LEAN PICKINGS

Want your Middle Eastern fix minus the culinary slog? Hey, no judgement – discover the UK’S most nutritious offerings

FOR LEAN LUNCHERS Comptoir Libanais, nationwide

Opt for the colourful mezze spread (minus the pitta if you’re hardcore) or, if you’re really watching the calories, share the pomegranate fattoush salad with sumac dressing.

FOR HEALTHY AND HEARTY Mezzeto, Oxford

Need a filling lunch? You can’t beat this cold mezze platter, which features butter beans in a spicy tomato sauce, artichoke and chickpea salad and a fragrant aubergine dip.

FOR POSH PLATTERS Kazan, London

This Turkish joint takes inspiration from ancient recipes and the menu bursts with nutritious and unexpected options. Our pick? Kisir – a tomato, herb and bulgar wheat salad with hazelnuts.

FOR ADVENTUROUS VEGANS Hendersons, Edinburgh

This organic vegetarian cafe pairs crusty sourdough with marinated olives and a range of dipping delights, from orange and beetroot hummus to fig and pine kernel tapenade. Dip that.

FOR DATE NIGHT The Real Greek, nationwide

Their super-flexible sharing menu lets you mix and match dishes to suit every palate. Grilled prawns in a rich tomato sauce, saffron rice, a Greek-style meat pie, oozy halloumi skewers and, er, chips.