Keep lunch light and fresh with these healthy vegetarian lunch ideas that are perfect for a midday meal.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
Whip them up for easy meal-prep lunches or a healthy and satisfying dinner.
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Cucumber Pasta Salad
This light and tangy cucumber pasta salad is fresh and bright.
This easy salad is perfect for a warm day or to serve as a lunch dish for company!
For a fruitier flavor, try apple-cider vinegar in place of white distilled vinegar.
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Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.
Caprese Sandwich
This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta.
The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor.
Chickpeas and edamame add substance, and an herb-filled buttermilk-avocado dressing makes this salad really special.
Serve it on its own for a light vegetarian meal or add grilled chicken for an easy weeknight dinner.
Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets.
It’s a quiche without the fussy crust!
It’s filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyere cheese.
Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch.
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.
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 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.
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To cut down on prep time, look for precut cauliflower in the produce department.
It’ll keep you energized until dinner.
Feel free to swap in your other favorite sandwich vegetables, sprouts or greens.
Serve this healthy salad for lunch or dinner.
Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.
The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
Serve with whole-wheat pitas, if desired.
We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.
Pack several jars at once to take to work for easy lunches throughout the week.
Make them early in the week for grab-and-go meals when days are busy.
Brie Passano
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