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This simple pasta salad is perfect for lunch or as a barbecue side dish. To make it vegan, omit the feta.

Each serving provides 567 kcal, 22g protein, 70g carbohydrates (of which 10g sugars), 20g fat (of which 9g saturates), 7g fibre and 2.5g salt.

Easy pasta salad

pasta,

½ unwaxed lemon, finely grated zest and juice

¼ red onion, finely chopped

olive oil, ideally extra virgin

cucumber,

grams/3½oz cherry tomatoes, quartered

grams/½oz fresh basil, roughly chopped

60 grams/2¼oz feta, crumbled (optional)

black olives (optional)

sea salt and black pepper

This summery sweet and smoky chicken salad with guacamole makes a hearty lunch or an exciting option for any barbecue or summer party. Don't be put off by the long list of ingredients - they're mostly in your store cupboard.

Mesquite chicken with grilled peach salad

paprika

tsp cumin

garlic powder

onion powder

mustard powder

light brown sugar

rosemary sprig, needles very finely chopped

oregano

bay leaf, crumbled

tsp smoked salt

olive oil

garlic cloves, crushed

lime, juice and zest

tsp honey

chicken breasts, butterflied

red onion, finely chopped

cumin

avocados,

tomato, seeds removed,

red chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped

coriander,

peaches, stones removed and quartered

spring onions, trimmed

100 grams/3½oz baby salad leaves

fennel bulb, thinly sliced

red pepper,

red chilli, finely chopped

grams/4½oz burrata or mozzarella ball, torn up

tbsp sherry vinegar

smoked chilli

honey

salt and black pepper

This easy Portuguese piri-piri chicken is perfect for the barbecue. You can prepare it the day before, then cook it in just 30 minutes!

Piri-piri chicken

chicken (about 1kg/2lb 3 ounces), spatchcocked

red chillies

tbsp garlic

salt flakes

100 milliliters/3½fl oz olive oil

milliliters/1¾fl oz red wine vinegar

chips

salad

Harissa paste is widely used in Middle Eastern cooking and gives a spicy and fragrant flavour to the halloumi in this salad. This simple dish makes a perfect summer lunch.

Each serving provides 322 kcal, 18g protein, 15g carbohydrate (of which 9g sugars), 21g fat (of which 12g saturates), 3g fibre and 2.2g salt.


Halloumi salad

harissa paste

lemons

250 grams/9 ounces halloumi, thinly sliced

vine tomatoes, finely chopped

fennel bulb,

tbsp cider vinegar

250 grams/9 ounces low-fat Greek-style yoghurt

tbsp finely chopped mint leaves

rocket leaves

This easy and healthy recipe shows you how to whip up your own chicken kebabs in no time. For this recipe you will need 8 metal skewers.

Each serving provides 413 kcal, 51g protein, 37g carbohydrate (of which 9g sugars), 4.5g fat (of which 1g saturates), 9g fibre and 1.1g salt.

Healthy tandoori chicken kebabs

chicken breasts

200 milliliters/7fl oz fat-free Greek-style yoghurt

tbsp tandoori curry powder curry powder

tsp grated garlic

tsp grated fresh root ginger

lime, juice only

tomatoes, quartered

chopped cucumber, mint and red onion salad, to serve

This is a really easy chicken kebab recipe that's flexible enough to work with what you have in. A great barbecue staple that can go on couscous salad or stuffed into a pitta. Swap the coriander for any soft herbs, or just leave it out.

Equipment: You will need kebab skewers to make this recipe on the barbecue.

Easy chicken kebabs

tbsp low-fat natural yoghurt

tsp garam masala or curry powder

tsp chilli powder

lime juice

coriander (optional)

red chilli, finely chopped (optional)

x 150 grams/5½ chicken breasts, cubed

green salad

pitta bread

Raita is a cool, fresh chutney that takes seconds to make. Use it to top fiery curries or as a dip for poppadoms.

Cucumber and mint raita

250 milliliters/8fl oz natural yoghurt

mint leaves, chopped

salt

green chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped (optional)

Grab that tin of beans from the back of your store cupboard and whip up this simple bean salad. 

Each serving provides 107kcal, 3g protein, 8g carbohydrate (of which	2g sugars), 6g fat (of which 1g saturates),	4g fibre and 0.1g salt.

Mixed bean salad

tin mixed bean salad, drained and rinsed

spring onions, finely chopped

celery sticks, thinly sliced

tomato,

tbsp white wine vinegar

tsp sugar

Dijon mustard

tarragon

parsley

This simple salad allows the wonderful flavours of roasted peppers and artichokes to shine through. Perfect served with couscous on the side. 

Roasted red pepper and artichoke salad

red peppers

175 grams/6 ounces chargrilled artichoke hearts

tsp basil leaves

tsp balsamic vinegar

Add some edge and smoke to bitter radicchio and sweet peaches then pair with tangy goats' cheese in this salad that's perfect for a summer barbecue. Serve alongside this <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/lemon_herb_and_paprika_35932">lemon, herb and paprika spatchcocked chicken.</a> 

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