Stodge - enough already. Need some light/fresh ideas

[CharlotteBronteSaurus]

we have eaten our respective body weights in Christmas Cake/roast potatoes/pies. What can i add to my menu plan that's light and fresh tasting? not salads though, as the dds won't touch the stuff.

Ramen type soups? DD2 has been craving chicken ramen and I suspect it's for the same reason.

Stir fry?

YES! ramen is what we need.
anyone have a recipe? we don't really cook Asian food often, as the DDs and DH are proper northern meat and two veg types, but i think it's time to start.

Stir fries or Thai-style curry with rice?

I am making vegetarian sushi.

We had pitta with falafel, hummus and salad tonight. I know falafel is a bit stodge but it makes a nice change (and I wanted to mark my place on this thread!)

Oops sorry just seen the no salad comment

falafel is a good one though
i suppose the DC can always pick the salad out of the pittas....

beef and broccoli

ramen

Baked salmon steaks are a favourite here

I love ratatouille. With baked chicken breast or just a tin of tuna stirred in for extra protein.

A little bit of chilli sauce with hummus is always nice too

Stir fry is a good idea. Nice and healthy, lots if veg.

I had prawn and lime tacos tonight, they were bloody lush. Basically - lightly toast a couple of tortillas. Spoon on salsa, avocado chunks, sliced spring onion, a sprinkle of chopped coriander leaves, add prawns which have been flash fried with salt pepper and chilli sauce, top with a dollop of sour cream and squeeze a dash of fresh lime juice over.

Guaranteed to refresh and invigorate jaded taste buds!

DD2 won't eat salad leaves but will happily eat diced red pepper, cucumber, halved baby tomatoes and grated carrot in a falafel pitta, with some minty yoghurt. Messy but lovely!

Philly cheese, chilli sauce, loads of coriander with baked tortilla pieces for dipping.

I had a baked potato the other day with red onion, feta, coriander and chopped red chilli - it was fantastic! Comfort food but it tasted fresh and vibrant too.

Qaesadillas, with salsa for adults and with red pepper slices, mango slices, pineapple slices for non-salad eating dds?

Forgot - also add a bit of ribbonned iceberg lettuce, and fold before scoffing.

I've just made smoked mackerel pate with lots of cayenne and lemon - dd1 even ate some lettuce.
And I'm having a crack at this laksa for supper.