33 spectacular Christmas salads that are more than just a side (2024)

1.Mango, avocado and macadamia salad

Bring the taste of summer to your next meal with this seasonal salad.

2.Beetroot, peach and toffee walnut fattoush

Quick-to-make crispy maple walnuts add a tasty crunch to this jolly salad.

3. Warm smashed potato and radicchio salad with lemon aioli

Drizzled with homemade lemon aioli, your potato salad never looked – or tasted – so good!

4.Roast pumpkin, heirloom tomato and feta salad

Make a bright and bold salad with your own maple mustard dressing... delish!

5.Quinoa, lentil and sweet potato salad with pan-fried haloumi

Summer on a plate.

6.Epic summer salad

Perfect on its own or as a side with a meat dish.

7. Cranberry and lime glazed ham and wreath salad

Glaze your ham with this zesty cranberry, apricot and chilli glaze for an unforgettable flavour hit.

8. Panzanella salad with heirloom tomatoes

Let vibrant Mediterranean colours take centre stage with a Tuscan-inspired summer salad.

9. Pearl couscous and pomegranate salad

Whip up these little pearls and you’ll feel full of wisdom!

10. The new green salad

Want a refreshing take on greens? Use the Greek-inspired flavours of zesty lemon and fragrant fresh mint.

11. Easy beetroot, rocket and walnut summer salad

The easiest and tastiest salad you'll ever make.

12. Beetroot and orange salad

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Fresh and zesty this salad is as decorative as it is delicious!

13. Citrus, fennel and goat cheese salad

Topped with candied nuts and a zesty dressing.

14. Colourful summer slaw

Full of crunch veg, this salad doesn't rely on dressing for taste but just a bit of garlic, oil, mustard and lemon, plus mint and coriander for freshness.

15.Candied carrot salad with yoghurt, garden herbs and tahini

Glazed carrots are combined with cranberries and mint for a summer salad served with not one but three creamy dressings – yoghurt, tahini and herb sauce.

16.Watermelon and grilled halloumi salad

Not all salads are green! Combine sweet fruit with salty cheese for a flavour journey across the world.

17.Tomato, melon and prosciutto salad

Wedges of rockmelon wrapped in Italian dry-cured ham with lots of yummy extras such as tomatoes, rocket and hazelnuts? Now that’s a salad!

18.Crispy fennel, orange, zucchini and pine nut salad

Set down a platter piled with this beautiful side and it will brighten your table! Its citrusy flavours will complement your seafood mains.

19.Roasted pumpkin salad with candied chilli pecans

It’sroast veg and a summer salad in one as vibrant colours and crunch combine on the plate.

20.Kale coleslaw

Give lettuce a break, this summer it’s kale’s time to shine! Red cabbage, parsley, dill anda citrus twist complete the slaw.

21.Royal potato salad

The perfect accompaniment to any entertaining, this royal classic is fit for kings, queens, family and friends.

22.Peach and walnut salad

Keep things seasonal with this fruity beauty showcasing nuts for crunch and a tangy dressing. It will go beautifully with any kind of protein.

23.Japanese-style potato salad

Made with baby spuds and crispy bacon, adding miso paste and Japanese mayo – plus celery and nuts for crunch – takes this barbie staple to the next level.

24.Asian-style coleslaw

Dressing is the hero in any coleslaw, but here, the usual creamy combo gives way toa zesty, tangy marinade. Fresh herbs, peanuts and blacksesame seeds enhance theAsian-style makeover.

25.Greek-inspired quinoa salad with lemon-feta dressing

The famous Greek salad of cucumber, tomato, onion, olive and feta cheese was the flavour inspiration for this colourful dish. You trade tomatoes for baby capsic*ms to add juicy crunch, and mix in quinoa, chickpeas and spinach for a protein and fibre boost. Click here for the recipe.

26.Roasted cauliflower salad with eggplant smash

This salad has got everything you'd want with pops of vibrant colour and flavour with that all-important crunch. And you’ve nevertasted roasted cauliflower in a salad as mouthwatering asthis, thanksto MiddleEastern flair. Click here for the recipe.

27.Spiced pumpkin, date, almonds and moghrabieh salad

Karen will show you how to elevate a simple vegetable like a pumpkin to be the shining star of your next salad. Combined with a Middle Eastern cous cous, nuts and a buttery dressing, you have a very tasty winner.

28. Haloumi with dukkah and beetroot salad

This gorgeous combination of cheese, beetroot and dukkah will leave you wanting more!

29. Pasta salad

Packed with pancetta, pesto, bocconcini and baby spinach, this colourful and Italian-inspired pasta salad is so versatile. You can whip it up for a sit-down meal or backyard barbie.

30.Grilled broccoli, rocket, mozzarella and basil salad

Guests who want a lighter option will be super-satisfied with this blaze of healthy green goodness.

31.Rice salad with crunchy noodles

Put this super-simple side together beforehand, so you can sit back and relax!

32.Watermelon, pomegranate and feta salad

In cheery Christmas colours of red and green, this stunning salad will garner all the oohs and ahhs. To save time, buy a punnet of pomegranate arils from the supermarket – too easy!

33.Roast carrot salad with lemon and grains

Combine hearty buckwheat and pearl couscous with tender roasted carrots for a vibrant and filling festive side. No yoghurt? Scatter crumbled feta instead.

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