Feel your best at lunchtime when you eat one of these refreshing salads.
If you prefer a creamier texture, gently mash some of the beans as you stir everything together.
Red-wine vinegar brightens the dish, while feta adds a tangy, slightly salty flavor.
Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly
The Mediterranean flavor profile works well here, but another mix will be just as simple and satisfying.
Chickpea “Chicken” Salad
This chickpea salad is a vegetarian version of a classic chicken salad.
It doesn’t mimic the flavor of chicken; it swaps chickpeas in for the chicken.
Jen Causey
It’s an ideal recipe if you’re looking for simple, healthy lunch ideas.
It is a delicious and fiber-packed vegetarian alternative!
Plus, it’s easily transportable, perfect for picnics and will surely step up your usual desk lunch.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame Salad
Craving crunch?
Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots, and chow mein noodles.
This salad is slightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges and sesame vinaigrette.
Greg DuPree
White Bean & Veggie Salad
This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.
Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.
Serve it on a piece of toasted whole-grain bread or inside a tender lettuce leaf.
Tuna Salad with Egg
This simple tuna salad with egg has a clean and balanced flavor.
The capers and lemon bring acidity to help everything come together and chopped arugula adds a peppery kick.
Enjoy it with greens or on a slice of your favorite whole-grain bread.
Double the recipe and refrigerate to have on hand throughout the week.
Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.
Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis
