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avocado salad
Avocado salads are quick and easy to make and will keep you full for longer. This vegan salad is made with cannellini beans, tomatoes and fresh herbs. Great for lunch or a light supper.
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easy caesar salad
This recipe delivers on all the Caesar flavour you’re craving, but with less effort and less washing up. The main piece of equipment is a jam jar!
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beetroot walnut and orange salad
Fragrant with orange blossom and cinnamon, this vividly coloured beetroot and orange salad is the perfect start to a dinner party or a sophisticated lunch dish.
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chopped salad with peanuts
This no-cook salad brings sweet, sour and heat flavours. It's a lovely lunch for one or a side dish to go with rice and curry for two.
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crispy bacon and egg wedge salad
A crunchy wedge salad makes a cheap and easy starter that won't spoil your appetite for the main course. This one is topped with crispy bacon, egg, tomatoes and croûtons then drizzled generously with a luscious but very easy homemade dressing.
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cheese courgette and honey pie
This comforting Greek cheese pie (‘tiropita me meli’) made with kataifi pastry (a kind of shredded filo) is served with a tomato, rusk, and olive salad.
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goats cheese salad
A simple and adaptable recipe to make salad a satisfying main meal. The key is getting the right balance of flavours and texture. Choose a mixture of salad leaves and swap the cheese for the protein of your choice.
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pesto lemon chicken salad
Mary's Mediterranean-inspired salad is full of good things - creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes and tender chicken in a quick pesto dressing. It's perfect for making ahead, with a quick assembly before serving.
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caprese salad
Nectarines add a fruity twist to the classic combo of tomato, mozzarella and basil. Sometimes known as Caprese salad, it’s named after the Italian island of Capri.
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mixed bean salad
Grab that tin of beans from the back of your store cupboard and whip up this simple bean salad.
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killer satay thai style chopped salad
This crunchy chopped salad by Donal Skehan is a tasty little light supper or zesty side dish, dressed in an easy satay-style sauce.
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mesquite chicken with grilled peach salad
This summery sweet and smoky chicken salad with guacamole makes a hearty lunch or an exciting option for any barbecue or summer party. Don't be put off by the long list of ingredients - they're mostly in your store cupboard.
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american layered salad
A colourful addition to a party buffet, this American layered salad is surprisingly filling and makes a terrific lunch.
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cobb salad
The classic American Cobb salad is based on chopped salad leaves, with chicken or turkey, bacon, eggs, avocado, blue cheese and chives. You can arrange all the topping ingredients in pleasing lines, or scatter them over the chopped-leaf base.
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rice salad
This colourful rice salad gives you different flavours and textures in every mouthful. It really doesn’t take long to make, but you do have to let the rice cool after cooking, and then leave the salad to chill for an hour to allow all the flavours to mingle. Perfect for a picnic or party table.
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