Salads

Avocado, tomato and mozzarella salad Red, white, and green are the colours of the Italian flag and are echoed in this Italian dish drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
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Roasted tomato salad with lemon and crème fraîche Slow-roasting tomatoes intensifies their sweet flavour, which is well matched with a creamy dressing in this colourful salad.
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Rocket salad with parmesan Quick to prepare, and deceptively simple, this makes an excellent first course or side salad. Can also be made with watercress.
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Salad Niçoise This well-known classic French tuna and green bean salad is substantial enough to be served as a main dish.
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Shaved fennel salad This is a fantastic salad to serve as a starter or side dish... Throw on some pitted black olives and Parmesan cheese shavings as well.
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Smoked trout and pancetta salad The bitter leaves and radishes combine well with the smoky fish in this salad, perfect for a light lunch or starter.
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Spinach and bacon salad with blue cheese dressing Serve this salad at room temperature to allow the flavours to develop. Chicken is also a great substitute for the bacon.
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Spinach, pear and chicory Salad A great blend of sweet and bitter tastes, this is an ideal salad to serve alongside duck or red meat dishes.
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Steamed aubergine salad This crunchy and zesty salad can be served alone or alongside roast lamb. Replace the cheese and sesame seeds with feta and pine nuts.
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Tabbouleh This Lebanese speciality of parsley, mint, tomatoes, and bulgur is refreshing all year round and a regular feature of the maze.
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Tuscan bread salad This popular Italian salad, also known as Panzanella, is a great way to use up leftover ciabatta, or other country-style bread.
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Vietnamese beef and noodle salad Green papayas are under-ripe fruit that make a refreshing addition to many south-east Asian salads.
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Waldorf salad A classic dish named after the prestigious Waldorf?Astoria hotel in New York, consisting of apples, celery and walnuts.
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Warm chicken salad Quick to cook and easy to assemble, this is an example of a French salade tiède, or warm salad featuring asparagus and radicchio.
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Warm green bean salad This crunchy, nutty warm green bean salad with the zestiness of fresh ginger is also a great vegetable side dish.
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Watercress and roasted walnut salad Try this very quick and simple to prepare watercress and roasted walnut salad, served alongside savoury tarts.
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Roast beetroot with bresaeola Freshly roasted beetroot gives this salad vibrant colour and a delicious earthy flavour.
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Red pepper salad In this Spanish dish, Ensaladilla de pimientos, sweet red peppers are gently stewed, then served cold as a side dish or with crusty bread.
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Caesar salad Anchovies and Parmesan cheese combine to give this classic salad its traditional salty flavour. Try the delicious chicken version as well.
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Carrot and orange salad This light, colourful, sweet and savoury salad is good as an accompaniment to hot or cold meats, or served with a sandwich.
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Coleslaw Home-made coleslaw is a great standby to have in the refrigerator. It is simple to make and much nicer than any shop-bought alternatives.
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Crab salad Crab works really well with fruity flavours and is a lovely summer lunch dish and you can use any leftovers to fill vol-au-vents.
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Ensaladilla Rusa The name for potato salad in Spain is Ensaladilla rasa, or Russian Salad, and it is popular as tapas or a side dish.
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Greek salad A well-known popular Greek summer salad that is ideal for a buffet or served alongside barbecued meats.
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Grilled courgette and pepper salad with coriander and cumin For a great, healthy lunch salad, try this tasty mix of vegetables topped with a versatile garlic vinaigrette.
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Layered marinated herring salad For convenience, and to save time, buy ready-marinated herring fillets at the supermarket or deli for this creamy salad.
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Little gem salad Make the Parmesan cheese shavings with a vegetable peeler for this fresh and creamy bistro-style little gem salad.
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Lobster salad with watercress A very special summer salad with luscious lobster and tangy watercress, this is an ideal dish for outdoor dining.
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Marinated goat's cheese salad This simple, yet stylish, recipe makes a great dinner-party starter and can be served either directly on the salad or on baguette slices.
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Oriental cucumber salad with smoked salmon Cucumber slices combine well with the flavour of smoked salmon in this light and quick to prepare starter salad.
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Pasta and tuna Niçoise salad This easy summer dish, made with shell pasta instead of potatoes, is great for summer lunches and outdoor eating.
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Potato salad with Parma ham A full-flavoured, hearty salad, making the most of new potatoes, and that can easily be doubled to serve a crowd.
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Prawn, grapefruit and avocado Salad A tangy salad to satisfy lovers of seafood, this is simple enough for brunch but special enough to serve to dinner guests.
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Vietnamese salad of grilled prawns with papaya Vietnamese cuisine has fresh, clean flavours with lime, mint, chillies, and fish sauce all ingredients that are widely used.
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