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Coconut and coriander chicken with corn and cucumber salad.

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The 10 light, bright salads your body is craving right now

Twixmas, that hazy period between Christmas and New Year, is an ideal time to hit “refresh” with one of these colourful, wholesome salads.

10 recipes
Dan dan noodle slaw.
EASY

Dan dan noodle slaw

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Romesco roasted tomato salad with cous cous, feta and dill.
EASY

Romesco-roasted tomato salad with cous cous, feta and dill

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Packed with grains and pulses, this salad ticks many boxes.
EASY

Roasted pumpkin, lentil, dried cranberry and feta salad

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
Crispy tofu and lemongrass larb.
EASY

Crispy tofu and lemongrass larb

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Greek salad with honey-baked feta.
EASY

Greek salad with honey-baked feta

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
An easy chicken salad with loads of flavour.
EASY

Coconut and coriander chicken with corn and cucumber salad

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
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Green bean and chickpea salad with crispy halloumi and tajin dressing.
EASY

The secret to this punchy salad? Sizzling halloumi and a shake of Tajin

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
This herb-strewn soba noodle salad with chicken and edamame is ideal for hot nights.
EASY

Soba noodle salad with chicken, edamame and Vietnamese mint

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Rainbow chard and orzo salad with crispy feta.
EASY

Rainbow chard and orzo salad with crispy feta

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Coconut and turmeric chicken noodle salad.
EASY

Coconut and turmeric chicken noodle salad

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook