4 SUPER SALADS AND 3 OF THE BEST DRESSINGS
Scrap five-a-day – contribute towards your 10-a-day with these mouth-watering flavour combos packed with fruit, veg and legumes.
1. ROASTED CORN AND BEETROOT BOWL
Enjoy a zing of bright earthy beets with this tasty light meal.
2. NECTARINE, FETA AND LENTIL SALAD
Pair juicy nectarines with the subtle flavour of feta for a sumptuous dish.
3. GALA APPLE VEGAN SALAD JAR
Mix up one of these beauties for a satisfying lunch on-the-go.
4. MOROCCAN ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND CARROT SALAD
Bring flavours of North Africa to the table with this spicy salad.
3 OF THE BEST DRESSINGS
The Groovy Food Company Organic Omega Cool Oil, £6.49
This delicious organic cool oil is made from a blend of flax, hemp and pumpkin seed oils, and oil of evening primrose. Sounds intriguing, right? It’s fantastically versatile – use it to create the dressing featured above in the Moroccan Roasted Sweet Potato and Carrot Salad recipe.
Clearspring Organic Balsamic Vinegar, £3.95
Add a satisfying tang to your salads with this zingy balsamic vinegar from Clearspring. With a sweet and sour taste, this vinegar adds depth to any dish. Plus, it’s vegan, fat-free and very low in salt, with just 0.05g per 100ml!
Lucy’s Low Sugar Raspberry Dressing, £3.99
The gorgeous packaging reveals a delicious vinaigrette packed with real raspberries and extra virgin rapeseed oil. Why not add it to avocados, quinoa and green salads for a real kick of flavour? Not only is the dressing low in sugar, it is also gluten- and dairy-free.
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