7 must-try salads to welcome spring

Salads are usually synonymous with a bunch of lettuce and a few cucumber pieces and maybe a dash of feta, but with these easy-to-make salad recipes, this light dish does not have to be boring.

With spring finally, here, salads are the ideal light lunch or side dish pairing option for a family get-together or even a quick grab-and-go lunch during the week. Add in an additional protein source from the likes of chicken, tofu or tuna and you have a filling, nutritious meal.

Roasted butternut salad

With chunky slices of roasted butternut paired with the sweet roasted red onion, this roasted butternut salad is the perfect accompaniment to braai meat or perfect on its own.

Caprese salad with roast cauliflower

Made with soft buffalo mozzarella and paired with cauliflower, this light salad is filling and packed with flavour.

Apple, almond and celery salad

A fresh and crunchy salad filled with greens and a sharp, salty taste from the blue cheese, this apple, almond and celery salad offers more than meets the eye.

 

Zesty basil and lemon quinoa salad

Include a wholegrain in your next salad with this zesty basil and lemon quinoa salad recipe. Prepared with honey and tahini dressing, this salad is the perfect balance of zesty and sweet.

 

Beetroot salad with lime and halloumi

The gentle flavours of the beetroot with the creamy, grilled halloumi make this recipe a must-try. Packed with nutrients, beetroot is a great source of fibre, vitamin C, potassium and iron.

 

Fresh plum, pancetta and watercress salad

This easy-to-make fresh plum, pancetta and watercress salad prepared with white balsamic vinegar is both tangy and sweet.
Herby Greek salad

A Greek salad is a classic and this herby version is no different. It’s filled with exotic tomatoes, goat’s milk feta and capers.