Lunchtime just got tastier thanks to this collection of recipes. From salads to sandwiches, these lunches have four and five star ratings Eat well the readers. Plus, each recipe is low in sodium and saturated fat, so they fit easily into a heart-healthy eating pattern. Recipes like our Goddess Green Tuna Salad and Lemon Roasted Vegetable Hummus Bowls are so delicious, you’ll want to make them every week.
Sandwich with avocado, tomato and chicken
In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, avocado is mashed to create a healthy, creamy spread.
Green goddess tuna salad
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Canned tuna makes this recipe convenient and pantry-friendly, while also providing an impressive amount of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon, sardines or mackerel would work equally well in this quick recipe. Use leftover herb dressing as a dressing for salads or grain bowls, as a spread on sandwiches or as a dressing for vegetables. This recipe is easily doubled to make a large batch to meal prep for the week. Serve on bread or in a wrap, on a bed of greens or topped with your favorite chips, crackers or cucumber slices.
Sweet potato, kale and chicken salad with peanut sauce
These hearty kale salads keep well for 4 days, making them perfect for meal prep lunches. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and sprinkle with peanuts just before serving. For a delicious vegan option, swap baked tofu for chicken breast.
Black Bean-Queso Wraps
These light wraps are filled with black beans, corn, red pepper, and creamy queso. Bake quickly in a panini press.
Lemon Roasted Vegetable Hummus Bowl
Packed with colorful roasted vegetables, these plant-based lunch bowls are high in fiber to keep you full throughout the afternoon. Feel free to use your favorite store-bought hummus to cut down on prep time or make a batch of your own. You can also pop in an 8-ounce microwaveable bag of quinoa to minimize cooking.
Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens
For a healthy variation on the creamy chicken salad, we’ve replaced half of the mayonnaise with basil pesto. Serve over greens or make a sandwich for a healthy lunch.
Pasta salad with broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes
We’ve loaded this healthy pasta salad with bright veggies and flavors. Sun-dried tomatoes and a jazzy touch of lemon zest add to the sauce, while tender broccoli florets cook alongside the pasta, making assembly (and cleanup!) a breeze.
Chicken, spinach and feta wraps
Photography: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Magazine Stylist: Gabe Greco
This chicken, spinach and feta wrap recipe is elevated by the comfort of rotisserie chicken and the delicious flavor of sun-dried tomatoes. Whisk together the light sauce, toss with the chicken, add the spinach and wrap it all together for a delicious lunch or dinner. Using rotisserie chicken speeds up the process, but you can also make this recipe if you have leftover cooked chicken on hand.
Salad with smoked salmon Niçoise
This twist on a classic Niçoise salad uses smoked salmon instead of tuna and adds extra vegetables instead of poached eggs and olives.
Spicy Shrimp Bowls with Shrimp and Edamame
Quick 10-Minute Spicy Cabbage Slaw serves as the low-carb base in this veggie-packed lunch recipe. Packed with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help fuel you through the afternoon.
Chickpea and quinoa bowl
Robbie Lozano
It seems that cereal bowls have as many variations as there are stars in the sky, and there’s no wrong way to build one! But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and lots of veggies!
Avocado Chicken BLT Wrap
Who doesn’t love a BLT? In this delicious version, we’ve added chicken and avocado and wrapped it in a tortilla, making it easy to eat.
Chopped Cobb Salad
This one-of-a-kind Cobb salad recipe replaces chicken with bacon, making it a great protein source for lunch. If you prefer a different salad dressing, feel free to use it in place of our Honey Mustard Vinaigrette.
Green Goddess Sandwich
This Green Goddess Sandwich is a fresh and satisfying sandwich. The dressing packs an aromatic punch of capers and lemon juice. Cucumber and sprouts add a nice crunch, and seasoned avocado brings out the creaminess.
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