Summer salad recipes

A great storecupboard salad, topped with golden brown halloumi and quick, homemade pickled red onion

A vibrant summer salad with radishes, edamame beans, peppers, almonds and herbs, drizzled with a citrus dressing

Quinoa, toasted pumpkin seeds, feta and ripe watermelon make a fabulous and filling vegetarian supper that counts as 3 of your 5-a-day

Quality produce makes this dish, Charentais melon, heirloom tomatoes and salty prosciutto marry beautifully. Ideal as a sharing platter starter for a summer dinner party

Bavette with sharp, sweet roasted lemons and crisp, spiced pitta bread makes a hearty meal that will satisfy even salad-phobics

Make this giant couscous and tomato salad as a summer side. Zhoug is a spicy, bright green Middle Eastern sauce that brings this dish alive

French bistro classic, the tuna Niçoise, becomes healthier with extra lettuce and veg and low fat dressing

A Middle Eastern-style meze bowl with healthy grains, parsley, mint and coriander

A seafood salad using dressed calamari rings and samphire, a green coastal plant that tastes of the ocean

This simple healthy salad of baked potato chunks makes a great alternative to mayonnaise-based versions

Serve rice-like pasta grains with peas and beans, basil and a soured cream and Parmesan dressing

Make the most of Jersey Royals in this fresh and crunchy side with buttermilk dressing, radishes and cress

An Asian-inspired side dish that's everything a salad should be- light, fresh, colourful and crunchy

Pack your lunchbox with omega-3 rich smoked fish, new potatoes, beetroot and a light citrus dressing

This lightly-spiced, fruity salad is a modern take on Coronation chicken - a low calorie-lunch for two

Four ingredients and ten minutes is all you need to make this stunningly simple Med-style green salad

Grill whole sweetcorn and serve with paprika-spiced chicken and crisp Little Gem for a healthy, speedy salad

Black beans make a great salad base - mix them with avocado, tomatoes and coriander Latin American style

Make a rich and creamy caesar dressing to perk up lettuce, drizzle over cooked greens or enjoy as a tangy dip with crudités

Did you know that warming up cucumbers enhances their fresh flavour? To finish, all this summer side dish needs is a sprinkling of fresh dill and parsley, plus lemon

Crispy bacon and a perfectly cooked egg with oozing yellow yolk is a brunch staple - this version teams it with watercress

A Chinese-influenced salad of soft duck, crunchy radish and chicory and sweet orange- a casual supper

This delicious side dish is simple but smart and will bring a touch of freshness to any main meal

A low calorie seafood salad with fragrant Asian flavours, sweet chilli and a scattering of coriander