you could throw together these effortless vegetarian lunches in as little as five minutes.
No-Cook Black Bean Salad
A classic black bean salad is a must for picnics and potlucks.
This vegan version gets its creaminess from blended avocado.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
White Bean & Veggie Salad
This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.
Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.
Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap
Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap.
The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap together–and provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.
Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
Seek out several varieties of heirloom tomatoes for this simple salad.
Sweeter and juicier than conventional tomatoes, they add the perfect pop of color.
Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.
To make ahead, whisk dressing, combine salad ingredients and store separately.
Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving.
To make it a complete meal, top with grilled chicken or shrimp.
Guacamole Chopped Salad
All of the delicious guacamole flavors you love in a healthy veggie-packed salad.
Want to pump up the protein?
Add leftover roast chicken or sauteed shrimp.
Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.
The tangy, spicy slaw adds crunch.
Wrap these up to take as a healthy and portable lunch for work.
Just a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil is all it takes to dress it up.
Pineapple & Avocado Salad
This refreshing, simple Cuban salad recipe captures the flavors of the tropics.
Serve alongside spiced chicken or pork, with rice and beans.
Mix it up by trying it with canned chickpeas or black beans.
It is traditionally served with bread, not pita.
Or double the recipe and use the hummus for a healthy snack with cut-up vegetables.
