These cold lunch ideas are perfect for bringing to the office to enjoy during your lunch break.
Cucumber Sandwich
This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light.
Removing the crusts makes it more delicate than your average sandwich.
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Avocado Tuna Salad
Jazz up a can of tuna with this easy avocado tuna salad recipe.
Romaine hearts and cucumber offer refreshing crunch.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious.
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Celery brings a nice crunch.
Served with whole-wheat pita and prepared hummus, it makes a filling, yet healthy lunch.
Caprese Sandwich
This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta.
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The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor.
Loaded Cucumber & Avocado Sandwich
This loaded cucumber-and-avocado sandwich is filled with creamy avocado and crispy cucumbers.
Ricotta cheese mixed with extra-sharp Cheddar adds flavor while sliced red peppers offer a splash of color.
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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.
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And using the flavorful leafy carrot tops in it is like getting herbs for free.
Make these wraps ahead of time for a grab-and-go lunch or dinner.
A few wedges of warm pita finish off the meal perfectly.
Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
We love the retro vibe of these egg salad lettuce wraps.
Iceberg lettuce makes a perfect low-carb swap for bread to serve the egg salad.
Chicken & Cabbage Salad Bowls with Sesame Dressing
Everything you need (just 4 ingredients!)
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to prepare a week’s worth of healthy, low-carb lunches can be found at your neighborhood grocery store.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap
Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap.
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The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap together–and provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.
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