Lobster is the star of this luxe salad, served atop a tangy mix of fennel and herbs, with joyful pops of finger lime throughout.
Impress your guests this Australia Day with these 44 salads
Wow your party guests with these amazing salads, showcasing some of the best produce Australia has to offer.
Matt Preston's tomato and plum salad
The sweet plums, salty ricotta and ripe tomatoes combine the best flavors of summer in one vivid dish.
Orange, rocket and currant salad
Fresh flavours, there are a range of micro herbs available in the fresh produce department – they’re perfect for adding to salads.
Buckwheat and farro salad with dates, pomegranate and tahini dressing
The perfect side salad to accompany a long and lazy lunch or dinner.
Jamie Oliver's pea and feta salad
Crunchy ciabatta, fresh peas and feta make this the perfect spring side salad.
Fresh ideas
Corn
This summer, pick Australian grown corn with grassy green husks for a fresh addition to your BBQ.
Avocado, pumpkin seed and spinach salad
Creamy avocado brings a mouth-filling richness to this velvety salad. Nigella seeds look like black sesame seeds and have a light peppery, nutty taste to enhance the natural flavour of the vegetables.
Buckwheat, pomegranate and roasted carrot tabbouleh
Tom Walton's twist on the classic tabbouleh is jam packed full of summer faves like pomegranate, buckwheat and roasted carrots.
Green panzanella with haloumi
This gorgeous salad is a perfect combinations of fresh seasonal greens, haloumi and sourdough bread - perfect for alfresco dining.
Chargrilled peaches with green beans and almonds
This gorgeous summer salad is a beautiful contrast of bright colours, textures and flavours.
Bean, pea and lentil salad
Melon, orange, and walnut salad
A light salad by UK restaurateurs Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi inspired by a summer spent in Italy while researching their latest book, Sicily: Recipes from an Italian Island.
Greek-style salad
This is such a simple salad. The secret is to use the best ingredients you can get hold of – small, sweet cucumbers, ripe tomatoes and lovely creamy feta. Tarragon isn't a traditional add, however I like its distinctive anise flavour.
Warm spiced rice salad with fried cauliflower and broccoli
This warm rice and vegetable salad by Alex Herbert is transformed into a hearty meal with a dollop of harissa yoghurt.
Double mint potato salad
The potato salad is a classic – Matt Preston adds mint to this delightful version for a fresh twist on the traditional.
Baby carrot salad with roasted lemon dressing
A superfood side dish of carrots spiced with nutmeg, pomegranate molasses, pumpkin and chia seed and served with rocket and feta.