This fresh green salad is the perfect summer side this year. Baby cos lettuce leaves are tossed with crunchy snap peas with a creamy and herby green goddess dressing drizzled through, topped with a spicy pangrattato for an extra crispy kick.
71 salad recipes to keep on repeat this summer
Lettuce turn up the beet! We won’t put jokes (and puns) aside, because “boring” and “salad” should never be used in the same sentence. Master a few of these favourites, and your friends and family will agree.
Big grain salad
The trick to this salad is making a flavour base with spiced onions. The onions bring a complementary texture to the grains as well as all the flavour, so you don’t need to make much of a dressing.
Iceberg wedge salad with pickled eschalots and smoky eggplant ranch
"This salad has a few steps, but it is guaranteed to be one of the most delicious things on your holiday table." – Danielle Alvarez
Sprout salad with sherry, candied nuts and manchego
This crunchy brussels sprout salad will make the perfect side for your long lunch. Made for entertaining and sharing, this summer salad delivers sharp, fresh flavours with green apple, lemon zest, shredded mint and parsley with sweet and tangy strips of pancetta and candied nuts. Perfectly balanced with a bold and zesty manchego cheese, this delicious salad is sure to be your next favourite.
Creamy pasta salad
"To transport this pasta salad, toss everything together, then place in an airtight container. When ready to serve, transfer to a serving platter or bowl." - Dominic Smith
Broccoli salad with creamy lemon and parmesan dressing
This delicious broccoli salad is the perfect side dish for your next dining occasion. The perfect balance of salty, savoury and sweet flavours is achieved in this easy vegetarian dish with a handful of dried cranberries providing some sharp notes while a scattering of roasted sunflower seeds, cashews and sesame seeds adds crunchy texture. Drizzle over a sharp lemon and parmesan dressing to lift the flavours and you've got yourself the ideal side plate.
Watermelon and feta salad
Enjoy Mediterranean flavours in this feta and watermelon salad. Perfect as a fresh and quick side for a summery lunch, this easy salad balances the rich and sharp notes of the crumbly feta with the sweet, juicy flavour of the watermelon, making the ideal summer side.
Zucchini, olive, fresh herb and goat’s cheese salad
"This salad is incredibly simple to put together and yet still delivers on flavour and texture. It also works as a wonderful side dish as it’s served at room temperature and its light and fresh flavours go with almost anything." - Danielle Alvarez
Peanut and sesame noodle salad
This peanut noodle salad is the perfect quick and easy lunchtime dish. Chewy soba noodles make a delicious savoury base for the crunchy vegetables that are piled onto this easy salad, topped with a ready-made dressing and crispy shallots, drawing inspiration from traditional Vietnamese flavours.
Niçoise salad
"This salad screams long, lazy lunches in the sunny south of France. Don’t forget a good baguette and a chilled bottle of rosé." – Lucy Nunes
Crunchy roasted cauliflower salad
This easy cauliflower salad recipe is an absolute staple for any day of the week. Perfect as a fresh side for dinner or a healthy lunch at the office, this easy salad recipe promises a perfect balance of flavour and texture. A whole roasted cauliflower and puy lentils give this salad a warm, earthy base while a zingy vinaigrette cuts through providing a sharp burst of flavour. Topped with fresh slices of crunchy celery and raw almonds, this delicious vegetarian salad is sure to be your next go-to.
Matt Moran’s king prawn, avocado and mango salad
“A highlight of summer is when mangoes are in full season. This salad is great to enjoy for those hot days, and is always a family favourite side salad on Christmas Day.” – Matt Moran
Roast pumpkin and freekeh salad with hot honey dressing
This pumpkin salad recipe is the ultimate vegetarian side for a long, lazy lunch. Chewy strips of salty haloumi elevate the sweet slices of the roast pumpkin, while a generous handful of freekeh boosts the salad with earthy flavours. Drizzle on a zingy hot honey dressing and you've got yourself the perfect vegetable side that delivers all of your favourite flavours.
Scorched green beans with roasted tomato vinagrette and lime
"The deliciousness of this dish lies in the singeing of the green beans in a pan (or on a grill top), so don’t be shy! This helps tenderise the beans, which can often be a bit tough. It can be served warm or at room temperature, making it a great dish for entertaining." – Danielle Alvarez
Colin Fassnidge's pea, fennel and feta salad
This easy, fresh pea and fennel salad showcases the best of Spring produce.