70 Healthy Lunch Ideas That Are Easy to Pack for School and Work
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Mason Jar Instant Noodle Soup
Fully-Loaded Veggie Sandwiches
Salmon Salad Tartines
Snap Pea and Chicken Salad
Sweet Potato Breakfast Burritos
Vegetarian Antipasto Salad
This bright, crowd-pleasing salad is loaded with everything good — tomatoes, chickpeas, cukes and yes, those extra-small, extra-fun mozzarella balls — and as a bonus, can easily be made ahead.
Get the Vegetarian Antipasto Salad recipe.
Creamy Kale Pasta
Green Goddess Sandwiches
Poblano and Black Bean Loaded Baked Potato
Air Fryer Salmon Flatbreads
Roasted Eggplant Veggie Burgers
To have homemade veggie burgers ready for lunch, prep them ahead of time, let cool, then wrap individually and freeze. When you’re ready to eat, just roast ’em until warm.
Get the Roasted Eggplant Veggie Burgers recipe.
Greek Salad
With such a short ingredient list, this Mediterranean classic shines especially bright with quality produce. Use the ripest, juiciest tomatoes and crispest cucumbers you can find.
Get the Greek Salad recipe.
Soba Noodle Salad with Shrimp and Ginger Vinaigrette
Avocado and Tuna Salad Wrap
Avocado subs in for creamy mayo in this lightened-up take on a tuna salad sandwich. Throw some extra mixed greens into the equation and everyone will be happy.
Get the Avocado and Tuna Salad Wrap recipe.
Waldorf Chicken Salad
A power lunch mainstay, this all-time American favorite combines fresh produce with a creamy mustard-based dressing. It’s ready from scratch in under 20 minutes.
Get the Waldorf Chicken Salad recipe.
Chickpea Pasta Salad in a Jar
Salmon Niçoise Salad
Greek Salad Wraps
Finding a protein-packed vegetarian lunch option can be a challenge, but these chickpea-studded wraps are here to save the day. (Pro tip: If you’re keeping close tabs on your fat and sodium numbers, dial down the amount of feta you use. A small amount still adds a ton of flavor.)
Get the Greek Salad Wraps recipe.
Fiery Black Bean Soup
Charred veggies help dial up the naturally smoky flavor of black beans in this quick but extra-satisfying soup.
Get the Fiery Black Bean Soup recipe.
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette
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