Ruth Langsford, the beloved Loose Women presenter, has shared her favourite summer salad recipe — a colourful and easy no-cook dish ideal for warm weather lunches with friends. Posting on Instagram, Ruth gave fans a glimpse into her go-to meal, which drew praise from followers and celebrities alike.
“I’ve got my roller in again getting ready for friends to pop round, and thought I’d share one of my favourite summer dishes,” Ruth wrote. Her vibrant salad is highly adaptable, made by tossing together whatever fresh ingredients you have on hand. To avoid sogginess, she wisely recommends scooping out the seeds from cucumbers and tomatoes.
In a step-by-step video tutorial, Ruth starts with an empty large bowl and adds her ingredients one by one. Her mix featured fresh herbs like parsley and basil, and she adds avocado last to prevent it from browning. She finishes by garnishing the salad with a bit of cress for an added fresh touch.
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Ruth also introduced her audience to a handy Amazon “shaker jar,” a gadget that helps whip up dressings with simple recipes for French dressing, honey mustard, and more. You add the ingredients, shake it up, and dress your salad—quick and effortless.
To complete the meal, Ruth pairs her salad with a shop-bought rotisserie chicken set out for guests to serve themselves, keeping it light, tasty, and perfect for sharing.
The recipe promptly attracted glowing comments, including from former X Factor judge Dannii Minogue, who said, “More recipes please. Love this. I would add a plate of salmon for non-meat eaters - I like to sear it then bake till just pink in the centre.” Fans chimed in too, with one comedian highlighting beetroot as an underrated salad staple.
Ruth’s fresh, simple salad is a perfect way to enjoy summer dining with minimum fuss and maximum flavour.