Simple Green Salad

Name: Simple Green Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 g Rocket (little gem, watercress)); 0.5 Cucumber (thinly sliced); 4 Spring Onion (finely sliced); Basil (tarragon or basil)); 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 1 tsp Mustard; 0.5 tsp Honey; Black Pepper

A properly dressed green salad — not an afterthought. Mixed leaves, cucumber and spring onion dressed at the last moment with a sharp Dijon vinaigrette. The refreshing counterpoint to piri piri chicken and any bold, smoky main.

Prep: 10 min04 servingsEasy23 March 2026

A properly dressed green salad is never an afterthought. This Simple Green Salad brings together peppery rocket, crisp cucumber, and sharp spring onion, balanced by fresh basil leaves picked from the garden. It’s a clean, straightforward mix that complements rather than competes with the main event on the BBQ.

The dressing is key here—a sharp Dijon vinaigrette with a touch of honey to round it out, finished with good olive oil and a grind of black pepper. Made just before serving, it keeps the leaves vibrant and crisp, offering a bright, refreshing counterpoint to richer grilled dishes like piri piri chicken or smoky ribs.

This salad is a reminder that the BBQ isn’t just about fire and smoke; it’s about balance. Using homegrown ingredients and simple techniques, it fits seamlessly into an everyday BBQ routine, bringing freshness and clarity to the plate. No fuss, no frills—just honest, seasonal food cooked with care.

Serves:

Ingredients

little gem, watercress)

thinly sliced

finely sliced

tarragon or basil)

For the vinaigrette