Strawberry rocket leaves and caramelized walnut salad, a perfect hearty summer salad, bittersweet rocket (arugula)leaves combined with the sweet strawberries flavourfully tossed, topped with muesli and caramelized walnuts is sure to be enjoyed.

A delicately flavoured salad which could also double up as a substantial meal. If buffalo mozzarella is difficult to find, you can substitute with feta cheese, which is a slightly salty fresh cheese if greek origin. Traditionally, pinenuts are used in pesto-but cashews or pistachios do just as well. This pesto can also be used to make a delicious pasta dish too.

Pear, apples and rocket leaves salad is an exotic one, which combines pears and apples with rocket leaves. The fruits are used unpeeled, adding to the visual appeal as well as health quotient. A mix-in of caramelised walnuts adds a tasty crunch to the salad, while the olive oil and vinegar based dressing adds some tang. In all, this is a very tempting offering that will be loved by all.