In hot weather, it’s far lessabout an hour.
Double the recipe and refrigerate to have on hand throughout the week.
To cut down on prep time, look for precut cauliflower in the produce department.
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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.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious.
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Celery brings a nice crunch.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
Caprese Sandwich
This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta.
The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor.
Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew
This satisfying stew comes together in a snap.
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.
They look impressive but they’re easy enough for kids to assemble themselves for an easy lunch or dinner.
Quinoa Avocado Salad
Protein-packed quinoa pairs with creamy avocado in this refreshing grain salad.
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
It’s the perfect make-ahead side dish to bring on a picnic or take to a potluck.
Or pack it for lunch or enjoy it as a light dinner.
Serve it on a piece of toasted whole-grain bread or inside a tender lettuce leaf.
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
We use baby spinach, but arugula or baby kale works too.
Top with a bright and tangy basil vinaigrette just before serving.
Try other mayo varieties, like roasted garlic or chipotle lime, in this fast, no-cook lunch recipe.
Serve with whole-grain crackers.
At lunchtime, just reheat to steaming and then top with a bit of pesto.
Try Trader Joe’s for fast shortcut ingredients.
Greg DuPree
It’s easy to assemble this complete menu, and adults will enjoy it as much as the kids.
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Carolyn Hodges
