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Enjoy fantastic contrasts in this zingy salad - salt, sweet and sour flavours combine with warm duck and chilled fruit.

Crispy duck salad

duck legs

½ chilled watermelon, skin removed, flesh chopped

fresh pomegranate, seeds only

mint, leaves picked and roughly torn

leaves

red chillies (to taste)

tbsp dark soy sauce

tbsp Thai fish sauce

limes, juice only

½ tsp ground Sichuan pepper

A twist on the classic New York-style Waldorf Salad with chicken and a creamy, but low-calorie, garlic dressing. This is a little over 500 calories, so if you are dieting pair it with a lower calorie breakfast or lunch to make sure your intake is no more than 1200–1500 calories.

Each serving provides 515 kcal, 55.5g protein, 42g carbohydrates (of which 42g sugars), 12.5g fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 5.5g fibre and 0.8g salt. 

With a GI of 58 this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a>.

New York chicken and apple salad

crunchy red apples,

½ lemon, juice only

level tsp runny honey

grams/5½oz

celery sticks, thinly sliced

spring onions, thinly sliced

Little Gem, leaves separated, roughly torn

x 150 grams/5½oz cooked chicken breasts, skin removed, roughly torn

1–2 tbsp chopped toasted walnuts

200 grams/7fl oz fat-free natural yoghurt

garlic clove, crushed

tbsp cider vinegar

level tbsp wholegrain mustard

2–3 tbsp chopped fresh dill

salt and black pepper

Freekeh is dried green wheat, harvested while the grains are still soft, then sun-dried. It is very common in the Middle East and North Africa, and is used in the same way as bulgur, couscous or pearled spelt. It works well as an accompanying pilaf or a salad, in this case with pomegranate seeds, pistachios, mint and spring onion.

Each serving provides 347kcal, 6g protein, 46g carbohydrates (of which 7g sugars), 18g fat (of which 3g saturates), 1.5g fibre and	0g salt.


Freekeh salad

200 grams/7 ounces freekeh, pearled spelt or pearled barley

olive oil

spring onions, finely chopped

pomegranate, seeds only

pomegranate molasses

tbsp pistachios, roughly crushed

Harissa paste is widely used in Middle Eastern cooking and gives a spicy and fragrant flavour to the halloumi in this salad. This simple dish makes a perfect summer lunch.

Each serving provides 322 kcal, 18g protein, 15g carbohydrate (of which 9g sugars), 21g fat (of which 12g saturates), 3g fibre and 2.2g salt.


Halloumi salad

harissa paste

lemons

250 grams/9 ounces halloumi, thinly sliced

red onion, finely chopped

vine tomatoes, finely chopped

fennel bulb,

250 grams/9 ounces low-fat Greek-style yoghurt

tbsp finely chopped mint leaves

rocket leaves

I just love a good salad recipe. When it is cold outside, having a substantial salad with a warm dressing really is just the ticket. 



Pan-fried pear salad with pancetta, gorgonzola and a warm dressing

x 120 grams/4 ounces packets rocket

pine nuts

pancetta

butter

pears, peeled, cored, quartered

tsp honey, plus extra for the dressing

tsp balsamic vinegar,

Dijon mustard

Mary Berry's potato salad with lightly cooked fish is light yet substantial and with lots of lovely contrasting textures. Perfect for a summer buffet.

Creamy potato salad with salmon and prawns

x 125 grams/4½oz middle-cut salmon

lemon, juice only

tiger prawns

baby new potatoes

tbsp caster sugar

tbsp white wine vinegar

mayonnaise

150 grams/5½oz radishes, thinly sliced

celery sticks, finely chopped

parsley,

This healthy noodle salad is packed with vegetables and flavoured with a spicy, low-fat soy dressing. This is ideal for lunch if you’re on a low-calorie diet of 1200–1500 calories a day. 

Each serving provides 404 kcal, 30g protein, 45g carbohydrates (of which 16.5g sugars), 10g fat (of which 2g saturates), 7g fibre and 2g salt. 

Chicken noodle salad

grams/2½oz egg noodles

grams/1¾oz frozen soya beans peas

carrot, peeled

red pepper, seeds removed, sliced

75 grams/2¾oz mangetout, trimmed and halved lengthways

chicken breast (about 125 grams/4½oz)

spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced

long red chilli, finely sliced (deseeded if preferred)

grams/½oz coriander leaves

mint leaves

grams/½oz roasted cashew nuts, roughly chopped

water

tsp caster sugar

½–1 tsp dried chilli flakes, to taste

tsp dark soy sauce

sesame oil

This side dish is made in minutes, ideal for any barbecue or summer party. The large pearl couscous, also known as Israeli couscous or giant couscous, is actually made from small balls of pasta.

Giant couscous salad

tbsp olive oil,

couscous

lemon, zest and juice

mint,

coriander,

sumac (optional)

A delicious salad made with Israeli couscous, herbs and spices.

Pearl couscous salad

Green goddess salad has taken over social media, and for good reason. This version of the classic American salad dressing is so unbelievably moreish. It is also good as a dip for crudités. See the recipe tips on how to make this vegan.



Green goddess salad

baby

100 grams/3½oz fine green beans,

150 grams/5½oz sugar-snap peas

avocado, peeled,

radishes,

spring onions,

tarragon

parsley

chives

anchovy

grams/2¼oz crème fraîche

sea salt and black pepper

Serve this antipasti orzo salad as a main course or on a party table – it’s a great crowd pleaser and fridge clearer. The dressing is made from the oil from the jarred vegetables, and you can use any you like – it doesn’t matter if you only have a few artichokes, or more sun-dried tomatoes.

Antipasti orzo salad

orzo pasta

120 grams/4¼oz sun-dried tomatoes

grams/3½oz artichokes

80 grams/2¾oz jarred roasted peppers

grams/3½oz olives, pitted, olives

tbsp capers, drained

tin chickpeas,

grams/3½oz Parmesan (or similar vegetarian hard cheese), coarsely grated

extra virgin olive oil (optional)

salt

This simple, quick salad is a vegan feast packed with chilli, herbs and spices. It’s also gluten-free and dairy-free.

This meal provides 549 kcal, 17g protein, 40g carbohydrate (of which 13.5g sugars), 36g fat (of which 6g saturates), 22g fibre and 2g salt per portion. 

Black bean and avocado salad    

lime juice

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

jalapeño peppers (or 1 red chilli), finely chopped, to taste

garlic clove,

cumin

coriander

tomatoes,

red onion, thinly sliced

200 grams/7 ounces fresh watercress, tough stems snipped into half

avocados,

Grab that tin of beans from the back of your store cupboard and whip up this simple bean salad. 

Each serving provides 107kcal, 3g protein, 8g carbohydrate (of which	2g sugars), 6g fat (of which 1g saturates),	4g fibre and 0.1g salt.

Mixed bean salad

tin mixed bean salad, drained and rinsed

tomato,

tsp sugar

This simple salad allows the wonderful flavours of roasted peppers and artichokes to shine through. Perfect served with couscous on the side. 

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