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 chickpeasMiso Noodle, Avo and Cucumber - with soba noodles, edamame beans, avocados, cucumber, coriander, soy sauce and sesame seeds, tossed with miso, lime and tahiniTriple Tomato - with large tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and pecorino cheese, topped with croutons and basil leavesPear, 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