Salad inspiration?

[Medlady]

i’m doing Boxing Day for extended family this year, and because people will be coming on from other places or travelling quite a way, I want to serve ‘forgiving’ food that doesn’t require precision timing

I thought a good big ham and a side of salmon would be good, with plenty of sausages for kids. Can be eaten hot, lukewarm, or cold.

baked potatoes for carbs - easy to microwave for late comers

so the obvious accompaniment would be salads.

i want to be a bit more adventurous than usual. Can anyone point me to tasty, interesting salad/side dishes ?

the whole family objects to raw onion, but apart from that , they are happy to try most things

Try looking up recipes for American Thanksgiving salads.
They often include them at that meal, with interesting things like wild rice, roasted vegetables, nuts and dried fruits included. A bit different, studier and made ahead to allow flavours to develop.

Follow the salad lab on Instagram. Gazillions of amazing-looking salads with fab dressings.

I really love Jennifer Aniston salad.

I really like this Cucumber and pomegranate salad its flavoured with lime and cumin so a bit different to the standard Christmas faire. And it has a the added bonus of looking really pretty! (Sub the onion for spring onion or if that's out too try celery).

I also tend to do an apple slaw

And this Sweet potato, bacon (but I use prosciutto) and ricotta salad? It's a bit more substantial but delicious.

With ham, I usually serve Waldorf salad and Christmas slaw https://www.waitrose.com/home/recipes/recipe_directory/c/christmas-slaw-.html

Oh thank you! Some very tempting suggestions here