Top 10 no-cook family meals

Serve up these delicious mango chutney chicken sliders for an effortless family meal. Wholemeal rolls are filled with shredded rotisserie chicken and a red onion, chilli and cucumber salad – all dressed with mint and yogurt mayonnaise and tangy mango chutney. You can leave out the red chilli for little ones and they’ll be just as tasty.

Tuna rainbow salad

Spruce up a humble tuna and sweetcorn salad with sugar snap peas, cooked beetroot and a lemon & mustard dressing. This no-cook tuna rainbow salad uses kid-friendly ingredients and will get them well on their way to 5-a-day. Try serving alongside our healthy coleslaw.

No-cook veggie fajitas

These no-cook veggie fajitas take just a little prep time and the kids will love assembling their own. Packed full of fibre-rich pinto beans, smashed avocado and pre-made chargrilled vegetables, we suggest leaving out the hot sauce if you have younger ones to feed. If you want to make it non-veggie, try adding king prawns or shredded cooked chicken.

Chicken, carrot & avocado rolls

With just six simple ingredients, you can whip up these easy tortilla wraps for a family picnic or an al fresco-style dinner. Try making chicken, carrot & avocado rolls for the kids – they’ll love the soft cheese and crunchy veg, while you’ll enjoy how little time it takes to make them. These super salad wraps are a great no-cook option, too.

Vietnamese veg parcels

Summer is the season for finger food, so try these Vietnamese veg parcels with a tasty dipping sauce. Rice flour pancakes just need a quick soak to make them pliable, then you can fill them with healthy shredded veggies such as cucumber, red pepper and carrot.

Flatbread pizzas

Store-bought flatbreads are a great option as a base for no-cook recipes. These flatbread pizzas show you how to whizz up your own hummus and suggest a selection of vibrant Middle Eastern flavours as a topping, but you could easily mix and match this to your family’s preferences.

Prawn grain poke bowls

If the heat has made you lose your apetitie, then a no-cook poke bowl could be the answer. Our prawn & grain poke bowls use a zesty marinade and pre-cooked grains to make a dinner full of goodness that the whole family can enjoy.

Antipasti peach platter

This antipasti peach platter serves eight, so it’s a great option when you have a crowd to feed in the summer months. Choose the ripest peaches for this laid-back salad, which also features prosciutto, rocket and parmesan for a distinctly Italian feel. If the kids aren’t keen, they might enjoy these cheese, ham and grape kebabs instead.

Tomato & mozzarella couscous salad

Couscous is a fabulous storecupboard staple – you just need to pour over boiling water, cover and leave it for 10 minutes. Try this tomato and mozzarella couscous salad for a family dish that can be on the table as quick as a flash. Serve alongside fresh bread, hummus and our green salad with avocado.

Prawn rice noodle salad

It's easy to find cooked prawns in the supermarket – here, we've turned them into a quick and easy family meal. Try this prawn rice noodle salad next time you're looking for a flavoursome no-cook recipe.

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