Member Recipe
With Natasha Wood
With The Soundscape Studio
Lunch is often the meal that slips through the cracks - squeezed in between meetings, eaten at your desk or pulled together with whatever happens to be in the fridge. But even on the busiest days, it’s worth taking a moment to make something fresh and nourishing.
These salads are our answer to easy lunches that still feel vibrant and satisfying. They’re packed with crunchy vegetables, hearty grains, creamy dressings and plenty of flavour, while still being simple enough to throw together in no time at all.
They’re also incredibly flexible, so you can adapt them with what you already have at home - adding extra herbs, swapping grains or using up leftover veg from the week. Simple, colourful food that feels good to eat and makes lunch something to actually look forward to.
This fresh, vibrant salad is all about simple ingredients and low-effort cooking for maximum flavour. Fluffy quinoa is tossed with new-season asparagus, a creamy lemony tahini dressing and golden garlicky almonds. It’s light yet satisfying – perfect for a quick lunch or an easy side.
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This panzanella salad is a real celebration of summer produce; juicy tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and fragrant basil — you’ll be making this recipe on repeat! Look for tomatoes with a deep colour and a strong tomato aroma; storing them out of the fridge is the best way to preserve their flavour.
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15-minutes, one pan, tons of greens. This simple herby salad with garlic croutons is a perfect speedy summery lunch; especially when you’re WFH and need something quick and nutritious. The super green dressing boosts the salad’s plant power — you’ll get 10 plants in the recipe overall — and the croutons give the perfect crunch (once you’ve tried them, you’ll be adding them to everything!).
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This fresh noodle salad is made with only 6 simple ingredients and drizzled with a delicious tahini dressing. With creamy avocado and crunchy nuts and seeds, this salad makes a great base to add any extras you have in the cupboard — try edamame beans or broccoli for extra plant points.
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Need a nourishing lunch in 15 minutes? This protein bowl is filled with a delicious mixture of plant-based ingredients that will keep you feeling satiated all afternoon. You could swap the tofu for crispy chickpeas, or the kale for another leafy green vegetable, depending on what’s in season.
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Seasonal food has many benefits including: reduced carbon footprint; more antioxidants and phytochemicals; plus, it simply tastes better. This herby salad uses runner beans, which are in season in July.
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If you’re looking for a perfectly balanced lunch or dinner option that will keep you feeling satisfied until your next meal, this easy salad combines complex carbs, fibre, protein and healthy fats — plus it’s on the table in just 20 minutes.
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Speedy and vibrant, every mouthful of this tangy noodle salad is full of healthy zingy flavours. Red grapefruit, chilli, basil, mint and lime give you a fresh, juicy hit, while creamy avocado, crunchy cashews and noodles give it great texture. Not to mention it looks lovely with the pink and green colours.
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This creamy, indulgent dressing is a complete flavour bomb. Here we’ve served it on a kale Caesar salad, but it can be used for so much more than that. Make extra and drizzle over roasted veggies for a simple traybake dinner, spread in wraps or sandwiches as a creamy condiment, or use it to turn any salad into a seriously satisfying meal.
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This punchy pasta salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or speedy summer lunches. It’s bursting with iconic Mediterranean flavours – artichokes, olives, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, crunchy walnuts, basil and sweet cherry tomatoes – so if you close your eyes, you might just think you’ve been transported to the Mediterranean coastline.
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There’s a reason why this has been our community’s favourite salad for years now, and this is because it has the world’s best creamy cashew dressing. You simply toss it with loads of nourishing veggies and greens to make the most delicious 20-minute lunchtime staple. Why not try adding tofu for extra protein and to boost those all-important plant points?
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