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Quinoa Salad
Refreshing, crisp, and delicious, this salad is loaded with plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and flavor.
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TOTAL TIME
25 minutes
COURSE
Lunch
SERVINGS
1
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups cooked quinoa (1 cup uncooked, cooked according to package directions)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
- ¾ cup parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add quinoa, vegetables, chickpeas, feta, and parsley to a large bowl and mix to combine.
- To create the dressing, mix the olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix to combine all ingredients.
- Chill overnight and portion out for lunch throughout the week.
KEYWORD
Lunches for weight loss, dietitian approved
Cobb Mason Jar Salad
Bring a Pinterest-worthy lunch to the office and have everyone asking for the recipe. This Cobb Mason Jar Salad is loaded with vegetables, fiber, and protein for a light and mess-free lunch.
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TOTAL TIME
10 minutes
COURSE
Lunch
SERVINGS
1
INGREDIENTS
- ¼ cup honey mustard dressing (or dressing of choice)
- ½ cup shredded carrot
- ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped cucumber
- 2 handfuls mixed salad greens
- 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
- 2 strips cooked bacon, chopped (or bacon crumbles)
- 2 Tbsp. shredded cheddar cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large mason jar, add the ingredients in the order listed. Seal the jar and store in the fridge until ready for lunch.
- When you’re ready to eat, shake the mason jar, turning it upside down to ensure the dressing is mixed throughout. Enjoy straight from the jar or pour salad into a bowl.
KEYWORD
Salad, Cob, Mason Jar, Lunch, Easy Lunch
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Have some leftover chicken from dinner the night before? Use it to create this zesty buffalo chicken wrap loaded with flavor and crisp vegetables. With the added avocado, you have the perfect balance of carbohydrate, fat, and protein.
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TOTAL TIME
10 minutes
COURSE
Lunch
SERVINGS
1
INGREDIENTS
- 2oz chicken (leftover grilled chicken, chicken tenders, or shredded chicken – whatever you have on hand!)
- 2 Tbsp. buffalo sauce
- 1 whole grain tortilla wrap
- 2 Tbsp. blue cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup avocado spread
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add chicken to a small bowl and pour buffalo sauce over chicken and mix to coat.
- Spread avocado onto tortilla wrap and then add the chicken, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.
- Wrap the tortilla, cut in half, and secure with toothpicks.
NOTES
KEYWORD
Lunches, Leftovers, Chicken, Wraps
Fruit & Nut Wrap
Need a quick plant-based lunch alternative that offers a sweet yet satisfying meal? Packed with whole grains, fruit, and protein, you’ll feel energized all afternoon.
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TOTAL TIME
10 minutes
COURSE
Lunch
SERVINGS
1
INGREDIENTS
- 1 whole grain tortilla wrap
- ¼ cup almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
- ½ Granny Smith apple, cut into matchsticks
- 2 Tbsp. raisins
- 2 Tbsp. dried cranberries
- 2 Tbsp. granola of choice (or blend of chopped mixed nuts, whatever you have on hand!)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Spread almond butter onto wrap. Layer remaining ingredients onto center of wrap.
- Roll the wrap up, cut in half, and secure with toothpicks.
NOTES
KEYWORD
Lunch, fruit, wraps, nuts, easy lunch
Lemony Tuna Salad
Get a boost of omega-3 fatty acids with this Lemony Tuna Salad. Filled with extra quality protein from the eggs and nutrients from the leafy greens, this is an easy go-to lunch. A fresh fruit salad including blueberries, blackberries, mandarin oranges, raspberries, and strawberries can make the perfect side to round out the meal.
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TOTAL TIME
10 minutes
COURSE
Lunch
SERVINGS
1
INGREDIENTS
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
- 1 tuna or salmon packet (packed in water)
- 1 Tbsp. red onion, finely chopped
- ½ Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- 2 Tbsp. feta cheese crumbles
- 2 cups mixed leafy greens
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add eggs, tuna, onion, lemon zest and juice, dill, and olive oil in a bowl and combine. Toss in mixed greens.
- Top salad with feta cheese.
NOTES
KEYWORD
Lunch, Tuna, Salad, Lemon
