Sexy salad recipes

Simple tomato and onion salad with vincotto dressing

This juicy tomato salad is a fresh and light companion for any meaty meal.

Pomelo, banana blossom and roast pork salad

This exotic recipe by Geoff Lindsay from Melbourne's Dandelion restaurant is one you'll need to start a day ahead, but it's certainly worth the wait.

Chickpea, broad bean, zucchini flower, preserved lemon and ricotta salad

Crisp baked zucchini flowers add the perfect amount of crunch to this wholesome salad.

Red quinoa and quail egg salad

Looking for protein alternative to meat? This power-packed combination of quinoa and quail eggs is your answer.

Salad of succulents with sea urchin and quinoa

Missing the fresh ocean air? Help is at hand with this salad that combines the textures of edible succulents with the briny creaminess of sea urchin.

Beetroot, radicchio, Gorgonzola and toasted walnut salad

This gorgeous crimson salad is all about the hearty beetroot – raw and pickled.

Insalata di ceci - Chickpea salad

This one ticks all our weekday-meal criteria – super-healthy, packed with flavour, and ready in less than an hour.

Celeriac and shaved fennel salad with crushed walnut dressing

Fresh and earthy, this celeriac salad takes a bit of an effort, but results in a restaurant-quality addition to your meal.

White bean salad with preserved lemon

Warm chickpeas soaked in the tangy flavours of capers, anchovies and lemon. Need we say more?

Chicken salad with black grapes, walnuts and celery

The classic Waldorf salad reimagined with black grapes – perfect for a picnic.

Frisée, witlof and apple salad with bacon bits and bacon fat dressing

Combine the sweetness of apples with salty bacon for a Hollywood style love affair in the form of a salad.

Hot and sour duck liver salad with mint, coriander and lime

Recreate the Chin Chin restaurant experience with this duck liver salad that's as decadent as it is easy.

Poached chicken, broad bean, radish and young garlic salad

The creamy garlic dressing in this salad takes it to whole new level of amazing. Pair it with a glass of a Tasmanian riesling for the perfect dinner combination.

Egg, shallot and dill salad

This contemporary take on the classic egg salad recipe swaps mayo for aioli, and adds capers and shallots for a tangy kick.

Orange and olive salad

Your culinary passport to Morocco comes in the form of this orange salad that's a treat for your eyes as well as your taste buds.

Potato salad

Back to basics with this classic potato salad that's the perfect side for any meal.

Pea salad, curd, pine nuts, blossoms, white asparagus and carrot juice dressing

Carrot juice and cumin seeds combine to form a dressing that's akin to liquid gold.

Caesar salad

You can't go wrong with a classic Caesar. Bacon, parmesan, sourdough croutons – it's one for the ages.

Pea, broad bean and torn bread salad

The regular bean salad gets a leg up with the addition of queso de cabra – a nutty goat's cheese.

Seafood salad with herb dressing

The chunky bits of prawn and cuttlefish make this salad ideal for a hearty workday lunch.

Rocket, parmesan and olive salad with pancetta crumbs

The pancetta crumbs add wonderful texture to this salad. Enjoy it with a glass of chilled dry riesling.

Roast chicken, walnut and grape salad with blue cheese dressing

Cut down on prep time by using store bought rotisserie chicken for this salad. Half the effort, but the same delicious flavours

Roast duck salad with pomelo and lychee

Give your salad game a dash of glam with this Asian number that pairs pomelos and lychees with a fiery chilli dressing.

Crisp chilli whitebait and green mango salad

This crunchy salad is perfectly complemented by a cheeky fish sauce-based dressing.

Cobb salad

Chicken, avocado, corn and bacon - comfort food at its best.

Baby carrots with labne and herb salad

Baby carrots get an adult makeover with a sherry-based dressing that cuts through the creaminess of the yogurt cheese.

Lentil and coriander salad

George Calombaris keeps it real with this rustic Cypriot salad that's simple and delicious.

Date and orange salad with halva and pistachio yoghurt

Cinnamon, rosewater, dates and pistachios come together for the salad version of The Arabian Nights.

Green papaya salad (Som dtam malakor)

David Thompson's version of the delicious Thai street food staple.

Star anise-poached beef and Sichuan cucumber salad

The balmy sweetness of star anise lends a unique flavour to this beef salad; and Sichuan peppercorns add a burst of heat to keep things exciting.

Pork crackling, prawn and watercress salad

This Vietnamese-inspired salad is even more moreish with the addition of crisp pork rind.

Waldorf salad

Reinventing the uppity image of the Waldorf salad with this version that adds a slight bitter note and a contrast of colours on your plate.

Beetroot salad with yoghurt and oregano dressing

Horseradish, vinegar and Dijon mustard join hands to add some oomph to this beetroot salad.

Red cabbage and hazelnut salad

With its distinct purple and gold-coloured ingredients, this salad is fit for royalty.

Crunchy beetroot and mint salad with labne

This one looks almost too pretty to eat, but once you dig in you'll keep coming back for more.

Pine mushroom salad with Gruyère beignets

Calling all mushroom aficionados – here's a salad that features mushrooms three ways – raw, pureed and cooked.

Chopped cucumber salad

Jazz up your cucumber salad with an herby dressing of lemon juice, yogurt, mint and dill.