Salads

Salad doesn't have to be boring, especially with our inspiring salad recipes

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Crispy potato and green bean salad

You could prepare the potatoes in advance – just reheat in the oven on the day and dress with the vinaigrette when ready to serve

Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield

40 mins

Serves: 4

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Roast cauliflower, date and olive giant couscous

Grain-based salads are a great choice for gatherings, as they’re hearty and hold up well. This one can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored in the fridge

Recipe by Abigail Spooner

50 mins

Serves: 8-10, as a side

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Pickled cucumber ribbons

This piquant salad is a cooling contrast to spiced meat and fish, or toss it with some prawns or feta for a quick and easy lunch

Recipe by Yinka Ogunbiyi

30 mins

Serves: 4

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Tuna niçoise orzo

Full of storecupboard ingredients, this quick and easy pasta salad is ideal for busy weeknights. It’s easily doubled if you want to get ahead and make extra for packed lunches or a picnic the following day

Recipe by Abigail Spooner

35 mins

Serves: 2

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Pineapple, coconut, mint and pomegranate salad

A tropical fruit salad to brighten up your morning or a refreshing end to a meal

Recipe by Dan Doherty

15 mins

Serves: 4-6

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Ultimate prawn cocktail

The retro prawn cocktail starter, popularised by 1960s TV chef Fanny Cradock, is having a bit of a renaissance

Recipe by Ailsa Brown

15 mins

Serves: 6 as a starter

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Warm carrot salad with spicy raisin and pine nut dressing

Have a go at our zingy warm carrot salad with spicy raisin and pine nut dressing for a light main that's on the table in just 40 mins

Recipe by Rosie Ramsden

40 mins

Serves: 4 as a light main

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Roasted aubergine and pomegranate salad

Our roasted aubergine and pomegranate salad recipe is inspired by authentic Middle Eastern flavours

Recipe by Ailsa Brown

45 mins

Serves: 2

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Waldorf salad cups

Recipe by Áine Carlin

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