Best ever vegetarian salad recipes

Grains, greens and beans salad with pesto dressing

On the table in 15 minutes, this nutritious salad is packed with greens and tossed in fresh pesto.

Thai-style peanut noodle salad with herbs and watermelon

Ready in 20 minutes, this vibrant vegan salad is packed with juicy watermelon and crunchy peanuts.

Spelt and apple salad with crispy nuts and seeds

Pack plenty of crunch into this balanced vegetarian salad and sprinkle with a homemade nut and seed mix.

Chickpea, pepper and bulgar wheat salad

Make our vibrant veggie salad for a nutritious midweek meal ready in less than half an hour.

Gochujang roast sweet potato with mixed grain salad

Pack plenty of texture into this low-calorie vegetarian salad with roast sweet potatoes, mixed grains, radishes and cucumber, and lift with a punchy Korean dressing.

Farro, grilled peach and pecan salad

The grilled peaches deliver a satisfying sweetness, balanced by the zing of lime-pickled shallots and the smoky nuttiness of toasted pecans in this vibrant vegan salad.

Griddled courgette, mozzarella, peas and mint salad

Make the most of homegrown courgettes in this vibrant salad for a quick vegetarian meal.

Vegan kale caesar salad with aubergine ‘bacon’

Swap bacon for crunchy, paprika-smoked aubergine slivers in our vegan twist on the classic caesar salad.

Smoked aubergine, pepper and walnut salad with pomegranate

Most Middle Eastern nations seem to have a version of smoked aubergine. Try out this simple yet flavoursome vegetarian salad recipe with crunchy pomegranates served with flatbreads. Plenty more Middle Eastern recipes here.

Spiced lentil and chickpea salad with halloumi

Check out our warm salad recipe with spicy lentils, golden halloumi and chickpeas. This simple veggie salad is low in calories and on the table in 40 minutes.

New potato salad

Ramp up this classic veggie side dish with a hit of horseradish and punchy cornichons for your next summer dinner party with friends. New potatoes are in season from April through to July. Discover more of our best side dishes here.

Coronation tofu salad

Check out our easy vegan coronation salad recipe with smoked tofu, fragrant madras curry powder and sweet mango chutney. Plus this simple salad is low in calories, too.

Roasted vegetable salad with feta and grains

Check out our vegetable salad recipe with roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes and onions. Ready in 45 minutes this simple veggie salad will make an easy midweek meal for two. Try one of our savoury tray bakes here...

Warm lentil, avocado and feta salad

Check out our easy lentil salad with avocado. This simple vegetable salad recipe is packed with crunchy cucumber, crumbly feta and fresh basil.

Vegetarian caeser salad

Our quick and easy vegetarian caesar salad, is a great light evening meal. What's more, it's vegetarian and gluten-free, plus it comes in at under 500 calories. Try more of our low calorie vegetarian meal ideas here...

Crudo vegetable salad

This colourful crudo vegetable salad is crunchy and refreshing, a great summer starter. Most of these veg are best sliced on a mandoline – but if you’re not comfortable using one, or don’t have one, slice everything as thinly as possible or use a vegetable peeler.

Turmeric roasted cauliflower salad

Our roasted cauliflower salad with turmeric is low in calories and packed with punchy flavour. Turmeric adds lovely colour and flavour to this easy vegan-friendly recipe. Use your cauliflower leftovers to make one of our easy meals...

Pickled grape salad with pear, taleggio and walnuts

This is a really unusual and fresh vegetarian salad to serve at a dinner party or as a low calorie midweek meal. Tangy pickled grapes meet creamy taleggio in this gluten free recipe.

Beetroot, squash and feta salad

Try our hearty, vegetarian and gluten free beetroot, squash and feta salad. This colourful and simple recipe is easy and a great low calorie midweek meal.

Feta, baby kale and beet fattoush

This feta, baby kale and beetroot fattoush is vegetarian, easy and ready in under 30 minutes. Plus, it's under 500 calories. Use a mix of colours of beetroot if you like.

Potato salad with celery and mustard

Our potato salad recipe recipe with celery and mustard salad is easy to make, vegetarian and feeds a crowd. Try our quick and easy potato salad ideas here...

Warm Puy lentil, cherry tomato and halloumi salad

A hearty, nutritious, salad that can satisfy a healthy appetite and be assembled very quickly. Tender Puy lentils and squeaky, golden, halloumi are served with a salad of tomatoes, red onion and lemon juice.

Roasted butternut squash salad with soy balsamic dressing

This is a great filling vegetable salad for a no-bread winter lunch. Roasting the squash concentrates and sweetens the flavour and contrasts wonderfully with the lentils, rocket and sesame seeds. The dish is finished with a zingy soy and balsamic dressing.

Big bowl chickpea salad

This vegetarian big bowl chickpea salad is super quick and easy to make - perfect for lunch or a speedy supper. Use up your chickpeas with our recipes here...

Watercress and avocado salad with pink grapefruit and Campari vinaigrette

Our fresh, zingy watercress and avocado salad with pink grapefruit and Campari vinaigrette makes a great summer starter. It's vegetarian, easy and ready in 30 minutes.

Roasted chestnut and beetroot salad

A warm  vegetable salad for cold days. Quickly roast the chestnuts and beetroot then assemble with the lettuce and blue cheese to make a speedy meal for two. Add crusty bread if you like.

Antipasti salad

This Italian salad of artichoke and peppadews is just 95 calories, the perfect quick and easy mid-week meal. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the mustard vinaigrette and add prosciutto if you fancy some protein. Create an Italian spread with our ideas here...

Freekeh and artichoke salad with golden onions, sultanas and herb labneh

Freekeh is a roasted green wheat grain that has three times the fibre of brown rice and scores low on the GI scale. Here it is added to a healthy vegetarian salad with artichokes and homemade labneh.

Rhubarb, green bean and almond salad

Rhubarb isn't just for crumbles! This leafy salad is full of textures and taste. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner party starter.

Walnuts, wild rice and winter green salad

This recipe for walnut, wild rice and winter green salad is quick, easy and vegetarian but packed full of flavour.

Late summer salad

A fast warm potato salad. Serve for a main-course meal for two or as part of a weekend lunch for more. Serve topped with humous and pitta bread on the side.

Green bean, tomato and artichoke salad

This delicious, healthy, salad is packed with flavour featuring artichoke hearts, olives and green beans. Serve drizzled with a dressing of Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar.

Italian deli salad

This Italian deli-inspired salad is super-quick and really easy to make but it delivers those big, bold Italian flavours. Most of the ingredients will already be in your store cupboard, making a great midweek meal.