Salads

Caramelised broccoli and sweet dates are the perfect canvas for this spiced pistachio topping. Enjoy alongside roast chicken and potatoes

Tomatoes and tahini are very important in Middle Eastern cuisine. They go so well together, especially in this salad, which is a nice dish to serve at the start of spring

This light, fuss-free starter pairs bitter citrus with earthy beetroot on a bed of creamy yogurt. Toasted seeds add crunch while a drizzle of honey provides welcome sweetness

This Asian dressing, reminiscent of a spicy peanut satay, is a great way to power up fresh salad vegetables. Butter beans give the salad a bit of body and add a lovely creamy texture as well.

This in-season veg pairs wonderfully with creamy burrata and sun-dried toms

So simple and yet so full of flavour, this is the perfect summer salad. It would work well with some barbecued chicken or pork – or if you wanted to bulk it out, toss through some pieces of crispy fried pitta bread

This simple salad balances sweet oranges with salty black olives. Serve alongside our couscous and creamy tahini chicken recipe, or with barbecued steak, pork fillet or halloumi

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

Authentic tabbouleh is more of a herb salad with a little bit of bulgur wheat in it, as here, rather than the other way around