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

Capture the flavours of summer in this simple, hearty couscous salad. With fried halloumi, vine tomatoes and courgettes, it's perfect for an al fresco lunch

Throw together a deliciously tangy and superhealthy couscous salad in just 10 minutes

A quick and easy salad that teams well with chicken, lamb and tofu. Of have it as a barbecue extra

Sliced oranges make a refreshing addition to this substantial salad - great for the lunchbox

Throw together a filling and fragrant couscous salad for a vegetarian lunchbox meal, or double it for a buffet

This can be made as a main-dish salad (great for lunchboxes) or as a side dish for roast lamb

Four easy steps to a perfect summer salad

Keep some couscous in your cupboard as a stand-by, it's ready in minutes

Give falafel a makeover by using a mix of chickpeas and frozen peas, serve with couscous and a dollop of yogurt for a cheap but tasty meal

A handful of mint leaves really brings this salad alive, veggies will love it, but if you do need some meat lamb cutlets are the perfect addition

Pile this Middle Eastern-influenced salad onto platters to serve as part of a party spread

This courgette and couscous salad is great for a quick and healthy lunch or light dinner

Pick up a lean rack of lamb to really impress when cooking a romantic meal for two - serve with fruity Moroccan flavours

Ditch your boring sandwich and make an exciting lunch from your leftover roasted vegetables - squash, peppers and aubergine work well

A colourful side dish to serve with lamb kofte, and the leftovers make a fab packed lunch

This one-pot meal is perfect for fuss-free midweek entertaining

Jazz up chicken breasts in this fruity, sweetly spiced sauce with pomegranate seeds, toasted almonds and tagine paste

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

This salad is delicious served with grills, or serve with couscous for a veggie lunch

This stunning salad is quick, vegetarian and packed with flavour

A low-fat dish of grilled citrus chicken with fresh salad that can be whipped up for a quick supper

Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce for a no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour

This no-cook, mezze-style platter can be whipped up in no time using supermarket or deli ingredients

Whip up a weekday meal in less than 30 minutes - this recipe is easily doubled too

Add a touch of zest to your midweek meal with this low-fat family supper

Make a fresh and colourful Greek salad in no time. It's great with grilled meats at a barbecue, or on its own as a veggie main

This satisfying yet super-healthy recipe is all cooked in one pan for minimum washing up

Transform a simple roast chicken with a rich saffron butter and a sweet date and couscous stuffing. Serve with Greek yogurt and a green salad

Perfect for BBQs and buffets, this is an assembly job of gorgeous ingredients – no cooking required. Serve it with lamb kebabs for an impressive summer feast