Salad Special 🥗 Tried & true family recipes


With summer in full swing, I've gathered together our tried & true favourites – the salads we come back to every single summer because they're easy, delicious and always a hit. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! 🥗

Cheese Tortellini Salad

This delicious summer salad made with four cheese tortelloni pasta, cherry tomatoes, spinach and walnut pieces, all tossed in a homemade mayo vinaigrette is hearty and quick to make.

Thai Prawn Noodle Salad

This family friendly Thai style Prawn Noodle Salad is fresh, crunchy, a little nutty and full of flavour, plus it can be pulled together in just 15 minutes.

Smoked Sausage & Potato Salad

This potato salad is fully loaded with smoked sausage, egg, sweet peppers and onion, making it a great side dish OR main.

Lamb Meatballs & Shirazi Salad

These Lamb Meatball Bowls are made up of grilled Persian style meatballs, refreshing Shirazi salad and basmati rice. Or switch it up and serve with flatbread.

Tuna Pasta Salad (no mayo)

Tinned tuna, protein-packed cannellini beans, pasta, crisp red pepper and superfood spinach all tossed in a fresh and vibrant basil & parsley dressing.

Peri Peri Coleslaw

Brighten up your spread with this mildly spiced, colourful, crunchy side dish. It's fresh, punchy and reminiscent of Nando's coleslaw in all the best ways.

Lemon Parmesan Chicken Tenders

These Lemon Parmesan Chicken Tenders have the crispiest cornflake coating and can be baked in the oven or air fryer. They make the best protein salad topper!

Brioche Croutons

These 3 ingredient easy Brioche Bread Croutons are light and slightly sweet perfect for topping any leafy salad. They can be cooked in the oven, or air fryer in just 5 minutes.

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