Lunchbox recipes

Layer the ingredients in this salad in a large container, with the more tender leaves on top away from the dressing on the bottom, then shake it at lunchtime to perfectly distribute the dressing

Try these healthy Italian-inspired mozzarella, pepper and aubergine calzones for a working lunch, or pack up and eat outdoors on a warm day

Make our faff-free traybake kebab and use the leftovers as the base to make this pasta salad, packed with sundried tomatoes and olives, and full of flavour

Make these easy pinwheels with cheddar, Marmite and spinach flavours to serve with soup or as part of a family picnic. Freeze before baking, if you prefer

Make these colourful rainbow wraps, with hummus, beetroot, carrot, feta and baby spinach for a quick and easy veggie lunch for the whole family

Make two meals in one: rustle up our creamy garlic chicken and polenta dinner then reinvent the leftovers to make these spicy chicken noodles

Enjoy this vegetable-packed tomato soup for a lovely light family meal, with leftovers for the next day. Serve with bread or our cheese pinwheels

Swap in different veg to this family-friendly curry, or add a can of chickpeas to make it chunkier. Kids can take it to school in a wide-necked thermos

Serve these meatballs Swedish-style with potatoes and lingonberry jam. You can also pack them in a wide-necked thermos with pasta for kids to take to school

Make the most of a glut of courgettes with these easy, speedy fritters made with halloumi and sesame seeds. Serve with a delicious chilli honey drizzle.

An easy pasta salad that makes a tasty addition to any lunchbox. Ideal for kids aged 9 - 12, it also makes up 2 of their 5-a-day

Make the most of courgettes in this light shake-up salad. It's a great way to use up a glut of homegrown veg in the summer

Make this tortilla the night before for a quick and easy picnic lunch for the family. With sweet potato, spinach and feta, it’s packed with flavour

Bake these moreish banana muffins for a make-ahead breakfast or a snack on the go. They are quick, easy and ready in under an hour

Packed lunch day with nothing in the fridge? This simple storecupboard pasta will save the day. Add any veg or fresh herbs you have, and use any pasta shapes

Pack up this spicy mixed bean salad for an on-the-go lunch, or enjoy as a side dish in a summer barbecue. Add tortilla chips and jalapeños to serve

Make this noodle jar salad before you head to work for a nutritious lunch. It contains mango, carrot and peanuts plus a flavourful Asian-style dressing

A simple, low-calorie, grain-free meal with roasted cauliflower, punchy feta and sweet pomegranate seeds that can be prepared in advance - ideal for supper and packed lunch the next day

Do something different for lunch and pack this salmon and kale salad into your lunchbox. Kale works well in a salad-to-go as it won’t go soggy by lunchtime

Give kids two of their five-a-day and a dose of vitamin C with these colourful rainbow pots of tuna salad, ideal for a lunchbox, or summer picnic

These mini frittatas are great for lunchboxes and tasty snacks. Make a batch at the weekend and enjoy these cheesy treats throughout the week

A crunchy chicken salad that's zesty, healthy and 4 of your 5-a-day. Try this for variety in your teenager's lunchbox or take it to work