Quick summer recipes

Struggle to find dishes to cook that take very little time but the whole family will love? Look no further than these chicken and halloumi burgers

Grab just four ingredients to make this easy, light lunch and enjoy a taste of summer. The combination of peaches, feta, couscous and mixed seeds is moreish

Try this takeaway favourite served with rice, or simply on its own as part of a buffet-style meal. It can work as a main course or starter to share

Looking for an easy dessert the kids will love? With only three ingredients, our take on a campfire classic is ideal for a barbecue

Enjoy this no-cook chicken noodle salad with mango for a quick and nutritious supper. It uses leftover chicken, so is perfect the day after a Sunday roast

Make the most of al fresco dining with a vegetable platter with flatbreads and a lovely mustard and dill dip. It's a perfect sharing platter in summer

Excite your tastebuds with a salad combining sweetcorn, cherry tomatoes, macadamia nuts and avocado with a kick of chipotle chilli. Ideal for a barbecue

Encourage kids to learn how to cook with our easy salmon sushi rice bowl. The recipe features a full list of equipment and easy-to-follow instructions

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

Create this veggie version of sandwich favourite Coronation chicken using chickpeas. It makes a lovely addition to a summer picnic menu.

Jazz up your usual summer potato salad with a spicy sriracha and zingy lime dressing. It’s a lively addition to any barbecue that's healthy to boot

Throw together this easy, no-cook lentil and tuna salad for a speedy and healthy lunch or supper. It takes just 15 minutes to make – ideal for busy days

Quickly marinate prawns in a chilli & lime dressing, then serve with grains, mango, radish, avocado and spring onions. This poke bowl is the ultimate summer salad

Make our veggie cheese skewers on a barbecue or griddle pan and add your favourite marinade. We have ideas for three flavour-packed glazes

Toss together tagliatelle, mushrooms and spinach in a parmesan and crème fraîche sauce to make a quick and low calorie dinner that takes just 25 minutes

Make a quick and easy meal for two with these pork meatballs, served with spaghetti, courgette ribbons, lemon and parmesan – perfect for summer evenings

Rustle up this spice-rich soup and hearty raita for a tasty and speedy lunch. It's also healthy, delivering four of your 5-a-day

Keep these nutty chicken satay strips in the fridge for a healthy choice when you're peckish. The chicken is served with cucumber and sweet chilli sauce

Turn a one-egg omelette into a wrap and slather on some salsa for a low-carb alternative to a flatbread or sandwich. A quick and easy vegetarian snack

Get a quick fix of spicy, fruity flavours with these simple-to-make, Moroccan-inspired lamb burgers. Serve in wholemeal buns with lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo

Make this classic Italian tricolore salad for a starter or side. It's incredibly simple but, when made with perfectly ripe tomatoes, is a real delight

Try our gingery broccoli-fry for a healthy veggie dinner. It's a bit like fried rice but with antioxidant-rich broccoli instead

A fresh green salad to accompany any meal - and it counts as one of your 5 a day too

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