Big bowls with backbone – think crispy, chewy, warm, and bright. These are full-meal salads, not limp afterthoughts. If you love a dish that lifts the whole table, drift into Beautiful Sides — quiet, balanced recipes with a touch of elegance.
A crisp winter salad of pear, apple and verjus with toasted maple walnuts — light, perfumed and quietly festive. The bright counterpoint to rich Christmas mains.
A punchy, textural, smoke-kissed antipasto made for warm weather days and end-of-week leftovers. Red peppers collapse into sweetness beside crispy chickpeas and a warm paprika oil with both cooked and raw garlic. Served on toasted rye with pickled or creamy toppings, this is wholefood eating with purpose — smoky, bright, and satisfyingly bold.
Vegan spring buckwheat salad with is a flavourful vegan recipe, easy to prepare and perfect for everyday meals. a brilliant side of centrepiece.
This Red Apple, Walnut and Sultana Salad is a small, satisfying shift from the usual. It’s crisp, sweet, and gently spiced with a dried lime and clove dressing that lingers in a good way. Easy to prepare with pantry basics, it brings freshness and a little intrigue to the table – even if it’s just you tonight.
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Chris F, Kendal; Black Labrador Member and Food Customer