If you’re looking for an easy chickpea recipe that makes a really good lunch or simple dinner, these harissa chickpeas are one to add to your list. Chickpeas are simmered with tomato, red pepper, garlic and harissa until they’re rich and full of flavour, then...
If you’re a fan of peanut sauce, you’re going to love this one. This vermicelli noodle salad is packed with crunchy vegetables, peanuts and fresh herbs, but the star of the show is really the creamy peanut and lime dressing. And what's even better is that this a...
This easy bean salad takes just a few minutes to throw together, is packed with vegetables and herbs, and the dressing is a winner! I love salads like this for lunch, particularly when I want something that I can make ahead and keep in the fridge. The combination of...
I make these black bean tacos when I want something quick and easy without spending ages in the kitchen. The black beans take just a few minutes to cook with red onion and a few spices and then it’s simply a case of warming the tortillas and adding your toppings. The...
Anything with potatoes and I'm very happy! And this chickpea potato salad is one I come back to again and again. Roasted potatoes and chickpeas are tossed with crunchy veggies then coated in a creamy peanut satay dressing. It makes a salad that's filling...
If you’ve never tried charring your sweetcorn, this Charred Corn Salad is your sign to give it a go. It transforms tinned sweetcorn into something so flavourful and brings out its natural sweetness with a bit of a smoky kick. I've paired it with chunks of...
For episode 40 of Fifty Fantastic Salads, I’ve gone for something that's really simple and packed with goodness - this Chopped Veggie Salad. It’s one of those classic, easy salad recipes that so simple to put together but is really a staple salad to...
As soon as the warmer weather arrives, I start craving those spring veggies! But that doesn’t mean you can’t have soup. This Spring Minestrone Soup is packed with seasonal vegetables, white beans and plenty of fresh herbs, with orzo pasta for oomph. It’s pretty...
For episode 39 of Fifty Fantastic Salads I wanted to celebrate the season with my Ultimate Spring Salad. It has such a gorgeous combination of seasonal ingredients with lots of fresh vegetables & herbs, walnuts, quinoa and an easy peasy lemon vinaigrette. It can...
If you haven’t had tempeh before, this shredded tempeh bowl is an easy way to try it. For those of you that don’t know, tempeh is similar to tofu but has a firmer texture as well as being higher in both protein and fibre than tofu. Simply grate it, fry and...
It’s episode 38 of Fifty Fantastic Salads and this is my spiced cauliflower and potato salad. It’s super easy to make and such a nutritious lunch option. You might not know but cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetables and they are some of the most powerful foods...
Because it’s still freezing here, I’m still looking to have warm salads for lunch. This Crispy Lentil Salad with Pistachio Dressing is my latest creation. The lentils are roasted until crispy and paired with roasted sweet potato which makes the salad really...
This Spicy Red Cabbage Salad is a brilliant way to use up leftover vegetables after Christmas. It only takes 10 minutes to throw together too and is a perfect easy side salad for January. Crunchy red cabbage, carrots and red onion are mixed with raisins, toasted...
This Butternut Squash Coconut & Ginger Soup with carlin peas is a vibrant, nourishing dish that works really well now the weather is chillier. It’s also super simple to make. The base of leek, carrots, garlic and fresh ginger is sautéed before simmering with...
I’m a firm believer that it’s the dressing that makes or breaks a salad bowl. This tahini & miso dressing definitely transforms this sweet potato and black bean bowl. It tastes amazing and elevates the whole dish into something pretty special! It’s a...
This Roasted Butter Bean Salad is the perfect example of a warm autumnal salad. Butter beans are roasted until crispy with paprika and cumin, then mixed with roasted cauliflower and sweet potato. A sprinkle of sunflower seeds adds crunch, and a honey harissa dressing...
This creamy sweet potato soup is one I make quite often, and is firmly back on the menu now that autumn is approaching.It’s a great one to make in big batches and freeze for easy lunches. The mustard and cumin seeds add a lovely hint of spice, whilst the almond milk...
I call this my Easy Autumn Salad, but really you can have it whenever you want! And you’ll want to have this on repeat! It’s not only delicious, it is super easy to make and great for meal prep too. This salad has some of my favourite ingredients; sweet...
If you have any fresh herbs lying around in your kitchen and you’re not sure what to do with them, this Green Goddess Orzo Salad is the answer. The herbs are blended to make a simple green sauce that is served with orzo with a selection of green veggies. It...
This Roasted Beetroot Salad with Figs & Maple Roasted Walnuts is a beautiful dish to add to your dinner table. You get a real sweetness from the roasted beetroots which are roasted in balsamic vinegar and thyme leaves. Adding some maple roasted walnuts...
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