Salads are More Than Leaves: Salads to Get Excited About

Salads for all seasons, moods, occasions and cravings.

For too long salads have languished on the side-lines of dining tables, reduced to mere accompaniments or starters, but what if we gave salads the limelight they deserve? Salads Are More Than Leaves brings salads centre stage, showcasing dishes that are big on flavour, texture and impact. You'll never see salads in the same way again.

Featuring sections on building your salad, maximising flavour and plating your salad to impress, More Than Leaves includes over 80 recipes for salads to get excited about. Each recipe includes substitutions for vegan and vegetarian variations, suggestions for pairing salads and ways to get ahead when you're short on time.

Recipes include:
Tabbouleh - with red onion, tomatoes, bulgur wheat, parsley, mint and spring onions, tossed with lemon and olive oil and topped with crispy chickpeas
Miso Noodle, Avo and Cucumber - with soba noodles, edamame beans, avocados, cucumber, coriander, soy sauce and sesame seeds, tossed with miso, lime and tahini
Triple Tomato - with large tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and pecorino cheese, topped with croutons and basil leaves
Pear, Pecorino and Chicory - with dried cherries, pitted black olives, walnuts, chicory, watercress, pecorino, parsley, tarragon, pickled walnuts and pears, tossed with honey and mustard and topped with herbs, walnuts and pecorino

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About the Author

Elena Silcock is a food writer, chef and food stylist. She has worked for various brands including BBC Good Food, Olive Magazine and MOB Kitchen, as well as in the kitchens of restaurants in both London and Copenhagen. She is the creator of You Bring The Wine, a newsletter and recipe platform focused on 'how to feed your friends (impressively)'. The platform also runs BYOB supper clubs and events.