These meals are simple and easy to throw together for a healthy and flavorful midday bite.
Plus, each dish aligns withone of the healthiest and most flexible dietsaround, the Mediterranean diet.
Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.
Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Smashing some of the chickpeas into the tuna enhances the texture and helps hold the filling together.
Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein.
Ali Redmond
Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture.
And using the flavorful leafy carrot tops in it is like getting herbs for free.
And you’re able to make it in the same bowl you serve it in, minimizing cleanup!
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.
Tuna Salad Crackers
A fun twist on a tuna salad sandwich.
This Tuna Salad & Crackers recipe uses wheat crackers instead of bread!
Lentil Burgers
Walnuts and fresh marjoram accent these vegan lentil burgers.
Substitute oregano for marjoram if you like.
Serve with a smear of whole-grain mustard and roasted sweet potato wedges.
Brie Passano
Sara Haas
