

If you thought that salads were just for summer, then think again. They can make a great alternative to stodgy winter comfort foods, especially when enlivened with some hot ingredients such as freshly poached seafood, grilled meat and toasted nuts, or drizzled with a spicy warm dressing. The contrast in temperatures, flavours and textures can provide a really tantalising taste sensation.
Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Salad
Chilli and Lime Linguine and Prawn Salad
Crispy Vegetable and Couscous Salad
Garlicky Steak and Roasted Mushroom Salad
Jerk chicken, sweet potato, rice and peas
Roasted mushroom, squash and halloumi salad
Sesame chicken stir-fry with watercress and mango
Smoked haddock fish cakes with watercress