Lunch
Giant Cous Cous salad

Giant Cous Cous salad

Believe it or not, this giant cous cous salad with lime and pistachio is ready in less than 15 minutes. By the time you cook the cous cous then all the other elements are ready and you can just assemble everything in a large serving bowl. The flavours all work...

Herby Potato Salad (no mayo)

Herby Potato Salad (no mayo)

This herby potato salad, with peas and asparagus, is the perfect side dish for Spring and Summer. And there is no mayo in sight! My version of potato salad contains extra virgin olive oil with lemon, garlic and lots of herbs, for a fresher take on a potato salad....

Curried Chickpea Salad

Curried Chickpea Salad

If you're looking for a quick, healthy and delicious vegan lunch, this Curried Chickpea Salad ticks all the boxes. It’s bursting with flavour and is packed with plant-based goodness. And what’s even better is that it requires minimal effort to prepare. ...

Tofu Salad

Tofu Salad

This tofu salad really shows you how easy it is to make tofu taste delicious. The salad itself is so easy to make and because of the tofu, it’s packed with plant-based protein.  It’s drizzled with a creamy sunflower seed dressing that takes the whole dish to the...

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Ready in about 30 minutes, this vibrant roasted cauliflower salad is a must-add to your list of easy, nutritious lunches. The cauliflower is roasted in turmeric and cumin and served with chickpeas, pomegranate and toasted almonds. Packed with flavour and nutrients,...

Easy Quinoa Salad

Easy Quinoa Salad

This Easy Quinoa Salad is a lovely fresh, simple meal. It’s packed with flavour and contains a powerhouse of nutrients. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a nutritious meal prep option, this quinoa salad ticks all the boxes....

Pearl Barley Salad

Pearl Barley Salad

This Pearl Barley Salad is one of those recipes that proves salads can be exciting, satisfying, and packed with flavour too. Whether you have it as a light lunch, dinner, or easy side dish, it’s a great one to add to your list of nutritious salads....

Roasted Broccoli Salad 

Roasted Broccoli Salad 

This roasted broccoli salad is up there as one of my favourite lunches! I'm a fan of broccoli anyway, but roasting it adds so much more flavour and texture than just boiling or streaming. It’s the same with courgettes. They can be a bit soggy if you boil or steam them...

Bean & Chickpea Salad

Bean & Chickpea Salad

With over 23g of protein and 20g of fibre per portion this Bean & Chickpea Salad is a great lunch option. Full of fresh flavours and ingredients. The squash is optional, but it only takes 20 mins to cook if you cut it into small chunks. It is ready by the time you...

Lemon & Pistachio Orzo Salad

Lemon & Pistachio Orzo Salad

Week 5 of Fifty Fantastic Salads brings you this gorgeous Lemon & Pistachio Orzo Salad. Full of fresh flavour and super easy to make at any time of the year, it’s a great midweek lunch option.  If you are gluten-free it is very customisable too. Just swap the...

Brown Rice Salad

Brown Rice Salad

This Brown Rice Salad is the third recipe in my series of Fifty Fantastic Salads. The first two salads in the series are already live on the website so check them out too: Spiced Carrot & Lentil Salad Sesame Peanut Crunch Salad. This one is very hearty with brown...

Edamame Crunch Salad

Edamame Crunch Salad

If you’re looking for a fresh and colourful lunch that’s easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this Edamame Crunch Salad is your new go-to option.  Perfect for any time of the year, this salad is a combination of crunchy veggies, edamame beans, roasted...

Spiced Carrot & Lentil Salad

Spiced Carrot & Lentil Salad

This Spiced Carrot & Lentil Salad is a beautiful warm, Moroccan spiced dish that is perfect for January. The carrots and red onion are roasted with Moroccan spices (smoked paprika, ground cumin and cinnamon). They are served with lentils as well as some salad...

Orange & Ginger Tofu Noodles

Orange & Ginger Tofu Noodles

I’m a big fan of recipes that can be on the table quickly, and these orange & ginger tofu noodles fit into that category perfectly. They only take about 25 minutes from start to finish and are a great option for quick and easy meal prep. The recipe is very...

Butternut Squash & Black Bean Soup

Butternut Squash & Black Bean Soup

This gorgeous butternut squash & black bean soup is not only easy to make but incredibly satisfying and filled with nutrient-dense ingredients.  It’s a great option to make at the weekend for easy mid-week lunches. The recipe is very versatile, you can...

Roasted Fennel & Fig Salad

Roasted Fennel & Fig Salad

This may not be the most common pairing, but figs and fennel make an unbelievably tasty combination. And this roasted fennel and fig salad is definitely a recipe to try!  I’ve had both of these in my weekly veg box for the last few weeks and wanted a recipe I could...

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Bowl 

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Bowl 

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 fantastic...

Beetroot, Squash & Chickpea Salad

Beetroot, Squash & Chickpea Salad

This beetroot, squash & chickpea salad is the easiest autumn/winter meal to throw together. Great as a nutrient dense lunch that stores well in the fridge for leftovers. It only takes minutes to prep, 25 mins to roast the veg and you have yourself a lovely...

Easy Autumn Salad

Easy Autumn Salad

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...

Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

If, like me, you grow your own veggies, this roasted tomato & red pepper soup is a perfect way to use up a glut of fresh tomatoes. It’s really easy to make, with only a few ingredients and minimal effort. This recipe is the perfect way to transition from lighter...

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