It’s not all roasted turkey and honey-glazed ham at Christmas time – one of the best parts about living in the Southern Hemisphere means we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to festive lunch and dinners.
Big, bold summer salads are one of the best additions to a impressive Aussie Christmas spread and can be bulked up to be enjoyed as the main meal.
Whether you like them warm or cool, these delicious salads are sure to please.
We’ve got lovely duck and lamb salads to enjoy as a hearty lunch, or some lighter vegie-based recipes for side dishes.
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Lentil, gorgonzola and witlof salad
Lentil, gorgonzola and witlof salad
This deliciously bright and colourful salad is hearty enough on its own, thanks to the protein and fibre in the lentils.
Warm chicken, labne and maple walnut salad
Warm chicken, labne and maple walnut salad
Make this exotic and exquisite warm chicken salad the hero of your Christmas lunch table.
Orange and fennel salad
Orange and fennel salad
This fresh and zesty, orange and fennel salad is served with black olives and walnuts. Perfect for warm summer afternoons!
Rocket, chicken and date salad
Rocket, chicken and date salad
Chicken salad with a citrus zing! This healthy lean salad is easy to prepare for lunching guests or take to work for lunch. And it’s suitable for diabetics.
Honey roasted carrots with labne
Honey roasted carrots with labne
These honey roasted carrots with labne make the perfect side dish accompaniment to your honey-glazed ham.
Eggplant, kale and lentil salad
Eggplant, kale and lentil salad
This delicious salad is packed full of flavour and textures, proving that healthy lunches don’t have to taste boring. You’ll love the combination of flavours and sweet pomegranate dressing.
Perfect potato salad
Perfect potato salad
Give this classic European salad a try with this easy recipe and enjoy the fresh pieces of parsley, mint and potato smothered in rich mayonnaise.
Ham salad with ricotta and balsamic figs
Ham salad with ricotta and balsamic figs
This smokey hearty ham salad with smooth ricotta and zingy balsamic figs – a truly winning combination. Enjoy for dinner any night of the week!
Prawn, zucchini and mint salad
Prawn, zucchini and mint salad
Warm summer afternoons call for this delicious prawn, zucchini and mint salad – light, fresh, and perfect for the festive season!
Freekeh salad with spiced vegetables
Freekeh salad with spiced vegetables
Embrace the lovely flavours of fresh vegetables, zesty Moroccan spices and nutty freekeh in this surprisingly filling summer salad.
Sesame duck salad
Sesame duck salad
Packed full of tender roasted duck, sweet pineapple and fresh herbs and spices, this Chinese-style salad is both healthy and delicious.
Grilled chicken with warm cos lettuce salad
Grilled chicken with warm cos lettuce salad
This warm char-grilled lettuce with creamy chicken salad is perfect for lunch, and as a side for dinner or a BBQ. It’s a healthier alternative to a Caesar salad. And suitable for diabetics, too.
