Chronic inflammation can end up causing you all kinds of pesky problems, fromstiff joints to poor digestion.
A garlicky oil and vinegar dressing brings everything together.
Baked Falafel Sandwiches
This street-style falafel sandwich is herbaceous, tangy and rich.
Photo: Fred Hardy
The falafel gets nice and crispy in the oven while the veggies inside keep it simple and fresh.
Make the tahini sauce (included as one of the Associated Recipes) ahead of time for easy prep.
Broiling the olives along with the other vegetables softens their flavor and adds a smoky background note.
Kelsey Hansen
A garnish of basil brightens the dish.
Beans not only boost protein but also add creaminess to the farro mixture.
Chimichurri sauce brightens the dish.
Salmon Rice Bowl
This tasty bowl makes for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Looking to cut down on carbs?
Try swapping in riced cauliflower in place of the brown rice.
Avocado Chicken Salad
This avocado chicken salad is herbaceous, bright and creamy.
The blend of cilantro, dill and chives pairs nicely with fresh avocado.
Enjoy this easy chicken salad over lettuce, on crackers or in a wrap.
Greg DuPree
Serve this healthy salad for lunch or dinner.
Not a fan of cilantro?
Try swapping out aGreen Goddess Dressingfor the cilantro dressing.
Jennifer Causey
Avocado Tuna Salad
Jazz up a can of tuna with this easy avocado tuna salad recipe.
Romaine hearts and cucumber offer refreshing crunch.
And don’t forget the leftovers!
They make an easy lunch on the go.
White Bean & Veggie Salad
This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.
Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
For added crunch toss on some slivered almonds.
Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.
Couscous & Chickpea Salad
Cooked couscous and canned chickpeas come together in this quick lunch salad.
Ali Redmond
The basil vinaigrette makes it taste anything but basic!
When in season, we recommend adding fresh chopped tomatoes for a spin on tabbouleh.
Get a serving of fruit too, when you enjoy the sandwich with a fresh pear.
Caitlin Bensel
We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.
Whisk together the simple tahini sauce while the other ingredients cook.
If you could’t find lacinato (aka Tuscan) kale, try cabbage for your wrap.
Brie Passano
Enjoy for lunch or dinner.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
Ali Redmond
Kale & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing
This kale-quinoa salad pops with different flavors and textures.
We love the unique combination of blueberries, edamame and goat cheese.
Tuna Salad with Egg
This simple tuna salad with egg has a clean and balanced flavor.
Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless
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.
The avocado adds creaminess and the carrot adds a nice crunch to round out the texture profile.
Served over baby spinach, this is the perfect easy and light lunch or dinner salad.
Save any leftovers to wrap up for an easy lunch.
Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Kady Wohlfarth / Kay Clarke
Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee
Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis
