Salads & fresh sides
Find practical recipes built around familiar ingredients. Check each recipe for portions, preparation and allergens.
RecipeCarrot & beet salad
A crisp, lemony salad of grated carrot and cooked beet, finished with parsley.
RecipeSummer garbanzo bean salad
Chickpeas, cucumber and tomato in a lemon dressing: a no-cook lunch or easy side.
RecipeWarm greens with peas, pistachios & pecorino
Fresh leaves lightly wilted by warm peas, with lemon and a crisp nut topping.
RecipePea, ricotta & bacon salad
Cooked peas with crisp bacon, creamy ricotta and a lemon dressing.
RecipeColourful chopped salad
A crunchy chopped salad with chickpeas, sweet corn, green beans and peppers.
RecipeFamily taco salad
Warm seasoned beef and beans over crisp salad, with toppings served separately.
RecipeEasy three-bean salad
A chilled salad of chickpeas, kidney beans and green beans with a tangy dressing.
RecipeWarm barley & green vegetable salad
Chewy pearl barley with peas, green beans and lemon.
RecipeSalmon, dill & green bean salad
Cooked salmon and tender green beans with a lemon-dill dressing.
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Make-ahead salads
For dry leaves, separate dressing and practical lunch combinations, read meal-prep salads that stay crisp. A layered jar still needs cold storage; the shortest-lived ingredient controls the storage window.
Where to go next
Kitchen guideMeal prep salads that stay crisp: six practical combinations
Build better make-ahead salads with sturdy vegetables, separate dressing, sensible protein choices and a safe storage plan.
Kitchen guideVegetarian meal prep ideas for busy families
Five mix-and-match vegetarian meals and a manageable prep routine for the week.
Updated October 29, 2026 · Practical guidance