Topic: Salads

Bright, fresh and ready in minutes, this blood orange, fennel and pistachio salad is Sicilian sunshine on a plate. Juicy citrus rounds and paper-thin shaved fennel are dressed in a honey-sherry vinaigrette and finished with crunchy pistachios and a pinch of Sicilian Fine Sea Salt, Selected by Maldon. It’s an elegant no-cook starter or side that comes together with almost no effort.

Why You’ll Love This Blood Orange & Fennel Salad

How to Make Blood Orange & Fennel Salad

  1. Prepare the blood oranges: Using a sharp knife, peel each orange so all the pith is removed and you’re left with just the juicy flesh. Slice into 1cm rounds and arrange on a platter, tipping any juices from the board into a small bowl.
  2. Shave the fennel: Cut the top off the fennel bulb, reserving the fronds. Use a mandolin or sharp knife to shave the fennel very thinly, then arrange it across the platter with the orange slices.
  3. Whisk the dressing: To the bowl of reserved orange juice, add the olive oil, sherry vinegar, honey, Sicilian Fine Sea Salt, Selected by Maldon and a little cracked black pepper. Whisk together into a dressing.
  4. Dress and garnish: Drizzle the dressing all over the orange and fennel, then garnish with the finely chopped pistachios and reserved fennel fronds. Serve straight away.

Tips for the Perfect Blood Orange & Fennel Salad

What to Serve with Blood Orange & Fennel Salad

This salad is a fresh, palate-cleansing partner for richer Sicilian plates. Serve it alongside grilled swordfish steaks or Sicilian arancini, with sesame semolina bread to mop up the dressing. It also slots nearly into an antipasto spread. Out of blood orange season, regular oranges or a mix of citrus works just as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use regular oranges?

Yes. Blood oranges give a striking colour and a slightly berried sweetness, but regular oranges, navel or a mix of citrus work just as well when they’re out of season.

Can I make it ahead?

Slice the oranges and shave the fennel a few hours ahead and keep chilled, but dress the salad and add the pistachios just before serving so everything stays crisp and fresh.

How do I stop the fennel browning?

Toss the shaved fennel in a little of the orange juice or lemon juice if prepping ahead – the acid keeps it pale and fresh.

Fresh Burrata with Tomatoes and Maldon Chilli Sea Salt

This simple burrata with tomatoes recipe is a fresh, no-cook dish perfect for summer. Creamy burrata pairs beautifully with sweet heritage tomatoes, a kick of fresh chilli, and the distinctive heat of Maldon Chilli Sea Salt. Finished with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, it’s an elegant starter or light lunch ready in minutes.

How To Make Burrata and Tomatoes Salad with Chilli Sea Salt

  1. Pace the chopped tomatoes in a bowl and toss gently with a splash of balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Arrange the tomatoes on a serving plate.
  3. Place the burrata in the centre. If vegan or diary free, we recommend using Julienne Bruno’s Burrella.
  4. Drizzle with additional olive oil.
  5. Garnish with oregano leaves and sliced chilli.
  6. Finished generously with Maldon Chilli Sea Salt and cracked black pepper.
  7. Slice into the burrata and allow the creamy centre to spill over the tomato. Servce immediatley.

Tips for the Best Burrata Salad

What Makes Maldon Chilli Sea Salt different from regular salt?

Maldon Chilli Sea Salt combines the brand’s signature pyramid-shaped sea salt flakes with Aleppo pepper and bird’s eye chilli, adding both a delicate texture and a gentle heat, ideal for finishing dishes like burrata.

Can I use Maldon Chilli Sea Salt in salads?

Yes, Maldon Chilli Sea Salt is perfect for salads. It enhances flavour while adding a subtle kick, especially in fresh dishes like tomatoes and burrata.

What goes well with burrata and tomatoes?

Burrata and tomatoes pairs well with:

Is This Burrata Recipe Healthy?

This dish is relatively healthy, packed with fresh tomatoes and healthy fats from olive oil, though burrata is rich and best enjoyed in moderation.

Can I Make Burrata and Tomato Salad in Advance?

It’s best served immediately, but you can prepare the tomatoes ahead and assemble just before serving.

How Spicy Is Maldon Chilli Sea Salt?

It provides a mild to moderate heat, designed to enhance ingredients rather than overpowering them.

What Type of Tomatoes Are Best For Burrata?

Heritage or heirloom tomatoes are ideal as they offer varied sweetness, acidity and colour.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this burrata and tomato salad as:

Layered Summer Salads: 3 Varieties, 1 Versatile Dressing

One simple method, three vibrant salads and a single versatile dressing that ties them all together. These layered summer salads – chicken and chickpea, lentil and butternut squash, and salmon and new potato – are built to be made ahead, so they’re ideal for picnics, lunchboxes and easy meal prep. A Maldon Smoked Sea Salt dressing brings the whole trio to life.

Why You’ll Love These Layered Summer Salads

How to Make Layered Summer Salads (Step-by-Step)

  1. Prep each salad’s components: Roast the butternut squash and cook the lentils for the lentil salad; boil and cool the new potatoes for the salmon salad. Massage the kale with a pinch of Maldon Smoked Sea Salt flakes to soften it. Everything can be batch-prepped ahead to make assembly quick.
  2. Layer up each salad: For each salad, layer the elements into a jar or container in the order they’re listed. Heavier, sturdier ingredients go at the bottom, with delicate leaves and herbs on top – keeping them away from the dressing is what keeps everything fresh.
  3. Make the versatile dressing: Add all the dressing ingredients to a jar, screw the lid on tightly and shake well until thickened and emulsified. The Maldon Smoked Sea Salt gives a subtle depth that works across all three salads.
  4. Store or take on the go: Keep the layered salads in the fridge or pack them up for a picnic, with the dressing in a separate jar until serving.
  5. Dress and serve: Just before eating, drizzle over some dressing, add the lid and shake again to coat. Tip out onto a plate or eat straight from the jar.

Tips for the Perfect Layered Summer Salads

What to Serve with Layered Summer Salads

These salads are a flexible base for any summer spread. Serve them alongside caprese sandwiches with pistachio pesto for a fuller picnic, or with butterbean hummus, seeded crackers and crudités for a grazing-style lunch. The versatile dressing also works beautifully over any seasonal veg, grains or leaves you have to hand, and a boiled egg or some halloumi makes any of the three more filling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead can I make them?

Layered salads keep well in sealed jars in the fridge for up to 3 days, as long as the dressing is kept separate and added only when you’re ready to eat.

Why layer the salad in a jar?

Layering keeps the heavier, wetter ingredients at the bottom and the leaves on top, so nothing wilts. Jars also travel upright without spilling – ideal for picnics and packed lunches.

Can I make these vegetarian or vegan?

Easily. Skip the chicken, salmon, parmesan and feta, or swap in extra roasted veg, beans and seeds. The dressing is naturally vegetarian – use maple syrup in place of honey to make it vegan.

When you need an elegant, restaurant-quality vegetable side dish but are short on time, this sauteed asparagus with mushrooms is the perfect solution. Earthy, wild mushrooms meet vibrant, tender-crisp asparagus in a hot pan, soaking up rich olive oil and aromatic crushed garlic. The entire dish comes together in under 15 minutes from prep to plate. The secret to elevating this simple pan-fry? A generous pinch of Maldon Smoked Sea Salt flakes tossed through right at the end to enhance the savoury, umami flavours of the mushrooms.

Why You’ll Love This Sautéed Asparagus Recipe

How to Make Sauteed Asparagus with Mushrooms (Step-byStep)

Step 1 – Prepare the vegetables

Step 2 – Fry the mushrooms

Step 3 – Add the asparagus and garlic

Step 4 – Finish and season

Tips for the Perfect Pan-Fried Vegetables

What to Serve with Sautéed Asparagus

This garlicky, earthy side dish is incredibly versatile. It is a classic pairing for a pan-seared steak, a juicy roast chicken breast, or a thick-cut pork chop. For a vegetarian option, try serving these savoury vegetables stirred through a creamy Parmesan risotto or simply tossed with fresh pasta and an extra drizzle of good quality olive oil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use butter instead of olive oil

Yes, you can absolutely use butter instead of olive oil! While our recipe calls for asparagus sautéed in olive oil for a lighter, Mediterranean finish, you can absolutely substitute it with butter. Butter will add a rich, nutty flavour that pairs beautifully with the mushrooms.

How do I know where to trim the asparagus

The easiest way to find where the tough, woody end stops and the tender stem begins is to take one spear of asparagus and gently bend it near the bottom. It will naturally snap at the exact point where it becomes tender. You can use that snapped piece as a length guide to slice the rest of your bunch with a knife.

Can I use standard button mushrooms?

You certainly can use button mushrooms instead of mixed mushrooms. However, we highly recommend using a “mixed wild” pack (containing varieties like shiitake, oyster, or chanterelle) if you can find them. They offer a much meatier texture and a deeper, more complex flavour than standard white button mushrooms.

 If you have never tried cooking radishes before, you are in for a treat. While raw radishes are famous for their sharp, peppery bite, learning how to roast radishes completely transforms them. The oven mellows their heat, turning them incredibly sweet, tender, and juicy. Paired with earthy, vibrant baby rainbow carrots and a drizzle of honey, this dish is the ultimate celebration of seasonal root vegetables. We finish the whole tray with a generous pinch of Maldon Pepper Sea Salt flakes to perfectly balance the natural sweetness with a subtle, savoury, peppered flavour.

    Why You’ll Love This Roasted Radishes and Rainbow Carrots Recipe

    How to Make Roasted Radishes and Rainbow Carrots (Step-by-Step)

    Step 1 – Preheat the oven

    Step 2 – Prepare the vegetables

    Step 3 – Prepare the garlic

    Step 4 – Season and toss

    Step 5 – Roast and garnish

    Tips for the Perfect Roasted Root Vegetables

    What to Serve with Roasted Radishes

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you roast radishes?

    Do I need to peel baby rainbow carrots?

    Can I use regular carrots or standard red radishes?

    1. Preheat the oven to 200C fan.
    2. Put the whole beetroots and thyme on a baking tray. Drizzle over 2 tbsp vinegar and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with Maldon Sea Salt. Cover the tray with a layer of parchment paper, followed by a layer of foil. Tuck the foil round the edges of the tray to create a sealed environment for the beetroot to steam.
    3. Roast for 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the beetroots, until tender (check by inserting a knife, it should go in easily).
    4. Once the beetroot is just cool enough to handle, cut into wedges and return to the tray with all the roasting juices. Add the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil and drizzle over the honey. Toss gently to coat and return to the oven for 20 minutes until caramelised.
    5. Drizzle over the remaining vinegar and extra honey to serve.

    Recipe created by Daniel Cooper

    1. Make the Caesar dressing by mixing the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mashed anchovies, grated garlic, and Parmesan in a bowl. Stir until smooth and season with Maldon Garlic Sea Salt and  black pepper to taste. Set aside.
    2. Butterfly the chicken breasts and flatten to about 1cm thick. 
    3. Coat each chicken breast by first dredging in Maldon Garlic Sea Salt, seasoned flour, then dipping in beaten egg, and finally pressing into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
    4. Prepare the salad base by combining the heritage and bitter leaves in a large bowl. Add the chopped anchovies but leave undressed until ready to serve.
    5. Preheat your Weber Slate Griddle over medium direct heat.
    6. Add the olive oil and butter to the hot griddle. Once melted, add the halved garlic bulb and thyme sprigs. Let them infuse the oil for about 20 seconds.
    7. Place the breaded chicken onto the griddle and cook for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden, crisp, and cooked through.
    8. Remove the chicken and let it rest for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the salad leaves and anchovies with the Caesar dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning with Maldon Garlic Sea Salt.
    9. To serve, lay each schnitzel on a plate, top with a mound of dressed salad, and finish with plenty of shaved Parmesan and a final pinch of Maldon Garlic Sea Salt.

    Discover a charred broccoli salad with caramelised edges, creamy feta and fresh mint, all tossed in a zesty lemon‑garlic dressing. Roasted at high heat for maximum flavour and tender‑crisp bite, this easy broccoli salad is a vibrant side for weeknights and a standout on festive tables. Finished with a pinch of Maldon Garlic Sea Salt for clean, bright seasoning.

    How to char broccoli?

    How to Make Charred Broccoli Salad with Feta, Almonds & Mint

    Step 1 Roast the Broccoli

    1. Preheat oven to 240°C fan (465–480°F) or its highest setting. Preheat the tray for extra char on the broccoli; make sure to rotate the pan halway.
    2. Toss florets with 3 tbsp olive oil and a good pinch of Maldon Original Sea Salt.
    3. Spread in a single layer on your largest baking tray (use two if needed so broccoli browns, not steams).
    4. Roast 15–20 minutes until tender with deeply charred edges. Texture cue: tender‑crisp with caramelised tips.

    Step 2 – Make the Lemon-Garlic Dressing

    1. Whisk lemon zest and juice, 5 tbsp olive oil, honey, grated garlic and chilli flakes.
    2. Season with a pinch of Maldon Garlic Sea Salt to taste.

    Step 3 – Assemble and Serve

    1. Pile warm broccoli onto a large platter.
    2. Top with crumbled feta, toasted almonds and mint leaves.
    3. Drizzle over half the dressing; serve the rest alongside so guests can add more. You can serve at either warm or room remperature.

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    These quick pickled red onions are the easiest way to add tangy crunch and colour to everything from tacos to salads. A hot brine of apple cider vinegar, warm spices and honey is poured over thinly sliced onions, then finished with Himalayan Pink Salt, Selected by Maldon for clean, bright seasoning. They turn vivid pink in just a few hours and keep well in the fridge — an effortless, make‑ahead topping you’ll use all week.

    How to Make Quick Pickled Red Onions?

    How to Make Quick Pickled Red Onions (Detailed Version)

    Step 1 – Prep the Jar & Onions

    Step 2 – Make the Hot Brine

    Step 3 – Pour & Seal

    Step 4 – Chill & Serve

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    Brighten up any meal with this lime and coriander cabbage slaw! Packed with crunchy cabbage, sweet carrots, fresh coriander, and a zesty lime dressing, this healthy side dish is a perfect addition to summer picnics, BBQs, or taco nights. Quick to prepare, naturally vegan, and bursting with flavour, this easy slaw recipe will become your go-to for fresh salad ideas.

    How to Make Lime and Coriander Cabbage Slaw

    Step 1 – Prepare the Vegetables

    Step 2 – Make the Dressing

    Step 3 – Assemble and Toss

    Step 4 – Serve

    Tips

    Can I make cabbage slaw ahead of time?

    Yes, you can make cabbage slaw ahead of time. Martha Stewart actually recommends making slaw ahead of time so that the flavour intensifies. You can prep the vegetables and dressing separately for up to a day ahead, refrigerating for up to 3 hours.

    How long does cabbage slaw last in the fridge?

    You can store cabbage slaw in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. However, we recommend eating it within a day or two for the best results in flavour and texture. This is because it can become watery if kept for longer, making it unpleasant to eat.

    Is this slaw recipe vegan and gluten-free?

    Yes, this cabbage slaw recipe can be vegan and gluten-free friendly depending on the ingredients used.

    The base ingredients for the slaw (the vegetables) can remain the same, however you would need to swap the honey in the dressing mix with pure maple syrup instead to make it 100% vegan. We like to use Biona Organic Pure Maple Syrup Amber Grade A 1 for this recipe.

    Can I use lemon instead of lime?

    Yes, you can use lemon instead of lime, but it will alter the flavour slightly. This is because lemons have a sweeter, less tart flavour than limes.

    Serving Suggestions

    Storage & Reheating

    If you try this lime and coriander cabbage slaw recipe, let us know in the comments or submit your own recipe using this slaw! For more fresh salad ideas, check out our full collection.