Perfect for BBQs and buffets, our epic salad is an assembly job of gorgeous ingredients – no cooking required. Serve it with lamb kebabs for an impressive summer feast

Packed with antioxidants, this superhealthy, colourful salad counts as 1 of your 5-a-day

Spanish-style frittatas, or 'tortilla', are traditionally served in thick slices complete with oozing cheese and a crunchy salad

Capture the flavours of summer in this simple, hearty couscous salad. With fried halloumi, vine tomatoes and courgettes, it's perfect for an al fresco lunch

A filling main-meal salad bursting with fresh veg - just leave out the anchovies for a veggie version

This dish is all about vegetables at the peak of their season

A summer salad bursting with fresh flavours

Drizzle seasonal greens, new potatoes and eggs with a tangy, herby dressing to make this healthy vegetarian lunch or dinner, packed with iron, folate and fibre

Try this no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour. Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce

Make an exciting vegetarian salad wrap with crunchy veg for texture and a good hit of cheddar cheese. Perfect for packing into a lunchbox

Pining for summer? This simply seasoned chicken fried with beautiful, ripe, cherry tomatoes in a creamy sauce is guaranteed to hit the spot. Add a dollop of pesto for an extra layer of nutty flavours

Quinoa, toasted pumpkin seeds, feta and ripe watermelon make a fabulous and filling vegetarian supper that counts as 3 of your 5-a-day

The crunchiness of green beans works particularly well in this salad

Make this potato salad with whatever crunchy vegetables you can get your hands on – fennel, celery and spring onions would also be very welcome additions

Thin strips of courgette and baby kale are the base for this light lunch or dinner, finished with creamy goat's cheese and crunchy croutons

This vibrant vegetarian side dish is dressed with chilli, spring onion and balsamic vinegar, then sprinkled with crunchy pumpkin seeds

This makes a great lunchbox filler for a day out and is equally good at home from the fridge

Bake chicken legs in a bread crust to lock in the moisture and keep them really juicy, then add the crust to tomato, carrot and leaf salad for extra crunch

Make salade niçoise your go-to salad for summer. With crunchy lettuce, ripe tomatoes, potatoes, tuna and soft-boiled eggs, it's full of flavour and texture

Green beans, spinach and broccoli make a great base for a healthy lunchbox treat with oily fish and yogurt dressing

Good Food reader Bradley Taylor shares a light lunch or dinner dish with bold Asian flavours of five-spice, plum sauce and pomegranate

Jazz up this good-for-you grain with some stone fruits like apricots, peaches and nectarines- add a little mint and parsley for colour and flavour

Don't save barbecues for the weekend. This light wrap makes an easy midweek dinner to eat outdoors

Make a fresh and colourful Greek salad in no time. It's great with grilled meats at a barbecue, or on its own as a veggie main

Make the most of Jersey Royals in this fresh and crunchy side with buttermilk dressing, radishes and cress

A veggie treat, on the table in 20 minutes