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    Summer Lunches

    For light summer lunches perfect for picnics or the office, check out our favourites here

    By Marie Claire
    Published 11 August 2011 In Features

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    Marie Claire recipes: Crispy Gammon or Bacon Maple Syrup Sun Blush Tomato Wrap
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    For light summer lunches perfect for picnics or the office, check out our favourites here

    Summer lunches

    Summer lunches

    For light summer lunches perfect for picnics or the office, check out our favourites here

    For light summer lunches perfect for picnics or the office, check out our favourites here

    Crispy Gammon or Bacon Maple Syrup Sun Blush Tomato Wrap-

    Crispy Gammon or Bacon Maple Syrup Sun Blush Tomato Wrap-

    Marie Claire recipes: Crispy Gammon or Bacon Maple Syrup Sun Blush Tomato Wrap

    Exotic wraps are perfect for a summer picnic.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

    Crispy Gammon or Bacon Maple Syrup Sun Blush Tomato Wrap-

    Crispy Gammon or Bacon Maple Syrup Sun Blush Tomato Wrap-

    Marie Claire recipes: Crispy Gammon or Bacon Maple Syrup Sun Blush Tomato Wrap

    Exotic wraps are perfect for a summer picnic.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

    Watermelon and feta salad

    Watermelon and feta salad

    Watermelon and feta salad (LP)

    A quick and easy summer dish perfect for lunch in the garden.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

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    Herb salmon and couscous parcels

    Herb salmon and couscous parcels

    Herb salmon and couscous parcels (LP)

    An all-in-one light dish of salmon and cous cous.

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    Lentil and Tomato Salad

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    A fresh and healthy starter for the perfect summer menu.

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    Bruschetta with Cucumber, basil and chilli

    Bruschetta with Cucumber, basil and chilli

    Bruschetta with Cucumber, basil and chilli

    Spice up your summer menu with a fresh take on the classic.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

    Marinated Prawn Salad

    Marinated Prawn Salad

    Marinated Prawn Salad - 10 Best Summer Salads - Summer Salads - Canapes - Receipes - Marie Claire

    Light, Asian-inspired shellfish salad.

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    Crab and Lemon Pasta

    Crab and Lemon Pasta

    Get the taste of summer with this fantastic crab and lemon dish.

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    Gravlaks and beetroot

    Gravlaks and beetroot

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    Marinated Chicken and Mango Salad

    Marinated Chicken and Mango Salad

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    This salad is such a delicious, refreshing combination.

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    Lamb koftas and mango salad

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    A filling lunch or snack with endless variations. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

    A filling lunch or snack with endless variations.

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    Asparagus soup

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    A fresh and light summer soup for overcast days.

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    Parma ham and goats cheese toasts with cranberry and red onion

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    Pumpkin and porcini risotto

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    Cherry tomato tart

    Cherry Tomato Tart

    Hosting lunch for friends? This cherry tomato tart will go down a storm.

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