Make these tasty recipes ahead of time and save time during your lunch break!
Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad
This cold pesto pasta salad will cool you off on a summer day.
Quinoa Avocado Salad
Protein-packed quinoa pairs with creamy avocado in this refreshing grain salad.
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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.
Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame Salad
Craving crunch?
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Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots and chow mein noodles.
This salad is slightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges and sesame vinaigrette.
Chickpea “Chicken” Salad
This chickpea salad is a vegetarian version of a classic chicken salad.
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It doesn’t mimic the flavor of chicken; it swaps chickpeas in for the chicken.
It’s an ideal recipe if you’re looking for simple, healthy lunch ideas.
It is a delicious and fiber-packed vegetarian alternative!
Serve with your favorite toppingswe like sour cream, salsa and hot sauce.
Whisk together the simple tahini sauce while the other ingredients cook.
Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.
With just 30 minutes of prep, you get four healthy lunches that are ready to grab and go.
The fast one-bowl meal makes a satisfying weeknight dinner or packable work lunch.
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas
This healthy high-fiber salad comes together in just 10 minutes.
Serve it right away or pack it in individual servings for four super-satisfying high-fiber lunches for the week ahead.
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
