Sunny Day Food Ideas for a Bright Mood

You need

• mixed leaves
• cucumber, carrot, whatever's crisp
• 1 part vinegar to 3 parts oil
• mustard, salt, honey
• seeds or nuts

Method

1. Shake the dressing in a jar until thick.
2. Chop everything crunchy.
3. Toss with just enough dressing to coat.
4. Top with seeds for crunch.

You need

• strong coffee or tea, cooled
• ice
• milk of choice
• optional: a little syrup or honey

Method

1. Brew strong and let it cool (or use leftovers).
2. Fill a glass with ice.
3. Pour over and top with milk.
4. Sweeten lightly if you like.

You need

• ripe tomatoes
• cucumber
• red pepper
• garlic clove
• olive oil
• sherry or red wine vinegar
• salt

Method

1. Roughly chop the veg.
2. Blend with garlic, oil, a splash of vinegar and salt.
3. Chill at least 20 minutes.
4. Serve cold with a drizzle of oil.

You need

• ripe tomatoes
• fresh mozzarella
• basil
• olive oil
• salt
• balsamic (optional)

Method

1. Slice tomatoes and mozzarella.
2. Layer with basil leaves.
3. Drizzle oil, season with flaky salt.
4. Add a little balsamic if you have it.

You need

• 1 frozen banana
• handful frozen berries
• splash milk or yogurt
• toppings: granola, seeds, fruit

Method

1. Blend frozen fruit with just enough liquid to move.
2. Pour into a bowl thick enough to hold toppings.
3. Add granola, seeds and fresh fruit.
4. Eat with a spoon.

You need

• watermelon, cubed
• feta, crumbled
• mint leaves
• lime
• olive oil

Method

1. Cube the watermelon and crumble over the feta.
2. Tear in mint.
3. Squeeze lime and drizzle a little oil.
4. Chill for ten minutes if you can.