Middle Eastern-inspired salads burst with seasonal flavors. Veggie-forward and very good.

Very Good Salads features over 50 Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired recipes that highlight the finest seasonal produce, with a focus on vegetarian and vegan options.
From Shuki Rosenboim and Louisa Allan, the creators of Melbourne’s beloved Very Good Falafel, this seasonal cookbook presents vegetable-packed plates, salads, dips, pita, and pickles, including the ultimate chickpea falafel recipe.

Each dish utilizes the entire vegetable, with both familiar and unexpected combinations like watermelon salad with za’atar, radish, and fried pita; freekeh and hazelnut; and grilled leek with pomegranate, walnuts, spring onion, mint, dill, and lemon zest. It also includes larger dishes like silverbeet rice cake and stuffed tomatoes with saffron rice and dried mint. Furthermore, the book provides recipes for classic dips and the perfect pita bread for stuffing or serving with salads and shared plates. It’s simple, classic cuisine that has secured Shuki and Louisa’s status in Melbourne’s culinary scene.

This stunning cookbook makes an excellent gift for salad enthusiasts, vegetable lovers, wholefood cooks, and anyone seeking fresh and innovative ways to enjoy seasonal produce.