Notes about Recipes in this book

• Niçoise

  • Astrid5555 on September 13, 2016

    Despite having been a Niçoise salad sceptic in the past I gave this one a try as soon as the book arrived and it did not disappoint at all. I loved everything about this salad, especially the dressing which made this salad something special. I am a convert!

• Marcella's rice salad

  • Astrid5555 on November 20, 2016

    Made with short-grain brown rice, was a big hit with dinner party guests. Very simple and quick to make, yet stunning to look at. Great texture and taste from the pomegranate seeds!

  • FJT on June 18, 2022

    Easy and delicious! Will definitely make again

• Chargrilled chicken & chorizo club classic

  • sophie_bsts85 on March 21, 2026

    Lovely salad

• Keen-bean quinoa

  • e_ballad on October 24, 2016

    This was great - hubby isn't a huge fan of broad beans, so used some blanched asparagus instead. Also preferred the texture of blanched sugar snap peas, so made a slight variation to the recipe. Even better the following day.

• Watermelon & feta

  • Astrid5555 on September 13, 2016

    A nice variation on the classic watermelon and feta combo with a grown-up taste. The kids did not like it, but we quite enjoyed this salad. The pumpkin seeds provide a nice crunch and the marinated red onions are much more to my liking than the usual raw onions in other recipes. A keeper!

  • embk27 on June 10, 2018

    A really enjoyable Summer salad. I used pine nuts instead of pumpkin seeds which worked really well. The marinated onions add lovely flavour. Will definitely make again.

• Middle Eastern spiced quinoa

  • Astrid5555 on March 18, 2017

    Very nice salad with a crunch from the pistachio nuts and sweetness from the dried apricots. Recipe says for 2 as a main course, but enough for 4 as part of several mezze dishes.

  • Deja1 on April 03, 2025

    Lovely salad. Served with grilled chicken on top, but will also serve this as side dish with several mezzes.

• Vegetable freekeh with date yoghurt

  • boopity on June 15, 2019

    Really delicious- doubled it and added a fried egg and some grains for a main course dinner for 2. My SO found it a bit too sweet-- next time may add a squeeze of lemon .

• Spinach, chickpea & almond

  • e_ballad on September 14, 2016

    This was ok, but not outstanding. The marinated red onions added some tang, but it just needed something 'more' from a flavour profile.

  • embk27 on November 11, 2018

    Was an OK salad - I added a little more olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Needs a lot of seasoning. Think I’d leave the almonds out next time as gave a funny taste and over-powered it.

• Beetroot, labneh & dukkah

  • e_ballad on January 20, 2020

    An excellent salad, though I did use rocket instead of watercress due to local availability.

• Squashed chilli, hummus & feta

  • boopity on June 15, 2019

    Absolutely scrummy. Made it with some grains to bulk it out and had it on a large bed of greens. Probably could have used slightly less water in the feta dressing.

• Pork belly with apple & walnut dressing

  • RCL on June 26, 2025

    Really great

• Asparagus, prosciutto & egg

  • Astrid5555 on June 10, 2017

    This is the most delicious salad I have had in quite some time. I skipped making the Parmesan crisps to top the salad with but rather shaved some Parmesan on top, which was also nice. The grated eggs with the crisp, salty Prosciutto in combination with the wilted Little gem lettuce is such a great flavor and texture combination. Wow!

• BKT

  • embk27 on November 10, 2018

    This was a big hit. It’s a really substantial salad - I used pancetta instead of bacon and added more avocado. The dressing is delicious.

• Middle Eastern dressing

  • Hannaha100 on July 10, 2019

    This was great with a charred cauliflower and lentil salad.

• Marinated red onions

  • Astrid5555 on September 13, 2016

    Basically a versatile quick pickle. These give every salad some nice acidity without being too overpowering.

• Walnut dressing

  • Laurel21 on September 28, 2021

    Delicious!!!