How to make a salad that isn’t boring, uninspired or lacklustre

Salads have unfairly earned a reputation for being boring, and it’s easy to see why. For many, the word “salad” conjures images of uninspired bowls of lettuce, maybe a tomato slice or two, drowned in a lacklustre dressing.

But healthy eating doesn’t equate to bland, flavourless food thanks to Theo Kirwan. His new book Saladology is a celebration of everything a salad should be.

From a posh fennel and kohlrabi salad to a fiery spicy blood orange honey and charred carrot creation, each recipe is a symphony of colours, textures and flavours. Inspired by their own food experiences and crafted from ingredients grown on their organic farm in County Kildare, these recipes showcase the full potential of salads as delicious, satisfying meals.

With a little creativity and an open