Made of lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, olives, croutons and a flavour-packed dressing, Italian salad is one of the easiest and best out there. What I love about it (apart from the fact it would be a star on any table) is that there are so many elements you can prep ahead, which we all know is a lifesaver whether you’re making it for Christmas lunch or as a side for dinner. You can make the croutons a day ahead - just cool completely before storing in an airtight container.