15 light and fresh salads that are perfect for alfresco summer dining

With juicy grilled beef, sweet slices of pear and peppery rocket leaves, this salad combination knocks flavoursome out of the park. Grab a bowl for a delicious and wholesome lunch.

This jewel-bright jumble of kūmara and goat’s cheese is the perfect side salad for a festive feast. Whether you're hosting Christmas at your place or need a great dish to bring along, this recipe is bound to be a hit.

This salad is a riot of flavour and texture! Beans, tomatoes and basil combine with char-grilled corn and pieces of crispy flatbread to create an all-round delight. It's the perfect side for your next summer barbecue.

New season spuds are the star of this potato salad recipe. Homemade mint pesto dressing gives this side dish a delicious edge the whole family will love. Enjoy warm or cold with lunch or dinner

This delicious salmon and chickpea salad recipe creates a hearty, healthy dish that's ready in less than 20 minutes. Serve it for dinner tonight and you'll also be feeding the family for under $20

Embrace the flavours of Vietnam with this delicious beef and mango salad recipe. Packed with punchy flavours and served with homemade sweet chilli dressing, this salad makes a tasty 30 minute lunch or dinner

An Italian classic gets a fresh twist with this caprese salad recipe. Grilled peaches, asparagus and homemade pistachio mint pesto take this gluten-free dish from simple to simply delicious

This light and fresh asparagus, chicken, egg and new potato salad is perfect for a quick workday lunch or on the side at a barbecue. Serve with our delicious herb dressing for extra zing.

Grilled on the barbecue is our favourite way to eat courgettes. If you want to dress them up, add some sweet peas, mint and, if you like, a little soft feta, ricotta or marinated buffalo cheese like in this recipe.

Nadia Lim's beetroot salad recipe is a stunner. Punctuated with crunchy almonds, sweet dates, creamy feta and lightly pickled onions, it's the perfect side dish to see you through summer

Fresh, zingy and oh-so-colourful, this raspberry and honey-baked haloumi salad is packed with goodness. Serve this flavoursome dish as a side salad or a vegetarian main course this Christmas!

This watermelon salad recipe is a winner! As well as being dairy and gluten-free (so it's perfect for sharing with everyone at the table), it can be whipped up in just 10 minutes. How easy is that?

This salad is a perfect match for any barbecue dinner - fresh, flavoursome and so simple to whip up. Just what everyone needs on a long summer's evening!

This stunning salad is all about beautiful ingredients and lots of texture – and it can be whipped up in a flash! Serve as a colourful side, or generously as a main dish.

Quickly seared lamb underpins this tasty dish, making it perfectly adequate for dinner. Pulled together in just 20 minutes, it's a quick and healthy meal that everyone will love.