Salads — Recipes — ALEXANDRA DUDLEY

A simple supper. Confit tomatoes & shallots and my courgette, dill & Grana Padano salad

Tomatoes, garlic and shallots cooked confit - slowly in the oven with lots of olive oil and some rosemary which I paired with a quick zesty salad of thinly sliced courgettes tossed with lemon, dill, olive oil and lots of Grana Padano.

Most Popular, Salads, Sides, Starters, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley13 July 2023salad, summer, courgette, cheese, grana padano, tomato, confit, garlicComment

Charred Sugar snap, Watermelon, Peanut Salad

This watermelon salad is crunchy, zingy and everything you want on a hot day. Chilling the watermelon and charred sugar snaps make it even more refreshing so give yourself time to chill them if you can.

Salads, Sides, Starters, Vegan, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley23 May 2023watermelon, salad, sugar snapComment

Shredded Sprout Salad

This is a really good way to jazz up your sprouts. I love to make this on boxing day to enjoy alongside baked potatoes.

Salads, Sides, Vegetarian, VeganAlexandra Dudley25 February 2023shredded sprout salad, sprout salad, brussel sproutsComment

Delicata Squash, Radicchio, Salad

This salad always looks wonderful on the table. I often serve it alongside a simple roast chicken. The colours remind me so much of Autumn but I tend to eat it during winter when the trees are bare and I look for colour in my cooking even more than usual.

Vegetarian, SaladsAlexandra Dudley1 February 2023delicata squash, raddicchio, radicchio salad, ricotta, squashComment

Crispy Sprouts With Chilli Lime Dressing

These crispy sprouts make for a wonderful side at winter dinner party.

Christmas, Dinner Party, Salads, Sides, Vegan, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley20 December 2022brussel sprouts, sprouts, cilli lime dressing

Kale & Pomegranate Salad with Tahini Dressing

I love a good kale salad but they get a bit of a bad rep. I often find them too dry or aggressively raw. This one has tender leaves whilst maintaining a good crunch and pop of flavour.

Salads, Vegetarian, VeganAlexandra Dudley26 October 2022kale, kale salad, tahini, tahini dressing, pomegranate

Peppers with Mozzarella and Anchovy Breadcrumbs

I have been making this for years. It is a recipe that brings with it the taste of summer whatever the weather. Anchovy and chilli are an iconic duo in my opinion and add a wonderful hit of umami flavour to the crunchy breadcrumbs.

Mains, Vegetarian, Sides, Salads, Dinner PartyAlexandra Dudley11 August 2022summer, sides, saladComment

Caesar Salad With Yogurt Dressing

There is nothing quite like a good crunchy salad when the sun is shining. Caesar salad is one that works wonderfully for any occasion, whether it be a summer party or a mid-week alfresco or ‘aldesko’ lunch.

Salads, Sides, StartersAlexandra Dudley8 August 2022salad, caesar salad, side dishComment

Purple Sprouting Broccoli With Anchovy and Chilli

Purple sprouting broccoli is delicious this time of year. Slightly sweeter than its greener cousin, it has a subtle nuttiness to it that pairs beautifully with the bold flavours of chilli and anchovy. I usually serve this as a side but it makes for a very good starter too. You could even add some mozzarella, or a lovely blob of creamy burrata.

Vegetarian, Sides, Dinner Party, SaladsAlexandra Dudley25 March 2022purple sprouting broccoli, broccoliComment

Blood Orange, Chicory, Fennel And Radicchio Salad

I love the colour of this salad. Vibrant enough to bring cheer to even the wintriest of evenings, it is the perfect contender to a February supper. You can prepare the dressing and the leaves ahead of time and toss it all together just before serving. Ruby flecked blood oranges look spectacular in this but regular oranges will do just fine if you cannot get hold of them.

Dinner Party, Salads, Sides, Starters, Vegan, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley20 March 2022salad, blood orange, radicchio, fennel saladComment

Roasted Rainbow Carrots On Pureed Lemony Butterbeans

I love the colours of rainbow carrots. It somehow seems to make carrots seem far more delicious but the flavour in rainbow or heritage carrots is often more delicious too. The taste is richer, more carroty and almost sweeter. I love pairing them with the bright green zippy pistachio pesto and the lemony butterbean puree makes this dish a real contender as a centre stage

Vegan, Vegetarian, Sides, SaladsAlexandra Dudley22 February 2021carrots, butterbeans, pesto, vegan pestoComment

Crunchy Beetroot Lentil Salad

Beets can be a divisive subject at the dinner table. They have somewhat marmite charm to them. Some love them. Some loathe them. I have catered for both camps and even with the most perturbed of beetroot eaters have managed to turn them round to enjoying them with this salad. Roasting beets brings out a natural sweetness in them reducing their earthiness whilst still maintaining their flavour.

Dinner Party, Mains, Salads, Sides, Vegan, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley21 February 2021beetroot, tarragon, lentil salad, salad, winter saladComment

Roast Squash With Mozzarella, Sage Pesto, And Blackberries

If ever I am hosting a dinner where I know I need to impress this is always a dish I think about. Although the components are simple; squash, mozzarella, blackberries and pesto, there is something so incredibly moreish and delicious about it that I am rarely without ‘oohs’ and ‘ahs’ when serving it. It is plate lickingly good as well as beautiful which is the perfect dinner party material in my book. We often think of juicy tomatoes when using mozzarella but blackberries are the perfect match too, bursting in the mouth with fresh juiciness.

Dinner Party, Sides, Salads, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley2 November 2020pesto, squash, blackberry, winter saladComment

Beetroot, Raspberry & Labneh Salad

I love the joy that a sharing platter brings to a table and this is one that never fails to disappoint. The beetroot and raspberry add a beautiful zippiness to the cool creamy labneh and the vivid colour is always a bit of a showstopper. I like to use Maravilla raspberries for this. Plump and juicy and grown in the UK they are the best

Dinner Party, Sides, Salads, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley7 September 2020Salads, beetroot, raspberry, labneh

Sesame, Ginger and Peanut Slaw

A crunchy, zingy and nutty slaw that certainly hits the spot if you’re after something fresh. I love to serve this alongside any main and often have it as the star of the show for a midweek lunch.

Dinner Party, Salads, Sides, Vegetarian, VeganAlexandra Dudley1 May 2020slaw, healthy, asian

Centre Stage Roast Butternut Squash with Cranberries, Smoked Burrata, Hazelnut Sage Pesto and Crispy Sage

I call this a centre stage dish because it really can hold up as star of the show. I love placing vegetables at the heart of the table and for anyone perhaps trying to eat a little less meat this Christmas it makes for a wonderful main course.

Dinner Party, Mains, Salads, Vegetarian, Most PopularAlexandra Dudley16 December 2019

Roasted butternut squash, hazelnut, seedy salad with pomegranate and crispy rosemary

I love the colours of this salad. It is one that never fails to bring sunshine to an autumnal table no matter the weather. I am generous with the seeds and nuts giving it a bit of a richness and crunchy indulgence

Salads, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dinner PartyAlexandra Dudley20 November 2019

Charred asparagus with a broad bean and radish salsa

Asparagus is one of my favourite things about June and whilst it is in season I try to eat as much of it as I can. This is a great one for when you have the barbecue going but it is equally delicious if you just roast the asparagus in the oven.

Dinner Party, Salads, Sides, Starters, Vegan, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley11 June 2019

A glass of rosé and a summer salad

I have always been one of those that jumps when the weather turns warmer. I’ll throw off my socks and pull out my sandals and summer frocks with glee ignoring any persistently unpredictable English weather with a brisk determination for cheese and rosé in the garden.

Dinner Party, Salads, Sides, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley7 June 2019

Sesame harissa roast carrots with tahini

Bright in colour and bold in flavour this dish is a sure way to bring a smile to the table. The key is to invest in quality harissa and tahini. I like Belazu who take incredible care in sourcing the best of the best.

Dinner Party, Salads, Sides, Vegetarian, Vegan, Most PopularAlexandra Dudley24 May 2019