As we all strive to eat more healthily, salads have adopted a starring role, with many main-course salads needing no accompaniment. Delia has some real winners, and also gives us the low-down on dressings and ingredients.
Radishes to rocket: Delia on how salads have changed
It can be hard to know which leaves to use, and which ingredients make the very best salads. Here Delia gives her verdict.
Salad days
These salads will satisfy the most voracious of appetites - and, what's more, they're packed with good-for-you vegetables and herbs.
Salads and vegetables
Salads with a twist
Nothing ruins a salad more quickly than a dressing that's too sharp or hasn't got enough kick. Delia explains which oils to use, how to put them together, and provides foolproof recipes for mayonnaise and vinaigrette.
The dress code