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.

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.

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.

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Chicken, carrot and avocado rolls in a child's lunchbox

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.

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 with hummus, pommegranate and rocket

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.

Bowl of prawns, grains, radishes and avocado

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.

Enjoy the refreshing flavours of this no-cook chicken noodle salad featuring the delightful sweetness of mango. This dish offers a nutritious option for a low-calorie, low-fat supper. Utilising leftover chicken, it requires just 15 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a post-Sunday roast meal. Plus, it’s gluten-free, catering to various dietary preferences with ease.

Whip up this effortless yet flavourful lentil and tuna salad for a quick and nourishing lunch or dinner option. In just 15 minutes you can have a satisfying meal ready to enjoy, perfect for hectic days. Elevate the dish with a classic dressing crafted from a blend of sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic and olive oil, adding a tangy touch that beautifully enhances the earthy notes of the lentils.

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.