What can I cook for dinner that's zingy and fresh?

[racinghare]

After having quite a few 'heavy' and 'rich' meals I'm looking for inspiration for dinner for something lovely light and fresh for adults and two little ones

I'd be tempted to feed the littluns separately and then do a Thai veggie curry with loads of lime and coriander for the adults.

www.recipetineats.com/thai-beef-salad-2/

This is one of my go-to sites for foodie inspiration, this would definitely tick the zingy & fresh box. Two of my DCs would eat it but not the fussy one 🙄

www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cauliflower-steaks-roasted-red-pepper-olive-salsa

amp.theguardian.com/food/2021/jun/21/thomasina-miers-recipe-for-kritharaki-broad-beans-and-tomato-with-baked-feta

This is lovely and zingy.

Salmon tray bake. Salmon wrapped in pancetta. Bung in a load of new potatoes, some cherry tomatoes, some lemon wedges and green beans. Drizzle a little olive oil and roast altogether

Salmon baked with sliced lemon, cous cous, and minted broadbeans 👌🏻

Anything stir fried with ginger, lime and coriander.

Fajitas with chicken- cooked with lots lime, cumin, coriander and paprika.

Adults can add guac, sour cream, hot sauce.

Could do some nachos for the kids.

People can self serve and eat as light or heavy as they wish.

We're having this salad today:

goodfoodandredshoes.blogspot.com/2016/05/hairy-dieters-chickpea-hot-smoked.html?m=1

The kids love it, we just don't put the dressing on theirs.

www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/hot-smoked-salmon-grapefruit-salad/amp

THIS is delicious and quick to make too.

Roast chicken with lemon and thyme. (I am very much missing this on my current economy-drive!!) With either bread and salad or new potatoes baby vegetables.

I made a really nice roasted cauliflower, quinoa, and flaked almond dish, with just salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

Tomato salad - fresh sliced tomatoes, sliced red onions, green chillies, chopped coriander and olive oil. Serve with a piece of grilled chicken.

I’ve just made Nigella’s courgette & mint fritters with roasted vegetables to accompany. Now eating kiwi 🥝 & mango 🥭 fruit salad.

What we had last night....
Lamb kofkas, Greek salad, tatziki and flatbreads.

Fresh pasta served with king prawns sautéed in garlic butter with pesto stirred in just before serving.
Garnish with parsley. Add lemon juice to taste.