Filling salad recipes

These colourful and vibrant salad recipes are seriously filling. Forget bowls of limp leaves that leave you hungry. Our filling salads are substantial enough to eat for dinner.

We’ve got juicy chicken salads, protein-packed fish, prawn, beef and lamb salads, plus plenty of vegan and vegetarian options loaded with goat’s cheese, feta, halloumi, tofu and veg.

Choose salads with pulses, beans or wholegrains. Fill up on salads with root veg like sweet potatoes and new potatoes. Our filling salads are packed with seasonal ingredients, so there’s one for every time of year.

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Mango and chicken salad with spicy rujak dressing

Chicken salads

Mango and chicken salad with spicy rujak dressing

This vibrant mango and chicken salad by chef Petty Elliott has a spicy Indonesian rujak-style dressing. Ideal for using up leftover chicken.

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Thai fried egg salad (Yum-kai-do)

Filling salads

Thai fried egg salad (Yum-kai-do)

Yum-kai-do is an iconic Thai egg salad. In this recipe, the crispy fried egg is complemented by a zingy lime, honey and chilli dressing.

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Tofu larb

Tofu

Tofu larb

Prepare for a flavour explosion! This zingy tofu larb with lime, mint and chilli is Marni Xuto’s vegan take on the iconic Thai meat salad. 

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Malaysian chicken salad (Kerabu ayam)

Chicken salads

Malaysian chicken salad (Kerabu ayam)

Kerabu ayam is incredibly refreshing and zesty chicken salad with lime. This versatile Malaysian salad can be made with various veggies.

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Pear, beetroot, feta and mint salad

Pears

Pear, beetroot, feta and mint salad

Pear, beetroot and feta salad is the perfect light lunch for a wintry day, with a delicious mix of flavours, textures and colours.

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Charred leek, pearl barley and cheshire cheese salad

Leeks

Charred leek, pearl barley and cheshire cheese salad

In this hearty salad, pearl barley and chunky strips of caramelised leek are coated in a cheesy buttermilk dressing – pure winter pleasure.

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Steak and charred pear salad with blue cheese and tarragon dressing

Filling salads

Steak and charred pear salad with blue cheese and tarragon dressing

This filling salad showcases some classic flavour combos: steak with tangy blue cheese, bitter winter leaves, sweet pear and crunchy pecans.

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Beetroot, miso and tuna potato salad

Beetroot

Beetroot, miso and tuna potato salad

This vibrant beetroot and potato salad is super tasty, super quick and one of our go-to lunches. It’s also a fantastic side dish for a crowd.

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Roasted cauliflower, white bean, hazelnut and pomegranate salad

November seasonal

Roasted cauliflower, white bean, hazelnut and pomegranate salad

While the cauliflower roasts for this easy vegan salad, you just need to mix the creamy beans and pomegranate seeds with a simple dressing.

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Chicken, lentil and ricotta wedge salad

Chicken salads

Chicken, lentil and ricotta wedge salad

This warm salad combines tender chicken, little gem wedges and lentils with crispy sage and a moreish dressing made with the pan juices.

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Tuscan panzanella

Italian vegetarian

Tuscan panzanella

Learn how to make the classic Tuscan bread salad, panzanella. It's a great way to use old bread and make the most of late summer produce.

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Green beans, bulgur, feta and pomegranate with sunflower seed dressing

Filling salads

Green beans, bulgur, feta and pomegranate with sunflower seed dressing

Tender green beans, filling bulgur wheat, pomegranate and feta join forces in this filling summer salad from food writer Claire Thomson.

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Smacked cucumber, tempeh and peanut salad

Easy vegan

Smacked cucumber, tempeh and peanut salad

Crunchy peanuts are the ideal partner for equally nutty tempeh in a protein-packed smacked cucumber salad that’s light, fresh and speedy.

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Roast fennel quinoa salad with basil yogurt dressing

Fennel

Roast fennel quinoa salad with basil yogurt dressing

This fennel salad is packed with roasted summer vegetables and finished generously with a vibrant basil and lemon dressing.

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Tunisian-style chopped tuna salad

Tuna

Tunisian-style chopped tuna salad

A popular salad across Tunisia. Our tuna chopped salad is fresh, healthy and ready in just 15 minutes – 10 if you’re a fast chopper!

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Puy lentil and tomato salad with jammy onions and crispy feta

Lentils

Puy lentil and tomato salad with jammy onions and crispy feta

This lentil salad combines the freshest tomatoes, lightly marinated, and red onions prepared two ways. Add crispy feta for creamy crunch.

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