Salad days

Serves 4 Prep time 25 min Cook time 5 min MAKE AHEAD This recipe is great as a lunchbox salad. Toss the noodles with half the dressing, then pack in a container and spoon the rest of the dressing on t

Making the most of the season’s fresh and tangy bounty, these colourful dishes are perfect for sharing in the sun

SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 15 mins EASY V 225g pouch microwavable quinoa5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 ½ lemons, zested and juiced3 tsp honey120g mixed leaves (like watercress)125g radishes, some halv

Grilled peach, chicken & feta salad ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 12 mins 400g mini chicken fillets3 tbsp olive oil4 ripe peaches, stonedand quartered4 tsp sherry vinegar1 tbsp honey1 red chilli, f

Not just for Christmas, baking a round of soft cheese offers a great centrepiece for a sharing dish like this one, which is best enjoyed al fresco with friends and drinks. SERVES 3 PREP 5 mins COOK 30

Valencian paella, where the dish originates, is made with rabbit and/or chicken, green beans and fat white beans. This version combines seafood and meat. Paella shouldn’t be stirred (like risotto) as