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Satay chicken with cucumber salad and coconut rice is easy yet impressive.

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18 nutrition-packed bowls for effortless and delicious healthy eating

Nutritionist Sarah Pound creates fuss-free meals the whole family loves. Dig into her best one-and-done bowls featuring whole ingredients and lean protein.

18 recipes
Packed with grains and pulses, this salad ticks many boxes.
EASY

Roasted pumpkin, lentil, dried cranberry and feta salad

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
Simple ingredients star in this salad, which tops pearl couscous, zucchini and almonds with golden halloumi.
EASY

Pearl cous cous salad with golden halloumi, zucchini and almonds

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Turmeric chicken, roasted pumpkin and lentil salad.
EASY

Turmeric chicken, roasted pumpkin and lentil salad

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
This colourful vegetarian balance bowl is ideal for lunch al desko or a light dinner.
EASY

Golden halloumi bowl with summer vegetables and risoni

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Miso salmon, soba noodle and avocado salad.
EASY

Miso salmon, soba noodle and avocado salad

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
A sweet-spicy rub adds savour to salmon, served with mango salsa.
EASY

Mexican glazed salmon with mango salsa

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
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Satay chicken with cucumber salad and coconut rice is easy yet impressive.
EASY

Satay chicken bowls with cucumber salad and coconut rice

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
This herb-strewn soba noodle salad with chicken and edamame is ideal for hot nights.
EASY

Soba noodle salad with chicken, edamame and Vietnamese mint

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Sweet chilli prawns with Asian greens and rice is ready in minutes.
EASY

Sweet chilli prawns with Asian greens and rice

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Creamy tahini dressing ties everything together in this sweet potato, quinoa and apple salad.
EASY

Sweet potato, quinoa and apple salad with a tahini-honey dressing

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
Juicy marinated beef, crunchy vegetables and noodles make this salad a textural delight.
EASY

Asian beef salad

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
This grain salad can be made ahead ready for work lunches or to serve at gatherings.
EASY

Beetroot, grain and currant salad with honey yoghurt

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
To further boost the protein, add a dressing made with Greek yoghurt, a dollop of mayo, lemon juice and chopped dill.
EASY

Spiced chicken and cous cous salad

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Quick tuna, lentil and avocado salad.
EASY

Quick tuna, lentil and avocado salad

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Risoni salad with roasted red capsicum, pumpkin, basil and feta
EASY

Risoni salad with roasted red capsicum, pumpkin, basil and feta

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
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Before serving, add the creamy dressing to this broccoli, dried cranberry, risoni and grape salad.
EASY

Creamy broccoli, dried cranberry, risoni and grape salad

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Chicken pasta salad with creamy dill dressing.
EASY

Chicken pasta salad with creamy dill dressing

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Mediterranean chicken, quinoa and fresh herby salad is light, yet satisfying.
EASY

Mediterranean chicken, quinoa and fresh herby salad

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound