These lunch ideas for adults are perfect for toting to the office or enjoying at the kitchen table.
Cucumber Sandwich
This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light.
Removing the crust makes it more delicate than your average sandwich.
Photo: Jacob Fox
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.
Loaded Cucumber & Avocado Sandwich
This loaded cucumber-and-avocado sandwich is filled with creamy avocado and crispy cucumbers.
Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn
Ricotta cheese mixed with extra-sharp Cheddar adds flavor while sliced red peppers offer a splash of color.
They require minimal prep and can be customized to your taste.
Caprese Sandwich
This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta.
The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor.
Avocado Tuna Salad
Jazz up a can of tuna with this easy avocado tuna salad recipe.
Romaine hearts and cucumber offer refreshing crunch.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
Feel free to swap out the turkey for cooked chicken or chickpeas to mix things up.
Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
We love the retro vibe of these egg salad lettuce wraps.
Brie Passano
Iceberg lettuce makes a perfect low-carb swap for bread to serve the egg salad.
Serve with whole-wheat pitas, if desired.
Tuna Salad with Egg
This simple tuna salad with egg has a clean and balanced flavor.
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The capers and lemon bring acidity to help everything come together, and chopped arugula adds a peppery kick.
Enjoy it with greens or on a slice of your favorite whole-grain bread.
Mix it up by trying it with canned chickpeas or black beans.
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
With just 30 minutes of prep, you get four healthy lunches that are ready to grab-and-go.
Feel free to add chopped cooked chicken, shrimp or tofu for extra protein.
you’re able to also serve these as bowls and chop the nori to sprinkle on top.
Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious.
Celery brings a nice crunch.
Topped with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help you power through the afternoon.
Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely
For pretty snap pea slices, cut them into long, thin strips.
Turkey & Cheddar Lettuce Wraps
Crispy green lettuce leaves hold the filling inside this low-carb turkey wrap.
It’s perfect for lunch or a quick, easy dinner on the go.
Greg DuPree
Chicken & Cabbage Salad Bowls with Sesame Dressing
Everything you need (just four ingredients!)
to prepare a week’s worth of healthy, low-carb lunches can be found at your neighborhood grocery store.
Served over baby spinach, this is the perfect easy and light lunch or dinner salad.
Jason Donnelly
Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
Jacob Fox
