Turn over a new leaf with these 110 salad recipes

Meal planning just got a whole lot easier. This edit of salad recipes proves that eating well doesn’t have to be complicated, whether you’re pulling together a quick lunch, an easy dinner or a side to share. From crisp classics to vibrant, veg-forward bowls, each recipe makes the most of seasonal produce with minimal effort. Expect throw-together favourites, satisfying salads that hold their own, and plenty of colour on the plate. Perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends or anytime you want to eat well without overthinking it.

by delicious. team

delicious. team

Jan 02, 2026

Nicoise salad

This classic salad has been revived by Phoebe Wood, and the herby dressing will have your guests coming back for seconds.

Peach, tomato and mozzarella celebration salad

This Darren Robertson side salad is good enough to be the main attraction.

Korean beef salad with gochujang dressing

This is an easy and satisfying salad with a Korean twist. It's super simple to prepare and full of flavour thanks to the spicy and sweet gochujang dressing, punchy kimchi and porterhouse steak.

Chicken, celeriac and witlof Waldorf salad with candied walnuts

Don’t eat salad? You will after you try this. This is an edited extract from the e-book One Leaf At A Time by Kirsten Jenkins, $10, available at kirstenjenkins.com.au

Radicchio salad with fried pumpkin ravioli

Helena Moursellas makes the most of her store-bought ravioli by turning it into a crunchy salad protein.

Fresh ideas

Chicken burrito bowl

(5)

Serves 4

"With a burrito bowl, you can add as many elements as you want (or have available). We’ve chosen black beans and chicken, but you could go with red kidney beans and beef. So many options!" – Lucy Nunes

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Chicken burrito bowl

(5)

Serves 4

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Corn

This summer, pick Australian grown corn with grassy green husks for a fresh addition to your BBQ.

Simple lettuce and anchovy salad recipe

Iceberg and celery salad with lemon and anchovy dressing

Lettuce, lemons and celery make the perfect summer salad.

Jamie Oliver's watermelon salad

Jamie Oliver's summery watermelon salad

A light and refreshing salad that looks as good as it tastes.

Prawn and green mango salad

A pile of prawns for Christmas lunch? On Boxing Day, when it’s super-hot and you’re exhausted, pull your prawn leftovers from the fridge, whip up this salad, turn on the cricket and relax. You deserve it!

Chiswick garden salad

Make the most of what's growing in the garden with this fresh and vibrant seasonal salad.

Buckwheat and farro salad with dates, pomegranate and tahini dressing

The perfect side salad to accompany a long and lazy lunch or dinner.

Our best-ever epic potato salad recipe

Credit: Mark Roper

Level up your next festive feast with this epic potato salad.

Celery and tomato panzanella

Not only is this fresh and vibrant salad tasty, it's also a great way to use up old bread. Recipe by the team at Sydney's Cornersmith cafe.

This very Aussie lamb and mango salad is made for summer entertaining

We're calling it: this is your ultimate Aussie summer salad. Loaded with barbecued lamb shoulder, sweet juicy mangoes, creamy avocado and crunchy macadamias, it's the perfect summer dinner or entertaining dish. After marinating the lamb, you can have it on the table in 30 minutes, plus you can easily double the recipe.