Salads

Make the best of in-season cherries with this delicious sharing salad. Don’t be afraid to use lots of herbs, and to season with plenty of lemon juice and salt

The beauty of this grain salad is that you can use any hearty root veg you like – carrots or parsnips both work well

American TikTok favourite Baked by Melissa made this salad a viral sensation with more than 19m views. This version has lettuce and courgettes in place of the original cabbage and cucumber, but it’s the vibrant green pesto-like dressing that makes it

Magic up this filling and inexpensive three-bean salad with roasted spices, a bit of veg and a tangy vinaigrette. You can use any type of tinned beans or pulses

Inspired by the fragrant spices, nuts and dried fruit of north Africa, this vibrant slaw pairs beautifully with lamb cutlets or pan-fried salmon. Try swapping the apricots and pistachios for other dried fruit or nuts if you like, such as dates and blanched almonds

Serve this salad as part of a picnic spread, or turn it into a delicious lunch at home by adding some flaked poached salmon

Carrot tops are not only loaded with flavour – like the vegetable itself, but with a zingy parsley freshness – they're also packed with nutrients, so don't automatically toss them in the compost. Fried with a little garlic, they make a delicious addition to this flavoursome Middle Eastern-style salad

A really versatile salad – try it alongside salmon, spice-rubbed chicken or pan-fried halloumi