Seven sumptuous salads to try in London

As the weather warms up, it’s time to swap heavy dinners for fresh, light salads and outdoor dining. Often unloved and reduced to the role of a side dish, a good salad should be colourful, filling and able to take centre stage in any meal. Follow our guide to London’s most exquisite options.

Zuaya

The signature salad at this Latin American restaurant is a fiesta of textures. Melt-in-your mouth duck encased in a crispy batter contrasts perfectly with crunchy peanuts, silky leaves and a sticky sauce of cinnamon, cloves and fennel.

The Ibérico duck is slow roasted for hours, before being rolled into balls and flash-dipped in a light tempura. The flavours are zingy, and draw on Chinese influences too, with the citrusy tingle of Szechuan pepper and sweetness of raspberries and watermelon alongside the salty nuts. The salad costs £13. Zuaya also does a vegetarian option, with quinoa and pomegranate, for £9.50. Expect