Cucumber

When life gives you cabbages, make pickles. These Yemen-style pickled leaves work well with the fresh, chopped vegetables and nutty chickpeas.

Crudo is always a winner when you're looking for a light way to start a meal. This Guy Grossi number with a sorrel and cucumber dressing is no exception.

Sambal, dried shrimp and seasonal vegetables add up to one deliciously simple salad that's ideal served as part of a banquet.

A refreshing salad that still packs a punch thanks to the black olives and lightly pickled cucumber.

"In Hong Kong, this refreshing much-loved salad is considered the perfect summer dish," says Tony Tan.

"These two-bite snacks are perfect with a gin Martini," says Lindsay.

A simple green salad is given a flavour boost thanks to an easy ginger-soy dressing.