If you think that temperatures have to be sweltering for it to be salad season, then think again. These creative combinations of greens and friends make it clear that the humble salad should be served year round.

Roast pumpkin and lentil salad with roasted lemon dressing

This vegetarian and vegan-friendly salad is guaranteed to leave anyone happy and satisfied.

Paul West's eggplant and soba noodle salad

Eggplant and soba noodle salad

“Eat eggplants now while in season," says chef and recipe author Paul West. Nothing says midweek dinners quite like a big bowl of comforting noodles.

Broccolini salad with roasted garlic dressing

Served as either a side for 4 or quick vegie dish for 2, this salad is perfect for any midweek meal.

Almond kofta balls with heirloom tomato salad

Light, refreshing and quick to make, this superfood superbowl is guaranteed to leave you feeling happy.

You've never had Thai beef salad like this before

The new Thai beef salad

Introducing the new Thai beef salad.

Grilled pork skewers with noodle salad

Grilled pork skewers with noodle salad (Bun tht nng)

Pork skewers packed with flavour meet a light and fresh noodle salad in this street food-inspired dish. This recipe is an extract from Luke Nguyen's latest cookbook, Street Food Asia.

Chicken larb salad with lime dressing

This fragrant salad is perfect for any Friday night feast. For a more kid-friendly option, simply reduce the chilli.

Green bean, fig and feta salad

A healthy and light salad with a fruity, fig flavour.

Brassica, apple and mint salad

A green salad for every occasion, recipe by Morgan McGlone.

Nectarine, walnut and witlof Waldorf salad

Shannon Bennett's nectarine, walnut and witlof waldorf salad.

This Waldorf-style salad is a real classic that doesn't need a lot of alteration other than to add some in-season nectarine.

Green bean, pea, avocado and feta salad

This simple but accomplished salad will fit in with a summer theme as it's seasonal and light. Aside from your next dinner party, this salad is great served mid-week with a can of tuna when your body is crying out for light nourishment.