Salads are a great way to achieve your five-a-day while making excellent use of seasonal fruit and vegetables. They can be bulked out as a main meal or enjoyed as a side dish. Our easy summer salads are great for al fresco sharing dishes, picnics or trips to the beach.
We’ve analysed our website stats to bring you the all-time top 10 salad recipes. Which one will you make? Don’t forget to register for a My Good Food account so you can save the recipes for later – you can organise them into your own collections for easy access.
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10) Tuna pasta salad
Pasta salad with tuna mayo is a classic for a reason. This recipe is speedy to throw together and is perfect as a lunchbox feast or for packing for a picnic. It's a healthy option, too, as it's high in protein and low in fat. This is a great post-workout option, as the carbs in the wholemeal pasta will aid muscle recovery after high-intensity exercise.
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9) Waldorf salad
Combine apples, celery and walnuts to make this classic American salad that's packed with freshness and crunch. This meat-free salad is loaded with health benefits, as it's low in carbs and sugar. It's ready in less than 20 minutes, and you can make the dressing up to two days in advance to get ahead.
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8) Watermelon & feta salad
Serve this easy-to-prepare watermelon, feta and mint salad as a side dish at a barbecue or picnic. This no-cook salad takes just five minutes to prepare and is bursting with fresh, summery flavours. It also counts towards two of your five-a-day.
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7) 10-minute couscous salad
A great picnic staple, this recipe is made with pine nuts, feta and pesto, while spring onions and red pepper provide crunch. You can also make this up to a day ahead and chill for further stress-free picnicking.
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6) Chicken satay salad
Perfect for those who want to rethink their chicken satay meal, this is high in protein and big on flavour. Substitute rice for crunchy Little Gem lettuce for texture.
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5) Epic summer salad
This colourful mixture of mango, cucumber, radishes, avocado, tomatoes and black beans is summer on a plate. Feta provides saltiness while the green chilli in the dressing lends a subtle kick of heat. A must for barbecues, but just as good on its own.
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4) Salade niçoise
This classic salad recipe uses fresh baby potatoes, which usually mark the arrival of spring. Along with crunchy lettuce, ripe tomatoes, tuna and soft-boiled eggs, it’s full of flavour and texture.
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3) Greek summer salad
Transport yourself to the Med in no time with this recipe. Calling for tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumber and feta, it’s great with grilled meats at a barbecue, or on its own as a veggie main.
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2) Chicken caesar salad
With 140+ ratings, this classic chicken salad recipe is clearly a hit within the Good Food community. Its crunchy croutons and creamy garlic dressing make it perfect for a light lunch with friends.
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1) Classic potato salad
Coming in at number one is the classic potato salad. It's a crowdpleaser of a dish at any barbecue or picnic, but it can also be paired with leftovers from a roast. Combining new potatoes with shallots, small capers and cornichons, it’s a super-easy and versatile dish that takes only 20 minutes to make.
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