what? pears, fennel, grapes, leaves and a mustard-garlic dressing why? fruity, fresh, quick and easy

what? raw grated courgettes, carrots and cabbage, with avocado, coconut flakes, goji berries, cranberries, toasted almonds, spinach leaves and a drizzle of pesto why? fruits and nuts, a tapestry of textures and flavours, colourful and summery  

what? cumin spiced sweetcorn, red onions and grated beetroot, toasted cashew nuts/peanuts, cucumbers, pomegranates, a sprinkling of desiccated coconut and a tahini dressing why? simple, organised, colourful and cucumber, nuts, coconut and sweetcorn is a dream combination

what? cumin spiced white cabbage, curry leaves, chilli, garlic, ginger, black sesame seeds, radishes, cucumbers, red peppers, cherry tomatoes, pomegranates, coriander, sprouted lentils and humus (optional) why? a range of colours and textures, healthy and Indian spices

what? Indian spiced chickpea-flour stuffed in vine leaves (patra) with coriander, cumin spiced sweetcorn and onions, cauliflower rice and pomegrantes why? satisfying, spicy, age-old favourite and delicious

what? chargrilled broccoli, toasted flaked almonds, red onions, salad leaves and a tahini dressing why? crunchy, green, unusual and Ottolenghi-inspired

what? fresh figs, caramelised onions, toasted walnuts, rosemary and spinach with a balsamic glaze and ground black pepper why? sweet, crunchy, a depth of flavours and seasonal

what? cauliflower "rice", cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, sprouted lentils, pomegranates, chargrilled peppers (optional), coriander, mint and humus why? refreshing, Middle-Eastern inspired, healthy and moreish    

what? ribboned courgettes and/or carrots, cherry tomatoes and olives, with coriander and mint, a sumac dressing and humus why? a rainbow of colours and textures, playful and moreish

what? spiralised courgettes, garlic mushrooms, sundried tomatoes (optional), mixed herbs, basil, pesto, and toasted pine nuts why? fun to make and eat, herby and Italian-inspired