I have spent the best part of the winter in pyjamas, and I make no apologies for that.

Eventually, though, I will need to stop guzzling tea and rusks (buttermilk, thick and chunky – thanks for asking) and make the odd appearance in public, which means it’s probably time I went on a bit of a health kick.

Eating healthier is far easier than exercising diligently, and a tasty salad seems like a good place to start.

Daily Dish offers a number of health-conscious options across their Dinner Boxes this week, but we will start with the Summer Cashew Salad, which is from the Banting Box:

The recipe card that comes with each meal, along with all of the ingredients already perfectly portioned, offers a step-by-step guide to getting this one just right.

You will need – cashew nuts, cashew butter, apple cider vinegar, fresh chilli (optional – deseed & chop finely), courgettes (slice into ribbons), and rump steaks (season generously with salt & pepper), as well as a few goodies from your pantry.

For the measurements of each ingredient, as well as the five steps, head here.

Next up is a Koftas & Date Salad, which forms part of the Pork-Free Box:

You will need – red onion, butternut, lemon, sunflower seeds, tahini, parsley, garlic, beef mince, onion, skewers, baby spinach, dates, mint, and a few basic pantry items.

For the measurements of each ingredient, as well as the eight steps, head here.

Our third and final salad – a Courgette & Chicken Salad:

Sheesh, that looks tasty.

You will need – free-range chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon, courgettes, Swiss Chard, red onion, pecan nuts, parmesan cheese, fresh mint, and staples from the pantry.

There are six simple steps to follow, which you will find here.

You’re welcome to go out and buy all those ingredients, or you could remove the hassle and get Daily Dish to deliver your meals to your door.

Each week, you get to choose from 20 different recipes, pick a three- or four-meal option for two or four people, and your box arrives Monday morning.

That frees up time for you to go for a little run after work, rather than the shops, but we’ll leave you to decide what you do with the extra free time.

You can also score up to R250 off your first Dinner Box, just to get the ball rolling, and referring friends and family will also land everyone a sizeable discount.

Cheers to good health!