Salads

Couscous has a bad reputation, mostly from sad, clumpy, bland versions that have been soaked in water and forgotten. When it is made properly, it …

Shop-bought coleslaw has put a lot of people off, which is a shame, because homemade is nothing like it. It is crisp, fresh and tangy, …

A green salad has a reputation for being the dull thing on the side of the plate, and I think that is entirely down to …

A classic Waldorf salad is already a wonderful combination of textures, crisp apple, crunchy celery and walnuts, all brought together in a creamy dressing, and …

Camargue red rice has a striking rusty-red colour and a distinctly nutty, almost earthy flavour that sets it apart from any other rice I cook …

A good Caesar salad lives or dies by its dressing, and this recipe is built around getting that properly right — rich, creamy, and with …

Wild rice on its own can be a little intense, and brown rice on its own can be a little plain, but combined together, they …

There’s a particular moment in early summer when broad beans are at their absolute best, and this salad is built entirely around making the most …

A good blue cheese dressing should be rich and properly tangy, with actual pieces of cheese running through it rather than just a hint of …

Anya potatoes don’t get nearly enough attention, and once you’ve tried them properly dressed like this, you’ll understand why they deserve a regular place on …