If you ask us, salads should have big, punchy flavours and a robust, satisfying bite; they should please your palate and your stomach in equal measure. This salad does both of those things perfectly. Rustle it up in warmer months, serve with a cold glass of good white wine, and you will not be disappointed.

Serves 4

If you fancy a spot of cake to go with your cuppa, you'll be able to rustle up one of these in the time it takes your tea to reach the perfect temperature! A handful of cupboard ingredients, 1 mixing bowl and 80 seconds in the microwave gives you the easiest, gooiest chocolate dessert that makes the perfect sweet treat for 1 (or 2 if you're feeling generous).