Greek lamb salad

Meaty lamb steaks turn this classic Greek side into a satisfying lunch or dinner, with crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes and crumbled feta

Chilli broad bean fritters with homemade labneh

A light lunch or dinner party starter of falafel-like patties served over labneh, a creamy Middle-Eastern strained yogurt cheese

Asian chicken spiralized salad

Use a spiralizer to create thin ribbons of cucumber and carrots, then drizzle with a soy and ginger dressing for a low calorie lunch

Ginger turkey lettuce wraps

Pile stir-fried turkey mince, carrots and crunchy water chestnuts into lettuce leaf cups for an Asian inspired sharing starter or light lunch

Spring onion quesadillas with guacamole salad

This speedy vegetarian lunch or supper is packed with calcium, folate, vitamin C and iron – serve with an avocado and pumpkin seed salad

Roast radish, new potato & peppered mackerel salad

This quick and easy lunch or supper features omega-3 rich fish and a creamy yogurt and lemon dressing

Chicken & avocado salad with blueberry balsamic dressing

A healthy, gluten-free dinner or lunch, perfect for using up leftover roast chicken. Make it veggie by swapping the meat for a handful of pumpkin seeds.

Roast chicken with sweet potato gremolata salad

Roast a whole chicken for this low-calorie lunch or dinner and save the leftovers for later – swap the chicken with hard-boiled eggs for a vegetarian version.

Peanut hummus with fruit & veg sticks

This healthy, nutty dip, with tahini and smoked paprika, is perfect for spreading – eat with apple slices and vegetables for a quick lunch or snack

Summer pistou

A cross between a soup and a stew, this healthy French dish is packed with vegetables and beans – perfect as a light lunch. If making ahead it will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.

Barley couscous & prawn tabbouleh

Crunchy cucumber and juicy nectarines add a freshness to this high-fibre, healthy lunch – for a veggie version, swap the prawns for cashews or pecans.

Herb pancake wraps with goat’s cheese

Replace flour tortillas with thin omelettes, then pile high with tasty vegetarian toppings for a low-calorie lunch – enjoy warm or cold