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Black rice super salad

Black rice super salad

Whip up this vegan black rice salad in just 20 minutes and enjoy as a...

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Bang bang tofu salad

Bang bang tofu salad

This fill-you-up salad is gluten-free, vegan and jam-packed with tasty Asian flavours. The bang bang...

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Green fattoush salad

Green fattoush salad

Take care not to overcook the asparagus spears – this vibrant summer salad should be...

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Warm za’atar-spiced cauliflower, red onion and rice salad

Warm za’atar-spiced cauliflower, red onion and rice salad

Discover the power of za’atar in this spiced vegetarian salad, made with cauliflower, red onions...

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Cauliflower, kale and cheese frittata

Cauliflower, kale and cheese frittata

Cut this cauliflower, kale and cheese frittata into slices and pack into tupperware for an...

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Soba noodle and edamame salad

Soba noodle and edamame salad

Our vegetarian soba noodle and edamame salad is a great take-to-work option. It would work...

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Smoked salmon and ginger black rice bowl

Smoked salmon and ginger black rice bowl

This smoked salmon and black rice bowl serves one, but you can easily scale up...

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Vietnamese turkey sandwich (banh mi)

Vietnamese turkey sandwich (banh mi)

This Vietnamese twist on a classic turkey sandwich is ready in 15 minutes, budget-friendly and...

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Houmous and herbs on toast

Houmous and herbs on toast

Make your own houmous in a matter of minutes and use it to top toasted...

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Mackerel with potato hash

Mackerel with potato hash

Use mackerel in this speedy midweek hash and you won’t be disappointed. Mackerel is an...

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Fish finger kimchi rice with edamame and a fried egg

Fish finger kimchi rice with edamame and a...

Make use of that reliable box of fish fingers in your freezer with this Korean-style...

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Prawn, vegetable and quinoa broth

Prawn, vegetable and quinoa broth

Following the 5:2 diet? Feel nourished on a fasting or lighter-eating day with this cheerful...

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Crispy Mexican tortilla rice bowl

Crispy Mexican tortilla rice bowl

Cooking for one needn’t be a chore. This flavour-packed Mexican meal is on the table...

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Thai-style tuna and broccoli salad

Thai-style tuna and broccoli salad

A fresh, green and zingy tuna salad that can easily be made in half an...

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Leek and potato soup

Leek and potato soup

Make a big pot of this winter classic – leek and potato soup. Freeze half...

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Curried chicken wraps

Curried chicken wraps

These tasty curried chicken wraps couldn’t be easier – or quicker – to make. Just...

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Sourdough toast, mint adjika, labneh and plums

Sourdough toast, mint adjika, labneh and plums

Olia Hercules’ recipe uses ripe plums, labneh and mint adjika to create a vegetarian starter...

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Quinoa, feta, pea and mint salad with lemon and chilli

Quinoa, feta, pea and mint salad with lemon...

Laura Herring’s quick quinoa, feta and mint salad from The Fast Days Cookbook is low...

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Mackerel and beetroot salad

Mackerel and beetroot salad

John Whaite’s interesting combination of sweet beetroot and strong, oily fish really works –  try...

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Paneer and roasted beet salad

Paneer and roasted beet salad

Hearty beetroot and fried paneer give this vegetarian salad recipe the extra oomph to leave...

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Roast aubergine salad with chickpeas and tamarind

Roast aubergine salad with chickpeas and tamarind

Aubergine has the power to turn side salads into mains — you’ll love the meaty...

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Bang bang chicken salad

Bang bang chicken salad

This Chinese-inspired salad recipe is light, zingy and the perfect accompaniment to a picnic or...

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Quinoa risotto with pumpkin and spinach

Quinoa risotto with pumpkin and spinach

Try our gluten-free risotto recipe made with butternut squash, quinoa and lots of fresh herbs.

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Prawn and herb lettuce cups with ginger dressing

Prawn and herb lettuce cups with ginger dressing

These delicate Chinese-inspired prawn and herb lettuce cups make an elegant starter or nibble with...

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