Serve up bright, colourful plates this summer for cheerful midweek meals.

<p>Cook up bright plates of colourful veg and herbs for cheerful midweek meals. These recipes are super simple and timesaving – so you’ll be able to soak up that extra sunshine!</p>
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<h2>Korean-style beef mince noodle bowl​</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/koreanstyle-beef-mince-noodle-bowl?recipe_id=ca16fb1d-fa4e-11ed-86e9-d5f924cabc51" target="_blank">This sweet and spicy stir fry</a> tastes as good as it looks. Add gochujang paste for an added kick of heat – you’ll find it in the World Food aisle.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>Sesame-crusted halloumi with couscous​</h2>
<p>A light and summery salad topped with a sweet and sticky oven-baked cheesy treat – <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/sesamecrusted-halloumi-with-couscous?recipe_id=1827b8de-fa4f-11ed-86e9-53230825b4b3" target="_blank">this halloumi recipe</a> is a new family favourite in the making. Any remaining salad can be popped into a lidded container and kept in the fridge for up to 2 days. Perfect for a packed lunch or picnic.</p>
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<h2>One-pot vegan 'paella'​</h2>
<p>Make the most of seasonal veg with <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/onepot-vegan-paella?recipe_id=3cc691cf-fa4f-11ed-86e9-61e5320725c0" target="_blank">this simpler-than-it-looks showpiece supper</a>. For the meat lovers out there add prawns, chorizo or cooked chicken for the last few mins of cooking for a non-vegan dish. Leftovers tip; blitz leftover olives with garlic and olive oil for a simple tapenade-style dip, or slice and use to perk up plain pasta sauces.</p>
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<h2>Middle Eastern chicken with lentil salad​</h2>
<p>A lightly spiced, simple supper to gently tickle your taste buds. <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/middle-eastern-chicken-with-lentil-salad?recipe_id=c4a20290-fa51-11ed-86e9-833c9db3a111" target="_blank">Click here to discover this Middle Eastern salad</a> recipe. Cool down this dish with raita, to make the dressing grate cucumber and mix with yoghurt, garlic and chopped fresh mint. You can also spoon it onto flatbreads or over curries.</p>
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<h2>Lemony prawn, green bean and pea spaghetti</h2>
<p>Tender, flavoursome seafood and bright veg in a creamy sauce, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/lemony-prawn-green-bean-and-pea-spaghetti?recipe_id=e8afe621-fa51-11ed-86e9-4fa97c2e60fb" target="_blank">this recipe</a> is sure to go down a treat– yum! Top tip; swirl crème fraîche into summer soups, make a dip with herbs and a little garlic, or use as a topping for fresh summer berries.</p>
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<p>Feeling inspired to give these recipes a go? Make sure to stock up on everything you need at <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_5+cheerful+midweek+meals+for+summer&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">Asda</a>  or pop into <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/" target="_blank">your local store</a>.&nbsp;</p>


5 cheerful midweek meals to serve this summer

By Asda Good Living,5th June 2023

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