Liven up your lunches with these vibrant summery salads, be it for lunch, a light supper or as an accompaniment to a hearty barbecue. Take your pick from these extra-special suggestions below

Three bean salad with mozzarella

This substantial salad features a delicious mix of cannellini, kidney and green beans, and is ideal for a summer picnic. For the full recipe, click here.

Quinoa salad with shredded greens & raisins

Showcase quinoa in this wonderful salad, with greens, avocado, feta and raisins. Rather than a grain, quinoa is a seed and is a great source of protein. For the full recipe, click here.

Crunchy chopped salad

Encourage kids to learn essential kitchen skills with this crunchy salad made with pomegranate seeds. The recipe is easy for children aged seven to 11 to follow. For the full recipe, click here.

Chicken pesto orzo salad

Elevate standard pasta salad by using orzo and pesto. The dish also offers a good way to make the most of asparagus too. For the full recipe, click here.

Seared tuna & asparagus niçoise

Source tuna from a good-quality fishmonger to make this stunning seared tuna & asparagus niçoise salad. It should be sashimi-grade so can be safely eaten raw. For the full recipe, click here.

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