I’ve always loved soup, making it and eating it. Soups deserve as much care as the rest of the menu. It’s the same with salads, there is nowhere to hide with a salad – so treat the ingredients with care.
I’ve always loved soup, making it and eating it. Soups deserve as much care as the rest of the menu. It’s the same with salads, there is nowhere to hide with a salad – so treat the ingredients with care.
Chestnut mushrooms and thyme are a winning combination in this quick veggie soup.
This is a tomato salad that has all the flavours that everybody knows, but every element has been enhanced to lift it to a new level.
Wedges of grilled aubergine drizzled in a warm garlic and rosemary olive oil dressing and served with creamy mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil.
Squash is a great low-calorie veg option as it has good natural sweetness and readily takes on the flavours of other ingredients.
This simple warm salad celebrates the best of British summer veg and it’s on the table in under 30 minutes.
There is so much going on in this colourful lunch bowl – crunchy carrots, edamame beans and peppery radishes, juicy mango, fresh herbs and a sticky Asian-style glaze on the salmon.
Red peppers and aubergines become intensely smoky and delicious when they’re cooked whole on the barbecue.
This courgette and feta salad is a great salad, perfect to serve with spring lamb. The salty feta makes a big impact, and the mildly flavoured courgettes are a great foil for the rest of the contrasting flavours.
The key to the success of this simple chicken, tomato and mozzarella salad is making sure the tomatoes are really ripe and tasty.
I love this turnip soup. It has classic British flavours of turnip, horseradish and beef, but with a little sweet-and-sour hint from the vinegar.
This is a soup version of the classic cauliflower cheese.
In this fresh, crunchy salad, squid’s subtle flavour and meaty texture is a lovely contrast, and a punchy dressing pulls it all together.
This is a fantastic last-minute lunch dish, which uses some of my favourite store cupboard ingredients.
A tasty nod to the warmth of Spain, this soup is layered with delicious sweet and salty flavours.
You’ll need a spiralizer to turn the white radish into noodles, but once you taste this fiery, cool and crunchy salad you’ll realise it’s a great investment.
When cauliflower is cooked and puréed like this, it takes on such a rich, creamy texture that it feels quite indulgent, particularly when combined with the coconut and cream cheese.
Think of this soup like a minestrone but with lots of big, bold North African flavours.
When it’s chilly outside, make a big batch of this warming soup for a comforting supper. Dried mushrooms lend lots of flavour here.
The sweet acidity of the tomatoes combined with the salty, meaty crust on the steak works brilliantly in this salad.
It’s low in calories, yet the prawns and chicken – and ton of veggies – make it really satisfying, and it smells amazing
Coleslaw is one of my favourite garnishes or salads. You can use such a wide variety of vegetables and they all give a different layer of taste and texture.
This salad is hot, cold, spicy and refreshing all at the same time.
An effortless dish but full of flavour and it looks stunning.
The punchy coating and seasoning with a fiery Caribbean heat.
Delicious fresh tuna with a low-cal dressing, a real winner.
Richly flavoured kale, zingy lime and aromatic coriander give this light dish a real vibrancy.
Using the freshest and best ingredients for this stunning salad.
A soup that has a distinct and delicious flavour of the sea.
Such a top but simple salad!
This is a super soup – rich hoppy ale and gentle acidity from the dairy.
Quick & easy, but flavoursome. No more to say about this classic.
Super-quick to put together, a combination of earthy beetroot and kale with creamy feta.
Probably the best-known salad in the world. Great with anchovies, chicken or tuna.
Quick & easy – a super tasty version of the classic Chinese soup.
For a lighter meal and to boost your veg intake for the day.
An easy salad that can have items swapped if needed – just don’t lose the capers – essential.
An effortless dish but full of flavour and it looks stunning.
Lettuce leaves are used to scoop up the beef stir-fry for this tasty light dinner.