Salads

This quick fish supper is just the ticket for warm summer evenings. Swap the sea bass for salmon fillets if you prefer, adjusting the cooking time accordingly

Smoked mackerel is a handy fridge standby, as it’s already cooked, making this recipe even easier. Paired with good-for-you greens and a zingy dressing, it’s a superfood salad, ready in under 30 minutes

Smoked salmon is the star of this classic French salad, which usually heroes tuna or anchovies

Everything seasoning – the seed-rich mix you find scattered over traditional bagels – is now appearing in salads, soups and other savouries. This summery salad sums up the trend.

This protein-packed noodle salad is as delicious as it is vibrant. Cashew butter adds a creamy richness to the soy dressing, while toasted nuts add crunch

Topped with a zingy, fragrant asparagus salad, this crispy chicken breast is a lovely light main – to make it veggie, swap out the chicken for sliced aubergines.

Polyphenols – a “superfamily” of diverse nutrients found in plants – promote the growth of “friendly” gut bacteria, as well as warding off the baddies. They are found in colourful plant foods, such as fruit and veg, pulses, herbs and spices... so we recommend tucking into this tuna salad, full of mixed seeds, nuts, spices and chopped veg, topped with pretty jewel-like pomegranate seeds.

Get ready to be whisked away to the Mediterranean with the subtle use of saffron and a splash of fino sherry – this is a great dish for alfresco dining