10 Best Summer Salads
Long summer days call for relaxed meals: cool leaves tossed with garlicky oil; a jumble of sweet tomatoes and earthy lentils. A perfectly dressed salad makes a good barbecue great, but can be enough for a memorable lunch all on its own, too
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Asparagus, egg and watercress salad
When the ingredients are this fresh and flavoursome it’s best to keep it simple. This salad’s robust enough to make a light lunch for two
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Beetroot and yogurt salad
Created by Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich of restaurant Honey & Co and inspired by a dish they tasted in Greece, this salad of sweet beets and tangy yogurt is so simple but so good
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Chicken salad with green goddess dressing
Greek yogurt combined with fresh herbs and salty anchovies makes an irresistible dressing for this light chicken salad
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BEETROOT AND YOGURT SALAD
Created by Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich of restaurant Honey & Co and inspired by a dish they tasted in Greece, this salad of sweet beets and tangy yogurt is so simple but so good
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Chicken salad with green goddess dressing
Greek yogurt combined with fresh herbs and salty anchovies makes an irresistible dressing for this light chicken salad
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Spring salad with mint and burrata
With its fresh broad beans and pea shoots, this delicate salad is a celebration of early British summer. The mint adds a wonderful brightness to the creamy burrata
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Dolce verde lettuce with hot bacon dressing, chives and crumbled Stilton
Garlicky dressing with crisp nubs of bacon and salty crumbled Stilton transform crisp dolce verde lettuce leaves into something pretty special in this simple recipe
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DOLCE VERDE LETTUCE WITH HOT BACON DRESSING, CHIVES AND CRUMBLED STILTON
Garlicky dressing with crisp nubs of bacon and salty crumbled Stilton transform crisp dolce verde lettuce leaves into something pretty special in this simple recipe
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Asparagus, prosciutto and ricotta pizzas
A light, crispy base laden with fresh and flavourful toppings, it’s easy to see why pizza is a party favourite. This recipe uses a ready-to-roll dough base for an easy and impressive dish
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Summer tomato and lentil salad
A can of Beluga lentils is a great store-cupboard standby – combined with sweet cherry vine tomatoes and cool, creamy mozzarella it makes a hearty summer salad
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Crispy chickpea, couscous and avocado salad
A fragrant ras-el-hanout spiked tahini dressing gives this hearty salad plenty of flavour. Swap the couscous for quinoa to make it gluten free
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CRISPY CHICKPEA, COUSCOUS AND AVOCADO SALAD
A fragrant ras-el-hanout spiked tahini dressing gives this hearty salad plenty of flavour. Swap the couscous for quinoa to make it gluten free
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Linguine with crab, chilli and garlic
The fresh flavours in this simple pasta dish work beautifully together and give a taste of summer days to come. Scatter with chopped parsley before serving alongside a glass of chilled white wine
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Smoked mackerel, egg, new potato and dill salad
Any smoked fish works well in this Scandi-inspired salad. For a different vibe, swap the potato for beetroot and quinoa
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Crab and asparagus salad
White crab meat elevates this elegant salad to something pretty special. This would make a lovely starter for an alfresco lunch
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CRAB AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
White crab meat elevates this elegant salad to something pretty special. This would make a lovely starter for an alfresco lunch
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Spring ribollita
Get your fill of greens with our lighter version of this Tuscan stew. A warming, satisfying dish that will delight vegetarians, vegans and anyone else at your table
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Strawberry, goat’s cheese and rocket salad
Sweet strawberries, peppery rocket and creamy goat’s cheese are scattered with crunchy, honey-sticky seeds in this beautiful salad
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STEAK, PAPAYA AND WILD RICE SALAD
If you’re having a barbecue, why not prepare this aromatic, zesty salad ahead of time, then grill the sirloin steak and toss through just before serving
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Strawberry & hazelnut meringue cake
The ultimate summer combination of sweet strawberries, nutty meringue and vanilla cream. This fruity dessert can be made ahead giving you more time to spend with your guests
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Steak, papaya and wild rice salad
If you’re having a barbecue, why not prepare this aromatic, zesty salad ahead of time, then grill the sirloin steak and toss through just before serving
CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE
A classic vinaigrette is one recipe that should be in every cook’s repertoire – it can transform a few simple ingredients into something special. It’s really important to use a good extra virgin olive oil - we love our 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil.