All are packed with healthy veg, and much more… 

Fresh, filling, flavourful and a far cry from limp, lacklustre leaves, you’ll want to make these gorgeously substantial salads all summer long. We’ve chosen some super summer dishes that include options for meat eaters as well as vegetarians, and many dishes are under 350 calories.

<h2>ORANGE, CARROT AND WALNUT PEARL BARLEY SALAD</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 50 mins Price per serve: £1.15 Recipe info: 1 of your 5-a-day, Vegetarian, Faff Factor 2/5
Beautifully simple and packed with freshness, this dish makes a delish lunch or light supper. Make your meal more substantial by serving with grilled mackerel, crumbled feta or goat’s cheese – the zingy citrus dressing will cut through these richer flavours for a balanced plateful.&nbsp;


<h2>SAUSAGE, COURGETTE AND PEA SALAD&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 2 Ready in: 15 mins Price per serve: £1.67 Recipe info: Under 350 cals
Meaty bangers are fantastic on a barbie, but here they’re the stars of a flavour-packed salad, with a zesty dressing – just whisk together oil, crème fraîche, lemon juice and zest and honey for a super-tasty topping. Replacing the Parmesan with crumbled Roquefort or Gorgonzola cheeses makes for a sharp alternative and a great <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/crunchy-apple-red-cabbage-salad-with-sausages" target="_blank">dinner salad idea</a>.&nbsp;


<h2>WATERMELON, CUCUMBER AND FETA SALAD</h2>
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Serves: 6 Ready in: 10 mins Price per serve: £0.50 Recipe info: 1 of your 5-a-day, Under 150 cals, Vegetarian
Retreat from the heat and refresh with this vibrant-looking dish. The watermelon and cucumber combo with feta, mint leaves and sweet and savoury seasoning works like a dream and is low in calories. Drizzle on the dressing at the last minute so this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/butternut-squash-salad" target="_blank">healthy salad idea</a> doesn’t go soggy!&nbsp;


<h2>SWEET POTATO, PEACH AND BOURBON SALAD&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 10 Ready in: 40 mins Price per serve: £0.86 Recipe info: 1 of your 5-a-day, Under 175 cals, Low-fat, Low-salt
This adult-only salad, with its sticky, whisky-based dressing, makes a great side for barbecued meat. Try it with darker meats, like <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/bourbon-brisket" target="_blank">beef brisket</a>, ribs or pulled pork. And don’t forget sausages too. Warm salads are comforting and these luscious sweet potatoes should be served warm, not hot…&nbsp;


<h2>KILN ROAST SALMON SALAD WITH CUCUMBER YOGURT DRESSING</h2>
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Serves: 6 Ready in: 25 mins Price per serve: £1.90 Recipe info: 1 of your 5-a-day, Under 250 cals, Low in saturated fat
A mixture of flavours, textures and colour, this salad is as easy on the eye as it is on the palate. Flakes of <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/harissa-roasted-salmon" target="_blank">roasted salmon</a>, earthy beetroot, peppery leaves and crisp, refreshing cucumber, drizzled with creamy, herby yogurt, all come together to make summer salad heaven on a plate.&nbsp;


<h2>WALDORF SALAD WITH CURLY KALE AND GREEN APPLE</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 35 mins Price per serve: £0.40 Recipe info: 1 of your 5-a-day, Under 200 cals, Vegetarian
Feel the crunch in so many different ways in a vegetarian salad that combines green apple, walnuts and celery tossed with curly kale, juicy raisins and a kick of mustard – yum! Full of flavour but simplicity itself to make – you can even use your hands to mix the ingredients of this Waldorf salad alternative together.&nbsp;


<h2>SPICY CHICKPEA SALAD WITH MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLES</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 45 mins Price per serve: £1.04 Recipe info: 3 of your 5-a-day, Under 250 cals, Vegetarian, <a href="https://www.asda.com/creating-change-for-better/better-lives/healthy-eating/labels" target="_blank">Live Better</a> approved&nbsp;
Crank up the heat with a roasted veg dish loaded with chickpeas and a spicy Piri Piri dressing. It’s a hassle-free dinner salad idea that’s packed with flavour, crispy-edged vegetables and a protein punch, and is low in cost – what’s not to love? If you mix everything together and leave it to cool, it tastes just as good, too.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>WARM BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHORIZO SALAD</h2>
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Serves: 6 Ready in: 40 mins Price per serve: £1.04 Recipe info: 2 of your 5-a-day, Under 275 cals
This hearty salad is a substantial treat, bursting with flavour. Moreish mouthfuls of <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/goats-cheese-butternut-squash-salad" target="_blank">butternut squash</a>, and sweet potato fill you up, while paprika and spicy chorizo add vibrant colour and pep to the dish.&nbsp;


<h2>ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SALAD WITH AIOLI AND NEW POTATOES&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 6 Ready in: 2 hrs 30 mins Price per serve: £1.95 Recipe info: 1 of your 5-a-day, Low-salt, Faff Factor 2/5, High-protein
Roasted in its own lemony, garlicky butter, this easy roast chicken makes a lighter – equally tasty – alternative to a Sunday lunch for the warmer months. If you’re pushed for time, pick up a hot rotisserie chicken in store and serve with the salad and oven chips.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>SMOKED MACKEREL CAESAR SALAD</h2>
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Serves: 2 Ready in: 20 mins Price per serve: £1.63 Recipe info: Egg-free, Faff Factor 2/5, High-protein
This moreish meal for two has a zingy, lemony dressing that cuts through the fattiness of the peppery fish perfectly. You can even air fry your croutons to save time and they’ll come out just as golden and crispy.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>GREEK LAMB WITH GIANT COUSCOUS&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 6 Ready in: 40 mins Price per serve: £3.08 Recipe info: 2 of your 5-a-day, Faff Factor 1/5, Dairy-free, Low-salt
Melt-in-the-mouth lamb with crunchy veggies makes this salad sing. The marinade doubles up as a fresh and zesty dressing with a couple of tweaks. If you don’t have any giant <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/middle-eastern-cous-cous-salad" target="_blank">couscous</a>, keep a similar texture by using small pastas like orzo or fregola instead.


<h2>MEZZE SALAD BOWLS WITH FALAFEL AND FETA&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 2 Ready in: 25 mins Price per serve: £2.82 Recipe info: 3 of your five-a-day, Vegetarian, Low-salt, Source of Fibre
Packed with a rainbow of veg, this vibrant salad can be made vegan by swapping the yogurt and feta for plant-based alternatives. If you want to make it meaty, cook up some lamb koftas instead of the falafels for another tasty combination of flavours.

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12 Easy Salad Recipes For Summer

By Asda Good Living,30th April 2024

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