Salads

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

A tangy dressing packed with summer herbs is so much fresher than the traditional rich mayonnaise coating

Mild butterhead lettuce is perfect with sweet melon and chilli

Savoury granola adds a great crunch to this salad. The recipe makes more granola than you need but it stores well; try sprinkling it over soups, salads or roasted veggies for added flavour and texture

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

John Whaite's fruity salad recipe makes a bright and refreshing side to a BBQ