Summer

The perfect option for an alfresco lunch in the sun – serve it with crunchy bread as a meal on its own, or as a delicious side for grilled pork chops or barbecued chicken

Charring watermelon adds a smokiness that works really well in savoury dishes. Don’t be tempted to cut the slices any thinner or you’ll risk the fruit cooking all the way through and softening before the watermelon chars on the outside. This recipe makes a generous quantity of dressing, but better to have too much than too little

Keep cool when the mercury soars with this ultra-refreshing, fat-free granita

A deliciously creamy iced vegan treat for a hot summer’s day

This rainbow-coloured slaw is coated in a nutty soy and ginger dressing and is topped with toasted cashews for added crunch. Any Asian-style meat, fish or tofu will complement its flavours perfectly

A really versatile salad – try it alongside salmon, spice-rubbed chicken or pan-fried halloumi

This tasty houmous makes a delicious dig-in starter or a light lunch

A tangy dressing packed with summer herbs is so much fresher than the traditional rich mayonnaise coating