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Top tips for creating the perfect salad

During the warm spring and summer months we look at salads as a delicious way of packing in the vegetables. However there’s a real difference between a salad that consists of some iceberg lettuce and a piece of tomato and a Health Boost salad. We use salads as a way of packing in lots of nutrients and making them nutrition powerhouses.

roasted vegetable and lentil salad

Regular readers of our blog and social media pages will know that we love a salad even in the colder months. However the key is to add warm elements. There’s nothing worse than a cold crisp iceberg lettuce in the winter! This salad is warm with roasted vegetables, warm lentils and then a punch harissa spicy dressing. So easy to rustle up on a cold winter day. If I am going to roast vegetables then I make a large tray full to be enjoyed over the coming days.

red cabbage, beetroot and quinoa salad

A beautiful and vibrant red salad that’s like a slaw in texture - but packs a little more nutrition. With the quinoa, edamame beans and avocado there’s plenty of protein to keep you full until the next meal. However if you are active or having a higher protein need you might want to add some halloumi or feta as well. The ginger and tahini dressing provides a delicious taste as well as providing some calcium from the tahini.

red cabbage slaw with tahini ginger dressing

For me, a slaw, is right up there as a great salad. A red cabbage slaw with its vibrant colour is just the best. I often feature red cabbage in a salad - it provides a great crunch and helps to fill you up with the fibre - without adding many calories. This salad can be served on its own or alongside a BBQ or just some grilled chicken or salmon.

Lentil salad with miso yoghurt dressing

This was inspired by a jar of Brindisa Monjardin organic lentils. The lentils looked so pretty that I wanted them to be the star of the salad. Do use whatever lentils are your favourite - although if you do find the Brindisa brand then I urge you to give them a go. This salad takes minutes to make and can be enjoyed on its own or alongside some grilled salmon or chicken.