Dairy-free lunch recipes

Pan-fry lean chicken breast with lime, chilli and garlic, then pile onto seeded tortilla wraps. Cool before assembling if packing for lunch

Enjoy this nutrient-packed salad, with juicy tomatoes and cucumber, as a delicious and healthy lunch

Use seeded tortillas as pizza bases for a quick and healthy lunch - crack an egg in the centre and bake to boost protein intake

Give the classic Italian tomato and stale bread salad a seasonal twist with hazelnuts, cranberries, squash and apple

Try this brilliant Egyptian recipe from the head chef of London restaurant Ombra. Made using fava beans, it’s mashed into a chunky purée along with garlic, lemon and tahini

Update tuna pasta salad by skipping the mayo and adding balsamic vinegar, olive oil, colourful tomatoes and celery

Take a healthy Vietnamese approach to salads by using cold vermicelli noodles with a sweet dressing, shellfish, coriander and mint

A vibrant Vietnamese-style seafood salad with coriander, carrots and spring onions

For a new way with prawns, marinade in soya, serve as kebabs and team with healthy basmati

Bypass bread croutons and a heavy cream dressing and instead serve up a crispy, fruity salad with shellfish

Cauliflower is often overlooked, but try it roasted in this winter salad for a plateful of crunchy goodness

Slice fennel and chargrill it as the base to a salad dressed with Kalamata olives, parsley, basil and garlic

Get your day's vegetable quota all in one go. Great for feeding a group, or freeze portions

Inspired by the Vietnamese dish, Bun xao, this fresh-tasting salad has very little fat but is so satisfying

Too hot to cook? This superhealthy salad makes a refreshing light lunch or starter

Flavour up butternut squash with Indian spices for this warming and healthy vegan soup. Serve with naan for a hearty lunch

Serve your grain with cucumber, apricot, peppers, olives and tomatoes then drizzle with lemon-infused oil for a mellow finish

Swap a mayonnaise base for cherry tomatoes, olives, roasted red peppers and fresh Italian herbs in this low-fat salad

This speedy salad will keep in the fridge for a few days - a great healthy lunch or snack to have on hand

This full-of-flavour autumnal salad has a zesty kick and is best eaten straight away

A flavour-packed, unusual salad that's delicious warm or cold - works really well as part of a buffet

Get four of your five-a-day in one colourful bowl. Vary the veg according to what's in season

Steak doesn't have to be a heavy meal - give it a Japanese-style marinade for a low-fat supper

Reach into your storecupboard for pulses and sweetcorn to form the base for this simple side with hot, sweet dressing