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 vegetarian soup

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