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44 sensational spring and summer salad recipes

We've rounded up our favourite spring salad recipes for when you're craving something light yet substantial enough to make for lunch or dinner.
Smoked salmon and asparagus salad

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Spicy fish nacho salad

Spicy fish nacho salad

A simple super-charged salad inspired by a Mexican food favourite.

POTATO AND SALMON salad with mustardy dressing

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Potato and salmon salad with mustardy dressing

Potato and salmon salad with mustardy dressing

The addition of salmon turns this tangy potato salad into a complete, nourishing meal. Delight friends and family at your next barbecue.

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Chicken, asparagus and kale caesar

Chicken, asparagus and kale caesar

This Kale caesar salad recipe with chicken and asparagus is a perfect workday lunch hero.

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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.

Smoked salmon and asparagus salad

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Smoked salmon and asparagus salad

Smoked salmon and asparagus salad

This salad is perfect for an impressive lunch. It’s quick to prepare and tastes fantastic.

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Rainbow bibimbap bowls

Rainbow bibimbap bowls

Get ready for a bowl of goodness! We’ve used sweet potato spaghetti instead of the tradional rice and we give options to pick your protein.

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Smoked tuna and quinoa salad with broccolini

Smoked tuna and quinoa salad with broccolini

Jazz up your workday lunches with this fresh and tasty smoked tuna salad.

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Lemon tuna couscous salad

Lemon tuna couscous salad

Salad ingredients can easily be added and substituted – use your imagination!

Sage & zucchini-wrapped haloumi salad

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Sage & zucchini-wrapped haloumi salad

Sage & zucchini-wrapped haloumi salad

This wrapped-haloumi salad recipe includes fragrant sage and tender zucchini for a tasty vegetarian lunch or side dish.

ASPARAGUS & SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD

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Asparagus and smoked chicken salad

This bright and zesty salad will tickle your taste buds. Smoked chicken and asparagus salad with a buttermilk dressing makes a great lunch or light dinner.

burrito bowl recipe with spicy roast salmon

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Spicy roast salmon burrito bowl

Spicy roast salmon burrito bowl

This burrito bowl recipe with delicious spicy roast salmon is just the thing for a healthy work lunch.

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Fattoush

Fattoush

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

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Burrito bowl

Burrito bowl

It’s never been easier to your healthy eating goals!

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Roast kumara and pear salad with crunchy chickpeas

Roast kumara and pear salad with crunchy chickpeas

A delicious salad full of crispy roast kumara and crunchy and balanced with fresh pear and cranberries.

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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.

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Chicken with broccolini and asparagus

Chicken with broccolini and asparagus

Packed full of lovely and tender miso-glazed chicken, this asparagus salad makes the perfect quick and healthy midweek dinner.

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Perfect potato salad

Perfect potato salad

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

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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.

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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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Chicken, prawn and mango salad

Chicken, prawn and mango salad

Freshen things up with this delicious and wholesome chicken, prawn and mango salad. Packed full of flavour and crunch, this is sure to become a family favourite!

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Summer salad of peaches and blueberries

Summer salad of peaches and blueberries

Team your favourite fresh summer fruit with creamy ricotta, fresh spinach leaves, basil and chilli for a unique, delicious side dish for any outdoor gathering.

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Ham salad with ricotta and balsamic figs

Ham salad with ricotta and balsamic figs

Smokey hearty ham salad with smooth ricotta and zingy balsamic figs – a truly winning combination! Enjoy for dinner any night of the week!

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Grilled chicken with warm cos lettuce salad

Grilled chicken with warm cos lettuce salad

This warm char-grilled lettuce with creamy chicken salad is perfect for lunch, and as a side for dinner or a BBQ. It’s a healthier alternative to a Caesar salad. And suitable for diabetics, too.

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Freekeh salad with spiced vegetables

Freekeh salad with spiced vegetables

Embrace the lovely flavours of fresh vegetables, zesty Moroccan spices and nutty freekeh in this surprisingly filling summer salad.

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Sesame duck salad

Sesame duck salad

Packed full of tender roasted duck, sweet pineapple and fresh herbs and spices, this Chinese-style salad is both healthy and delicious.

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Heirloom tomato salad with prosciutto

Heirloom tomato salad with prosciutto

The combination of fresh mixed tomatoes, creamy buffalo mozzarella and cured prosciutto works perfectly together in this fresh Summer salad.

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Grape and apple salad with goat’s cheese

Grape and apple salad with goat’s cheese

An exotic salad with grapes, apples and goat’s cheese.

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