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When you need a tasty midday meal, turn to one of these lunch recipes. From wholesome wraps to satisfying salads and sandwiches, these lunches are easy to pack and take with you on the go. Plus, we know you’ll love them because they’ve earned four- and five-star reviews from theEatingWellaudience. Try recipes like our Turmeric Chicken & Avocado Wraps and Lemon-Dill Tuna Salad for a flavorful lunch.
01of 15Turmeric Chicken & Avocado WrapsHeami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine KeeleyThese chicken salad wraps are packed with ingredients that help reduce inflammation. Turmeric, with its bright golden hue, is well-known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, while chickpeas add fiber and plant-based protein. Mix up the chicken salad at the beginning of the week to enjoy in a wrap or serve it over greens if you prefer.View Recipe
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Turmeric Chicken & Avocado Wraps
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
These chicken salad wraps are packed with ingredients that help reduce inflammation. Turmeric, with its bright golden hue, is well-known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, while chickpeas add fiber and plant-based protein. Mix up the chicken salad at the beginning of the week to enjoy in a wrap or serve it over greens if you prefer.
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02of 15Farro & White Bean SaladHeami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine KeeleyThis Mason jar grain salad is the perfect grab-and-go lunch. Building a salad in a Mason jar makes it easy to prepare and take along, keeping the ingredients fresh and crisp until you’re ready to enjoy it. This colorful salad layers together farro, bell pepper, beets and arugula. White beans add some plant-based protein to help you stay satisfied throughout the afternoon.View Recipe
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Farro & White Bean Salad
This Mason jar grain salad is the perfect grab-and-go lunch. Building a salad in a Mason jar makes it easy to prepare and take along, keeping the ingredients fresh and crisp until you’re ready to enjoy it. This colorful salad layers together farro, bell pepper, beets and arugula. White beans add some plant-based protein to help you stay satisfied throughout the afternoon.
03of 15Tuna Salad Lettuce WrapsHeami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine KeeleyThese tuna salad lettuce wraps are a fun lunch idea. Tuna provides protein and omega-3 fatty acids, while the addition of Greek-style yogurt in the dressing helps amp up the protein. These wraps are packed with chopped apple, onion and celery to provide a welcome crunch.View Recipe
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Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
These tuna salad lettuce wraps are a fun lunch idea. Tuna provides protein and omega-3 fatty acids, while the addition of Greek-style yogurt in the dressing helps amp up the protein. These wraps are packed with chopped apple, onion and celery to provide a welcome crunch.
04of 15High-Protein Veggie Sandwich FormulaAli RedmondFrom beans to tofu to tempeh bacon, this high-protein veggie sandwich formula can help mitigate blood sugar spikes and keep you feeling full until your next meal.View Recipe
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High-Protein Veggie Sandwich Formula
Ali Redmond
From beans to tofu to tempeh bacon, this high-protein veggie sandwich formula can help mitigate blood sugar spikes and keep you feeling full until your next meal.
05of 15Veggie WrapsPhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekThese wraps are packed with veggies, including zucchini, bell pepper and spinach. The vegetables cook quickly in a skillet, so you can pull together this easy lunch in no time. Hummus adds plant-based protein and keeps the wrap from getting dry.View Recipe
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Veggie Wraps
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
These wraps are packed with veggies, including zucchini, bell pepper and spinach. The vegetables cook quickly in a skillet, so you can pull together this easy lunch in no time. Hummus adds plant-based protein and keeps the wrap from getting dry.
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Lemon-Dill Tuna Salad
07of 15The Creamiest Egg Salad SandwichPhotographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield , Prop Stylist: Tucker VinesThe egg salad in this sandwich gets its creamy texture from finely grating the eggs, which blends the whites and yolks together so you get a bit of both in each bite. A microplane grater is the best tool to use to get that perfect, uniform texture, but a fine-mesh sieve will work well too. We top the egg salad with a little bit of Parmesan cheese and toast the sandwiches in a skillet with a little butter to make this creamy sandwich extra special.View Recipe
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The Creamiest Egg Salad Sandwich
Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield , Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines
The egg salad in this sandwich gets its creamy texture from finely grating the eggs, which blends the whites and yolks together so you get a bit of both in each bite. A microplane grater is the best tool to use to get that perfect, uniform texture, but a fine-mesh sieve will work well too. We top the egg salad with a little bit of Parmesan cheese and toast the sandwiches in a skillet with a little butter to make this creamy sandwich extra special.
08of 15Roasted Squash & Lentil Kale SaladPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanThis squash and lentil salad packs 14 grams of fiber and features plenty of kale, a powerful prebiotic that helps set the stage for a healthy gut. This salad can be assembled in a Mason jar so you can prep it the night before for a healthy, grab-and-go lunch the next day.View Recipe
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Roasted Squash & Lentil Kale Salad
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
This squash and lentil salad packs 14 grams of fiber and features plenty of kale, a powerful prebiotic that helps set the stage for a healthy gut. This salad can be assembled in a Mason jar so you can prep it the night before for a healthy, grab-and-go lunch the next day.
09of 15Gut-Friendly Veggie SandwichPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanThis high-fiber sandwich features a tangy yogurt spread for a probiotic boost, plus shaved asparagus for a healthy dose of prebiotics to support a healthy gut. Shaved asparagus is a great way to enjoy raw asparagus. To shave the asparagus, use a vegetable peeler and peel the spears lengthwise.View Recipe
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Gut-Friendly Veggie Sandwich
This high-fiber sandwich features a tangy yogurt spread for a probiotic boost, plus shaved asparagus for a healthy dose of prebiotics to support a healthy gut. Shaved asparagus is a great way to enjoy raw asparagus. To shave the asparagus, use a vegetable peeler and peel the spears lengthwise.
10of 15Pickled Tuna SaladPhotographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoThis pickled tuna salad gets its flavor from chopped dill pickles and uses the pickle brine to enhance the flavor. Serve it on a slice of toasted whole-wheat bread, on crackers or with crisp veggies for an easy lunch.View Recipe
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Pickled Tuna Salad
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This pickled tuna salad gets its flavor from chopped dill pickles and uses the pickle brine to enhance the flavor. Serve it on a slice of toasted whole-wheat bread, on crackers or with crisp veggies for an easy lunch.
11of 15High-Protein Tomato, Mozzarella & Arugula SandwichPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, prop stylist: LIndsey LowerThis vegetarian sandwich is packed with protein, thanks to creamy fresh mozzarella cheese and plenty of walnuts blended into the roasted red pepper spread. The spread, reminiscent of romesco sauce, is versatile and can also be served as a dip or sauce.View Recipe
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High-Protein Tomato, Mozzarella & Arugula Sandwich
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, prop stylist: LIndsey Lower
This vegetarian sandwich is packed with protein, thanks to creamy fresh mozzarella cheese and plenty of walnuts blended into the roasted red pepper spread. The spread, reminiscent of romesco sauce, is versatile and can also be served as a dip or sauce.
12of 15High-Protein Mason Jar Salad FormulaAli RedmondMason jar salads make for a convenient lunch that can easily be taken on the go or enjoyed at home. With just a few ingredients, you have a well-rounded lunch packed with fiber, protein and micronutrients. This nutritious Mason jar salad allows plenty of room for customization based on your taste preferences.View Recipe
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High-Protein Mason Jar Salad Formula
Mason jar salads make for a convenient lunch that can easily be taken on the go or enjoyed at home. With just a few ingredients, you have a well-rounded lunch packed with fiber, protein and micronutrients. This nutritious Mason jar salad allows plenty of room for customization based on your taste preferences.
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No-Cook White Bean & Spinach Caprese Salad
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Cucumber & Tomato Sandwich
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
15of 15Chopped Italian SandwichesPhotographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfThis mouthwatering chopped Italian sandwich is assembled using a method where all the ingredients are arranged in a single layer, finely chopped together and then layered onto the bread. It’s a straightforward yet efficient technique that you’ll find yourself using again and again. Feel free to add additional Italian antipasto ingredients like canned artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes or roasted bell peppers for an extra flavorful twist.View Recipe
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Chopped Italian Sandwiches
Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
This mouthwatering chopped Italian sandwich is assembled using a method where all the ingredients are arranged in a single layer, finely chopped together and then layered onto the bread. It’s a straightforward yet efficient technique that you’ll find yourself using again and again. Feel free to add additional Italian antipasto ingredients like canned artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes or roasted bell peppers for an extra flavorful twist.
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