Salads

This quick fish supper is just the ticket for warm summer evenings. Swap the sea bass for salmon fillets if you prefer, adjusting the cooking time accordingly

Smoked salmon is the star of this classic French salad, which usually heroes tuna or anchovies

Mayo is the base of a creamy chive dressing and is tossed through golden smashed potatoes, juicy tomatoes and crispy bacon pieces for a simple yet flavour-packed salad

Kale’s fibrous texture means it travels well for a salad without getting soggy. Keep the fragrant dressing separate and pour over the salad just before serving

A retro classic with roasted grapes for a burst of sweetness and fennel for added crunch

We throw away a huge amount of rice every year in the UK – and yet it makes for brilliantly versatile leftovers. Here, it's crisped up in sesame oil to bring crunch to a spicy smacked cucumber salad. Use up any herbs, salad vegetables and nuts you have to hand

Roasting grapes intensifies their sweetness, which works well with the creamy Stilton and sharp pickled walnuts in this salad. Heap it on the garlicky toasts for a sofa supper

The baharat spice mix brings Middle Eastern flavours to this comforting seasonal salad, while the sweet roasted pears combine beautifully with the salty halloumi and sharp lemon dressing

Everything seasoning – the seed-rich mix you find scattered over traditional bagels – is now appearing in salads, soups and other savouries. This summery salad sums up the trend.