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43 sensational spring and summer salads

These salads will be the star of your spring picnic or summer barbecue.
Thai beef salad plus sauce in a bowl

These salads will be the star of your spring picnic or summer barbeque. Make the most of seasonal ingredients like juicy mangoes or tomatoes and impress your friends and family with these simple yet scrumptious recipes. As a meal or a side, these salads will definitely brighten your dinner table.

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Spicy potato Caesar salad in a bowl and a glass of sparkling water
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Spicy potato Caesar salad

A potato salad inspired by the flavours of a classic Caesar.

Quinoa, zucchini and fetta salad

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Quinoa salad with zucchini and fetta

Quinoa salad with zucchini and fetta

This healthy quinoa salad is great for weekday lunches. You’ll love the added crunch thanks to roasted hazelnuts.

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Chicken rice and mega greens mega bowl with tzatziki

Chicken rice and mega greens mega bowl with tzatziki

Bowl your family over with this vitamin packed dinner. It’s never been easier to your healthy eating goals!

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Shaved cabbage with pecorino balsamic

Shaved cabbage with pecorino balsamic

So simple but so tasty, this salad of finely shredded cabbage, radicchio and red onion, tossed with pecorino, pine nuts and a balsamic vinegar dressing, makes a great side to go with barbecued or roasted meats or vegetables. Double or triple the dressing ingredients so you have extra on hand to dress other salads throughout the week or drizzle over roasted vegetables.

Thai Beef Salad

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Thai beef salad

Thai beef salad

Light and fresh with tangy citrus flavours, this classic Thai beef salad is great for a healthy, hearty lunch or a simple low-carb dinner.

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Pearl couscous, zucchini and tomato salad

Pearl couscous, zucchini and tomato salad

Zucchini, tomatoes and mint pair beautifully in this fresh Israeli couscous salad. Perfect for Christmas lunch and all your summer parties.

Pork and sage meatballs with cabbage and pear

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Pork and sage meatballs with cabbage and pear

Pork and sage meatballs with cabbage and pear

Golden meatballs and colourful vegetables tossed with sweet fried pear slices – this dish makes a heavenly lunch or dinner.

red salad

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Red salad with chicken

This red chicken salad with red cabbage and beetroot is full of fresh flavours and vibrant colour for a fresh take on your chicken salad.

lamb fillet salad with green pesto dressing

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Lamb fillet salad with green pesto dressing

Lamb fillet salad with green pesto dressing

The oil from the marinated goat’s cheese adds an extra depth of flavour. The cheese we used was marinated in olive oil, garlic, thyme and chilli.

Avocado caprese salad

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Avocado caprese salad

Avocado caprese salad

Vine-ripened truss tomatoes are perfect for a simple recipe like this for their brilliant colour, robust flavour and crisp, tangy flesh.

chicken and vermicelli noodle salad

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Chicken and vermicelli noodle salad

Chicken and vermicelli noodle salad

Transport yourself to Thailand with this simple chicken vermicelli noodle salad drizzled with a tangy lime dressing and sprinkled with mint.

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Broccoli, pea and quinoa salad

Broccoli, pea and quinoa salad

Freshen up your spring salad! Great for lunch or as a side with dinner.

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Waldorf salad

This classic Waldorf salad known for its crunchy walnuts, grapes and fresh apple is given a boost of flavour and texture with poached chicken.

Chicken salad

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Chicken, olive and fetta salad

Chicken, olive and fetta salad

This simple, hearty chicken salad with fetta and olives is fresh, tasty and perfect served with a tangy mustard dressing.

chicken satay skewers with crunchy salad

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Chicken satay skewers with crunchy salad

Chicken satay skewers with crunchy salad

Tender chicken skewers with delicious peanut sauce and crunchy salad makes a great lunch or light supper thats low in carb but full of flavour.

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Prawn and mango salad

Prawn and mango salad

Cover all flavour bases with sweet mango, juicy prawns and a kick of heat from chilli and mustard. A vibrant feast for the eyes and the tastebuds.

Chicken, asparagus and kale caesar

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Kale caesar salad with chicken and asparagus

Kale caesar salad with chicken and asparagus

This Kale caesar salad recipe has been given an extra health boost with chicken, kale, asparagus and green goddess dressing for your workday lunch.

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Poached chicken and quinoa salad with watercress

Poached chicken and quinoa salad with watercress

A deliciously fresh and vibrant salad with poached chicken, watermelon radishes, watercress, quinoa and balsamic dressing, perfect for summer nights.

Salad Nicoise
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Salad nicoise

Salad nicoise

Discover this classic French salad —it’s delicious, filling and packed with fresh vegies and egg.

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Chopped tomato salad with sesame salt

Chopped tomato salad with sesame salt

Give this fresh chopped salad an extra boost of flavour with mint and sesame salt.

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Waldorf salad

This classic Waldorf salad is given a boost of flavour and texture with tasty walnuts and poached chicken.

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Fattoush

Fattoush

A colourful salad bursting with fresh produce. It’s refreshing, crisp and satisfying.

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Caprese salad

Caprese salad

This classic Italian salad featuring sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil is proof that the simple things are often the best.

Thai Beef Salad

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Thai beef salad

Thai beef salad

It’s deceptively easy to make.

coleslaw

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Coleslaw

No barbecue is complete without a good coleslaw.

couscous, red cabbage and walnut salad

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Couscous, red cabbage and walnut salad

Couscous, red cabbage and walnut salad

Couscous, red cabbage and walnut combine for a bright and tasty salad.

CAESAR SALAD

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Caesar salad

This Caesar salad favourite is characterised by boiled egg, bacon, croutons and a signature dressing flavoured with anchovies. Great as a side dish, added to a sandwich or as a meal of itself.

cauliflower salad tahini dressing

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Cauliflower and parsley salad

Cauliflower and parsley salad

‘Bring-a-plate’ gatherings will be even tastier with this healthy, flavoursome salad on the table.

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Lebanese roasted pumpkin salad

Looking for delicious and healthy vegetarian dinner ideas? Then don’t go past this wholesome Lebanese roasted pumpkin salad – a tasty and nutritious crowd-pleasing dish!

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Salmon and quinoa salad

Enjoy this deliciously fresh salmon and quinoa salad for lunch or dinner any night of the week.

australia day salad idea

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Lemon and dill chickpea salad

Light and fresh – this tasty lemon and dill chickpea salad is quick, tasty and perfect for the whole family! Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.

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Barbecued squid salad

Deliciously fresh barbecued squid salad, this dish is perfect for spring entertaining.

Lime and coriander beef salad

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Lime and coriander beef salad

Lime and coriander beef salad

This beef noodle salad is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner – spritz with lime for a citrus zing, and top with a crunch of peanuts. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

Lamb with heirloom tomato and almond salad

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Lamb with heirloom tomato and almond salad

Lamb with heirloom tomato and almond salad

Quick, easy and tasty, this pasta salad is the perfect dish to whip up after work with no compromise on taste! This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

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Avocado and mandarin chicken noodle salad

This tasty avocado and mandarin chicken noodle salad makes the perfect light lunch or dinner.

Grilled pork with quinoa and kale salad

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Grilled pork with quinoa and kale salad

Totally delicious and totally good for you – you simply can’t go wrong with this kale and quinoa salad with grilled pork! And it’s perfect for diabetics too.

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Chilli chicken with BLT salad

Chilli chicken with BLT salad

This delicious salad combines all the flavours of a BLT sandwich (bacon, lettuce and tomato) with juicy chilli chicken pieces.

Smoked salmon and cucumber salad

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Smoked salmon and cucumber salad

Smoked salmon and cucumber salad

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Tomato, asparagus and white anchovy salad

Tomato, asparagus and white anchovy salad

Pasta salad with tomato and crisp prosciutto

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Pasta salad with tomato and crisp prosciutto

Pasta salad with tomato and crisp prosciutto

Really ripe tomatoes and crisp, salty prosciutto make this pasta salad a sensational dish. Store tomatoes at room temperature, rather than in the fridge, which will alter the texture and spoil the flavour. To accelerate ripening, place in a paper bag with a ripe banana.

Brown rice and roast pumpkin salad
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Brown rice and roast pumpkin salad

Brown rice and roast pumpkin salad

flavours of roast pumpkin, maple syrup and soy sauce mix with brown rice and leafy greens to give your view of salads a pleasant refresher.

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Chicken caesar salad

Chicken caesar salad

Fit to enjoy anytime as an accompaniment or stand-alone dish, this fresh and crunchy classic salad oozes flavour and can hit your table in no time.

Perfect potato salad
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Perfect potato salad

Perfect potato salad

Give this classic European salad a try with our easy recipe and enjoy the fresh parsley, mint and potato smothered in rich homemade mayonnaise.

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