Bonus: these lunches are ready in just 10 minutes or less.

Enjoy it with crackers, in a wrap or serve it on top of greens.

Leftover chicken can easily stand in for the chicken strips.

Avocado Tuna Spinach Salad

Photo: Greg DuPree

Traditional cabbage coleslaw works well, as does broccoli slaw for a slightly different look and flavor.

Pulling out the insides of the bread makes a nice pocket for the filling.

Use those bread pieces to make breadcrumbs or croutons.

a recipe photo of the Chicken Salad served as a sandwich

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Salmon, sardines or mackerel would work just as well in this quick recipe.

This recipe is easily doubled to make a big batch to meal-prep for the week.

Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap

Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap.

Black-Bean Quinoa Buddha Bowl

The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap togetherand provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.

White Bean & Veggie Salad

This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.

Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.

a recipe photo of the Chicken & Cabbage Bowls with Sesame Dressing

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel Greco

Chopped walnuts add nuttiness and crunch to this easy sandwich.

We love going to our local specialty grocery store for fast shortcut ingredients like these.

The high-fiber falafel and tabbouleh will help to keep you feeling satisfied all afternoon.

Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich

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.

a recipe photo of the Salmon & Grilled Vegetable Sandwich

Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek

Overhead photo of Green Goddess Tuna Salad with tortilla chips

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap

Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Lunch Box

Diana Chistruga

White Bean & Veggie Salad

Pickled Beet, Arugula, and Herb Goat Cheese Sandwich

Jacob Fox

Spring Roll Salad

Falafel Tabbouleh Bowls with Tzatziki

Open-Face Goat Cheese Sandwich with Tomato & Avocado Salad

Tuna Salad Sandwich with Sweet Relish

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts

Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps

Low-Carb Chicken and Cheddar Lettuce Wraps on a cutting board

Jennifer Causey