Rainbow cabbage salad full of colour, vitamins and flavour
Salad Recipes – Fresh, Light & Hearty Options
Salads aren't just a side — they can be a fresh lunch main or a light dinner. Find crisp vegetables, heartier salads with meat or cheese, and warm variations for cooler days. Quick, fresh, and full of flavor.
Light salad with blood oranges
Couscous salad with pulled turkey and vegetables
Summer recipe: leafy salad with salmon and eggs
Roasted vegetable salad with feta
Celery waldorf salad with greek yogurt
Salad with grilled goat cheese, apples and walnuts
Daisy salad with buttered carrots
Roasted beetroot salad
Mediterranean chickpea salad with goat cheese and vegetables
Asian mango and shrimp salad
Fresh tuna salad with sun-dried tomatoes
Borlotti bean salad with grilled peppers and fennel
Leafy green salad with olives and sun-dried tomatoes
Lentil salad with wine reduction (and chicken)
Lentil salad with tuna
Sesame rice with pomelo salad
Grilled chickpea salad
Fennel salad with orange dressing
Spring lyonnaise salad
Frequently asked questions
Can a salad be a full meal?
Definitely. Add a protein — chicken, cheese, eggs, or legumes — and you've got a filling lunch that won't leave you hungry an hour later.
How do I keep a salad fresh?
Add the dressing just before serving and keep delicate ingredients separate. The recipes include tips for prepping ahead.
How do I make a basic dressing?
Remember 3:1 — three parts oil to one part vinegar or lemon juice, a pinch of salt, a teaspoon of mustard or honey. Shake it up and it goes with anything.
What can I use instead of mayo in a salad?
Plain yogurt or sour cream with a little mustard — the dressing is lighter and the salad tastes fresher. It even works in potato salad.