Peruvian chicken, avocado & quinoa salad

Fed up with pasta salad? This gluten-free alternative is packed with lean protein from the chicken, and healthy, heart-friendly fats from the avocado

Black & white rice salad with cumin-roasted butternut squash

This vibrant Persian side salad is studded with dried fruit, nuts and seeds and finished with crumbled feta – ideal to take along to a Christmas buffet

Shukhi – warm beetroot & mushroom salad

This Ukrainian dish is traditionally eaten at Christmas – serve on toasted rye bread for a crostini-like starter or party canapé

Lobster, green bean & radicchio salad

This festive seafood starter, finished with a garlicky basil dressing, can be prepared ahead – ideal for a fuss-free dinner for two

Roast squash & kale salad with orange dressing

Oven-roasted butternut squash pairs beautifully with pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta in this nutritious lunch or dinner

Sprout salad with citrus & pomegranate

Brussels sprouts make a great alternative to cabbage or kale in slaws and salads – let them soak up this zesty dressing for a side dish packed with fresh flavours and texture

Aubergine salad

This colourful Lebanese salad of roasted aubergine, peppers, pomegranate and a sweet and spicy dressing makes a mouth-watering treat for two

Sunshine Cobb salad

Pack 4 of your 5-a-day into your lunchbox with this healthy black bean, egg and prawn salad with a sweet chilli and lime dressing

Maple-roasted marrow on cavolo nero salad

Drizzle marrow with maple syrup and garlic, then top with crunchy hazelnuts and breadcrumbs for a comforting yet healthy vegetarian dish

Broad bean, feta & watercress salad

Peppery watercress makes a bold base for this simple side dish, finished with crumbled cheese and crunchy pine nuts

Egg & Puy lentil salad with tamari & watercress

We’ve put together the ultimate healthy recipe to ease the symptoms of menopause, packed with calcium, folate and iron

Mexican corn salad

Throw together this simple, no-cook salad in 15 minutes flat for a colourful, speedy side dish