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A jar of this fresh-tasting smoked mackerel pâté is great to serve as a starter or to pack for a picnic. This no-cook starter is unbelievably easy to whizz up and costs very little. 

Smoked mackerel pâté

mackerel

tsp horseradish (or 2 tsp horseradish sauce)

Dijon mustard

black pepper

tbsp crème fraîche

½ lemon, juice only

grams/2½oz unsalted butter, chopped

spring onions, chopped

sourdough bread,

This chunky Greek salad recipe is quick to make and packed with protein. The wholemeal pitta makes a high-fibre accompaniement.

With a GI of 45, this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a>.

Greek salad

red onion, thinly sliced

tomatoes,

½ cucumber, deseeded and roughly chopped

grams/3½oz reduced fat feta cheese,

grams/1¾oz black olives, oil

mint leaves

oregano

tsp extra virgin olive oil

lemon juice

sea salt and black pepper

wholemeal pitta breads, warmed

This simple, refreshing, chilled Spanish soup is perfect on a hot day. Crumbled boiled egg makes a tasty garnish.

Nigel Slater's gazpacho 

½ cucumber, peeled, roughly chopped

yellow pepper, de-seeded, roughly chopped

red pepper, de-seeded, roughly chopped

banana shallots, roughly chopped

garlic cloves, roughly chopped

grams/3½oz stale white bread,

olive oil

tbsp sherry vinegar

Bold flavours in the peanut dressing match the bright colours of this salad. It’s a fabulous way to transform leftover roast chicken into a quick, easy and nutritious midweek meal.

Bang bang chicken salad

vermicelli rice noodles

grams/2¼oz peanut butter

tsp reduced-salt soy sauce

tbsp sweet chilli sauce

garlic cloves, finely grated or crushed

thumb-sized piece fresh root ginger, grated

orange, zest and juice

300 grams/10½oz leftover roast chicken,

carrot,

½ cucumber, finely sliced

spring onions, shredded

160 grams/5¾oz sugar-snap peas, halved

red pepper, seeds removed,

Little Gem lettuce, finely shredded

tbsp toasted sesame oil

tbsp shredded mint leaves

red chilli,

sesame seeds

limes, halved

These quick and simple wraps do not require any cooking so are great for an easy lunch with family or friends. They are suitable as a low-calorie meal option for anyone eating 1200–1500 calories a day. 

Each serving provides 271 kcal, 21g protein, 14g carbohydrates (of which 13g sugars), 13.5 fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 6g fibre and 1.2g salt. 


Chicken satay wraps

iceberg lettuce

chicken breast (about 100 grams/3½oz)

cucumber

½ red pepper, deseeded and

radishes,

grams/½oz coriander leaves

red chilli, finely chopped

spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced

lime wedges,

peanut butter

tsp dark soy sauce

lime juice

This simple, quick salad is a vegan feast packed with chilli, herbs and spices. It’s also gluten-free and dairy-free.

This meal provides 549 kcal, 17g protein, 40g carbohydrate (of which 13.5g sugars), 36g fat (of which 6g saturates), 22g fibre and 2g salt per portion. 

Black bean and avocado salad    

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

jalapeño peppers (or 1 red chilli), finely chopped, to taste

garlic clove,

cumin

salt and black pepper

coriander

spring onions,

200 grams/7 ounces fresh watercress, tough stems snipped into half

avocados,

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

tarragon

parsley

Chunks of succulent raw ahi tuna dressed up with a light sesame ginger vinaigrette star in my customizable Healthy Tuna Poke Bowl... This nutritious powerhouse dish is bursting with flavor, and so quick and easy to make!

Healthy Tuna Poke Bowls

rice vinegar

sesame oil

neutral oil (pure olive, rapeseed, coconut)

tamari or soy sauce

mirin

ginger (minced)

miso

sriracha sauce (to taste)

sashimi grade ahi tuna ((see notes))

(raw

chicken breast

tub extra firm tofu (pressed, cubed, fried

zucchini

radishes (sliced very thin)

matchstick carrots

cabbage

spinach leaves

edamame

avocado (diced)

red onion (sliced thin)

sushi rice

black rice

brown rice

quinoa

furikake seasoning (Japanese rice seasoning)

pickled ginger

seaweed

scallions (chopped)

Fresno or jalapeno chile (sliced thin)

Prepare your chosen base if you&#39;re not using leftovers. I used chilled black rice that I&#39;d made the previous day, and pressed it into a bowl to mold it for presentation. This step is totally optional.

Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing.

Cut your protein into 1/2&quot; cubes. Add to a small prep bowl, and drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Allow it to soak while you prep the remaining ingredients.

Prepare your veggies and garnishes. You may wish to arrange on a large platter and allow diners to make their own bowl, or skip that step, and make individual bowls as you go. It&#39;s all about flexibility and personal preferences!

Drizzle each bowl with some of the remaining dressing, and preferred garnishes. Dig in!

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