Salads & Dressings

Mary Berry’s Hot Smoked Salmon Salad is a sophisticated, nutrient-dense dish that pairs flaky, kiln-smoked fish with tender vegetables and a creamy horseradish dressing. Ideally the salmon should be flaked into large, succulent chunks rather than small pieces to maintain its distinct texture against the crisp salad leaves and soft baby potatoes. Mary Berry Hot …

Mary Berry’s Bean Salad is a crisp, nutritious side dish that combines fresh green beans with a variety of canned pulses in a sharp, mustard-infused vinaigrette. Ideally the fresh green beans should be blanched for only three minutes and then plunged into ice-cold water to ensure they retain their vibrant emerald color and satisfying “snap” …

Mary Berry’s Chicken Salad is a light, elegant dish that combines tender, seasoned chicken breast with crisp salad leaves and a silky, honey-mustard dressing. Ideally the chicken should be allowed to rest for ten minutes after cooking to ensure the juices redistribute, resulting in succulent meat that perfectly complements the crunchy vegetables and creamy avocado. …

Mary Berry’s Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant, sun-drenched dish packed with roasted vegetables, salty olives, and a rich tomato-herb dressing. Ideally the pasta should be tossed with the dressing while it is still warm to allow the starch to absorb the flavors, preventing the salad from becoming dry as it cools. Mary Berry Mediterranean …

Mary Berry’s Green Salad is a fresh, vibrant side dish featuring a crisp mix of lettuce leaves, cucumber, and spring onions tossed in a classic vinaigrette. Ideally the salad leaves should be washed and spun completely dry before dressing to ensure the vinaigrette clings perfectly without sliding off. Mary Berry Green Salad Recipe Ingredients For …

Mary Berry’s Mixed Bean Salad is a colorful, pantry-friendly side dish that combines various pulses with crunchy vegetables in a sharp vinaigrette. Ideally the salad should be prepared at least two hours in advance to allow the beans to absorb the dressing and the flavors to marry. Mary Berry Mixed Bean Salad Recipe Ingredients For …

Mary Berry’s Watermelon and Feta Salad is a vibrant, thirst-quenching summer dish that balances sweet fruit with salty cheese and cooling mint. Ideally the watermelon should be chilled thoroughly before assembling to ensure the salad remains crisp and refreshing even on the hottest days. Mary Berry Watermelon and Feta Salad Recipe Ingredients For the Dressing: …

Mary Berry’s Rice Salad is a vibrant, refreshing side dish that combines fluffy long-grain rice with crunchy vegetables and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Ideally the cooked rice should be tossed with the dressing while it is still warm to ensure the grains absorb the citrus flavors and stay separate rather than clumping together as they …

Mary Berry’s Caesar Dressing is a creamy, punchy condiment that brings the classic flavors of aged Parmesan and savory anchovies to any crisp salad. Ideally the anchovies should be mashed into a fine paste with the flat side of a knife before mixing to ensure their salty, umami depth is distributed evenly throughout the creamy …

Mary Berry Blue Cheese Dressing is a rich, indulgent condiment that combines the sharp tang of Stilton with a smooth base of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Ideally the blue cheese should be crumbled by hand into varying sizes to ensure the dressing has a rustic texture with pockets of intense flavor in every bite. Mary …