodles and colourful veggies, then drizzled in an umami sesame and hoisin dressing. It's quick, fresh and bursting with bold Asian flavours.
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.
This one-tray baked eggs recipe uses leftover ratatouille – see recipe below – and a handful of other ingredients you might already have at home, so it can easily be pulled together.
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