When most people think of a salad, there’s one thing that always comes to mind – leaves. Whether it’s spinach, rocket, cabbage, kale or cos, leafy greens have earned their rep as the ultimate salad staple. But in our opinion, a salad can still be a salad if you want to leave it out (Ha ha! Get it?)

The truth is, salads can be just as tasty and nutritious without lettuce. You just have to know the right recipes! Below, we’ve put together some of our favourite leaf-free recipes for you to try. These are especially great in Autumn when crisp, cold lettuce leaves might not be quite as appealing.