Food Blog: Your Summer Salad Inspiration

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Your Summer Salad Inspiration

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JUNE 2025

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We all know the feeling of craving something a little lighter and more refreshing when the weather warms up. For us, that often means a really good salad. Not an afterthought or a side dish, but a bowl full of crisp veg, juicy fruit, herbs, crunch and a great dressing to tie it all together.

So what makes a salad sing? We think it's all about contrasts: soft and crunchy, sharp and sweet, cooling and bold. Seasonal ingredients do most of the heavy lifting — think ripe tomatoes, cucumber, peaches, radish, and plenty of fresh herbs — but a few smart additions can take things to the next level.

To help you make the most of the sunshine and build something delicious, we've pulled together a few easy tips – plus some of our favourite quick recipes to get you started.

6 Steps to Elevate Your
Summer Salads

Think beyond lettuce

Try water-rich veg like cucumber, fennel or radish, or mix in chilled grains like quinoa or orzo to make it more filling.

Add something sweet

Fresh fruit like mango, peach or watermelon adds natural sweetness and brightness.

Layer your textures

A mix of textures makes every bite more satisfying. Toss in toasted seeds or nuts, pan-fried chickpeas, or a handful of crispy croutons.

Go heavy on herbs

We love mint, basil, coriander or tarragon. They add extra plant points and bring such a delicious lift to each bite.

Finish with a fresh dressing

Whether it's zesty lemon-tahini, creamy yoghurt-herb, or a punchy vinaigrette, this is what ties it all together.

Easy, Refreshing Summer Salad Recipes

Pickled Peach Salad

Bright, juicy peaches layered onto crisp greens, chickpeas and bulgar wheat bringing plenty of fibre and plant protein – all finished with a zingy lemon dressing and a crunch from toasted almonds.

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Watermelon &

Balsamic Salad

The perfect balance of juicy and crisp. Watermelon, cucumber, fresh mint, a crunch of seeds and a dreamy balsamic dressing to bring it together - all ready in minutes.

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5-A-Day Chopped Salad

This 15-minute, no-cook salad is an easy way to pack in plenty of greens – broccoli, edamame, peas and green beans – all tossed in a simple lemon dressing. It's super versatile too, so feel free to swap in whichever veggies you've got to hand.

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Creamy Bruschetta-

Style Salad

Sweet roasted tomatoes, torn sourdough, butter beans and fresh basil, all layered over creamy, garlicky yoghurt – finished with a drizzle of balsamic and a pinch of chilli flakes. A little more indulgent, and so delicious.

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You'll find all of these refreshing summer salad recipes on our app, plus so many others. If you make one, tag us - we'd love to see what you're making!

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